Welcome to Pawsitively Intrepid's RU-vid Channel! My name is Kate and these are my pups, Sasha and Glia. Here on RU-vid we share dog gear reviews as well as tips and tricks for sharing your outdoor adventures with your dog.
I'm thinking that would be nice when winter Tenting with Tucker when he wants to get on the cot with me he would feel he's on his own cot lol. Have a great weekend.
It is a nice size, well padded, and would keep him off of the ground well. Does Tucker normally sleep on the cot with you when you winter camp? Glia always likes to sleep on whatever I am sleeping on, haha.
@@pawsitivelyintrepid yeah he normally wants to be on the cot by my legs lol. He's 120 pounds so there's not a lot of space lol. I suspect even with this he would still want to be on with me lol.
I don't think I'd ever get a parka to stand up to the way Tucker gets on in the woods lol. He even hates putting on his safety vest during hunting season, but i won't go out then unless he has it on. He usually freezes for while when I put it on him lol. That sensor was a great way to track temperatures, very thorough testing great job. However if I continue to winter camp as he gets older it might be an ideal for a sleeping jacket because I can't get him to stay in a sleeping bag or stay covered a jacket he wouldn't have a choice.
Tucker looks like a healthy labrador, with a nice thick coat. I'm not surprised he doesn't like jackets. 🙂 I grew up with a Lab, and she never seemed to need a coat. Now I have Glia, a dog with fur like a boxer (no undercoat). I never thought I'd be dressing my dog up so much, but she shivers on hikes when it's below freezing. So here I am with a bunch of dog jackets, haha. But also, yes. A jacket is a great sleeping solution. Glia also won't sleep in a bag or stay under a blanket, so she almost always sleeps in a sweater or jacket when we tent camp in fall/spring.
@@pawsitivelyintrepid yeah it definitely would depend on the breed , Tucker does have a good healthy coat and I guess the face that he will jump unto a water hole that still partially frozen, run around get out for a while then jump back in he doesn't find it uncomfortable lol. I'm trying to remember what breeds.one of my sons dog are she's built a lot like Gila and they wear a coat on her, their other dog a young husky loves it rolling and laying in the snow lol.
Well nice to see you over here as well Ha Ha , I saw this address comment on my Tucker and I and when I went to reply I couldn't but the comment from your other channel was coming up with the same reply so I checked this channel out. Now this channel has my interest as well, I think that's the day pack I have for my dog now, it's one my daughter bought for my husky (that passed last year 😞) Not sure the name is the same I'll have to check but looks the same. I don't use it a lot on Tucker , but occasionally we put it on.
Nice to see you over here. This is my older channel that doesn't have as much recent content, although I do have a couple new videos started. I forgot I was logged into it when I commented on your channel. Oops! I tried to change it to just be from Wander with Kate, so hopefully I managed to delete the duplicate comment.
@@pawsitivelyintrepid yeah I couldn't open it to reply but when I look at comments so was still there so I guess that's what happens when you delete it on your end ha ha . I was really confused, then I saw the exact same comment on your other channel and I was even more confused ha ha , that's why I checked the channel out and then suspected it was some like this that happened 😅
West Paw makes a Toppl Stopper, which I just received. The benefit of this product is that it not only plugs the hole, but it also stabilizes the Toppl while you fill it. It works with the Small and the Large. I don't have the Extra-Large, so I don't know if it will work for that size. I bought a two-pack that looks like the front end and back end of a pig. It's cute in addition to being functional!
I found the length adjustment point is a great feature of the Hurtta coats. It means that you’re not having to purchase different coats as your dogs grows and you get that perfect fit.
Haha. True, she hates ALL boots in the house. She can't tell me, obviously, but I do think these are her preferred boots. They go on the fastest. Outside, she only has to wear them when the roads/ sidewalks are salty or on hikes when it's really cold. Then she seems happy to wear them as they allow her to keep walking/ hiking without her paws bothering her.
The socks definitely help, but I still find that the compression of the velcro strap adds pressure over the dewclaw. I have heard of some people wrapping the dewclaw with vetwrap under the sock to reduce compression of the nail against the dogs skin. I haven't tried that yet though. Does the sock and boot combination work well enough alone for your dog's dewclaws?
Thank you for sharing both of your experience from that wonderful day! I really enjoyed the tour and hikes and it was heart-warming and tear-filled to see these awesome places again!
What did you do to tighten the straps for hind legs? I recently got my guy a hurtta. He is also slim and the parts to cover the legs flare out. Currently have a knot tied in the elastic straps, but I don’t think it’s very comfortable on him. Would love to know what you did to stop the back leg covers from flaring out.
Good question. Glia doesn't normally wear the elastic leg straps (she doesn't like the feel of them and moves better without them + I agree that they aren't really the right shape for a slim dog). So I do tie them up and out of the way. I have also tied them together over the base of her tail to keep the sides of the jacket closer to her. The tie needs to be over the tail, not under though, or they will be in the way when your dog needs to defecate. Let me know if that works for you also.
I am looking for a harness that would allow me to pick her up quickly by the handle or leash in case of emergency while hiking. Do either of these fit that scenario? I have a harness right now that just contact on the neck and front shoulders so if I were to pick her up by that handle it would put all the weight of her body on her front armpits/shoulders
Both of these harnesses work for me to pick up my dogs briefly while hiking. The Web Master is a little more secure, but potentially more uncomfortable as it has the belly strap further back. The Flagline has a solid belly panel, which is more comfortable, but it is less secure. I have used the handle on the Flagline to help my dog get out of the river on a steep bank and the harness slid forward quite a bit. I worry that it could slide off over her head with enough pull (although that has never happened for us). For a video comparison of using the handles for a lift and assist, check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uRKWZii9xnc.html Hope that helps!
Super informative video. Thanks so much for putting the effort in- we just moved to Chicago from Baltimore so I was looking for something toasty for them! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate the feedback regarding audio. That is definitely something I'm working on improving for recent/ future videos.
(I use Google Translate) Hello, first of all, thank you very much for your video and your lovely dog. I have ordered my dog (a Cotton de Tule, 6 kg both jackets; Powder Hound and Furness Jacket in size XS to try which would fit her best). I would like to make you a query; We have seen that in the snow video, your dog is wearing "snow boots" that look like they were made by you. Could you tell me what you have put in his paws? Or are they a model of boots?... We have bought boots for my dog, from the Ruffwear brand (and others) but they have not worked... they all come off immediately (I think snow boots are not effective when the dog is small)... Could you guide me on how you solved that problem? My dog suffers a lot from freezing her paws in the snow and we don't have much experience in cold climates. Thank you very much for your answer!! Greetings from Spain/Switzerland. Carlos👏 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Utilizo traductor Google) Hola, ante todo, Muchas Gracias por tu video y encantador tu perrito. Le he pedido a mi perrita (una Cotton de Tule, de 6 kg ambas chaquetas; Powder Hound y Furness Jacket en talla XS para probar cual le quedaría mejor). Quería hacerte una consulta; hemos visto que en el video de la nieve, tu perro lleva unas "botas de nieve" que parecen hechas por ti. ¿Podrías decirme que le has puesto en sus patas? ¿O son un modelo de botas?... Le hemos comprado botas a mi perrita, de la marca Ruffwear (y otras) pero no han dado resultado... todas se le salen inmediatemente (creo que las botas de nieve no son efectivas cuando el perro es pequeño)... Me podrías orientar sobre como has resuelta ese problema? Mi perrita sufre mucho la congelación de sus patas en la nieve y no tenemos tanta experiencia en climas fríos. MUCHAS GRACIAS por tu respuesta!! Saludos desde España/Suiza. Carlos
While I have made dog boots in the past, the ones in this video are from DogBooties.com. They are sled dog boots and stay on the best of any brand I have purchased thus far. I originally heard about them from Robin Ventures (robinventures.wordpress.com/2016/08/27/dogbooties/). Robin is also a smaller dog, so hopefully they would work as well for your pup as they have for Robin and my pup.
I'll have to take a look at the Non-Stop Dogwear Glacier Jacket 2.0. That sounds nice. The Extreme Overall looks great, but I'm worried that it might fit similar to the Hurtta Body Warmer, which really didn't fit great on Glia. In order to get the right length, the warmer ended up being to big for her. Regardless, I agree. A comparison of more winter dog jackets would be a fun and hopefully helpful video to make.
I just submitted an order for the Non-Stop Dogwear Glacier Jacket 2.0 (as well as a set of their dog boots). I'm excited to see how it compares to the Furness and Expedition Parka!
For those like me who are super interested in "how easy to put on", that's around 15 minutes. Like cameras, the best one is one you use, for dog booties, if I can't get them on, it doesn't matter what the other ratings are! Thanks so much for this video!
Great review! Looks awesome! @pawsitivelyintrepid, Is that your smaller dog wearing a red Switchback in the video?? Is the smaller dog wearing an XS Switchback harness? Or is the smaller dog wearing a XS Front Range Pack? per chance?? I'm trying to see reviews of XS Switchback and XS Front Range Pack and it's hard to see people reviewing the XS sizes. Thank you! Happy hiking!
Thank you! The smaller dog is wearing an xxs Flagline. She's about 13 pounds. I've had her in an xs Web Master which fit okay, but the xxs Flagline fits better for her.
Really helpful video! It seems that the Flagline handle sits further back than it does on the Webmaster. If that is the case, is there any noticeable difference in lifting with one vs the other?
I think the Flagline lifts a little better just because of the solid belly panel. But I don't notice much difference is balance when lifting. Hope that helps.
That's a Hurtta Expedition Parka, which works great for warmth and is water resistant. I think it would work well for most light rain, but it does have a lining that can absorb water if it was truly downpouring. You can find our review of that jacket here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JfYNOBGNYoI.html
WOW. great video. Have a sweet lab mix I adopted a few years ago, and when she suddenly lost her older "brother" she fell apart. She has become so fearful and uncontrollable. so heart breaking not being able to even take her for a walk down the street. Taking reactive dog training class to help us, but it doesn't start for months. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are looking under every rock to get her mentally healthy and feeling secure again. And that means getting outside and back into life- slowly and safely. thanks again. great equipment advice. will check out your other videos.
This is great, thanks for putting this together. I bought the polar trex in hopes they'd be good in ice but they did not stay on my pups feet, so then I was recommended the dog booties and have had much better luck (a dog musher in Alaska actually recommended the brand to me). Was glad to see they were your first pick too! Thanks again!
Thank you for your review. I ordered both the Furness and Powder Hound and now have to decide between the two. What I really like about the Furness is the leash portal. My dog is consistently a medium for all Ruffwear, but the Furness coat also looks slightly larger than her other Ruffwear jackets. The limited available colors isn’t a deal breaker, but I wish they offered more than two colors! Maybe they’ll add more colors to the line next season? Again, thanks for your video. Your pup is so cute and looks great with her coat!
@Pawsitively Intrepid I have a white swiss shepherd in Northwest of Madrid, mountains zone with an altitude from 1200 metters to 2500, a litle village called Navacerrada. My big and tought dog has a paw injured and I was looking for boots to protect the injured zone, keep it dry in snow or rain...but now I don't know what to do. He is one year old and never stops, he needs to walk and look for rabbits, play with me... I make some games for him at home but I had the hope to have found good boots for my dog, and begin to have long walks once more. Even in an online store of Barcelona they told me that there was not any kind of boots 100% waterproof.
@@karlgreenkgv That's tough to have to be recovering a paw injury for an active dog. While these also might not be 100% waterproof, have you tried something like Pawz rubber dog boots?
@@pawsitivelyintrepid they are easy to find in stores in all Spain but someone told me that Pawz boots use to cut of the circulation. In fact was a friend with a husky that use to go to mushing championships but he competes running
@@karlgreenkgv Yikes. That's not good. I've never used them for long periods of time, just to cover a wrapped paw during wet weather. Good to know that they shouldn't be used during longer activities.
That could be a problem in deep snow. I haven't noticed any accumulation of snow in the jacket on our hikes, but typically she doesn't spend much time off the trail in the deeper snow.
It is a little high of a price point compared to other quality winter dog jackets, like Hurtta. The real test will be if it holds up to years of hard use. If it's durable, the warmth and quality may be worth it.
@@pawsitivelyintrepid ruffwear is usually definately worth the price, but this jacket costs between €150 and €180 here in the Netherlands, so that is a little to much for me to just try it out 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience and recording I just bought a similar pair of boots for my ageing Malinois Marble floors are a major hazard now. The Ruffwear boots give him that extra traction and anchorage to help his mobility Experienced similar observations as you mentioned initially. I employed treats and leash along the garden at first and gradually over the course of a weekend made good progress Thanks again
I have a kitty that needs some kind of bootie and you have such great review, but I don't know if they are too big even at 1.5“ for my fit puppy-cat. He prefers playing with dogs over cranky cats every time. I'm getting him a puffer jacket bc he crawls low when he wears a jacket like you have on your pup. I think if they had a strip of rubber on the inside up around the top (you know the kind that they use on strapless bras to give it a little more grip) they may stay on better. I've also seen someone put the dog on their back while the person sits Indian-style so the dog rests its back over the human's legs so that they can pull on the bootie towards themselves. Your pup is so compliant so it's easy. Now, if they only came with micro GPS chip inside so you can track them down on your phone when one bootie goes missing...could you imagine? 😁 Stay warm you too! Happy hiking!
I love that your cat enjoys winter adventures :) The smallest dog bootie is pretty small, but I haven't tried it on anything smaller than a 12-pound dog. And yes, I can imagine that getting boots on a cat would be harder. Good luck finding something that works well for you and your puppy-cat!
This is the best review video I have ever seen in my life. 🤣 I'm a science lover at heart so I thought the experiments and charts were a really nice touch.
Thank you! It was fun to test things out, even if the experiments would need a few more repetitions and controls for the best accuracy. Thank you watching and for taking the time to comment.
Hi Thank you for this great information. Do you happen to know what kind would work best for a Whippet? Their legs and feet are pretty much the same size all the way down so most boots slide right off. Thanks for any advice you have.
That is a challenge to have a dog with such narrow paws. I would still recommend the Dog Booties from dogbooties.com style as they stay on the best for my pup and I have seen others with small dogs with narrow legs and paws have success with the dog booties. I think it helps that they are lighter weight and it is easy to fold any extra material to fasten them on securely. Hope that helps you make a decision.
I have both that Front Range pack and the Approach pack and I am trying to decide which way to go. I am using the back for backpacking trips but I will only have my dog carry two of three days of food so I don’t need a huge bag. I am just wondering does your dog get hot since the harness is thicker along with the bags? The Approach has less harness but the bags are much bigger and it will be more difficult to keep the load balanced and it does not have the drain holes. Any advice is welcome. Thanks
I have bought a ton of dog shoes that say they are weather and waterproof And I will not buy any dog shoes or boots if they say they are made out of breathable fabric. If they are breathable then they are not waterproof.
