Car Emergency Kit for Dog Owners: 15 Things You Shouldn’t Drive Without Last updated: June 2026 | By GearHound You Prep for Yourself — But What About Your Dog? You’ve got the jumper cables, the spare tire, the first aid kit, and the granola bars. Your car emergency kit is dialed in for humans. But … Read more
Tick and Flea Prevention for Dogs on the Trail: A Trail-Tested Guide Last updated: June 2026 | By GearHound If you hike with your dog, ticks and fleas are not a maybe — they are a when. I have pulled ticks off my dogs on trails from the Appalachian foothills to the high desert, and … Read more
<!– king safety, dog paw first aid, cracked paw pads, dog boot fitting, paw inspection –> Your Dog’s Paws Are the Only Gear That Can’t Be Replaced Last updated: June 2026 | By GearHound You can replace a torn jacket, … Read more
Dog Trail Etiquette: Hiking Manners That Keep Trails Open for Everyone Last updated: June 2026 | By GearHound Every Closed Trail Started With a Bad Dog Owner Let’s get one thing straight right away: trails don’t ban dogs because of dogs. They ban dogs because of us — the owners. Every time someone lets their … Read more
Why Your Dog Needs Different Gear for Camping Than for the Dog Park Last updated: June 2026 | By GearHound You have got your tent, your sleeping bag, and your camp stove dialed. But your dog? They cannot just “make do” with what you bring. Dogs have different thermoregulation, different hydration needs, and different vulnerabilities … Read more
Why Your Dog Needs a GPS Tracker on the Trail If you have ever felt that knot in your stomach when your dog bolts off-trail and vanishes into the trees, you already know why GPS trackers exist. The Fi Series 3+ Smart Dog Collar (search Fi Series 3) and its competitors have turned what used … Read more