PetTrails Blog

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Trail Leash Strategy: What Works Where

Choosing the right leash for the trail isn’t about convenience, it’s about risk management. This guide breaks down when to use a standard leash, a hands-free system, or a long...

Trail Leash Strategy: What Works Where

Choosing the right leash for the trail isn’t about convenience, it’s about risk management. This guide breaks down when to use a standard leash, a hands-free system, or a long...

Dog exploring nature with backpack

Dog Backpacks: When They Help and When They Hurt

Dog backpacks can help in limited cases, but they are often unnecessary and easy to misuse. This guide explains when a pack makes sense and when it is better left...

Dog Backpacks: When They Help and When They Hurt

Dog backpacks can help in limited cases, but they are often unnecessary and easy to misuse. This guide explains when a pack makes sense and when it is better left...

Winter Trail First Aid: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Winter Trail First Aid: What Every Dog Owner Sh...

From frostbite to hypothermia, winter trails come with real risks for your dog. Knowing how to handle these cold-weather emergencies can make all the difference.

Winter Trail First Aid: What Every Dog Owner Sh...

From frostbite to hypothermia, winter trails come with real risks for your dog. Knowing how to handle these cold-weather emergencies can make all the difference.

How to Tell If Your Dog Actually Likes Winter Hikes

How to Tell If Your Dog Actually Likes Winter H...

Not all dogs are built for winter adventures. Learn how to spot the signs your dog is enjoying the cold and what to do if they’re not.

How to Tell If Your Dog Actually Likes Winter H...

Not all dogs are built for winter adventures. Learn how to spot the signs your dog is enjoying the cold and what to do if they’re not.

Getting Back on the Trail: Reconditioning Your Dog After a Break

Getting Back on the Trail: Reconditioning Your ...

After a break from hiking, jumping straight back into long or difficult trails can lead to soreness or injury, so this guide explains how to safely rebuild your dog’s trail...

Getting Back on the Trail: Reconditioning Your ...

After a break from hiking, jumping straight back into long or difficult trails can lead to soreness or injury, so this guide explains how to safely rebuild your dog’s trail...

Dog Boot Bootcamp: How to Train Your Pup to Actually Keep Them On

Dog Boot Bootcamp: How to Train Your Pup to Act...

Learn how to train your dog to wear boots that actually stay on during cold or rugged hikes. Fit tips and trail advice included.

Dog Boot Bootcamp: How to Train Your Pup to Act...

Learn how to train your dog to wear boots that actually stay on during cold or rugged hikes. Fit tips and trail advice included.

Gear Up for Your Next Trail Adventure

Discover trail-tested gear, safety items, and seasonal essentials that help you and your dog hike with confidence.