Reddit reviews Outward Hound 48 oz Port A Bowl Portable Dog Dish, Green, One-Size
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FOLDS FLAT: This portable dog bowl folds flat to fit into your dog’s backpack, your backpack or your pocket making for easy feeding on-the-go.DRIES FAST: We know our dogs like to get up and go. When feeding and drinking are over, The Outward Hound Port A Bowl dries fast so it can be packed away without worry.HOLDS FOOD AND WATER: Great for food and water, this dog bowl is leak resistant and holds your pup’s food when you’re away from home.LIGHTWEIGHT: Travel ready and compact for easy carry or storageBUILT TOUGH: Rugged nylon construction for added durability
> Also, don't expose them to too much play in the heat.
Very much this. They're determined and will often over-exert themselves while playing or on walks.
I bring a small water-bottle and a portable water-bowl for walks in the summer, that will help keep their throats wet and not quite so raspy. Hard panting can cause their narrow throats to get inflamed, which then restricts the breathing more.
You can also splash a little water on their chest/throats to help keep them cool in warm weather.
Fun! I'll let you know some of my dog gear, but your preferences and dog will be different.
I usually bring three different leashes with me, depending a little on where I'm going. She can't really be off leash, so I take a 30 ft line to give her space to wander or splash in the river on a break. If the trail is too busy or the hike is a pretty short one, this often gets left behind or never used.
A basic 15 ft leash is perfect for hiking with her. It gives her a bit more space, but isn't long enough to cause much trouble getting wrapped around things, and I can easily pull her closer to me when I need. I tied a couple knots in it for easier grabbing and holding at different lengths. I can also use a locking carabiner (I always have a couple on hand) to attach the handle to my backpack for hands-free.
I also love my Tuff Mutt hands-free waist leash. It has two handles if I need to hold her closer, and I really like the bungee. The only downside is that it's a bit heavy for a leash, but I find it's worth the weight, and I'm almost always just doing day hikes so it's fine. I don't know really know how it compares to other hands-free leashes though since it's the only one I've used.
I recently got a Ruffwear Front Range harness for hikes. It is the only harness I've been able to put on her, so I really can't compare much. Seems to fit her comfortably and works well as a back-clip harness. I haven't been able to use it as a front-clip without it sliding around too much. But I don't really need the front-clip when hiking, so I'm pretty pleased with it overall. If my dog wasn't so finicky about harnesses, I'd be trying other options though. You might prefer one with a handle, I've heard good things about the Ruffwear Webmaster.
I currently have an Outward Hound travel bowl for water, but I'm not a huge fan of it. My dog doesn't always drink all the water I pour, so then I've wasted water. And I either have to put a wet bowl back in my bag or clip to the outside and hear the annoying swish of it rubbing against the bag. It's not a big deal, and it works, but I'm eyeing one of these instead.
Happy hiking!
We backpack with our dogs. I can try to think of a few...
I'm a little paranoid since I've seen lost dogs on the trail before (seriously our most horrifying trail experience was hearing the cries of a lost and injured dog somewhere off the trail and not being able to locate it), so we keep ours leashed when hiking and tethered at camp. We bought a 20' tether and loop it around a central tree when we set up for the night. They have plenty of room to roam, but can't stray too far.
We have a set of collapsible bowls like these. I keep one clipped to the outside of my pack for water breaks while hiking.
Our dogs carry their own food. We fitted them with packs and make sure to keep the weight at or under 15% of their body weight. Obviously it lightens as the trip goes on. They drink a ton of water while hiking, so keep an extra canteen or two with you. You dont want them over-heating. I know if we pass a creek, our dogs love to take a break to lay in the water and cool off their bellies. Bring at least an extra day's worth of food with you just in case.
We prefer to keep our dogs in the tent at night. They make great radiators when it cools down and they are so tried they sleep like rocks.
Obviously make sure they are updated on their flea and tick meds ahead of time.
Hmmm... if you have any specific questions let me know. We love taking our big boys with us and they always have a blast.
I have this bowl:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0081XICJO/
(The small one, plenty even for my 70 lbs dog). It condenses easily, or clips to the leash. It's much less bulky than the 'collapsible' silicone bowls.
I do a lot of camping/with my pups.
Depending on what area you're in / if your pups are on anything for ticks, you should probably being a tick remover - something simple like this. If your dog does get a tick, KEEP THE TICK so you can get it tested for Lyme .. (this only really applies if the tick is attached to the dog for 24h+, so make sure to keep checking your dog for ticks).
For hydration, get a collapsible water bowl or a Guply - they make keeping your dog hyrdated super easy.
Depending on weather, you may want to get a sleeping bag for your dog. Ruffwear makes dog sleeping bags, but I'm cheap so I just bought a cheap kids sleeping bag which works fine for my dogs.
Lastly, I had a dog growing up who would get carsick. We just gave him gravol and he was fine (I'm not sure of the dosage, maybe someone else can help me out here).
Seconding the Kong idea. This is my list, based on the Digital Dog Training Book linked to in the sidebar:
Puppy Immediate Needs
Later Needs/Growing Puppy/Dog Needs
I also have an extensive Etsy list with collars, leashes, running leashes, and tags.
this guy came to me about 2 months ago. we found him at our apartment complex and he's been a huge blessing! he's one of the best things that's happened to me since one of my childhood pets a couple of years ago.
i like to go out a lot to the park and carry my little guy with me and the item i've listed would help greatly in him getting water :)
this is just a bit more than $5 so i hope that doesn't exclude me!
~I wub my animals~