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How To Find Dog-Friendly Trails
Finding a dog-friendly trail is equal parts art and science, navigating features like water access and steep terrain with leash regulations and dog rules.Ā Weāve got your quick-start guide to finding dog-friendly trails in your neck of the woods (or wherever youāre headed next). So grab yourĀ leash,Ā round up your pup, and letās hit the trail.Ā
How To Find Dog-Friendly TrailsFinding a dog-friendly trail is equal parts art and science, navigating features like water access and steep terrain with leash regulations and dog rules.Ā Weāve got your quick-start guide to finding dog-friendly trails in your neck of the woods (or wherever youāre headed next). So grab yourĀ leash,Ā round up your pup, and letās hit the trail.Ā
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How To Plan a Trip to Canada With Your Dog
Ruffwear AmbassadorsĀ Noodle and ShamusĀ (and their humans, Bree and Kyle) just wrapped up a road trip to the Canadian Rockies. Read on for Breeās tips for crossing the Canadian border with dogs and discovering national parks with dog-friendly trails ā including how she found trails that were a fit for Noodle, her pup with a spinal cord injury.
How To Plan a Trip to Canada With Your DogRuffwear AmbassadorsĀ Noodle and ShamusĀ (and their humans, Bree and Kyle) just wrapped up a road trip to the Canadian Rockies. Read on for Breeās tips for crossing the Canadian border with dogs and discovering national parks with dog-friendly trails ā including how she found trails that were a fit for Noodle, her pup with a spinal cord injury.
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Leave No Trace: Dog Edition
Our epic camping and hiking excursions have an impact on the environment and wildlife.Ā Weāve got you covered āĀ there are ways to keep the stoke high while minimizing our impact. To scale those peaks responsibly, letās take a look atĀ Leave No TraceāsĀ 7 Principles. Plus, read to the end to see our bonus tip to leave the trail better than you found it.Ā
Leave No Trace: Dog EditionOur epic camping and hiking excursions have an impact on the environment and wildlife.Ā Weāve got you covered āĀ there are ways to keep the stoke high while minimizing our impact. To scale those peaks responsibly, letās take a look atĀ Leave No TraceāsĀ 7 Principles. Plus, read to the end to see our bonus tip to leave the trail better than you found it.Ā
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New Gear for Spring 2022
This season, weāre highlighting waypoints ā the places along lifeās journey that hold significance. With our tail-wagging pals by our sides, we return to these spots time and again. Leaving new foot and paw prints. Collecting memories.Ā Ready to kick off spring by retracing or discoveringĀ yourĀ waypoints? Weāve got you covered with our new spring gear from two of our top collections: Camp & Hike and Backpacking.Ā
New Gear for Spring 2022This season, weāre highlighting waypoints ā the places along lifeās journey that hold significance. With our tail-wagging pals by our sides, we return to these spots time and again. Leaving new foot and paw prints. Collecting memories.Ā Ready to kick off spring by retracing or discoveringĀ yourĀ waypoints? Weāve got you covered with our new spring gear from two of our top collections: Camp & Hike and Backpacking.Ā
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How Kerry Irving & His Dogs Raised £41,000 for Charity
On November 12,Ā Kerry IrvingĀ set out on a 16-mile walk with his dogs, Harry and Paddy, to raise funds forĀ Scottyās Little Soldiers, a charity that supports children & young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.Ā
How Kerry Irving & His Dogs Raised Ā£41,000 for CharityOn November 12,Ā Kerry IrvingĀ set out on a 16-mile walk with his dogs, Harry and Paddy, to raise funds forĀ Scottyās Little Soldiers, a charity that supports children & young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.Ā
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Pura Vida: Ruffwear in Costa Rica
Meet Sebastian and Esteban. They're brothers that live in Costa Rica with their dogs Gala, Ras, Chaco, Duna, and Tony, and they've partnered with Ruffwear as our distributors inĀ the region since 2016.Ā WeĀ turned to Sebastian and EstebanĀ to learn moreĀ about life, dogs, and adventure in Costa Rica. Ā
Pura Vida: Ruffwear in Costa RicaMeet Sebastian and Esteban. They're brothers that live in Costa Rica with their dogs Gala, Ras, Chaco, Duna, and Tony, and they've partnered with Ruffwear as our distributors inĀ the region since 2016.Ā WeĀ turned to Sebastian and EstebanĀ to learn moreĀ about life, dogs, and adventure in Costa Rica. Ā
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The Year of Chimmy
While 2020 is not at all how I scripted it, I know down the road I will look back at this summer and be filled with fond memories of sleeping under the stars, splashing in the river, and spending more time than ever with my furry companion. And for that, I am grateful.
The Year of ChimmyWhile 2020 is not at all how I scripted it, I know down the road I will look back at this summer and be filled with fond memories of sleeping under the stars, splashing in the river, and spending more time than ever with my furry companion. And for that, I am grateful.
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Let's All Doo-Doo Our Part
Weāve all seen it. Probably stepped in it. Maybe even watched our dogs roll in it. And as unpleasant as those experiences are, theyāre the least of our concerns. Dog poop impacts wildlife and their habitats. And when left behind, it can affect the water supply and pollute our rivers, lakes, and waterways.
Let's All Doo-Doo Our PartWeāve all seen it. Probably stepped in it. Maybe even watched our dogs roll in it. And as unpleasant as those experiences are, theyāre the least of our concerns. Dog poop impacts wildlife and their habitats. And when left behind, it can affect the water supply and pollute our rivers, lakes, and waterways.
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Discovering the Front Range
In the mountains of Coloradoās Front Range, Nathan first discovered a new pace of life. With his dog, Turkey, he learned how to live in the now as he watched her happily trotting along through mud, meadows, and moose poop for the first time in her life. Every scent is always new and exciting, every marmot call worthy of absolute attention. Together, they found a new home in the mountains.
Discovering the Front RangeIn the mountains of Coloradoās Front Range, Nathan first discovered a new pace of life. With his dog, Turkey, he learned how to live in the now as he watched her happily trotting along through mud, meadows, and moose poop for the first time in her life. Every scent is always new and exciting, every marmot call worthy of absolute attention. Together, they found a new home in the mountains.
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Ambassador Field Notes: Bodie's First Road Trip
Ruffwear Ambassador Maria Christina Schultz headed north to experience autumn foliage and to treat pup Bodie to his first road trip adventure.
Ambassador Field Notes: Bodie's First Road TripRuffwear Ambassador Maria Christina Schultz headed north to experience autumn foliage and to treat pup Bodie to his first road trip adventure.
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How To Hike With Your Dog
Dogs are happy to tag along on any hike. With a bit of preparation, the right gear, and a bit of that eagerness to explore that comes so naturally to our furry trail buddies, youāll be en route to a good time hiking together.
How To Hike With Your DogDogs are happy to tag along on any hike. With a bit of preparation, the right gear, and a bit of that eagerness to explore that comes so naturally to our furry trail buddies, youāll be en route to a good time hiking together.
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The Road Less Traveled
Before Trevor DeHaas met his dog,Ā KahlĆŗa, he was working a corporate job, living in the city, and ignoring his kidney disease. WhenĀ KahlĆŗa came into his life, he quit his job, began exploring the outdoors,Ā and started to take better care of his health. He is now an adventure photographer, living hisĀ best life.Ā
The Road Less TraveledBefore Trevor DeHaas met his dog,Ā KahlĆŗa, he was working a corporate job, living in the city, and ignoring his kidney disease. WhenĀ KahlĆŗa came into his life, he quit his job, began exploring the outdoors,Ā and started to take better care of his health. He is now an adventure photographer, living hisĀ best life.Ā
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5 Things Your Dog Wants To Do With You This Summer
Trying an activity that's new for your pup or new for you is both a rich and deeply rewarding experience. You'll forge a stronger bond and create memories that'll make you smile long after they happen. You'll laugh a lot, splash a lot, and possibly even pick up a new hobby you'll love a lot. Ā
5 Things Your Dog Wants To Do With You This SummerTrying an activity that's new for your pup or new for you is both a rich and deeply rewarding experience. You'll forge a stronger bond and create memories that'll make you smile long after they happen. You'll laugh a lot, splash a lot, and possibly even pick up a new hobby you'll love a lot. Ā
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Nancy & Abbie
Blind from birth, Nancy started using a cane at the age of 6 and taking buses at the age of 10. Now, Nancy has had a total of 4 guide dogs. Theyāve guided her on some grand excursions: summiting 14-ers in Colorado, hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim, exploring countless miles of trails, and paddling alpine lakes.
Nancy & AbbieBlind from birth, Nancy started using a cane at the age of 6 and taking buses at the age of 10. Now, Nancy has had a total of 4 guide dogs. Theyāve guided her on some grand excursions: summiting 14-ers in Colorado, hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim, exploring countless miles of trails, and paddling alpine lakes.