Category: Gear Guides
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Getting Your Dog’s Gear Ready for Winter: An October Checklist
October is a good time to pull out cold-weather gear and check that it still fits and works. Here is a simple checklist before the first hard freeze. Read more
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Open Door Night: Getting Your Dog’s ID Ready Before Halloween
Halloween means a door that opens again and again in the dark. Here is how to make sure your dog’s collar, tags and microchip are ready if they slip out. Read more
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Washing and Storing Dog Harnesses Between Seasons
Harnesses work hard all year. Here is how to wash, dry, inspect and store them so they are ready when you need them. Read more
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How to Clean a Dog Collar: Nylon, Leather and Metal Hardware
After a summer of swimming and a fall of muddy walks, collars get grimy. Here is how to clean them by material without damaging them. Read more
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Blaze Orange for Dogs: Staying Visible During Hunting Season
In many places, fall hiking overlaps with hunting season. Here is why bright orange gear matters for dogs and how to plan safer outings. Read more
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Shorter Days, Brighter Walks: Fall Visibility Gear Explained
As fall days shorten, more walks happen near dusk and dawn. Here is how reflective and lighted gear help drivers and cyclists see your dog. Read more
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Fleece, Quilted or Waterproof? A Plain-English Guide to Dog Jacket Materials
Dog jackets come in a few broad material types, each suited to different weather. Here is what fleece, quilted and waterproof options do best. Read more
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Layering for Dogs Through Fall’s Temperature Swings
Fall mornings can start cold and end warm. Here is how to think about light layers that come off as easily as they go on. Read more
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Gear for Every Body Shape: Deep Chests, Long Backs and Short Legs
Dogs come in very different shapes, and gear that fits one may rub, slip or pinch another. Here is how to choose collars, harnesses and jackets by build. Read more
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Early Fall Layers: When a Light Jacket Makes Sense for Your Dog
Cool September mornings do not call for a heavy winter coat, but some dogs appreciate a light layer. Here is how to decide and what to look for. Read more
