The right gear makes a mountain hike with your dog safer and more relaxed, for both of you. Here are our recommendations from the travel bowl to paw protection.
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Light, leak-proof, quickly stowed, for water and food on the go.
View offer →Bottle and drinking bowl in one, ideal for long hikes without a stream.
View offer →Quick access on your belt for training and rewards on the mountain.
View offer →A must after every hike, remove ticks safely and completely.
View offer →Protect the pads on scree, via ferrata and hot rock.
View offer →For small dogs or tricky sections, carry them safely.
View offer →A pull-relieving harness and lead with control in the terrain.
View offer →A compact kit for cuts, paw injuries and emergencies.
View offer →Against overheating on hot summer days at the lake and in the valley.
View offer →Checklist: before a hike with your dog
- Enough water + collapsible bowl
- Paw and tick checks planned in
- Leash/harness, muzzle if required for the cable car
- Dog first aid in your pack
- Area rules checked (leash/ban)
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