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Few know that our “logo dog,” Ursula, was inspired by an actual dog that Patrick, Ruff Wear’s founder, came to know, love, and help rehabilitate through exposure to the outdoors. Here is the heartwarming story of Ursula and her kind-hearted companion, Lynne:
In early June of 1992, on her way out of her Southern California office, Lynne noticed a large black dog cowering in the parking lot. As she approached, the dog slunk away, visibly scared but too weak to run away.
Here is a look at our newest pack, which debuted last week at Outdoor Retailer. Available April 1st…
Speaking of the DoubleBack™ Harness, check out Good Day Utah’s clip taken from Outdoor Retailer.
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The October release of the DoubleBack™ Harness (a climbing harness for dogs) may have seemed like a bit of a stretch for dog—even for Ruff Wear dogs. But we’re not ones to be subtle about our outdoor aspirations. We’re proud to push the envelope when it comes to developing gear for all types of outdoor adventures.
The DoubleBack™ Harness
While not everyone is cut out for a climbing adventure with their dog, we were anxious to provide a product for those who do. Our philosophy was, “people will climb with their dogs whether or not there is appropriate equipment to do so, so let’s make it safer for them to do it.”
Many start off the New Year with a resolution to get in shape, and often that regimen includes some form or running or jogging. This year, we encourage you to get both yourself and your dog in shape by beginning or continuing a running routine with your canine. What better motivator than a bright-faced, panting, four-legger with high endurance whose tail wags at the mere sight of tennis shoes and a leash?
If you’ve never run with your dog before, keep in mind that if you’re out of shape, your dog might be too. Dogs need to be conditioned for long hauls just as humans do.
Start your resolution out right with this guide to “tail blazing” that will have you both back in shape in no time!
- Take your dog for long walks of at least a half-mile every other day. This gets them used to the leash, their surroundings, and your commands. This also gives your dog’s paws a chance to toughen up.
- After a week or so, add in periods of running into your walks. Gradually increase the amount of running over the next week or two until you are running the entire time.
- Once you and your dog are conditioned to run, you can add speed or distance. It is recommended to increase your distance about 10 percent each week, but if your dog starts lagging, slow down and let them catch their breath.
- Finally, while in training mode, allow your dog a day off for each day ran.
Happy Tails!
Just as our collapsible bowls have come a long way over the course of Ruff Wear’s 16 years, our Bark’n Boots™, which originally debuted prior to 1999, have also come a long way.
Original Design of Ruff Wear Boots
Original 3D Bark'n Boots™
Designing a boot that would protect and stay on a dog’s very narrow, straight and delicate paw was no easy task, and it required years of research and development in order to produce today’s version of the Bark’n Boot™ Grip Trex™—one of Ruff Wear’s top-selling selling products!
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