Getting Started

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How to Be a Responsible Pet Owner

Puppies are great fun but also a great responsibility. We'll help you navigate through everything–from the adoption process to providing the best products and veterinary care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dogs

Find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about dogs, including questions about breeds, grooming, health and behavior and everything in between.

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Getting Started with Your Puppy

Welcoming a dog into your home requires a lot of work and preparation. To get you started, we'll help with training, discipline, play time and everything in between.

You may not realize it but the products you use to keep your house clean could be dangerous, or even toxic, for your dog. Many commercial cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that can be hazardous for your dog if he inhales or ingests them.
You may not realize it but the products you use to keep your house clean could be dangerous, or even toxic, for your dog. Many commercial cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that can be hazardous for your dog if he inhales or ingests them.
Many dog parents keep cleaning products that are not safe for dogs around the house.  Cheaper and just as effective as the products you buy at the store, we’ve found a few DIY cleaning supplies you already have in your pantry.
Many dog parents keep cleaning products that are not safe for dogs around the house. Cheaper and just as effective as the products you buy at the store, we’ve found a few DIY cleaning supplies you already have in your pantry.

Where do you and your pups love to hike? Here are some of your favorite hiking spots around the U.S. and Canada!

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Where do you and your pups love to hike? Here are some of your favorite hiking spots around the U.S. and Canada!

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Where do you and your pups love to hike?

We asked our Facebook friends to share their favorite hiking spots and we received dozens of responses. If you're looking for a new place to explore with your doggos, check out this list of beautiful hikes around the U.S. and Canada. Maybe you'll find a trail close to home!

Thanks for sharing!

 

dog at waterfall

"Taughannock Falls just outside of Ithaca, NY. ❤" Jodi D.

 

dogs hiking in desert

"and our favorite hiking spot is Catalina State Park" -Jessica Leonard-V. 

 

australian cattle dog hiking

"Gatineau park" Claire S.

australian shepherd dog in tree

"Ice Caves, Mt. Loop as it's a fairly easy hike that my dog is welcome to go on." -Toni Viola P. 

 australian shepherds hiking

"Mt Hood, OR" -Vicki K.

belgian malinois hiking

"Mt Charleston" Jana M. 

 girl and black dog on dock

 "Hartley Park in duluth MN!" -Mariah L. 

 black dog at daniel boone national forest

"Bear's favorite spot is the Daniel Boone National Forest!" Stef A. 

black and white husky laying in water 

"Beasley loves anywhere he can get in the water, and cool down" -Martina H. 

starry night sky in texas with girl and dog

"We love our TX state parks" -Jackie L. 

 dog swimming in pond

"The wiowash trail is our absolute favorite! Clean water(mostly) and plenty of different trails to explore and great shade in most parts" -CLover B.

 boy hiking with golden retriever

"Tower Ranch Park in Kelowna, BC" -Susan D. 

 dog hiking in alaska

"Byron Glacier, Alaska!" -Kathleen Kyle K. 

service dog and boy at beach

"Ducky and Cody love going private and secluded beach hikes!!!!!" -Becky E.
 dog and girl on mountain top

"We are blessed to live in a UNESCO global geo park in north eastern British Columbia (Rocky mountain range), we couldn't narrow it down to a favorite because its endless here. 
One of our top spots is this place, the shipyard. We have spent 100s of hours climbing and hiking here. We live a blessed life of endless hiking litteraly at our door step! I'm a yoga teacher and do retreats so we spend a ridiculous amount of time in the bush lol!" -Jayme GypsySoul S.

 huskies on rock hike

"Harpers Ferry, WV" Ashley B. 

 dog swimming in river

"Quicksilver in San Jose CA" -Jamie Chanoski-R.

 dog on mountain top

 "We have way too many favorite hiking spots. They're pretty much all in the Adirondacks!" -Laura Boyce D. 

dogs climbing tree in woods 

 "Great Falls, MD" -Samantha F. 

dog and girl hiking

"Alaska" -Kaylin R. 

dogs running in water

"The beach!!" Skylar Anne M. 

 dog swimming in river

 "I love Elfen Forest. It’s just a beautiful area, and is totally dog friendly with a river to cool off in. With such a water loving dog like mine, and with the California heat, the river is a huge bonus!" -Chelsea Ann A.

four dogs hiking in woods

"Crownland" -Chris W. 

collies hiking waterfall

"Rock Island State Park in Tennessee because of all the beautiful waterfalls!" Amy N. 

german shepherd dogs hiking waterfall "Anywhere with a waterfall" -Donna L. 

 dogs hiking in field

"Too many to pick a favourite!" -Reanne H. 

 puppy at waterfall

"One of our favorites is Altadena! Our great friend Nicole Ellis took us our first time" -Cali S. 

 dog hiking in tall grass

"Any trail will do" -Sonja S. 

 two dogs in forest

"The lake nearby!" -Emily D. 

 great dane dog at beach

"Our favorite hiking spot is at Lake Michigan." -Michelle C. 

 

 More favorite hikes: 

“Woods here in Woodlands TX!” -Monica L.

"Yellow River State Forest in Iowa" -Brittany T.

“Anywhere! 🤗 But NH white mountains are our favorite”  -Christine J.

“Our favorite hike is white oak in Shenandoah!” -Veronica Brinkley L.

“Kettle Morraine Forest!!!” -Mary S.

“Hidden Falls in CA” -Bonnie P.

“Fair hill in MD” -Amy Rose L.

"Lake Tahoe, CA" -Bruiser W.

“Joshua Tree ❤️ -Lisa P.

"The Alaskan mountains" -Mallory L.

“Blue Ridge Mountains!” -Laura N.

“Mazomani” -Allison S.

“Hawaii” -Kealaka’i M.

“Montour trail“ -Lou Ann Battistoli P.

"Dinosaur Valley!!!" Dana B.

 Thank you for sharing! 

 

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About the Author('s dog):

Kokanee, Kokanugget for short 😉, is a sassy 8 year old Husky mix from North Idaho. He loves hiking with his dog mom, napping, and playing in snow. If you throw a toy, he won't fetch it. 

husky dog hiking farragut state park

Kokanee on one of his favorite hikes- High Point trail in Farragut State Park.

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Looking for a safe crate for your next hiking adventure? See all of our crate models, sizes, and colors here!

https://www.impactdogcrates.com/collections/crates

 dogs running on beach with dog crate in car in background

See this blue size 450 Collapsible crate here! 

 

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