I live in Minnesota with a dog who doesn't appreciate snow, ice, and winter temperatures. Growing up with a Labrador Retriever who mostly did well in the cold, I never expected to have a dog that...
Category: Dog Adventures
Ruffwear has come out with a new harness and this one has pockets! The Switchbak Harness was released in February 2021 and is a full-body harness complete with a belly strap, handle, front clip...
Ruffwear Full-body Harnesses: Fit Comparison for the Switchback, Flagline, and Web Master
Ruffwear just released a new line of dog gear in February 2021. Among the new products is a new harness named the Switchbak. The Switchbak Harness is a full-body, everyday harness with a design based...
15 Fantastic Thru-Hikes that Allow Dogs in the United States
Do you have a dog who loves backpacking as much as you do? Interested in taking your dog with you on a thru-hike, but frustrated with the many trails with sections that do not allow dogs? If so, then...
Made in the USA: These quality dog-gear companies create gear here
I could be described as a dog-gear junkie. I love finding new dog gear to help enrich my adventures with my two pups, Glia and Sasha. But recently, I am have been thinking about the impact buying all...
Recently I was listening to a podcast produced by Backpacker Radio and posted on TheTrek.com. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Kiefer, a veterinarian with a Ph.D. in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine...