Climbing With Dogs

It doesn’t get much better than spending a day at the crag together. Check out our go-to gear and tips for the canine sidekicks who stay faithfully close by on your climbing endeavors.

Gear for Crag Dogs

  • New Design
    Fireweed Pink (627) Obsidian Black (001) Blue Pool (410) Blue Pool (410) Fireweed Pink (627) Obsidian Black (001) Blue Pool (410) Blue Pool (410) Fireweed Pink (627)
    Knot-a-Leash™ Rope Dog Lead colors

    Knot-a-Leash™ Rope Dog Lead

    reflective with locking carabiner

    4.8
    Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6 Reviews
  • Basalt Gray (042) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655)
    Harnais avec Poignée Flagline™ colors

    Harnais avec Poignée Flagline™

    harnais pour chien léger et polyvalent

    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    45 Reviews
  • New Colors
    Fireweed Pink (627) Obsidian Black (001) Moss Green (360) Blue Pool (410) Fireweed Pink (627) Obsidian Black (001) Moss Green (360) Blue Pool (410) Fireweed Pink (627)
    Knot-a-Collar™ Rope Dog Collar colors

    Knot-a-Collar™ Rope Dog Collar

    reflective rope collar

    4.9
    Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
    11 Reviews
  • Aurora Teal (421) Slate Blue (413) Aurora Teal (421)
    Laisse Hitch Hiker™ colors

    Laisse Hitch Hiker™

    combo attelage et laisse portatifs

    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    5 Reviews
  • New Design
    Sweeping Sage (981) Sweeping Sage (981) Deep Jungle (979) Sweeping Sage (981) Deep Jungle (979) Sweeping Sage (981) Deep Jungle (979)
    Basecamp™ Foldable Dog Bed colors

    Basecamp™ Foldable Dog Bed

    everyday basecamp

    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    1 Review
  • Salamander Orange (803) Salamander Orange (803)
    Bol pliable Bivy™ colors

    Bol pliable Bivy™

    ultraléger, pliable, étanche

    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    1 Review
  • Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045)
    Harnais pour chien Doubleback™ colors

    Harnais pour chien Doubleback™

    harnais de sécurité renforcé

  • Lichen Green (315) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607)
    Bottines pour chien Grip Trex™ colors

    Bottines pour chien Grip Trex™

    protection des pattes tout-terrain

    4.9
    Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
    24 Reviews
Spotlight

Doubleback™ Full Body Dog Harness

The Doubleback™ Harness is a full-body dog lifting harness. It's a strength-rated belay harness that opens up new areas for dogs to explore with their humans that would otherwise be difficult to access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dogs can make for good companions when you go climbing. A good crag dog has basic trail manners, is content relaxing on the ground while their human is climbing, and is respectful of other climbers in the area.

Some dogs are good at scrambling around round, though vertical rock climbing like how humans climb is not a typical strength of theirs. Some dogs enjoy joining their rock climbing humans by hanging out at the base of the crag. Play time between climbs and time outside makes climbing quite fun for our crag dogs.

Yes, with the proper belay gear and knowledge and the Doubleback™ Harness. It's a full-body, strength-rated belay harness that opens up new areas for dogs to explore with their humans that would otherwise be difficult to access. Strength-rated to 2,000 lbf or 8.9 kN, the Doubleback Harness is designed to be comfortable while aiding in lifting and lowering dogs in exposed areas, meaning your furry buddy can tag along when the climb gets steep.