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Trainer Tips ·
The Five Unofficial Rules of Taking Your Dog to a Brewery

Dogs + beer = good times... usually. Breweries can be a lot for dogs, from crowded patios to constant distractions. Here are five unofficial rules to help make your next brewery visit fun for everyone.
Why Your Dog Pulls on Hikes (and How to Fix It)
Trail Tips · Trainer Tips ·
Why Your Dog Pulls on Hikes (and How to Fix It)

A dog that pulls on a neighborhood walk is frustrating. A dog that pulls on a hike is exhausting. The most common mistake dog owners make is trying to address the problem in the most challenging environment possible. We’ll cover some effective (and ineffective) approaches to get you to a more enjoyable trail experience with your pup.
Training Tips: the Art of Doing Nothing
Trainer Tips ·
Training Tips: the Art of Doing Nothing

It sounds counterintuitive, but one of the most beneficial pieces of training you can give your dog is to do nothing. The goal is a calm, deliberate lack of reaction to the distractions and overstimulating environments that daily life is full of. A dog that has learned this skill can sit, lay down, and truly relax almost anywhere. Picnics in the park or meals at crowded cafes become much more calm when your dog is resting. Teaching “place” or “settle” gives your dog a cue that the current situation calls for relaxation rather than excitement.
6 Must-Know Commands for Every Dog
Trainer Tips ·
6 Must-Know Commands for Every Dog

Properly training your dog not only helps make them safer, it also boosts their confidence, reduces anxiety, and builds a stronger bond between the two of you. This list includes six essential commands that’ll lay a solid foundation for your dog’s well-being. 
Trainer Tips: 3 Must-Dos to Prep Your Dog for Backpacking
Trainer Tips ·
Trainer Tips: 3 Must-Dos to Prep Your Dog for Backpacking

Getting ready to embark on a backpacking trip with the goodest adventure partner? We'll give you three tips to get your dog used to wearing a backpack and give you some guidelines how much weight they should be carrying.
Trainer Tips: 3 Ways to Get Your Dog to Walk Better on a Leash
Trainer Tips ·
Trainer Tips: 3 Ways to Get Your Dog to Walk Better on a Leash

If walking your dog requires you to shift into a whole new headspace - maybe something like “no pain, no gain” - first of all, we applaud your grit and fortitude. But also, your dog could probably use a little help with those leash skills. Dog trainer Corinne Fritzell loves helping dogs and their humans improve their leash skills. She explains what the deal is with dogs and leashes, and give us a few tips on how to make on-leash adventures more fun for you and your dog.
What is “perfect recall” and why do you need it?
Trail Tips · Trainer Tips ·
What is “perfect recall” and why do you need it?
Dogs love to be outside. More than that, they love to run free outside. But while off-leash may be your dog’s natural and preferred state, that doesn’t mean they’re naturally good at being off-leash. Giving your dog the freedom to frolic comes with some inherent risk - think other dogs, wildlife, and distracted drivers. Poor off-leash behavior can pack some pretty heavy consequences. That’s where perfect recall comes in: If you’re going to let your dog roam free - in a safe area! - you need to trust that your dog will be right back at your side when you recall them.
Trainer Tips: Teach your Dogs "Place"
Trainer Tips ·
Trainer Tips: Teach your Dogs "Place"
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.
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Camping Gear
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Dog Bandanas
Home Goods
Home Goods
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Leashes + Collars