We've all seen those beautiful photos of a dog majestically balanced on the edge of a stand-up paddleboard. But for many of us, our first experience paddleboarding with our dog is anything but majestic. The first time I took Barley paddleboarding, he jumped off the board repeatedly...
Arguably the most important piece of gear any hiker or backpacker can purchase is a good pair of hiking boots. But what about your four-legged companion? Do dogs need shoes for hiking? In general, most dogs do not need shoes (or dog booties) for hiking. Their paw...
In our last article, we discussed the first three main things to know about backpacking with dogs. We talked about your dog’s fitness, the trail, and tent matters. Now it’s time to dig into the other four things to know about backpacking with your dog! 4....
I absolutely love backpacking with my border collie, Barley. There are few greater joys than watching his white-tipped tail flagging through the Minnesota underbrush, witnessing his discovery of an icy Colorado mountain stream, curling up with him in the cold of a Utah desert night. In...
If you do a lot of outdoor adventuring, you’ve probably had a minor injury or two yourself. Whether it’s a scraped knee or a twisted ankle (or worse), the outdoors keeps us humble with minor injuries. The same goes for our dogs - but how...
I love owning a high-energy dog - but I also have to work a full-time job! Although I love taking Barley out on exhausting hiking trips on the weekend, I can’t do that every day because of my work schedule! We've already got some tips for...
Let’s face it: most of us would probably rather spend more time with our dogs outside, and less time working behind a computer while our dog sits at home alone. Balancing a dog and a full-time job isn’t easy! It’s also true that there isn’t an...
We expect a lot out of our adventure dogs and their bodies. We hike, fish, trail run, and mountain bike with our canine companions at our sides. Whether you’ve got an exuberant pup or an aging best friend, you’d probably like to see your adventure...
I’ve had the fortune of spending the last week living in a Costa Rican beach town with my dog Barley. We’re running on the beach in the morning, surfing in the afternoon, and doing yoga in the evenings. It’s absolutely amazing. Barley loves the beach, and...
My dog Barley is five and a half years old. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like he’s a bit slower on runs than he was when he was three and a half. Of course, he’s not exactly an old dog - I’m hoping...