This is the first review in a series of life jacket reviews – click to see what we thought of Kurgo, Outward Hound and Alcott and don’t forget to read our Water Safety Tips for Dogs! The sun is shining and summer is here! It’s time to hang out at the lake, or… you know, the ocean […]
At home, Ellie, Atlas, and Aspen are used to being able to go into their kennels when we’re relaxing. While camping, we’ve always had blankets they could go to to curl up & sleep, but after using the Alcott Mariner Shade Canopy, we received from Alcott I doubt we’ll ever be found camping without it. […]
We all look forward to summer, but with the heat, we have to make sure our adventurous companions stay cool to prevent dangerous conditions such as heat exhaustion. There are lots of cooling products on the market that can be used in a variety of situations and for different activities, but which ones work best […]
If you own a Northern breed (or any long coated dog for that matter) like we do, chance are you dread summer far more than winter for one simple reason; we hate the dang heat. I’m sure many of you have felt the guilt that comes with needing to limit your dogs activity during the brutally […]
Being the longhaired, double-coated dog that he is, Reggie gets HOT in the summertime no matter how much time he spends in the shade. Last summer, our solution was to stay close to water where he could cool down with frequent swim on hot days. During our unnaturally warm spring here in the Canadian […]
The Chilly Dogs Soaker Robe is a dual-function item – it’s either an evaporative cooling vest in the vein of the Hurtta Cooling Vest and the Kurgo Dog Cooling Vest (reviews coming soon!) and similar, or a doggy bathrobe to dry off a dripping pup with minimal effort. I was extremely amused by the second […]
The Hurtta Padded Y Harness 2 we received from Hurtta North America is a great alternative for walking your dog versus a traditional flat collar. The Padded Y harness comes in ten different sizes (ranging from 14″ to 47″ girths) and currently is available in three different colours. The outward facing side of the harness […]
Harnesses: the essential gear for the active dog. Anyone who has a dog that hikes tends to have a harness for their pup. But there are so many different designs out there it can be difficult to determine which would be best for your pup. We had the opportunity to test out the Alcott Adventure […]
If you follow us on Instagram (@dogsthathike) chances are you’ve seen us post the P.L.A.Y. Outdoor Dog Tent at least once. If you’re reading this review you’re probably wonder “should I FINALLY get it?” (the answer is yes) or “what the heck is that for?” (we’ll get to that below). Next to variations of “OMG […]
The Alcott Explorer Pup Tent – chances are, you’ve seen it in some of your favourite Instagram photos (or maybe on @dogsthathike or @alcottgear ) and you have wondered to yourself “Wow, that’s so cute! But what is its practical application?” We are here to answer those pressing questions for you. After months of use we […]