The Weekly Woof Blog

Sun's out, canoe's prepped, time for another day of chilling out on the lake. Hemi gives Christa a 7/10 for paddle skills, and an 11/10 for pets. Another perfect day on the water for these besties. And of course, they never leave shore without their Wilderdog gear.

Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or more of a day hiker with overnight ambitions, backpacking with another animal is, well, a whole other animal. There’s a lot to consider, so we asked for some help from Becca and Gavin, also known by their trail names: “Hazel’s Mom” and “Hazel’s Dad.” Hazel’s Mom and Dad are currently thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail with their dog - and yes, she’s named Hazel.

Percy shows us that it's not the size of the dog that matters, it's the fun of the adventures. Come along with Percy and Mat as they go for a boat, a paddle, and a dirt bike ride together. Bandana, bandeau - hey, whatever keeps you cool! "The point is this: Even those of us with little legs have grand adventures."

Jess Hana (@jessthemaker) is known for her hilarious and relatable mountain biking videos. She and her partner live in Bentonville, Arkansas, with their two trail dogs, Cooper and Cash. With hundreds of miles of spectacularly varied trails, Bentonville is known...

When we think about dangerous animal encounters, grizzlies and cougars usually come to mind, but even a dog who takes off after a squirrel can find itself in a life-or-death situation. Mastering the “emergency down” and “heel” commands will help your dog (and others) stay safe when you come nose to nose with unexpected critters.

How to teach your dog the “place” command - the perfect way to let them know that this Sleeping Bag is their very own place, no matter where it happens to be.

How to prevent tick bites and what to do if you find a tick on your dog.  Ticks are blood-sucking arachnids that spread a whole host of diseases - what’s not to like? JUST KIDDING, ticks are the worst. And...

"Ready to get shreddy?" Indy and his dad Benoit like to hit the skate park on the weekends. Indy is the perfect skate buddy, and he thinks his dad is the coolest. Come with them to see some sick tricks and good snacks (for the dog).

Lenny and Michelle's extraordinary journey began five years ago when Michelle (the human) rescued Lenny (the dog) from a pretty tough life. Since then, they have become inseparable companions. While skydiving remains Michelle's solo pursuit, their shared adventures include bike...

Wilderdog’s May Purchase for a Pound Recipient, Animal Rescue Korea (ARK) 119, is helping Korea keep dogs out of slaughterhouses and off the streets. In 2010, Young Ki Lim was working with a South Korean human rights organization when he...

"You know, a snow skate, where you skate on the snow. Wayyyy better than a regular walk." Enzo, Nelson, and their human take a slightly different mode of transportation on their after-work walks up in BC, Canada.

A Helpful FAQ for the Poop-Packing Skeptic. We recently connected with Ross Reid, aka @nerdyaboutnature, to learn why packing out your pup’s poop is not only critical trail etiquette, but also a heroic act of environmentalism. Ross explains, “These ecosystems are already having a hard time as a result of all the other silly things us humans do, and the last thing they need is to be dealing with your dog’s dookie on top of it all.” Read on for some completely made-up questions that are probably asked (or at least thought) frequently, along with our answers, informed by Ross’s expertise.

Rescue dog Savannah became the first dog to circumnavigate the globe — on foot — in May 2022, after walking 25,000 miles with her human, Tom Turcich. After eight years of saving and planning, in April 2015, Tom Turcich left...

Camping with your dog seems as natural as breathing with your lungs, but to our great dismay, dogs aren’t always allowed in all of the places. So, if you’re dead set on bringing your little buddy (and obviously you are) here’s how to find out where you can camp together with your dog.

Dogs are naturally curious and, for better or worse, they explore the world mouth first. Our trail dogs are particularly vulnerable to eating the wrong things simply because they’re exposed to so much more than the average backyard pup. While some things that your dog may encounter (and consume) are pretty harmless (wild strawberries and peanut butter sandwich remnants, for instance), there are other things that can cause major problems for Fido. We chatted with the veterinary team at 360 Pet Medical in Bozeman, Montana, about what they see, and it’s common for trail dogs to come into contact with or ingest dangerous items. Here’s what’s on their no-chomp list:

Are you expecting your first child or plan on adopting, but you’re worried about how your dog might react towards their new sibling? Or maybe you’re just hoping to be better prepared this time around. We talked to Dominika Knossalla-Pado, of IG account Dog Meets Baby, an expert certified dog trainer that specializes in working with dogs and children. She even has full online courses and resources to help families prepare their dogs for welcoming a newborn into the home called Dog Meets Baby.

Is your dog not the best walker on a leash? Do you often hear people yelling ‘who's walking who!?’ as your dog zigzags all over the sidewalk while you’re yanking on their leash? Getting your dog to walk politely isn’t an easy feat, nor is it their natural instinct. So if you're looking for advice on how to stop your dog from yanking your arm out of your socket, you have come to the right place!

When avy conditions are high, we've only got a short amount of time, or our dogs are getting long in the tooth... cross country skiing is the jam. Not too big, not too fast, but the perfect chill day on...

Getting your dog to wear their booties is not always an easy feet (← hehe see what we did there). So we compiled some tips and tricks to train them to wear their dog booties in no time!

"Windows down; wind in my ears... it's gonna be a GOOD day!" Zephyr loves running alongside his human in the flats when they go sledding. Sometimes she'll even ride right up on the snowmobile! This rad dog stays warm in the cold with her Wilderdog fleece jacket on. Cheers, doggies!

The Wilderdog team shares some of their favorite hiking trails - along with the pros, cons, and some awesome pro-tips should you decide to hike them too! Wherever you hike, don't forget to pack enough food, water, and of course, all the essential Wilderdog gear. Happy Trails!