On your way to a fun adventure? Where is your dog in your car? While it’s fun and fuzzy to keep them in your lap or let them put their head out the window, it can be extremely hazardous in an accident. Any person or dog that’s not strapped down in a bad accident can […]
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Does My Dog Need a Sleeping Bag?
Is there anything better than curling up in your sleeping bag, cozy against the chilly night air as you look up at the stars? Yes, yes there is. It’s doing that – and not having to share your sleeping bag with a muddy dog. The question of ‘Does my dog need a sleeping bag for […]
Continue readingNever Forget This One Thing on a Hike
There are a few items you need for survival on a hike, like food, water and navigation. There are also a few other items that will keep you and your dog happy. This item isn’t any of those things. It’s not really about you. It’s only minorly about your dog. And it’s not fun, […]
Continue readingRuffwear Quinzee Winter Jacket Review
Brrrr! Do you live somewhere with lots of snow and freezing temperatures? Do you have a single-coated dog like a Chihuahua or Pit Bull? If you’ve noticed your dog shivering in the colder temps, they might need some extra insulation in the form of a puffy jacket – just like yours! For Alfie, my […]
Continue readingThe best dog leash. Period.
These days, there are dog leashes for every need. Long. Short. Reflective. Hands-free. With accessory loops. What if there was just one leash that did all of those things? Enter the Ruffwear Slackline leash, aka, the best dog leash. Why is this leash the best dog leash? It’s reflective. I love safety, but I do not […]
Continue readingOur Essential Gear
These are all of our tested and true gear favorites that we couldn’t do all our awesome stuff without! This is the gear that has held up for years, through dirt, travel, moving many times, camping, and snow. Leash Our Ruffwear Slackline leash is the only leash we own besides a small pocket paracord leash […]
Continue readingEssential Dog Running Gear
Before heading out the door this winter, grab this essential dog running gear to keep things fun and safe. Your dog will thank you! Harness Why a harness? Your dog is probably going to be so darn excited to be your running buddy that they might pull a bit. A harness helps to redistribute the […]
Continue readingHow to Select a Backpack For Your Dog
Ready for the ultimate backpacking adventure with your dog? There are so many backpacks out there that it’s hard to pick just one. This post breaks down how to select a backpack for your dog. Finding a backpack Before purchasing a backpack, consider: what will you use it for? Running, day hikes, backpacking, or as […]
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