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Grey dog wearing a collar and leash while sitting on autumn leaves

Found a Lost Dog? 9 Safe Steps to Help Them Home

Alpine Dog Co.August 11, 2026

Found a loose dog? These nine calm, practical steps explain when to keep your distance, how to report the sighting,...

Rottweiler wearing a collar in a sunlit coniferous forest

Camping With Your Dog for the First Time: My Campsite Safety Checklist

Alpine Dog Co.August 10, 2026

Camping with your dog for the first time goes better when the ordinary details are decided before the tent goes...

Black dog wearing a black HNTR harness in a grassy field with flowers

A Dog Harness That Doesn't Go Over the Head: What I Look For

Alpine Dog Co.August 6, 2026

A practical guide to no-overhead harnesses for dogs who duck, hide, or back away during gear-up, including design, fit, and...

Brown and black Belgian Malinois sitting on green grass during a summer outing

Dog Stung by a Bee? What I Do First and When I Call the Vet

Alpine Dog Co.August 3, 2026

A calm checklist for a dog bee sting, including stinger removal, swelling, emergency signs, and when to call a veterinarian.

Muscular dog outdoors wearing a pink Terrain harness

AirTag for Dogs on Hikes: What the Hidden Pocket Can and Cannot Do

Alpine Dog Co.July 30, 2026

An AirTag is not GPS. Here is how the Find My network works, where the Terrain harness pocket fits, and...

Doberman lying outdoors in a black Alpine Dog Co. HNTR harness

Is Any Dog Harness Escape-Proof? My Checklist for Preventing Back-Outs

Alpine Dog Co.July 28, 2026

No harness can promise zero escapes. Here is my practical checklist for fit, secure features, backup connections, calm handling, and...

American Bully walking on grass with its tongue out during an outdoor outing

Blue-Green Algae and Dogs: My Lake Safety Checklist

Alpine Dog Co.July 20, 2026

Before I let a dog swim, I check local advisories, the water, the exit, the current and the dog. Here...

American Bully walking on grass in warm weather with its tongue out

When Is It Too Hot to Walk My Dog? How I Make the Call in Summer

Alpine Dog Co.July 12, 2026

There is no single safe temperature for every dog. Here is how I check heat, humidity, pavement, risk factors, and...

Hands-free dog leashes - how to choose one that actually feels safe and easy

Natalie McCallaApril 23, 2026

Hands-free leashes sound like the perfect upgrade, and for a lot of dog parents they are. When they are chosen...

Different Types of Luxury Dog Collars (and How I’d Choose One for Real Life

Natalie McCallaMarch 25, 2026

When people hear “luxury dog collar,” they usually picture one of two things: a sparkly statement piece for a tiny...

A brown dog is sitting with a collar and a leash

Why I Reach for the TrueGrip Leash on Every Walk

Natalie McCallaFebruary 14, 2026

All of the not-so-secret qualities of our best reviewed dog leash to date.

How to Get the Perfect Harness Fit For Your Dog

Alpine Dog Co.May 8, 2025

Everyone I've talked to, vets, trainers, and long-time dog owners, all agree that harnesses are way safer than collars. A...

Top 5 Mistakes Dog Owners Make with Harnesses

Alpine Dog Co.May 6, 2025

I still remember the look on my neighbor's face when I suggested a harness for her energetic Lab. Turns out...

Flea Prevention and Treatment for Dogs

Alpine Dog Co.May 1, 2025

After years with three dogs, I've become somewhat of an expert on fleas. These pests measure 1.5-3.3 millimeters, and their...

Best Dog Harness of 2025

Alpine Dog Co.April 30, 2025

If you've ever trained with me or followed my work, you know I almost always recommend harnesses over collars for...

Bernese Mountain Dog Harness Guide

Alpine Dog Co.April 29, 2025

Bernese Mountain Dogs are giant dogs initially bred as working farm dogs in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Their...

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