Every dog owner knows (or should know) about poop bag dispensers. They solve half of a problem. The other half is what to do with the used bags? That’s the messy part nobody tells you about, and it’s this part that dog poop bag holders or carriers help. Ask yourself this: When was the most…
Nothing ruins a walk faster than a thirsty dog and no safe water in sight. Sometimes, they’ll seek out the muckiest puddle to drink from, while your ‘leave it’ command falls on deaf ears. Other times it’s you wrestling with a leaky bottle or trying to juggle a collapsible bowl. Any of these can leave…
In our house, harnesses are preferred to collars — we’ve got two Staffies, and they rough house a lot. Not even the best dog harnesses are without flaws, but it beats replacing shredded collars every month. With harnesses, I’ve found two features that matter most: That said, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all “best” harness. What works…
I’m going to come right out and say it: there’s no single best dog walking bag. Every company that’s tried to design purpose-built dog walking bags has fallen short in at least one area. And I think I know why… we all carry different things. For me, a messenger / crossbody bag with multiple compartments…
I’ve never actually bought a slip lead. The one I use, I found — miles out in the countryside, not a dog or their owner in sight. Nobody ever claimed it, so it stays at home with me. These days I use it mostly for leading my two Staffies into the shower when they’ve got…
I’ve walked my dogs before first light, and I’ve walked them late at night too. Neither would be possible without a good torch. Flashlights for walking dogs come in different styles: wearable, handheld, and zoomable. Personally, I prefer a zoomable torch because I mostly walk on trails away from traffic, so I don’t have the…
I’ll be honest… I’ve never needed a head halter with my Staffies. A front-clip harness was enough to stop them pulling. But at puppy training class, another Staffy owner showed up with a Halti and told me how it completely changed their walks. When they were pups, people would shrug off the jumping and pulling….
One of the least glamorous but unavoidable parts of dog ownership is cleanup. For multi-dog households, kennels, or even dog sitters, that chore is made less of a hassle when you’re equipped with one of the best dog poop scoopers that’s designed for the ground you’ll use it on. Rakes for all terrain, shovels for…
Before I learned about the different types of dog brushes, I thought they all did the same thing, just made from different materials. But that’s not the case. The one I was using is called a slicker brush, and it’s not the best choice for Staffies. The best dog grooming brushes for short hair breeds…