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Backpacking With Your Dog

While we appreciate the convenience of camping, there’s nothing quite like spending a night under the stars in a place where no cars go.  Backpacking for the first time can be intimidating and while bringing your pooch along means there are a few more things to consider it can be very rewarding for both of […]

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Water Safety Tips for Dogs

Summer is in full swing and while we’re all overheating your pup still needs to get some exercise.  What do you do? Head for a swim of course!  Whether you have a pool, head to the lake, hang out by the river or happen to know a fabulous hike that has a swimming spot on […]

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Loyal Canine Co First Aid Ointment

Editors note: This is an individual product review – if you are looking for information on pet first aid head over First Aid for Fido on the Trail. Robin injures himself pretty frequently on the trail and I always make sure to carry first aid products to patch him up. While he’s generally surefooted and fairly […]

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Dog Booties 1000 Denier Cordura Booties

Prior to receiving the 1000 Denier Cordura Booties Tundra had never tried dog boots before.  It was an amusing experience for us to watch her reaction.  The “VELSTRETCH Brand Fastener” on them made them very easy to put on and take off. Not only was I was thankful for this, but I am sure Tundra […]

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Alcott Explorer First Aid Kit

Spring is in the air so this week Dogs That Hike will be talking about first aid.   If you haven’t already, check out our article posted earlier First Aid for Fido on the Trail as it will give you some basic information and prepare you for this review.  We provided our Trail Testers with […]

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Kurgo Pet First Aid Kit

Spring is in the air so this week Dogs That Hike will be talking about first aid.   If you haven’t already, check out our article posted earlier First Aid for Fido on the Trail as it will give you some basic information and prepare you for this review.  We provided our Trail Testers with […]

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First Aid for Fido on the Trail

Most of us would go to the ends of the earth to help our dog but if you run in to an emergency on the trail would you know what to do?  Summer is almost here and more people and pups are hitting the trail so we figured now is a good time to brush […]

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The WOOFgang Shop Paws & Go Balm

The wild winds blow, flakes swirl and fall from the heavens, ice cracks, melts, refreezes and the cold sets in deep into our bones. The Canadian winter is a force to be reckoned with. As humans we find ourselves dousing our bodies with gallons of lotion and body butter to offset the cold dry air. […]