Stories

A curated collection of stories to inspire you and your dog to get out there.

  • 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.

    How To Camp With Your Dog
  • How To Skijore With Your Dog This Winter

    Learn the dos and don'ts of Skijoring from Ruffwear's own Kadee and Sturgill, and Kelly and Juniper. It's a fun winter activity for the whole pack where your pup gets to lead the way.

    How To Skijore With Your Dog This Winter
  • How to Become an Adventure Dog

    Every dog has an inner explorer just waiting to get out there with their human. Preparing to embark on that journey together? We’re here to help.

    How to Become an Adventure Dog
  • 5 Things I Learned on My First Backpacking Trip with a Puppy

    Quincy and her 8-month-old Blue Heeler, Chorizo (trail name, “the Sausage”), recently headed out for their first backpacking trip together. Not everything went as planned, but they learned together and had fun along the way. Read on for Quincy's tips for backpacking with a puppy. 

    5 Things I Learned on My First Backpacking Trip with a Puppy
  • How to Be a Crag Dog: Climbing with Dogs

    I'm Riggins, a Ruffwear office dog, trail runner, skier, and crag dog based in Bend, Oregon. When I'm not hanging out at the Ruffwear office, playing in the snow, or chasing pine cones down the trail, you're likely to find me at Smith Rock State Park. Both of my humans love to climb at Smith, and I love to

    How to Be a Crag Dog: Climbing with Dogs
  • Preventing Snowballs – The Ruffwear Way

    As snow lovers, we often find ourselves running joyfully through endless hills of white powder without a worry in the world…until…it happens. The inevitable cosmic reaction to fluffy snow when it makes contact with fluffy fur – “Snowballs.

    Preventing Snowballs – The Ruffwear Way