Thursday, June 4, 2015

Best of May 2015

Congratulations to Taylor Duguay-Ladouceur, Lottie and Grizzly for winning the HWD Best Picture of the month, May 2015!  This was also the most liked picture of all time when it was originally posted.‎


Taylor Duguay-Ladouceur‎


Thanks again to everyone for posting some great pics this month!
Here are the other nominees for the month of May.

Alt Dadekian‎

Autumn Egbert‎

Karen Smith‎

Alicia Moodie‎

Amanda Fuller‎

Amy Vaughn‎

Angie Wenzel-smith‎

Austin Allen‎

Bridget Wright‎

Brittany Clevenger‎

David Jensen‎

Devan Franks‎

Domonique Carson‎

Earl D. Stuart III‎

Emily Wallace‎

Glyn Laybourn‎

Joel de Blonk‎

Joey Levin‎

Julie Kahl‎

Karen Webster‎

Liam O Shea‎

Lisa M. Signorelli‎

Mary Taunton‎

Megan Rae Klosiewski‎

Michelle McKee‎

Natalie Piccolo‎

Nikki Davis‎

Samantha Wilson‎

Shacky Runs

Simon Rees‎

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Choosing a harness that’s right for your dog!

Choosing a harness that’s right for your dog!

Below are a few examples of different types of harnesses that do not restrict movement. Price ranging from $22.95-$59.95. All the examples below were chosen for the outstanding reviews and the reliably of the product even in tough conditions. Please note all prices are based off the official websites of these products. To get different pricing you may have to shop around different online stores. 

Ruffwear- Webmaster:
For that Houdini dog you have that somehow slips out of harness. Customizable fit with five points of adjustment allow for full range of motion. The handle comes in handy when on uneven terrain. Two points of leash connection: single-piece anodized aluminum V-ring up front or the webbing loop at the rear.
Also great for tripod dogs 
Price off Ruffwears website is ($59.95)

Ruffwear- Front range harness: 
Customizable fit with four points of adjustment allow for full range of motion
Padded chest and belly panel for good load dispersion and comfortable, extended wear. 
 Two leash attachment points: aluminum V-ring on the dog's back and reinforced webbing on the dog's chest.
 **huge plus for breeds that have sensitive skin or thin hair on belly.**
Price off Ruffwears website is (39.95)

Alpine Outfitters- Urban Trail Harness:
Either can be custom made bought pre made from select sizes. 
Fully padded with premium Polar Fleece and conforms to your dog's torso even when not pulling; this harness works equally well for walks around the neighborhood. Nickel-plated, welded steel D-ring for line/leash attachment comes standard on the top of harness. Includes Reflective Bands for nighttime visibility and extra front D-Ring.
**Great harness for dogs that have sensitive belly**
(Price off Alpine Outfitters website is ($39.00)

Julius-K9- IDC-Powerharness  
Does not restrict movement comes in many different sizes the added handle 
Comes in handy in many different situations. Sits low on the chest so there is no throat involvement. 
(Price off amazon ranging from $22.95-$55.95. All depends on what size you go with.)


**Julius-K9 (Can be difficult to find in the U.S.. Amazon has a great selection for US customers)**

Perfect Fit Modular Fleece-lined Harness System
A Perfect Fit Harness is constructed from 3 individual pieces—top, front, and girth—which clip together to make a complete harness. Because you can pick a different size for each piece, you can fit ALL sizes and shapes of dogs, including “tripawd” dogs who have lost a front limb. If you have a puppy, you can order an extra piece(s) in a different size to accommodate his growth.
Each piece is covered in top-quality fleece just like the Original Fleece-Lined Harness. Besides the D-ring on the top piece, there is a D-ring on the front piece so you can use a double-ended leash and have two points of connection on the dog to improve "steering" and reduce pulling.
http://www.cleanrun.com/images/productfiles/PerfectFitHarnessSelectionGuide.pdf
(In order get the correct size please refer to the PDF listed above.)
Distance harness-howling dog Alaska 
Great harness does not restrict movement. Used for skiijoring but can be used on everyday walks because of how it's designed. 
The Distance Harness only reaches about 1/3 down the dog's body, which eliminates the pressure on the dog's hips while pulling. Therefore it makes this harness an excellent choice of a harness for any dog with lower back problems. 
One point of leash connection on the back. 
($29.00)

Friday, May 1, 2015

Best of April 2015


Here is the HWD Photo of the Month for April 2015!  Congratulation to Becky Adams for winning the tough contest.  This picture was from the most liked album in April.

Becky Adams‎


We also want to thank Ashley Barinka‎ for putting up a tough competition to the finish!!
Ashley Barinka‎

Here are the other nominees for the April contest.  Thanks everyone!!

Kyle Mecham‎

Kelly Crane

Ann Pritchett‎


Amy Vaughn‎

Angie Wenzel-smith‎

Anna Fodor‎


Brent Ervin‎

Brooke Thompson‎

David Jensen‎

Devan Franks‎

Domonique Carson‎

Giles Croucher‎

Jv Grist‎

Karen Smith‎

Kelli Roman‎

Lauren TheBoat Boatner‎

Lesley Eatinger Harlan‎

Liam O Shea‎

Mary Taunton‎

Natalie Piccolo‎

Paul G Arrighie‎

Phlip Mousar‎

Sara Croft‎

Taylor Duguay-Ladouceur‎

TC Fox‎

Tonya Sanders Helm‎

Tracy Krulik‎

Whitney LaCroix‎

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Hiking with Dogs member videos

I posted a video this week and two other videos also had very good run.  I never paid much attention to videos before, but I decided to go back and view what else I missed.  Here are the dozen other videos I found amusing, in no particular order.  Enjoy!!

(click on the image to view the video)

Jamie N Peyote

Peyote gets teeth brushed – my personal favorite
Gwen Abbott Asmussen

Most liked video to date – you’ll see why!!
Jv Grist

Miss Bazil chats up a storm. I can watch this over and over again.
Reimer Andy

Thor does Matrix – an instant classic!
JonAndre Zajon

Trying on new shoes
Samantha Wilson

No video collection is complete without Grizz fighting the hose.  But that goes without saying...
Melissa Spurr

Undoubtedly the video with most effort and creativity.  We really need to have more of this.  We really do!!
Taylor Duguay-Ladouceur

So the great thing about this clip is that I can’t even comprehend how any of this is possible.  But why should that stop us from loving it, right??
Kelsy Gibos

Can’t imagine a better way to tire out a dog
Amy Vaughn

Dory puts up with it
Rebekah Zonts

Not into swimming I guess…
Jamie N Peyote

I really wanted the collection to have one video per poster, but this one from Jamie and Peyote was just too great
Ichiro Kubota
And to round it up, this is the one I posted that started my interest in videos and this collection. Enjoy with the sound on!!


About the author – my name is ro, and I am an administrator for Hiking with Dogs on Facebook and this Companion Site.  I live in San Diego with my wonderful Golden Retriever Saffron.