Dog-friendly adventure guides and gear reviews
Is your furry hiking partner a healthy adult dog? If your dog is a working breed, an athletic dog or just a high-energy dog in general, these are all good reasons for trying a dog backpack. Sometimes I want Xena to help me with carrying gear on our longer hikes. She takes extra water and some
Some dogs refuse to drink from a hydration bladder or a water bottle even if they are thirsty. Does this sound like your dog? If you hike or travel often with your dog, I recommend getting a collapsible bowl. A water bowl is one of the essential gear when hiking with a dog. Just be sure
Often I get questions about Xena’s boots. So here are some fun facts for you. Xena thinks her boots give her invincible power It’s normal for dogs to act as if someone stole their paw right after the boot is on Wearing socks before boots has been working great. No blisters to this date Zoomies
Super soft green fleece on top with the waterproof back, I bring our Explorer Outdoor blanket to many of our hikes. The waterproof back kept our bottoms dry on snowy summits this winter. We received a sample of the blanket for a test. This review is based on using the blanket for several months.
If you get one gear for your active dog, I hope it’s a harness that is made for adventures. A quality harness keeps your dog protected from elements when exploring in the wilderness. A bright-colored harness makes your dog visible to hunters during the hunting season. Another feature of an active harness I personally rely on
Last month we received the Trail Pack from Hurtta America to test. Xena never carried a pack before so I was a little anxious to try something new and also thrilled to have Xena carrying some of the load. We put the pack to a test and had lots of fun doing it. This review is based on two
TORUS™ is a watering system, portable storage bowl and supplement dispenser in one! In May, I was asked to try Heyrex’s Torus pet water bowl. Water filtering system that is portable? Sounded great so I agreed to try it. Also, Xena’s picky about the water she drinks. She doesn’t drink water from public water fountains unless
Hiking Girl with Dog 