Stories

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.

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.

Ambassador Field Notes: An Archipelago Adventure With Henry & Wally

Follow along as Ruffwear Ambassadors Frida, Leo, Henry, and Wally explore the Lofoten Islands and read their best tips for hiking with dogs.

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.

Montane’s Favourite Dog Hikes

Looking for hiking inspiration in the North of England? The team behind the leading outdoor brand Montane reveals their favourite local hikes.

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. 

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!

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.

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.

Being Bold: Wild Swimming with Lulu & Foxy

For outdoor adventure lover, Fay Preene, wild swimming with her dogs Lulu & Roxy is not just an action or an exercise. It touches on her happiness, her job, the environment, and her social life. Fay has always loved water, be that being in it, on it, beside it or listening to it. She discusses getting to do it with her best four legged friends and provides tips on how to join her and wild swim safely with your dog too.

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.

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.

Backpacking the 40km Scottish Mamores Munro Circuit with Our Two Dogs

As soon as Henry and Wally see us organising and packing their hiking packs, they start getting excited and can’t wait to hit the trail – especially when it's for three days on the Scottish Mamores Munro Circuit.

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.

How to Become an Adventure Dog

Life Is Short, Live In Dog Years

Ruffwear Ambassador Mallory Paige recently lost her adventure pal, Baylor the Dog. She spent 14 months camping across North America on a motorcycle-sidecar with Baylor – proving you don’t need to be fearless or perfect to live your dreams. Baylor lives on in a film about his adventures with Mallory, Operation Moto Dog.

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. 

How to Backpack with Your Dog

Looking to share your love of backpacking with your dog, or maybe even establish a new love for it together? Welcome to Barkpacking 101.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.