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The idea of this article came to me when I joined a Search and Rescue Team, and we started training with Mia. There are so many things to research and buy from clothing, through radios, GPS, etc., but while you can find excellent guides for most of these, it’s very hard to figure out where to start with dog gear.

Are you wondering how to help your dog enjoy the summer months? Debating between a cooling mat, a cooling vest, a car shade or a cooling harness? Do these actually work? We tested different cooling products and are ready to introduce the pros and cons of each category! ;)

The position of the leash attachment point on the back is mainly the question of personal preference based on what you use the harness for and how your dog walks on the leash. Still, there are a few important pros and cons that might help you choose.

In this article, we will tackle the topic of muzzles and why they’re not a good choice for stopping a dog from barking.

Muzzle awareness and their lack of

Using a muzzle safely on a dog needs more explanation and understanding in our society. Most dog owners don’t know much about muzzles until they need one for their pet. The problem is that there aren’t many easy-to-find articles that explain how to use them properly. What’s even more surprising is that pet store employees and companies selling muzzles often give out incorrect information, making it even harder for new dog owners to figure out how to use them safely.

Manfred Bogdahn invented the Flexi leash in 1972. He was looking for a solution for providing more freedom to dogs while still having some control over them. It was used happily by thousands of people worldwide for decades, but over the last 5(ish) years, there is a strong push back in online communities, saying it is not a responsible way to walk the dog.

Where did this idea came from?

We are testing dog coats for a few years now - by the end of this season, we will have 18 coat reviews on our website! When reviewing, we usually pay attention to quality, material, durability, waterproofness, and freedom of movement, but the most important aspect, warmth, is hard to evaluate. Since Mia can’t tell us if her back or chest is still cold while wearing the coat, we got a thermal camera to check them out! ;)