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Whats better than traversing your favorite wooded trail or relaxing by a glistening lake?
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Doing it with your four-legged best friend by your side.
Youre doing that activity for you to enjoy, but its also for them to enjoy.
In addition to a little pre-trip training (Are they comfortable walking on a leash?
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Do they have good recall?
youll want to ensure youve packed the necessary items to keep them happy and healthy.
To that end, here are our must-haves for your next outdoor adventure with your dog.
He particularly likes Wildebeest leashes for their tough construction and easy-to-clean design.
It introduces bacteria thats not necessarily great for the environment.
Ill get one in the beginning of the summer and put it on as needed, he says.
Plus its compact size makes it easy to stash in a backpack or under a backseat.
(Packing extra food is always a good idea too!)
Even if its dark out, I know where shes at, Haussmann says of his dogs light-up collar.
Dont want to buy a whole new collar?
Haussmann suggests a small light that attaches to their existing collar, such asthis onefrom Nite Ize.
But which ones best?
But if youd prefer to keep yourpajamasclean, dont forget to pack a separate dog bed.
Haussmann recommends an elevated option, like this one from Coolaroo.
It keeps your dog off the ground, away from things like fire ants, he says.
It also lets air flow under the dog, which keeps them dry and cool.
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Original image by SELF writer Amy Wilkinson
Original image by SELF writer Amy Wilkinson
