Why dogs make the BEST Valentines❤️🐶
Want to see us make your dog a “starter kit?” Leave a comment below with their size, favorite color, and what activity they enjoy and we’ll post it on our page! 🦮🏃♀️💗 #canicross #runningdog #pinkdog #hikingdogco
Not every dog is as tolerant of having their teeth brushed as Freddy is. 😅 We carry brush-free treats, soft chews, and food toppers that are brush-free and clinically proven to reduce plaque, tartar, and gingival bleeding! 🦷 Plus, we have a tiered sale running through February 15th on all dog dental products...come check it out!🎉
🏔️ It’s adventure time! What’s your favorite hiking spot with your dog? Share it in the comments—we’d love to add it to our trail map 🐕🦺.
Don’t forget to bring water, snacks, and poo bags!
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Level-up your lick-mat use with the recipes, tips, and tricks below! 🐾
The Basics
Lick-mats are an enriching meal or snack-time activity! They tap into your dog's natural foraging instincts to provide mental fulfillment 🧠. Licking also triggers endorphins to help calm anxiety and put them in a relaxed mind-set 😌.
Additions
Common spreadables include peanut butter 🥜, unflavored unsweetened greek yogurt, raw dog food 🥩, wet food, low-fat cottage cheese 🧀, mashed bananas 🍌, and canned 100% pumpkin puree 🎃. Fun toppings include animal protein, various fruits and veggies 🥕🍓, meat powder toppers, molded dog jelly, and much more!
Tips and Tricks
Lick-mats can be frozen ❄️ to make the fun last longer!
Since licking triggers anti-anxiety endorphins, they can be used in overwhelming, stressful, or unfamiliar environments to provide a sense of calm 🧘 and help create positive associations! Examples include: busy parks, kennel training, and more!
Some also have suction cups, so they can be used for bath-time 🛁.
Fun Recipe
Raspberry Kisses
Spread greek yogurt onto the lick-mat of your choice. Top with halved raspberries, and chicken jerky!
Chicken Hawaiian
Spread fresh, raw chicken breast onto your lick-mat of choice, top with fresh diced pineapple 🍍 and strawberry.
Lick-mats should always be given with supervision 👀 to ensure your dog doesn't chew on the mat and ingest small pieces.
Come check out our selection of treats, jerky, toppers, dog jello, molds, and lick-mats! 😋
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Long-lasting chews can help your dog stay calm in unfamiliar or busy environments. 🏞️Chewing is a biologically natural behavior that releases endorphins. 🍖 Endorphins help reduce your dog’s anxiety and create positive associations to the world around them! 🙌 Looking for safe options? We carry beef tendons and bully sticks. 🎉 Come check them out for your next-relaxing-adventure. 🐶💤 #hikingdogco #hikingtrails #hikingwithdogs #hikingadventures #hikingdogsofinsta #hikingdogsofinstagram
Go shopping with us for a teal/small-sized dog/beginner hiking kit! 🛒🐕Want us to make your dog a kit? Comment below with your dog’s color/size/sport! 💚💙🥾🐶 #hikingdogco #hikingtrails #hikingwithdogs #hikingadventures #hikingdogsofinsta #hikingdogsofinstagram
Can you tell we love BioThane? It’s because we’re dog people and have personal experience using it! 😊Our store dog, Freddy, performed over 600 hours of field detection on a BioThane long-line last fall. 🐕 We stock high-quality outdoor gear for all dogs to use and enjoy! ⛰️🐾#biothane #biothanedoggear #biothanelongline #biothanelonglines #biothanelonglinesareawesome #hikingdogco #hikingtrails #hikingwithdogs #hikingadventures #hikingdogsofinsta #hikingdogsofinstagram
Dog care instructions 🐶🧼:
Handwash only! Gently lather with mild soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and air dry.
🫧 Here are some care instructions for some of our favorite winter pieces:
🤧Use Hypoallergenic Detergent
While washing your pet's gear, be sure to use hypoallergenic detergent. Dogs have sensitive skin, which harsh chemicals and scents can irritate!
🎿Canada Pooch - Soft Shield Booties
Wash inside out on gentle cycle in cold water. Hang to dry. No need to iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener. These booties have the softest, warmest inner lining!
🐑Gooby - Fleece Stretch Vest
Wash in cold water on gentle setting. Hang to dry. No need to iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener. This fleece vest is comes in so many adorable colors.
🔄GF Pet - Reversible Chalet Jacket
Wash in cold water on gentle setting. Hang to dry. No need to iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener. We love this coat because it's reversible for maximum fashion.
🏔️Doggie Design - Alpine Extreme Weather Puffer Coat
Wash in cold water on gentle setting. Hang to dry. No need to iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener. This coat truly has a full-size range, it fits even the most giant dogs.
What’s your favorite piece of winter gear?
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Who needs a night on the town when you’ve got your dog, a cozy blanket, and winter adventures waiting ❄️🐶 ? Happy Friday, friends, and have a cozy evening!
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There’s nothing like zoomies with new booties! 🚗💨 You can bring your dog into our store to get fitted for their own Canada Pooch Soft Shield booties for free anytime! Thank you Doña Andrade for trusting us to fit your fur baby and for sharing her adorable zooms! 🐾 - - - - - #zoomiesinnewbooties #snowhikingwithdogs #allweatherhiking #hikingdogco #hikingtrails #hikingwithdogs #hikingadventures #hikingdogsofinsta #hikingdogsofinstagram
Who needs agility equipment when you have a playground! 🛝 It's day 3 of our #hdcadventuregoals challenge! Today, we want to challenge you to see how many tricks your dog can do in 30 seconds. 🧠 Freddy is showing off with "place," "heel," "switch," and "over" commands. But with simple luring, any dog can participate in playground agility! ➕We want to help make adventuring with your dog apart of your New Year's resolutions! Through January 7th, we're offering 15% off bundle purchases of any treat pouch, bag of treats, and training clicker! 🤩We hope this inspires you to get out there and adventure! 🏔️ #hikingdogco #hikingtrails #hikingwithdogs #hikingadventures #hikingdogsofinsta #hikingdogsofinstagram #trickrelay #dog #tricks #dogtrickschallenge #dogtricks #dogtricksofinstagram #playgroundagility
Premium outdoor gear for dogs. Each purchase helps support dog rescues and trail preservation. Free doggie treats, plus water and snacks for people!
