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...

Photo: @mywildswiss As pet parents we may sometimes have a hard time making choices when it comes to choosing the best dog leash for our dogs. When learning how to leash train your dog, you’ll need to consider your dog’s size, age and energy level. Understanding that small dog breeds need to have lightweight dog leashes, and that larger dog breeds will be easier to handle with a stronger and much heavier leash is key to an enjoyable walk or positive dog training session with your dog’s favorite training treats. With some leashes being hands-free, and shock-absorption a most important feature, traditional dog leashes are still popular with dogs that pull. Training dog leashes are available in a variety of...

For many pet parents nothing beats hiking with their dogs. With people paying more attention to their dog’s health and regular exercise benefits, finding the best dog hiking backpack for your own dog is key. Function, comfort and durability in a dog hiking backpack is most important. To start exploring the best dog hiking backpacks, a lot depends on your dog! Dog hiking backpacks are an important part of camping gear for dogs. Best of all, many of them include a sturdy dog harness!   Photo: @thefastnfurriest While the basics for hiking and camping may fit into your own backpack, there are some essential items like dog first aid kit, tennis balls, water bottles, collapsible water bowl and favorite treats...