Leash: A thin slip leash is my leash of choice. Even if we are doing an off-leash activity, I always carry a leash with me in case I ever need it! My two favorites are:

• Mountain Dog Products Mini Slip

• Cheri Lucas Slip Leash

With all of the work in the rescue world I’ve done, I cannot stress how important it is to have a collar and ID tag on your dog at all times. If something were to happen and your dog gets loose, you significantly help the person who finds your dog to be able to contact you quickly when your dog has a collar and tag.

My favorite collar: Arnoldsen Leather Dog Tack

For the car: Ruffland is my favorite. They are lightweight and you can easily take them in and out of your car. They’re super safe and have a den-like feel so your dog feels safe while riding in the car. So much of car anxiety can come from cars/objects moving by at fast speeds and it’s a lot for dogs to process…especially those with herding instincts. So a crate like a Ruffland limits visibility which can actually help lower stress. 

For home: Ruffland is totally good for home too, but the footprint can be slightly smaller, so either size up or get a crate with a rectangular shape - like Rock Creek

I always keep a dog specific first aid kit (I love this one from Adventure Medical Kits) with us during activities no matter the season, however for winter I always make sure to have extra of the following:

• Bleed stop - If your dog snags a toenail on some brush hiding below the snow or if you are skiing with your dog this is a must! Yes, we are working with our dogs to keep them away from the skis and to ski safely, however accidents can still happen. I include the gel (good for broken toenails), powder and gauze in my kit

  • Gel: Miracle Care Kwik Stop

  • Powder: Miracle Care Swik Stop Styptic Powder

  • Gauze: Adventure Med Kit Quick Clot Gauze

• Gauze: In case of a cut or needing to wrap, I always pack extra gauze in my kit 

• Athletic wrap: Also in case of a cut, I make sure a fresh roll of athletic wrap is in my kit

Primo pads are great for dogs who like to chew soft bedding. They still provide a padded mat for your dog to sleep on but are safer and can secure to the bottom of the crate. Other benefit: easy to clean

Mountain Wild training treats are my go to! They’re the perfect size for doing Yes Work and they’re made with sustainably sourced 100% wild elk and deer. My dogs are literally obsessed with them. Use code PETE10 at checkout for 10% off!

Ruffwear Trail Runner Ultralight Bowl is the bowl we use most. It’s super packable and is all we need to quickly get the dogs some water on trail no matter the season

I love using these collapsible water containers from HydraPak! They fit easily into my pack, they’re durable and have different size options