Exciting news, all the way from Norway!  The new collection of Working Dog gear has landed at Mountain Dog HQ, and we're loving it. The gear in this launch are all much-loved products that have been in circulation for the last few years, but built upon for added strength to best suit dog trainers and handlers - and in a stylish dark green! Read on for an overview of the new collection.   Freemotion Harness Based on one of the world's favourite joring harnesses, this iteration of the Freemotion is built with heavy-duty, strong nylon for more strenuous use. Designe ..read more

With a vast number of sizes to choose from, and a wiggly dog and, fitting boots is notoriously tricky business, especially when shopping remotely. Not to worry, we've outlined a quick guide to measuring your dog's paws, and how to know you have a good fit. Ruffwear, Rukka, MDOG Guidance With so many sizing options available, measuring your dog's paws are integral to choosing a size. The best method we've found for measuring their dog boots is as below. With the paw you wish to measure splayed out, measure the width of the paw. The easiest way we've found to do this, is with a pen and pap ..read more

We're excited to announce that the launch of Ruffwear's Spring and Summer 2024 collection is in full swing! This collection promises some amazing colour choices to the line-up, new and improved best-sellers, and even one brand-new product! Read on for an overview of the gear.   The Harnesses Front Range Harness Far and away the most exciting product in the new collection - the best-selling, world favourite Front Range Harness! New Features The harness is still recognisable as the trusty old Front Range, but blinged out with some added features. Most notably, the chest loop for tra ..read more

As advocates for sustainable manufacturing, and reducing our impact on the environment as much as possible. Mountain Dog is very selective about the gear we choose, and the partners we align ourselves with.  Our good friends at Ruffwear not only manufacture excellent, high quality gear, they also strive to reduce their carbon footprint, offer fair work and wages, and use traceable, sustainable components in their gear.  Read on for an overview of their current achievements and practices.   Manufacturing Practices   Ruffwear manufacture their gear in ..read more

Our dog's gear goes through a lot, all day, every day - and unfortunately for us, our dog's don't have the opposable thumbs to take care of their own gear. While wear and tear is bound to happen, especially when gear is used on a daily basis with our dogs, we have some tips for helping to keep your gear in functional, clean (until the next muddy puddle, of course!) condition. Adequate care can help extend the lifetime of your product, helping to avoid the need for you buying a replacement. Read on for our recommendations on caring for each product.   Harnesses ..read more

Mountain Dog prides itself on stocking brands that genuinely do their part to be as sustainable, and environmentally conscious, as possible. As both dog owners, and as nature-lovers, we recognise that being mindful in our product and partner choices is a big step we can take towards protecting our environment.  Our good friends Hurtta, who were Mountain Dog's Crufts partner in both 2020 and 2022, are committed to achieving a fully circular business model by 2030, and has taken many sustainable steps towards this goal. Below are just some of their many actions leading up to the year 2030 ..read more

Whether we're choosing a raincoat for ourselves, or a dog raincoat for our canine companion, the water-resistance rating of a jacket is one of the most important factors to consider. This rating determines the performance of the raincoat, when subjected to rainy conditions. It should be checked on each product, to ensure you're purchasing the correct coat for your intended use.  But you may be wondering - what does each rating mean? Read on! The Ratings Each of the raincoats we stock has been awarded a water-resistance rating. The higher the rating, the more rain the coat can withsta ..read more

Choosing a dog coat can be a little tricky, especially with the many terms used across different manufacturers and retailers. When viewing the many different products on offer, a question comes to mind - what's the difference between a water-resistant garment, and a waterproof product?   What does waterproof mean? The term waterproof is defined as impervious to water. Many materials that we would think of as waterproof, or are described as waterproof, such as plastic, still have a measurable level of permeability. No material is truly waterproof.    What does ..read more

Training your pooch is one of your biggest responsibilities as a pet parent. While puppies do fill our lives with cuddles and kisses, they can also be little terrors - doing their best Houdini impression, chewing furniture, barking at the door, and peeing on your floor, are all undesirable behaviours that most puppies are prone to. Adequate training helps ensure your pup will grow up to be a model citizen, and training tools make this process much easier. Even if your dog is fully grown or fully trained, reinforcing the training, or improving on their training, is never a bad idea! These re ..read more

Walking our dogs is one of the simplest pleasures in life, serving as motivation to enjoy the outdoors, and a great way to get some exercise. Adding your pooch to the mix of your daily exercise can help relieve stress and anxiety - a study from Rover found that 93% of owners agree that walking their dog is one of the best ways to de-stress! For your dog, walks are the highlights of their day! Many are content to walk by your side, but some of our more excitable pups simply can't wait to reach the park. They want to explore, to engage with the world around them, but for some dog ..read more