Best Dog Hikes Colorado (Jan 2023 Update)

I ordered two of these backpacks, in both sizes, for my two pups, 40 and 60 lbs, respectively. The smaller pack doesn't hold much, some supplies and treats. The Big Baxter I'm able to pack with a day's worth of water for both of them. I love these packs and both dogs are happy to wear them. Kurgo advertises eight adjustment points….USE THEM ALL! Backpacks should fit snug. Loose backpacks sway, which causes chafing. The bags themselves I moved up as close as I could to the dog's spine to avoid unnecessary swinging. I conditioned my dogs over the course of several weeks, increasing weight and adjusting straps as necessary to make sure both stayed well and comfortable, checking for indentions from a too tight pack and raw places from chafing. We found our sweet spot relatively quickly and we've had zero issues with several day hikes. Once it's adjusted, it stays there! They can run and also rest while wearing these packs. One of my dogs has a strong prey drive and this pack keeps her focused and on trail. And while it's important to balance the two sides, a couple of pounds difference isnt a big deal in this pack as long as it's properly fitted. I've used other packs where that wasn't the case, and also packs that needed constant adjusting. I use zip ties to secure the loose length of strap. One of my dogs is a pitbull so has very little hair, and she's had no issues with rubbing or hair loss. I keep medical tape in her pack along with a towel so I can dry her off if she gets wet to help protect her skin, but so far so good! It seems durable, I've seen no fraying or seams tearing. I'm happy to recommend this pack!!DebJ

I had a dog backpack from Olly Dog for my pooch, but lost it in a move and thought I'd check out a new brand. I found this backpack and thought it would be great, it had two pockets on each side and I liked all the ways you could adjust it. I received this in the mail right before I headed out with my 55lb dog Lota on a week long backpacking trip on the AT. She was carrying her dry food and turkey jerky. The first thing I noticed was how difficult it was to adjust the straps, but after a day or two I got them so her pack wasn't sliding all over and she seemed comfortable.. ie it wasn't rubbing her. THEN on day two of our trip I noticed that the stitching was coming apart where it attaches to the pockets! Also, I think it has two design flaws. 1. By having the zippers close by being pushed forward.. so if your dog runs into anything or past a limb, the zippers can easily be pulled back and therefor open to spill the contents. 2. The location of the leash attachment piece is on the back of the pack, I thought it should be closer to the front on the back… but I'm not a designer, just seems to make more sense to be closer to the front than the back. Overall.. beautiful color (coastal blue) decently sized pockets, although I thought they would be better, pretty comfy once you get it adjusted, but not built to actual backpacking standards. I'm sorry to get a bad review on this because I like what this company stands for. I think they could come up with a better design.TomiBerg

The Baxter Dog Backpack has a been a great addition to Gunny's and My hiking routine. I don't have to carry as much of his stuff into my day pack and that helps me keep up with his high speed pace in little ways. The fact that he can now carry out his own waste, after I bag it, in his own pack is a nice little accent to our trips. Getting the weight right in the saddle bags at the start of each hike takes a bit, but nothing we haven't gotten used to. Along with carrying his own travel bowl he can often carry some of his own water for the day. The sizing and buckle points are easy to access and attach, and he always seems plenty comfortable. The Loop Tackles on the side are a nice aesthetic, in that they look like what is on my own packs, but are not really useful for much since most things I could attach would be so weighty they would immediately put him out of balance. I have made use of them with bug spray spray pens but that's really about it, and those were already on my own gear and hardly impacting my own space requirements. I think if you wanted to loose tie quick access dog waste bags the loops could serve some good use, of course that's assuming you don't access them from a roll already, but I haven't been able to find much use of the cargo loops as of yet. Overall, a great pack for your dog to hike around with.Chris J

I used to pay double for premium dog food but with the way the economy is now i had to find an alternative. This food covers all the health needs for my 3 dogs and they all love it. They have been thriving on it since we switched. Ive also tried the large breed lamb and rice. They love both. It also alloes me to feed three large to xl dogs for half the price i was feeding 2.Amberrose

We recently switched over to this food after discovering this food ranked higher on the dog food adviser list compared to the more expensive brand we were using. So far, all five of our dogs are loving it! Their coats are shiny and we have five happy tails wagging at meal time. The price is right too for this size bag!Heather E

We’ve always fed the run of the mill, big brand dry food. A couple weeks ago, our 2 year old Australian Pyrenees was vomiting and had the worst, uncontrollable diarrhea. After a trip to the vet and no known cause, we switched to grain-free everything and Taste of the Wild dry and wet food. It was the best decision ever. Not only do the dogs enjoy it, they’re actually noticeably calmer at night. Even our picky princess GSD loves it and it’s helped her tremendously. I highly recommend grain-free, and I highly recommend Taste of the Wild!GClanton

My dog, Jethro Tull, really enjoys the wild boar recipe. When we get a back of it he really seems to go wild and dance and jump around. He loves it so much I let him eat some out of the pouring bag like drinking from waterfall! Ire commend all Taste of the Wild but this flavor seems to be very good. Jethro has a sensitive stomach and this flavor never gives him issues either.ammcgraw

My dogs have been on the SW Canyon for well over a year with no problem, and have been on different varieties of TOTW for over five years. However, in June 2017 one of them developed diarrhea. The vet found nothing wrong but gave her a week's worth of medicine for girardia since it wouldn't hurt. I also took her off this food and put her on chicken and rice. Her stools firmed up and after a couple of days I put her back on this food and she got diarrhea again, even going inside the house twice in six hours which she has NEVER done in seven years. That cleared up and she developed very soft unformed stool. She only went twice a day as usual but did not have a solid stool, instead gassy and messy while walking around crouched over…..and she was like this for the following months into October 2017. I finally took her off the food again and put her on turkey and pumpkin and she finally started having normal stools again. Shortly after starting the one dog on turkey and pumpkin, one of my other dogs developed watery diarrhea. I started walking around the yard where he normally goes and found evidence of soft, unformed stools so apparently he had been having a problem as well. I then took him off the TOTW SW Canyon and went directly to TSC's 4Health Chicken and Rice along with turkey and pumpkin. His stool went back to normal. Now all three of my dogs are on the 4Health Chicken and Rice, and all are doing great. I did some reading and apparently peas and potato can cause issues with some dogs, and these are used in most grain free foods. The SW Canyon has peas listed as the second ingredient. I do not know if this has always been the formula but as I said our dogs have not had an issue with this food for over a year, and have been on a variety of TOTW food for over five years. I will not be going back though.Steiner

First. Per the AKC, It takes approximately 15 to 30 grams of garlic per kilogram of body weight to produce harmful changes in a dogs blood. That said, you have to feed your dog a lot of garlic cloves to kill Fido.Next, for those freaking out because they believe the product is actually somehow from China and mislabeled- consider the fact they have actually added Produced in Topeka, KS in big fat letters right on the face of the product. A quick search for slaughterhouses near Topeka Kansas brings up a pretty long list. In that China is a top exporter of pork and a bottom exporter of beef but the third highest importer of beef from the United States, its a far stretch to think that the beef is coming from China. In addition in the product ingredients it says Made in America with American beef. To add to that, if you start going down the list of ingredients and researching the top producers of those items, Chinas way down on the list except for the corn syrup which also mostly comes from the USA. If purchasing a product made in the USA is so important, here it is!To those writing that this product has been investigated by the FDA, I cannot find that anywhere. I did find that other items by the same manufacturer such as Gravy Train Skippy dog food Kibbles and Bits, were recalled in 2018, there is nothing current. If I am incorrect on this please provide the current information.Lastly,I completely agree that theres a lot junk food fillers in these treats. While I did not purchase these treats personally, a bag was given to me. I will occasionally give one to my dog because she likes them and they are treats. It does not make up the bulk of her diet just like potato chips and candy bars dont make up yours at least I hope not.I felt like I needed to write this review because theres so many people out there that blow things way out of proportion.Jacqueline

The quality and value of this product are terrific. It is soft and easy to chew. It breaks into half or into smaller pieces to use as training treats. Pups love them. Well worth the purchase.LuStellaRose

For meat treats, these are my dogs favourite! She’s not picky when it comes to meat treats though, but she loves these. I buy them at Costco, and they’re not too badly priced, so these are what she gets, and she loves them! She literally dances in circles whenever I take one out. My dog is only 15 lbs, and if I give her more than half a stick, she gets nauseous, and throws up. So, I can only give her half a stick. I break it up into about 6 pieces, and I try to make it feel like she’s getting a lot, with half a stick broken up into pieces, then she won’t bark at me for more. It’s just a little dog psychology.. haha. If you just give the dog the entire piece, like my parents do, the dog thinks it hasn’t gotten very much. It’s better to break it up into pieces for them, and feed it them one piece at a time. 🐶🥩🐶🥩🐶stephanie.b

I have had this for over 12 months now and still works brilliantly! I upgraded from a Dyson v6 and the quality of the Miele absolutely outshines the flimsy Dyson! Even using newer Dyson models since the upgrade I feel confident that I made the right choice! I love that when the motor is in the bottom position it is able to stand on its own. No need to lean against the wall or bench, being how I often dropped the Dyson! It is also so easy to move around, other people complain that it’s heavy, but with the motor near the head it is much lighter and incredibly easy to manoeuvre. The design of the head gives it stability and direction, using a Dyson the head often flips around, but the Miele is much like using a standard vacuum, minus the bloody cord! Even with the motor at the bottom I can still get under the bed. It’s just a fabulous machine! My partner is even thrilled with it and often recommends it to people. Great suction, run time and functionality. No complaints from me, and will replace with the same or newer model when the time comes.Rachel23

Purchased this at local Best Buy on sale. It's certainly heavier than the average stick vacuum however, there are options as to how you can set it up: motor on the top or bottom. When the motor is on the bottom, the weight is less of a problem and in this setting, the vacuum can stand upright on its own. I've read reviews that it is loud however, I don't personally find that to be the case. The dirt this picks up is quite impressive. I have a Dyson stick and it doesn't compare to the Meile. I vacuumed carpets with the Dyson first, then again with the Meile. The Meile canister was almost full in 5 minutes. It picks up dirt and dust not visible to the naked eye and missed by the Dyson. Battery power is decent and based on professional reviews, the best on the market. On the lowest setting, Meile says you'll get 60 minutes. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge an empty battery. The dust canister is smallish, but I don't find this an issue as Melie uses a vortex to compact the dirt and dust. It is expensive but Melie says with good care, it'll last 20 years and it's made in Germany. So, you get what you pay for. I have a Meile canister vacuum and I fully believe this vacuum picks up more dirt than the canister. It's also very easy to reconfigure the vacuum to how you wish to use it. Also easy to empty the bin.smack

PROS: I haven't seen a vacuum clean up hidden debris this well since my mother's Swedish canister vacuum of the 1960s, which my little brother used to gleefully ride (a no-no). I'm done buying other stick vacuums that cost $150, last only 12-18 months, and do poorly in the last few months. I'm done feeling grit under my feet even after a vacuuming. This Miele stick vacuum is effectively removing the fine dust that has accumulated in the grooves of my hardwood floors. It has cleaned my wool area rugs so well that the beautiful patterns and colors are now restored. The attached picture shows the fine dirt and residual hair (yes I have a dog) the Miele found less than 24 hours after the last vacuuming by the $150 stick. I love the quietness of the Miele as I am noise-sensitive and this doesn't whine like others. I love that this Miele does not make me tired and sore after a short vacuuming (1150 sf of hardwood, ceramic tile, and smaller area rugs). I have the canister on the lower portion and it creates little to no strain on my lower back or my shoulders ( I am tall and not 20 anymore). It has a low enough profile to get under a good portion of my sofas, beds, and other furniture. This Miele stick vacuum is easy to maneuver, even with my non-dominant hand. CONS: As many others have noted, it's a bugger to empty the basket. I have a little knowledge of the German language, but I doubt it would help, so I reserve my German for a few cuss words. Both of us have read the instructions multiple times, looked carefully at the back of the book diagrams repeatedly and we literally practiced together 4-5 times each on emptying and reassembling the basket and accompanying parts. He remains a bit wary as he doesn't want to man-handle and accidentally break it. It takes practice and lots of patience, steady but sure, to become comfortable with this process. But it is well worth the effort because this Miele stick vacuum is exceptionally good at clean-up. The only other CON is the price. Using my store coupon, I was able to save $100. If this Miele continues to perform well 3 years from now, I will at least break even in cost when compared to my previously purchased $150 sticks, and the cleaning results will be superior if current performance continues. Time will tell.Dane

Pro: Great food, great quality and great price. Raw coated and great nutritional benefits. Good variety of flavors.Con: Fish flavor and dog wasn't fond of it. Big poopsMy dog liked this brand and ate various other flavors but he just didn't like the fish. Most of the dog foods he's tried that contained fish he's hated. He was eating this brand for awhile and liked the flavor but the fish wasn't his fave. I had to switch him off the brand altogether though because one of the ingredients wasn't sitting well with him and because he was gaining weight. The food he eats now is more limited but much more expensive.tabitha.c

My little Morkie used to take Royal Canin Vet food (Gastrointestinal) recommended for his digestive sensitivity and pancreatitis episodes. He has never been fond of any dog food and even when he was on the vet recommended food, his digestion was still bad (vomitting every week and had small dark stools) For months he was on Royal Canin before I discovered Stella & Chewy’s. Since he is on Stella and Chewy’s his digestive problems are almost gone, his stools are now healthy looking he almost never vomits. I highly recommend. My Husky Lab loves this food too.Alexis

After allergy stress/trigger test, elimination diet, I decided to feed my rescue girl Stella & Chewy's Raw Coated Grass Fed Beef kibble. It fit the bill for a dog that is allergy reactive for so many ingredients. Plus+++ she doesn't turn her nose up at it. I'm retired and living on a strict budget and I find this product is affordable in that I'm feeding her a quality kibble that doesn't mess with her immune system. She was a very itchy doggo when we got her and I couldn't afford to take her to the vet once a month for her head shaking, scratching and scooting. They weren't addressing the cause of her problems so I did. Thank you Stella & Chewy's for helping me me out here.Linda N.

The bungee seems much more durable/stretchy than a previous Ruffwear leash I have. Love the leash but it needs some minor improvements. I'm really not sure how the waist strap should be adjusted to make it longer or shorter. Making adjustments seems difficult and requires me to make multiple adjustments/feeds to get it to the right length. (My waist is bigger than my wife's). The hook would be better if it was more like a snap link closure. Having to pinch it open and connect to my dog while he is moving around (excited to go for a walk) is hard to do. Despite my complaints I would recommend this to other dog owners.Ken L.

This leash is so well designed! The ability for the human to wear it around their waist is very nice for jogging and being hands free. I am 5'4", so the shorter version is okay for me, but my 6'4" spouse would be more comfortable with the longer version, and we may get another one in the longer length for this reason. It is super easy to adjust the length to switch between wearing it around your waist and being used hand held. The bungee is excellent for Socks to be able to wander a little but also be reminded that she's still attached to the leash, and is great when jogging and she stops suddenly to investigate an interesting smell. The loop near the clasp is also excellent when we need to keep Socks a little closer when passing people on the trail. I am especially excited to use it more on trail runs as it gets cooler. All in all, it is worth the $40+ price tag (the first non-recycled from climbing rope leash we've ever had) and I'm so glad I purchased it.Patricia D.

It’s a fantastic length (large size) for hiking and running. After wrapping it around one’s waist (I prefer hips), there is still substantial length of the lead left for a dog to enjoy “freedom”. The only remark of criticism is about the non-stretchable lead end that is close to the dog’s collar. After trying I think it should be a bit longer (and the stretchy bit a bit shorter) so that when one grabs that part to reduce quickly the lead’s length (I.e. in road traffic or when passing an aggressive or agitated dog), there is no need to lean down. Another 10-20 cm would be perfect. I’m not tall but I find that bit slightly short and feel like I nearly walk on my dog’s paws.Karolina D

My golden retriever is the ultimate destroyer of anything stuffed until he ran into the plush goat. This goat is now coming on all of our camping trips and high elevation hikes. Durable and tough is an understatement. This goat has been through the wringer by not only my dog but the outdoors and has not fallen apart at all. A small and lightweight companion that your dog will love.Jonathan S

This toy is the GOAT. For real tho, its actually a GREAT dog toy. We have a Boxer Pointer mix who is a heavy chewer. She usually destroys toys within a 4-5 hour period. After we opened the box, we saw how cute this toy was and with hats in hands, said our goodbyes as we handed to our dog. Surprisingly, it has completely held up to her hammer shark like teeth and jaws. It's a full 30 plus hours and the GOAT is hanging on strong. He still has the hair on his chinny chin chin. I would definitely purchase again. PROS: cute, material feel tough but soft, appealing to dog, packaged well, arrived on time CONS: absolutely none. Will be buying this brand from now on.Chris T

This stuffed goat/ram is a great toy, especially for households with more than one dog. It is made out of thick, tough material meant to withstand medium-rough chewers. The stitching seems to hold up well too. The toy withstood an intense tug-of-war between my two dogs fighting over who got the “have” it. I was even surprised that my larger Australian shepherd, who usually does not play with toys much, was intrigued by it. The only con is my little dog pulled the hair and goatee right off within 15 minutes of playing. This did not affect the quality/functionality of the toy though and did not leave any holes. She also enjoyed grabbing it by the horn and fling it around. The toy does have a squeaker, which made it even more fun, but the squeaker was small and could have been larger.Aussie Lover

We mix our adult dogs kibble with wet food for every meal as it entices him to eat it (he is a rescue), we have tried a handful of brands from pet smart tried two different ones last week as they’re much more affordable then other competitors. A 6 pack was $12 at Canadian tire which I think is fairly reasonable especially for the ingredients in the product. He has not had any changes in his poops or upset stomachs so I think I will be sticking with these! I also like how they are reusable containers, they will come handy for camping!samantha .c

I have two Chihuahuas and a Jack Russell Terrier and they all love this food! I like how easy it is to give , although I do still divide it into multiple dishes so everyone gets a share. Unlike with metal cans, you can feed it directly from the container too. I prefer to keep my dogs mainly on dry food to help their teeth but will keep this food on hand to supplement occasionally. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.elizabeth .o

The Beneful Chopped food is very high quality. I was a little grossed out by what it looked like after opening, but after you divide it out into a portion, it doesn't look as bad since its not as packed together after you have it out of the container. Hector got 6 meals (3 days worth) out of the 3 containers sent to me. From what I gather, these are sold in 12 packs. That's a good meal to expense ratio, although I'm not too fond of having to manually split out 2 meals per pack. Also, Hector usually chooses what wet food he wants from 2 different pouches of food in the mornings and has the one he didn't choose for dinner. Maybe having the food in single serve pouches would be a better option? Overall, it's really good food even though it's messy to portion out.july.b

We love ruffwear! Have been using their products for 5 years already, love the designs and materials they use but mann what’s going on with the stitching ?? It sucks when the stitching starts coming loose within days/weeks of use, i got two dogs and it feels like you got a 50-50 chance that you will get a product with defective stitching, Got two collars, the “ruffwear” tag started coming loose within a few weeks of use on one of those. Got two leashes, the buckle to use around the waist broke in two days!! On one of those, the other one is still good, Got two fernie jackets, the stitching around the neck started coming loose within ONE wash on one of those, so you get the point… luckily i know how to sew and I’m able to repair the items, but it sucks to spend top dollar on dog gear only to last in good condition for a few days or weeks.Gabriela

I have 2 beagles a little over a year old and these are the second Ruffwear collars they’ve had. I bought new ones because they grew out of their old ones and, honestly, I wanted a new look on them. My girls are typical beagles who spend a lot of time outdoors wrestling, digging, chasing, etc. These collars hold up well and are not too thick, stiff, or bulky. Love the reflective threading on them too!Audrey S.

For the number of tags I need to have on my dog, separate attachment points for tags and leash are a must. Everything on one ring would be a difficult mess. My Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy is growing quickly, and making small size adjustments a couple times each week is no problem. Once set, it stays set no matter how hard he pulls, no matter if the collar is dry or wet. The webbing hardly absorbs odors, and a quick wash and air dry gets rid of what little there was. My only regret is that my rough-and-tumble beast of a puppy will outgrow his medium collar in another month. I'm ordering a large Top Rope collar next, and someone is going to get a really sweet hand-me-down!Glen H.

My emotional support cat/ adventure buddy goes on all of our hiking and camping adventures with us. Currently living in Alaska but we do a lot of traveling. He claimed this bag as his own the moment I brought it out of the bag and set it on the floor. He sleeps in it like it’s his own little sleeping bag. And when it’s time for hikes I found that the attachment lead on the inside was still a little too long to keep him from jumping out so I tied a knot in it which solved the problem. He has plenty of room to sit and look out or lay down and hide from the wind when it’s chilly outside. When I don’t tie him down he has figured out how to turn around and stand on the back with his paws and head on my shoulder so he can watch where we are going, and if he doesn’t want to walk he will turn himself around and slide down into the bag, so if I don’t put the rods in place inside the bag I just reach around and hold the back open for him. I tend to keep the rods attached in the back for more stability against my back. I like to do weekend back packing trips and I wish there was some sort of attachment piece that could hold more supplies and clip to the carabiner attachments at the bottom. Over all I love this bag, I find it comfortable and easy to use, instructions for the rod use was attached to the tag. Wish they attached a little better then just those little loops but or like another reviewer said attach on the outside somehow. In the mean time here are some photos of my guy living his bagDaniSpazz

I did a similar mod so thought I would share what I did. I'm not crafty so it's a little messy, but it works perfectly. I cut a hole in the existing roll-down flap, then used hot glue and double-sided bias tape to attach it. If I were to do it again, I would hot glue the mesh directly to the inside and glue bias tape on the edges outside to give it a finished look. I tried to get a pic of her inside with the flap down but she's black and gray so you can't tell she's in it. I'll probably add a couple very small mesh cutouts at the top of the bag. Took about two hours since, again, I am not at all crafty so went slow because I was convinced I'd ruin it. It hasn't been long enough to know how well it holds up but my dog is pretty chill and it seems very sturdy. Happy modding!Nichol

I bought this almost 3 years ago and have used it so much abs it’s held up like new this entire time. My dog weighs around 13lbs and loves going for rides. Brian is 16, hiking is much slower these days but now he can be included because of this backpack. It’s so comfortable to wear, I have never had any back or shoulder pain from wearing this for hours in a day hiking. I feel confident he’s comfortable the entire hike in this. Would absolutely recommend buying this, worth the cost. I love that you can set the bag down and it holds up or you can lay down as well. Brian is a jack russell and can sit down perfectly fine without being smashed. If you are considering buying this but are hesitant because it is pricy, I’m telling you that you will not regret spending the money on this. Brian is 16 and can no longer hike really and this has been a lifesaver for us. Because of this, he is included on hikes always.Brian recommends

I ordered two of these backpacks, in both sizes, for my two pups, 40 and 60 lbs, respectively. The smaller pack doesn't hold much, some supplies and treats. The Big Baxter I'm able to pack with a day's worth of water for both of them. I love these packs and both dogs are happy to wear them. Kurgo advertises eight adjustment points….USE THEM ALL! Backpacks should fit snug. Loose backpacks sway, which causes chafing. The bags themselves I moved up as close as I could to the dog's spine to avoid unnecessary swinging. I conditioned my dogs over the course of several weeks, increasing weight and adjusting straps as necessary to make sure both stayed well and comfortable, checking for indentions from a too tight pack and raw places from chafing. We found our sweet spot relatively quickly and we've had zero issues with several day hikes. Once it's adjusted, it stays there! They can run and also rest while wearing these packs. One of my dogs has a strong prey drive and this pack keeps her focused and on trail. And while it's important to balance the two sides, a couple of pounds difference isnt a big deal in this pack as long as it's properly fitted. I've used other packs where that wasn't the case, and also packs that needed constant adjusting. I use zip ties to secure the loose length of strap. One of my dogs is a pitbull so has very little hair, and she's had no issues with rubbing or hair loss. I keep medical tape in her pack along with a towel so I can dry her off if she gets wet to help protect her skin, but so far so good! It seems durable, I've seen no fraying or seams tearing. I'm happy to recommend this pack!!DebJ

The Baxter Dog Backpack has a been a great addition to Gunny's and My hiking routine. I don't have to carry as much of his stuff into my day pack and that helps me keep up with his high speed pace in little ways. The fact that he can now carry out his own waste, after I bag it, in his own pack is a nice little accent to our trips. Getting the weight right in the saddle bags at the start of each hike takes a bit, but nothing we haven't gotten used to. Along with carrying his own travel bowl he can often carry some of his own water for the day. The sizing and buckle points are easy to access and attach, and he always seems plenty comfortable. The Loop Tackles on the side are a nice aesthetic, in that they look like what is on my own packs, but are not really useful for much since most things I could attach would be so weighty they would immediately put him out of balance. I have made use of them with bug spray spray pens but that's really about it, and those were already on my own gear and hardly impacting my own space requirements. I think if you wanted to loose tie quick access dog waste bags the loops could serve some good use, of course that's assuming you don't access them from a roll already, but I haven't been able to find much use of the cargo loops as of yet. Overall, a great pack for your dog to hike around with.Chris J

Needed a smaller pack for our shepherd. Picked up the small Baxter. Carries a smaller load well, straps don't cause any rubbing issues on the dog. However, the straps attaching the packs to the harness keep slipping, and the packs drop lower and lower. I cut off the sewn in tabs and doubled the webbing back through the buckle, but they still dont hold. Might have to sew the webbing on. Maybe stiffer webbing and/or better quality buckle is needed. Id give it a much higher rating if there was no slippage. Cant comment on long term durability yet, but three days of with extensive thrashing through Dwarf Birch hasn't shown any obvious wear issues. Additionally, maybe waterproof fabric and zippers could be used?PCYT

I recently wrote to the company because I just bought a pair of these for my doodle. After about 5-6 times using them, the fabric has started to rip apart and it wasn't even rough terrain. Maybe I have a defective pair, I'm not sure. In addition, if your dog has dew claws, you will have to buy carbon to wrap around the leg and then put the boots on, even if you buy the socks. I would recommend future models be made higher, this will keep out more dirt and less risk of cutting the dew claws. My dogs were bleeding after the walk. Also, the velcro comes undone a lot. I had to constantly stop and re-do the velcro, which is a bit of a bummer. Maybe the boots need two straps, or a string, or a zipper, I'm not entirely sure. The sole of the boot looks great and my dog does not mind wearing them after a minute or so. I'm thinking to trade them for the upgrade style and see if these last longer. I love Ruffwear and we have so many of their products, I'm not willing to give up just yet. This is a great company based in Oregon and I would prefer to support them, but the first go round did not work out. I look forward to talking to someone at the company and possibly getting a different replacement – see how that goes! Thanks for providing awesome products for the pups!Caden B.

Shoes rotate on my dog and due claw bleeding is real. Get socks. My dog is older and recently experienced a kneed joint issue. We love her and want her to live her best life. Sow we bought the shoes. They help on hard floors like tile and wood. The shoes are good but a softer rubber compound would be better. Also a strip of rubber banded around the shoe would help the twisting issue.Lucy S.

these worked great for my Standard Schnauzer, they have a great fit and she has had zero issues with them. I have nothing but praise for the quality and usability of this product for her however, for my 12lb Chi mix, it is a much more hit and miss experience. the problem is that they just aren't quite small enough. I've examined them closely, and it's obvious that the materials, especially the sole, are just too hefty to make in a very small size. but a very small dog could get more than adequate protection with a thinner sole and less heavy-duty fabric and velcro. but from a manufacturing standpoint, I can absolutely see that it would be really costly to have to make a line of tiny-dog shoes using different materials. however, I also see small dogs hiking out on our normal routes (which are typically loops or out-n-backs of 4-7 miles) so I KNOW there are a lot of small dog owner like me looking for a genuine hiking shoe for tiny feet! so, we use the smallest shoe you guys make only on really rough ground, and I just keep a close eye on her so that when one comes off I can retrieve it. I just wish they came another size or 2 smaller, and had a lighter velcro around the top, for a better fitmollie j.

I purchased one of these a little over a year ago because my dog loves to chase/catch more than she likes to fetch, and a ball is just too fast for her to chase after and catch. Since then, she has fallen in love with it. I let her out of her kennel when I get home from work and (after licking me once or twice) she runs to her frisbee and carries it around/drops it at my feet until we go outside and play. It has become part of our routine. Food, *****, frisbee. Because it's flexible, its easy to cram into any remaining space I have in my pack, but the material it's made of is durable and retains it's shape incredibly well. It will get a little flimsy after a while, but you can wash it in the sink with a little dish soap and let it air dry, and it stiffens up and flies better (and its clean!) After a year of heavy use, some games of tug-o-war with other dogs and a hole in the seam where the top and the rim meet, this disc still flies unexpectedly well. I retired my first, and purchased a second. I love this product, and my dog does too.Matthew K.

Love Ruffwear never disappointed in their gear! This frisbee is excellent light weight easy to fold up and throw in a pack or your pocket. These throw and fly through the air so smoothly. Really fun on a windy days as they glide through the air for a very long distance. Both my goldens highly enjoy playing with these. They are very soft on the dogs mouth unlike like the hard plastic ones. Durability is also a huge bonus for how light these are. Normally when I purchase other soft brands my dog has holes in them after 2 play sessions, these last over a year with everyday play.Tammy

I own every Ruffwear disc as well as every other popular dog disc out there – my dog is a disc nut and we play multiple times a week. The moment Ruffwear launched the Camp Flyer I knew I had to try it. I love the material of this disc. It feels durable and it held up well to mild tugging from my dog. It's hard for ME to keep a grip on the slick material so I don't foresee much tug play with it. It flies well too! I have not used this disc as much as I have the Ruffwear Hover Craft (which is my favorite non-competitive dog disc), so maybe I'm writing this a bit too soon. But it flies very similarly to the Hover Craft, which isn't surprising because they are very similar in shape. It goes a moderately far distance, not as far as a competitive dog disc but far enough that my dog has to run full extension after it. Like the Hover Craft, it makes a nice shallow arc and then hovers down. The only limitation I have seen with this disc is that it is very affected by windy conditions due to how light it is. On a windy day I threw it into the wind and it flew out… and right back into my hand. My dog was jealous that I was playing fetch with myself instead of with him. It also does other interesting things in the wind, like extended hovering, that may or may not be desirable depending on if you want your dog to jump for it. The other benefit to its material is I can see this disc being versatile for other purposes, like becoming a temporary water dish. I tuck toys in my arm pit during walks and training, and I love that dirt slides right off of this. The rim of this disc does cut in a little more compared to other discs because of how pronounced it is, but it is a small price to pay. Overall, if I had to pick one disc for a disc crazy dog it would not be this one due to its lightness. I would not leave a dog alone with this toy for a second and it flies best in perfect conditions. But I am glad to have the Camp Flyer as it adds diversity to my disc collection. It flies great, is easy to use, and lightweight.TS

My pup is almost full grown now so I wanted to purchase a nicer collar since it will be one he won’t grow out of. I have had the collar and matching leash for 2 weeks and both are already starting to fray. In addition under “dog collar embroidery” I typed in the box my dog’s name and selected white as my thread color. I received the leash and collar without embroidery and when I reached out to customer service they said it wasn’t on the order, no offer to fix the issue. I do like the D ring it makes for quick easy clip in with the leash. I have not had any issues with the collar unclipping as others have mentioned. Overall I am not pleased and will not purchase future products.Lauratheo

Like several other reviewers, I have a big problem with the metal clasp on the Tough Trail personalized collar. We had very similar collars from a different brand that lasted for years, and were only replaced because the dog smell stopped washing out. I upgraded to new Orvis collars in August 2021 and within six weeks, the buckles started getting jammed. At first we needed a tool to unbuckle and then securely put back on. When that didn't work, I loosened them and pulled off over their heads. Two weeks ago, we had the dogs groomed and the next day, in the woods, one collar was forever lost. I'm guessing the groomer wasn't able to get the buckle to snap in completely. Now, because I prefer my Aussies to have matching collars, I'm shopping for new ones after 14 weeks of use. The collars themselves are lovely–we picked orange and teal for a change up–but beware of the hardware clasp. I think I'll look for plastic.Cape Cod Pamela

I have a Heeler/Malamute/Pit mix who weighs just under 100 lbs, he would sit on this out in camp but had no interest in sleeping in or on it inside the tent. If you're looking for a travel "place" for your dog I would find another less expensive option, I ended up getting a 1p bivy footprint that he likes just as much. If your dog sleeps hot I would skip this, but if your dog is a cuddler our other dog does really like the material and the fact that it is hair-proof is stelar. It also packs down decently, but not quite small enough to fit in the Ruffwear L/XL Approach dog packPNWwanderer

I bought this at the end of the season last year and since my dog is nervous about new things, trained with him extensively on using it and getting comfortable with it. For reference, I have a 45 lb black mouth Cur. Can?t remember but I think I got the medium size. He?s got lots of room. He is double coated but it?s a short coat so he does get cold easily. In the past, when we camp I used a packable blanket but he always moved around and ended up on top of it, shivering. So I got this for him and finally got to use it last weekend in the backcountry near Moab. Worth every penny. Not only did he like having a place to lie down, but at night he was warm and stayed in it all night. It got all kinds of sandy and dirty but all that dirt brushed off well and I threw it in the wash and it was good as new! Packs well, and I was able to clip it to the outside of my pack. Zuko felt secure and comfy and that made me feel better! If you camp frequently, especially in the backcountry, get one. It?s worth it.kai F

My senior bulldog is very picky with what he eats. I have been a Pedigree user for years but as he gets older I know he needs extra nutrients and minerals to help him live as long as possible. This particular brand was great. The pieces are ideal for older dogs with less teeth, made like mini pancakes he had no issue chomping them right down. I noticed he was very chipper when it came to feeding time each and everyday. He seems to be getting up more and moving around outside enjoying the fresh air and even running a bit with the younger dogs. When placed beside a bowl of his previous brand he went to this one and ate every piece. We will continue to use this and hope he loves us out a while longer.Roland70707

We did have her another “top” brand but she's started not wanting to really eat it. Being picky as she does. We tried her on Iams because it's another brand I completely trust have my girls wellbeing in mind. She loves it. Had to actually get her bowl that slows her eating down because she wanted to scarf the whole thing in minutes. Pros – trusted brand. Good price. Good ingredients. Cons – hmm it could have little meaty bits in it like another brand but that's really the only “con” I'm an think of.lena.b

I decided to have my parents' Senior dogs try this. They are getting picky in their older age and completely turned their noses up at the last bag of dog food my parents decided to have them try. However, they seem to really like this food! I like that it is specially formulated for older dogs. One of my parents' dogs has always walked with a limp – he was a stray that wandered onto their property as a pup and they think he was injured by his former owners. His joints have been getting worse and worse lately, so I'm hoping this food might help with that. So far, they're really enjoying it!klouvierre

These treats contains zero natural protein, these treats are unhealthy. Please read the ingredients the first ingredient is rice flour if these treats are healthy the first ingredient should be protein. These treats contains flavoring. Please feed your pet healthy treats that contains protein as the first ingredient. A healthy treat is Bil Jac chicken liver.Cesar

I have always purchased pupperoni dog treats for our dogs as long as I can remember. My larger dogs have never had any issues with them. I have an older yorkie mix and I couldn't figure out why she kept getting severely sick. This last time she threw up her pupperoni snack and had liquid diarrhea for days! She had to be kept in her crate because she couldn't hold it at all. A minimum of 10 baths a day it was a complete nightmare. Her bedtime snack will be changed from now on and I pray that noone else feeds these awful treats to their little dogs unless you want the wonderful pleasure of poop everywhere and on everything.Alicia Hartline

I just wanted to put it out there that I had to bring my dog to the Vet because she was suddenly acting lethargic and wouldn't play around like she usually does. When I brought her in the did bloodwork and an exam. Come to find out her kidneys were in bad shape even though about 8 months ago she had her physical and blood work and everything was fine. I was asked a million questions new food? new surroundings? new playmates? No to everything. New treats? I thought about it and said yes I've been getting and . She loves them. They tend to be on sale alot at the market and much cheaper than other brands. Come to find out this brand [brand:pupperoni] has been linked (vaiglly, but obviously) for YEARS to sudden deaths and organ failure in dogs! Of course this is nearly impossibleto prove that these treats were the exact reason why she was in sudden renal failure, but my Vet told me that Nationally Vets and owners are starting to gather and make some noise about these treats! Do what you want with what I've told yall. I just wanted to put it out there, just incase like me, you had no idea the cheap treats you were feeding your dog could actually be poisoning them.meghan.m

Bought this a couple of weeks ago for my 65lb golden retriever. We’re hiking the Lost Coast Trail next week, so she’s been wearing it around town on hikes and long walks. Seems to hold up well and can hold a fair amount of food and water. Will update review after our trip. For reference: she is a lean 65lbs, purchased her a medium.Christine

My Deep chested Doberman fit between a medium and large pack. Moose Jaw allowed me to get the product with the right fit and had great support. I have not found a company as responsive,dedicated and great to work with then Moosejaw. You will not be disappointed with this great service oriented company kudos!. Fallyn loves the packFallyn

Now that I have had a chance to use this "K-9 pack" on the trail I want to mention some things I like and dislike about this useful backpack. My dog is a 70-pound shepherd mix who is rather enthusiastic both when trail-running and backpacking. Upon receiving the Mountainsmith K-9 Pack, it took some mental work (on my part) to figure out which adjustments helped to fit the pack to my dog. I really like the locks on some of the adjustment buckles which really clamped down the straps once I got the length right. It is not clear why these useful locks are only on some of the buckles. I really like the roominess of each pack section. I was able to fit a one-quart water bottle and a quart ziploc bag of food in each side thus creating a well-balanced load. While at first, my dog did not seem to understand that he was supposed to walk with the pack on, once he got the hang of it, he seemed to accept it which I took to mean it was comfortable for him. My dog likes to occasionally stop and roll in the tall grass which lead to an amusing problem when he became stuck with the full pack on so that his feet stuck up in the air and he was unable to figure out how to turn back over. One time, this lead to funny photos but another time in his effort to free himself, he was able to wiggle out of the backpack. Overall, I was happy with the construction and performance of this pack.SirSoiaz