Ready to hit the trail with your pup? Learn the must-have gear and tips to ensure a safe, comfortable, and memorable adventure for you and your dog.

There’s no better way to take in the fall season’s cool weather and foliage than hiking. As many dog owners know, plenty of dogs enjoy hiking just as much as their owners, and hiking is a great way to ...

There are many trails that you and your dog can enjoy. Research the best options for you and your pup’s skill level. Make sure the trail is dog-friendly and is open. AllTrails is a great resource for ...

A weekend rescue operation provides a lesson to dog owners in the desert. Think hard about what your dog's fitness and ...

Having a dog is like the diet version of having a kid. Sure, they might be able to join you on an eight-mile foray into the great outdoors, but certain considerations need to be made to ensure that ...

There’s this term I keep hearing from friends when I ask them to go for walks in the woods. “I’m not really in hiking shape.” Nearing 50 years old, I know I’m a shape, or rather a mishmash of various ...

Disaster can arise when you’re an introvert hiking with a reactive dog and you come across one of those “don’t worry, he’s friendly” off-leash dogs. Jen Sotolongo learned the hard way that she had to ...

When Karen Hsu’s 9-year-old dog, Maggie, senses an upcoming hike, the black lab’s tail goes wild. “She gets so excited that it’s hard to corral her in the car,” says Hsu, a product developer in Bend, ...