Building New Trails with Bridger the Border Collie
Bridger, like any good dog living a life in mountain towns, finds no greater joy than being outside on a trail. Discover how he also creates them for others to enjoy too, here.
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Riding the Current With Eddy the Rafting Dog
Eddy the lab loves rafting adventures with her humans. See how she gets after it with her Confluence™ Life Jacket.
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Dog-Friendly Races to Check Out in 2025
There’s nothing like getting out and putting down miles with your canine companion. Check out these dog-friendly races coming up in 2025.
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SUP Pup 101: How to Paddleboard with Your Dog
How do you and your dog start paddleboarding without any experience? Learn the ropes with top tips from Ruffwear Pack members and a SUP instructor and dog trainer.
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Wild Waters and Wagging Tails: Overnight Rafting Adventures With Dogs
Gloria and her dogs, Alberto and Shakira, love to embark on overnight rafting trips. Discover tips for an unforgettable adventure.
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Wandering With Willow: 4 Dog-Friendly National Parks to Explore
Willow is a full-time van life dog who has already seen 12 states and 17 national parks. Her human companion, Kaylin, has the lowdown on which spots are the most pup friendly.
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Guide: How To Run With Your Dog
We're here to introduce you to running in a way that keeps it fun for you and your dog. Ready, set... run!
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How To Plan A Dog-Friendly Honeymoon
If you’re anything like us here at Ruffwear who include our dogs in just about everything we do, why not include them in a honeymoon, too? Here's how Ruffwear Marketing & PR Manager, Dani, planned hers so dog, Vilas, could join in on the vacation fun.
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Discovering Bikejoring Together
When Meg adopted Leo, a husky and malamute mix, she realized he was a natural fit for the bike. He could run long miles over varying terrain and enjoyed the thrill of high-speed endurance sports. So, she began training him and teaching him new skills. This is how the pair started bikejoring together.
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How To Hike With Your Dog
Dogs are happy to tag along on any hike. With a bit of preparation, the right gear, and a bit of that eagerness to explore that comes so naturally to our furry trail buddies, you’ll be en route to a good time hiking together.
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A Golden Adventure: Road Tripping With Two Dogs
Ruffwear ambassador, Kyarna Rushworth, recently embarked on her first road trip with her two Golden Retrievers, Merlot and Winter. Although not everything went according to plan, they came out with unforgettable memories.
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A Perfect Partnership: Fly Fishing with Sammy
Whether it's fishing, hiking, or simply exploring new places, I now view every adventure with Sammy as a chance to deepen our connection and cherish the moments we spend together in the great outdoors.
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Tala Takes Flight
Ruffwear Ambassadors Becca & Tala are #UnleashingPossibility in just about everything they do together – on the water, over land, and yes, even in the air.
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How to Become an Adventure Dog
Every dog has an inner explorer just waiting to get out there with their human. Preparing to embark on that journey together? We’re here to help.
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Life Is Short, Live In Dog Years
Mallory Paige spent 14 months camping across North America on a motorcycle-sidecar with Baylor the Dog – proving you don’t need to be fearless or perfect to live your dreams. Mallory shared this story with us shortly after Baylor passed away.
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Top 4 Dog and Kid-Friendly Summer Activities
Ruffwear Ambassador Maria Christina Schultz is an outdoor enthusiast, certified stand up paddleboard instructor, and author. Her dogs are her constant companions. Maria's pack recently grew with the addition of her son. Here, she shares her tips for 4 dog and kid-friendly summer outings, plus dog training and gear advice to get you started.
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How to Backpack With Your Dog
Ready to head out on a multi-day excursion with your pup? Discover tips, tricks, and gear for backpacking with a dog.
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A City Dog’s Guide to Adventure
No one understands the city dog life better than Ruffwear Ambassadors Cory, Rafa, and their pup Bondi. Here, we’ve got the scoop on their top tips to kickstart city adventures with your dog.
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How To Camp With Your Dog
There’s camping – and then there’s camping with your dog by your side. Their presence alone elevates every little moment. Their curiosity is contagious, their zeal inspiring. With a bit of preparation and the right gear, you’ll be en route to a good time camping with your dog.
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Celebrating the Summer Solstice
The endless daylight is a blank canvas for you to get creative – pack it to the brim, slow down and soak it all in, or take the time try something new. However you choose to celebrate the Summer Solstice this weekend, we hope it includes sharing some time outside with your furry best friend.
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How To Trail Run With Your Dog
Hey guys, Emmett here. I'm a good friend of a human that works at Ruffwear, and I'm kinda new to town. Between all the new smells, funny looking animals on the farm I live on, and my really cool new family, I’m stoked on life. My friend thought it might be fun to try channeling some of that energy into trail running together.
