Meet Mathilde and Tonin, a spirited couple with a passion for hiking and adventure. Their journey into the world of hiking began with the purchase of their campervan in 2016, sparking a desire to wander off the beaten path and explore the wonders of nature. With the addition of their Border Collie/Setter mix, Houna, their hiking experiences took on a whole new level of joy and companionship. In this article, we follow Mathilde, Tonin, and Houna's captivating escapades, discovering the magic of hiking with a canine companion and the unforgettable moments that have forged an unbreakable bond. The Beginning of a Hiking Adventure For Mathilde and Tonin, their campervan became a gateway to the world of hiking. As they embarked...

Meet Kaelyn and her beloved companion, Indie, a delightful chocolate Labrador with a spirit for adventure. Kaelyn's love for hiking blossomed after she welcomed Indie into her life. Together, they have explored scenic trails, conquered challenges, and built an unbreakable bond. In this article, we dive into Kaelyn and Indie's hiking escapades, the gear they carry, their favorite hike, and the special moments that have shaped their unforgettable journey. Kaelyn's journey into hiking began with the arrival of her loyal four-legged friend, Indie. Before Indie's presence, Kaelyn hesitated to venture into the wilderness alone. “I didn’t actually get into hiking until after I got Indie. With her canine companion by her side, she found the courage and joy to explore...

Photo credit @aussierileyy - While many national parks have restrictions on dogs due to wildlife conservation and visitor safety concerns, there are still quite a few that offer dog-friendly hiking so we can get outside with our pals. We at Wolf Republic did some research through accounts we follow, various articles, and personal experience. In our opinion, these are the top five national parks in the United States where you can enjoy hiking with your dog. Whether it be a day trip or over the weekend excursion, these parks will not disappoint.Number 1. Acadia National Park, Maine: Acadia allows dogs on most of its hiking trails as long as they are kept on a leash (6 feet or shorter) at all...

We sat down with Ashley and her pups Winston and Nell to find out more about their favorite hikes, raw food diet, and how they got their adventures became huge on Instagram.   Tell us a little more about you.  My name is Ashley and I’ve lived In Denver with my husband for over 6 years! I work as a financial advisor during the week and on weekends we love to go hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains. Winston is a 5-year-old border collie and Nell is a 4-year-old mini Australian Shepherd.    When and how did Neil & Winston come into your life? My friend had gotten one of Winston’s brothers in Arizona from a working farm and I...

We sat down with Alena and Lenny to find out where Lenny got his special nickname, their favorite adventures in the Alps (like skiing together!), and Alena's advice to others who are thinking about adopting a dog with a disability.    Tell us a little more about you and Lenny.  I am 25 years old and I am a student, ski instructor and ski guide and work as well as a photographer. I grew up with sports, my biggest passion is skiing and I love to be outside in the nature and the mountains. My adventure dog Lenny is a shelter dog and we are not 100% sure about the breed, but he looks and acts like an Australian Shepherd. We don't know his exact...

Meet Liana, software engineer by day and adventure loving momager to superstar aussie Kiba by night. Kiba is a 2 year old red tri mini Australian Shepherd who gets to be both cute and smart for a living (seriously, check their IG highlights, Kiba knows every trick in the book).   Where do you live?  We currently live in Seattle, WA.   Why did you start your @aussie.kiba Instagram account? I'm into photography as a side hobby, and knew early on that I would be taking a ton of photos and videos of him. Since I didn't want to bombard my own personal Instagram, I decided to make another one for Kiba the day we brought him home. We began teaching...

Meet Molly Dombroski, recent college graduate, photographer, and the adventure loving human behind the adventure dog duo Mylo & Summit of @thefastnfurriest. We sat down with Molly to find out how she got started hiking with her dogs and what her secrets are for capturing the perfect adventure photos for Instagram.     Tell us a little more about the pups and how they came into your life. Mylo is a 3 year old APBT mix I rescued from a local humane society while at school at Auburn University. Summit is a one year old Siberian Husky - I got from a breeder near my school.   Where do you live?  We live in Hoboken, NJ!  We absolutely love living there but...