Photo: @findyoursummit Adventure trails and long hikes may be exciting, but if you feel that you and your furry best friend are ready to try out a dog friendly National Park, there may be certain rules and regulations that you need to follow with your pup! So, get your furry best friend ready with a dog hiking bandana, and pack that Ranger Pack for an awesome outdoor adventure!  Don’t worry! Pet-friendly National Dog Parks can be tons of fun if you have a well-behaved dog! With each park having different restrictions, you’ll find some more accommodating than others. But before you head out, check out some of our favorite Pet Friendly National Dog Parks!   Dog-Friendly National Parks Spending time...

Some of the best activities a person and furry best friend can do together is enjoying the outdoors. Yet, getting there with your dogs can be a problem if it’s a long drive away. If you’re not sure as to how to prepare for that road trip with your adventure dog during the cooler months ahead, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether you want to take your pooch to a coastal retreat or a mountain adventure, you’ll need to get your dogs comfortable with car travel. Here’s how to make this a stress- free adventure! With cooler weather on the way, you’re probably already thinking about that road trip with dog. You may be planning on taking your furry...

Photo: @mywildswiss Hiking and outdoor adventures with your furry best friend involves more than taking a few hiking essentials with you. What you have in your dog first aid kit is of paramount importance! No adventure is complete without the best dog hiking backpack that will stand up to the test of the most rugged dog hiking adventures. Being, safe, comfortable, and well-prepared with Fido means having the right dog hiking essentials with you. If you’re planning on spending time with your furry best friend hiking, and enjoying an awesome outdoor adventure, you’ll need to plan ahead of time, and most importantly, you’ll need to make a list of all the essential hiking gear and first aid items that you...

Photo: @denipros   Thanks to all the active dog breeds out there, there’s no excuse for not finding the perfect active dog breed, and going for that long hike! Active, independent dog breeds require vigorous activity that also involves participation from you together with forty-five minutes to one-hour of exercise per day, at least four to five days a week.  Most active dog breeds also enjoy dog sports like agility, Frisbee, dock diving, and hikes, and need plenty of mental stimulation. In this article, we’ll show you the 20 best active dog breeds to keep up with your active lifestyle. If you’re a hiking enthusiast and love the outdoors, there’s no better way than spending time together!   If you’re...

  Photo: @5280coloradodogs Imagine yourself and your furry best friend living free and enjoying an off-leash dog hike in the rugged wilderness. Whether you’re seeking Green-Topia, or wanting to experience rugged terrain on off- leash dog trails with your furry best friend, you’re going to have doggo amazing fun!   Check out our ten best U.S. off-leash dog hikes in the U.S, and don’t forget to bring all your dog friendly hiking essentials to keep your dog safe, and in tip top shape! Hydration and safety are key to having a fun time hiking off-leash with Fido!   If you’re as passionate as we are about off-leash hiking with our furry best friends, trips are best done with the right dog...

We sat down with Ashley and her pups Winston and Nell to find out more about their favorite hikes, raw food diet, and how they got their adventures became huge on Instagram.   Tell us a little more about you.  My name is Ashley and I’ve lived In Denver with my husband for over 6 years! I work as a financial advisor during the week and on weekends we love to go hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains. Winston is a 5-year-old border collie and Nell is a 4-year-old mini Australian Shepherd.    When and how did Neil & Winston come into your life? My friend had gotten one of Winston’s brothers in Arizona from a working farm and I...

We sat down with Alena and Lenny to find out where Lenny got his special nickname, their favorite adventures in the Alps (like skiing together!), and Alena's advice to others who are thinking about adopting a dog with a disability.    Tell us a little more about you and Lenny.  I am 25 years old and I am a student, ski instructor and ski guide and work as well as a photographer. I grew up with sports, my biggest passion is skiing and I love to be outside in the nature and the mountains. My adventure dog Lenny is a shelter dog and we are not 100% sure about the breed, but he looks and acts like an Australian Shepherd. We don't know his exact...

Meet Liana, software engineer by day and adventure loving momager to superstar aussie Kiba by night. Kiba is a 2 year old red tri mini Australian Shepherd who gets to be both cute and smart for a living (seriously, check their IG highlights, Kiba knows every trick in the book).   Where do you live?  We currently live in Seattle, WA.   Why did you start your @aussie.kiba Instagram account? I'm into photography as a side hobby, and knew early on that I would be taking a ton of photos and videos of him. Since I didn't want to bombard my own personal Instagram, I decided to make another one for Kiba the day we brought him home. We began teaching...

Meet Molly Dombroski, recent college graduate, photographer, and the adventure loving human behind the adventure dog duo Mylo & Summit of @thefastnfurriest. We sat down with Molly to find out how she got started hiking with her dogs and what her secrets are for capturing the perfect adventure photos for Instagram.     Tell us a little more about the pups and how they came into your life. Mylo is a 3 year old APBT mix I rescued from a local humane society while at school at Auburn University. Summit is a one year old Siberian Husky - I got from a breeder near my school.   Where do you live?  We live in Hoboken, NJ!  We absolutely love living there but...

Photo: @mywildswiss As pet parents we may sometimes have a hard time making choices when it comes to choosing the best dog leash for our dogs. When learning how to leash train your dog, you’ll need to consider your dog’s size, age and energy level. Understanding that small dog breeds need to have lightweight dog leashes, and that larger dog breeds will be easier to handle with a stronger and much heavier leash is key to an enjoyable walk or positive dog training session with your dog’s favorite training treats. With some leashes being hands-free, and shock-absorption a most important feature, traditional dog leashes are still popular with dogs that pull. Training dog leashes are available in a variety of...