Some important commands are “heel,” “wait,” and “stay.” You also want to make sure your pup has been trained not to chase and is securely kept on a leash, as there are lots of wild creatures that may ...

If you’re an avid hiker who loves spending time in the great outdoors with your canine companion, finding the best dog breeds for hiking off leash is essential. Hiking with dogs can be a rewarding ...

Treadiquette is a monthly column helping hikers calibrate their moral compasses. Have a burning question about ethics or etiquette on the trail? Send your predicaments to treadiquette@backpacker.com.

I’m an obsessive pet owner myself, and because of that—not in spite of it—I can answer emphatically: Yes, you were wrong. It’s great that you leash your pup on busy trails to respect other hikers. As ...

Maricopa County required all dogs to be leashed unless in designated dog parks. State law mandated leashes in public parks and on school grounds with some exceptions. Dogs over 3 months old must wear ...

Hiking with your dog can be an incredibly rewarding experience, offering a very special way to bond with them outside in the world. It not only enhances your bond but also provides both of you with ...

Many dog owners are frustrated by their dogs pulling on the leash. Dog trainer Katharina Marioth explains why pulling is not a sign of disrespect, the role humans play, and why there is no ...

Any dog over the age of three months must wear a collar or harness that is attached to a valid license tag, according to ...

DEAR ABBY: I live in an area with a large number of dog owners who frequent the same walking trails I do. On several occasions, I have encountered dogs that are off-leash and running ahead of their ...

Get nervous whenever you bump into your neighbor's incessantly barking dog? Feel uneasy when you're at a park and see a dog charging toward your young kids? Are some dogs more aggressive by nature, ...

So long, days of getting tripped up on your dog's leash and having to do clumsy pirouettes. No more untangling your pudgy little pooch from signposts and fire hydrants. Heel has launched the Roam 350, ...