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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 Throw a Howliday Party for Dogs
This holiday season, we barked the halls and had a ball at our first Ruffwear howliday party for dogs. Thatās right, there was a belly rub station, barkuterie board feast, and dog caroling (erm, howling) event. Interested in throwing your own? Hereās what goes on behind the scenes to plan a holiday party for dogs.
How To Throw a Howliday Party for DogsThis holiday season, we barked the halls and had a ball at our first Ruffwear howliday party for dogs. Thatās right, there was a belly rub station, barkuterie board feast, and dog caroling (erm, howling) event. Interested in throwing your own? Hereās what goes on behind the scenes to plan a holiday party for dogs.
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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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5 Things I Learned on My First Backpacking Trip with a Puppy
Quincy and her 8-month-old Blue Heeler, ChorizoĀ (trail name, āthe Sausageā), recently headed out for theirĀ first backpacking trip together. Not everything went as planned, but they learned together and had fun along the way. Read on for Quincy's tips for backpackingĀ with a puppy.Ā
5 Things I Learned on My First Backpacking Trip with a PuppyQuincy and her 8-month-old Blue Heeler, ChorizoĀ (trail name, āthe Sausageā), recently headed out for theirĀ first backpacking trip together. Not everything went as planned, but they learned together and had fun along the way. Read on for Quincy's tips for backpackingĀ with a puppy.Ā
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How To Clean a Dirty Dog's Dirty Gear
Dogs know how to play, and that means splashing and crawling through natureās biggest mess-makers. Weāve got you covered with our dog gear cleaning instructions and solutions to your toughest cleaning puzzles.Ā
How To Clean a Dirty Dog's Dirty GearDogs know how to play, and that means splashing and crawling through natureās biggest mess-makers. Weāve got you covered with our dog gear cleaning instructions and solutions to your toughest cleaning puzzles.Ā
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How To Take a Multi-Day Rafting Trip With Your Dog
Ruffwear AmbassadorĀ Becca BredehoftĀ is a professional paraglider pilot, tandem instructor, and photographer. She adopted her canine sidekick, Tala, from the Navajo Nation. One of the duo's favorite ways to explore together is on multi-day river rafting trips.Ā Here, Becca sharesĀ the tips & tricks she's learned along the way.
How To Take a Multi-Day Rafting Trip With Your DogRuffwear AmbassadorĀ Becca BredehoftĀ is a professional paraglider pilot, tandem instructor, and photographer. She adopted her canine sidekick, Tala, from the Navajo Nation. One of the duo's favorite ways to explore together is on multi-day river rafting trips.Ā Here, Becca sharesĀ the tips & tricks she's learned along the way.
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How To Road Trip With Your Dog: 8 Practical Tips
Hitting the open road means something different to everyone ā maybe itās about exploring uncharted territory or seeing new places through your dogās eyes.Ā Whatever your reason, weāve got you covered with our top 8 tips for an epic road trip with your dog.Ā
How To Road Trip With Your Dog: 8 Practical TipsHitting the open road means something different to everyone ā maybe itās about exploring uncharted territory or seeing new places through your dogās eyes.Ā Whatever your reason, weāve got you covered with our top 8 tips for an epic road trip with your dog.Ā
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Barkpacking 101: How to Backpack with Your Dog
Looking to share your love of backpacking with your dog, or maybe even establish a new love for it together? Welcome to Barkpacking 101.
Barkpacking 101: How to Backpack with Your DogLooking to share your love of backpacking with your dog, or maybe even establish a new love for it together? Welcome to Barkpacking 101.
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A City Dogās Guide to Adventure
No one understands the city dog life better than Ruffwear Ambassadors Cory, Rafa, and their pup Bondi. Here, weāve got the scoop on their top tips to kickstart city adventures with your dog.
A City Dogās Guide to AdventureNo one understands the city dog life better than Ruffwear Ambassadors Cory, Rafa, and their pup Bondi. Here, weāve got the scoop on their top tips to kickstart city adventures with your dog.
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Running in the Rain: Tips from Krissy & PD
As autumn starts to work its way into our weather forecasts, these tips from as seasoned of a running duo as ambassadors Krissy & PD have us eager to lace up and get out with our ever-eager canine sidekicks ā rain or shine.
Running in the Rain: Tips from Krissy & PDAs autumn starts to work its way into our weather forecasts, these tips from as seasoned of a running duo as ambassadors Krissy & PD have us eager to lace up and get out with our ever-eager canine sidekicks ā rain or shine.
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SUP Pup 101: How to Paddleboard with Your Dog
How do you and your dog start paddleboarding without any experience? Ruffwear employees ā and first-time SUP-ers ā Brad & Umi and Julie & Beau volunteered to find out. With help from SUP instructor and dog trainer Maria Schulz, they learn all the basics and tackle their first day on the water.
SUP Pup 101: How to Paddleboard with Your DogHow do you and your dog start paddleboarding without any experience? Ruffwear employees ā and first-time SUP-ers ā Brad & Umi and Julie & Beau volunteered to find out. With help from SUP instructor and dog trainer Maria Schulz, they learn all the basics and tackle their first day on the water.
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5 Tips for Mountain Biking With Your Dog
Ruffwear Ambassador Laura Patton and her dogs Star and Colt are big fans of hiking, biking, and skiing through the endless terrain of their Pacific Northwest home. Here are Laura's top 5 tips for getting started when mountain biking with your dog.
5 Tips for Mountain Biking With Your DogRuffwear Ambassador Laura Patton and her dogs Star and Colt are big fans of hiking, biking, and skiing through the endless terrain of their Pacific Northwest home. Here are Laura's top 5 tips for getting started when mountain biking with your dog.
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How To Camp With Your Dog
Thereās camping ā and then thereās camping with your dog by your side. Their presence alone elevates every little moment. Their curiosity is contagious, their zeal inspiring. With a bit of preparation and the right gear, youāll be en route to a good time camping with your dog.
How To Camp With Your DogThereās camping ā and then thereās camping with your dog by your side. Their presence alone elevates every little moment. Their curiosity is contagious, their zeal inspiring. With a bit of preparation and the right gear, youāll be en route to a good time camping with your dog.
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Vanlife: Winter Running TipsĀ for Humans and Dogs
No matter the temperature, my pup loves to dip her belly in puddles, creeks, snow patches, and lakes ā if itās wet, sheās in. Her quirks always add joy to our runs and this life, so we continue to adapt. Vanlife is great for that meditative reminder: be in the moment and know that the moments are always evolving.
Vanlife: Winter Running TipsĀ for Humans and DogsNo matter the temperature, my pup loves to dip her belly in puddles, creeks, snow patches, and lakes ā if itās wet, sheās in. Her quirks always add joy to our runs and this life, so we continue to adapt. Vanlife is great for that meditative reminder: be in the moment and know that the moments are always evolving.
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How a Pandemic Can Help You Socialize Your Adventure Puppy
Simply being around other people, dogs, bikers, and wildlife, and learning to not engage, is an awesome skill to encourage at a young age. And the absolute beauty of this time of COVID-19 weāre living in, with its six-foot social distancing requirement, is that itās perfect for socializing a puppy.Ā
How a Pandemic Can Help You Socialize Your Adventure PuppySimply being around other people, dogs, bikers, and wildlife, and learning to not engage, is an awesome skill to encourage at a young age. And the absolute beauty of this time of COVID-19 weāre living in, with its six-foot social distancing requirement, is that itās perfect for socializing a puppy.Ā
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Bone AppƩtit: DIY Dog Treat Recipes To Make At Home
It seems the kitchen is as good a place as any to have some fun with our canine companions right now. So while our bikes and backpacks are waiting at the ready forĀ the green light to get back at it, we're picking up ourĀ whisks and gettingĀ creativeĀ with our favorite sous chefs. Give these two homemade dog treat recipes a try.Ā
Bone AppĆ©tit: DIY Dog Treat Recipes To Make At HomeIt seems the kitchen is as good a place as any to have some fun with our canine companions right now. So while our bikes and backpacks are waiting at the ready forĀ the green light to get back at it, we're picking up ourĀ whisks and gettingĀ creativeĀ with our favorite sous chefs. Give these two homemade dog treat recipes a try.Ā
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How to Train an Adventure Puppy
Training a dog is an adventure all on its own. The journey is long but the view at the end is a smiling dog with a spark in his eye.
How to Train an Adventure PuppyTraining a dog is an adventure all on its own. The journey is long but the view at the end is a smiling dog with a spark in his eye.
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Exploring Politely On-Leash Using the Front Range Harness
Collars donāt teach dogs polite manners, petĀ owners do. Plus, collars can cause injury when dogs pull against them. Instead, reach for a comfortable dog harness, six-foot leash, and lots of super yummy treats. Now, itās time to get busy teaching your dog polite leash manners.
Exploring Politely On-Leash Using the Front Range HarnessCollars donāt teach dogs polite manners, petĀ owners do. Plus, collars can cause injury when dogs pull against them. Instead, reach for a comfortable dog harness, six-foot leash, and lots of super yummy treats. Now, itās time to get busy teaching your dog polite leash manners.
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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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How To Trail Run With Your Dog
Hey guys, Emmett here. I'm a good friend of a human that works at Ruffwear, and I'm kinda new to town. Between all the new smells, funny looking animals on the farm I live on, and my really cool new family, Iām stoked on life. My friend thought it might be fun to try channeling some of that energy into trail running together.
How To Trail Run With Your DogHey guys, Emmett here. I'm a good friend of a human that works at Ruffwear, and I'm kinda new to town. Between all the new smells, funny looking animals on the farm I live on, and my really cool new family, Iām stoked on life. My friend thought it might be fun to try channeling some of that energy into trail running together.
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How To SUP With Your PUP: Getting Your PUP Back On The SUP
One of the most important topics covered in this edition is a step-by-step guide for safely getting your dog back on the board from the water.Ā This is the single most important skill every dog-loving paddler should know. Riley, Kona, and I want everyone to be safe out there!
How To SUP With Your PUP: Getting Your PUP Back On The SUPOne of the most important topics covered in this edition is a step-by-step guide for safely getting your dog back on the board from the water.Ā This is the single most important skill every dog-loving paddler should know. Riley, Kona, and I want everyone to be safe out there!
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Reeling In A Water Hound: Fishing With Midge
Some might say I am a fishing addict. I am lucky to live in a town that has endless recreation possibilities and lots of water. My husband and I are pretty predictable, so when April rolls around we are feet-first in the river and donāt come out until the snow falls and ice hangs off of our fishing guides.
Reeling In A Water Hound: Fishing With MidgeSome might say I am a fishing addict. I am lucky to live in a town that has endless recreation possibilities and lots of water. My husband and I are pretty predictable, so when April rolls around we are feet-first in the river and donāt come out until the snow falls and ice hangs off of our fishing guides.
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Top 10 Tips for Standup Paddleboarding With Your Dog
Ruffwear Ambassador and author of How To SUP With Your PUP,Ā Maria Christina Schultz, offers up her top ten tips for standup paddling with your dog.
Top 10 Tips for Standup Paddleboarding With Your DogRuffwear Ambassador and author of How To SUP With Your PUP,Ā Maria Christina Schultz, offers up her top ten tips for standup paddling with your dog.
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Preventing Snowballs ā The Ruffwear Way
As snow lovers, we often find ourselves running joyfully through endless hills of white powder without a worry in the worldā¦untilā¦it happens. The inevitable cosmic reaction to fluffy snow when it makes contact with fluffy fur ā āSnowballs.ā
Preventing Snowballs ā The Ruffwear WayAs snow lovers, we often find ourselves running joyfully through endless hills of white powder without a worry in the worldā¦untilā¦it happens. The inevitable cosmic reaction to fluffy snow when it makes contact with fluffy fur ā āSnowballs.ā