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Memorial Day 2020 will look very different for many of us as we attempt to honor those lives lost in military service while maintaining social isolation and staying safe in the time of COVID-19. We recognize that many of you … Read More

We’ve given you the basics of teaching loose leash walking to your adventurous canine, and a game to hone the behavior, but it’s time to take that skill even further. The steps outlined here will let you reduce your reliance … Read More

When we’re out on adventures with our dogs, the world is happy to provide all manner of things we don’t want them getting into, whether it’s cow manure, a muddy puddle, a rabbit hole, or someone’s perfectly laid-out picnic. An … Read More

We are living in unprecedented times. The world feels unfamiliar, and in some ways downright scary. But still, we have responsibilities: Many of us are still going to jobs, or working remotely, caring for our human families, and keeping our … Read More

This week, TransPaw Gear inventor and Certified Professional Dog Trainer Joan Hunter Mayer had the pleasure of being interviewed by Niki Tudge, owner and founder of The Pet Professional Guild and BARKS Podcasts. During the interview, Niki asked some great … Read More

Sure, most dogs are great at finding adventures, but when they live in our human world, we hope they will behave certain ways on their adventures. At TransPaw Gear, we believe there are three key canine skills that will maximize … Read More

If you live somewhere that has seasons, and you’re currently at the end of winter, you’re probably noticing the weather getting a bit more amenable to outdoor adventuring with your pup. If your creativity is flagging, but you want to … Read More

Here at TransPaw Gear, we obviously care a great deal about the well-being of your canine friends! We talk a lot about keeping their brains busy with  great adventures, and keeping them safe and happy around the holidays, but we … Read More

Humans and dogs share a special bond. It’s easy to see our dogs’ appreciation for us in their wagging tails, wiggling backsides, and relaxed faces. Just by existing in the world, you are probably your dog’s hero. That said, there … Read More

The TransPaw Gear team is back from Clicker Expo in Seattle, and brimming with energy from being around so many wonderful dog pros and enthusiasts. It really reminded us why we got into the harness business in the first place: … Read More

Did you know that January is the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ National Train Your Dog Month? Of course, training and enriching your dog’s life should be a year-round practice, but we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some … Read More

Sometimes the weather makes it hard for us to enjoy outdoor adventures with our canine companions. While the Transpaw Gear Happy Harness is a unique dog harness that is comfortable and easy to clean – even if your dog goes … Read More

For many people, the weather is turning colder at this time of year, and the prospect of snow and ice on the ground is looming. For some dogs, this is wonderful! Many dogs of all breeds, but particularly the ones … Read More

The holidays can be fun, but also stressful! Here are a few tips to keep everyone, two-legged and four-legged, happy throughout the season. Consider your pooch when you are making your plans. If you’re traveling, make sure you’ve got pet-friendly … Read More

Canine good manners are always a great idea, but they become extra important around the holidays, when your pooch may find themselves around unfamiliar people, in new places, and otherwise a bit out of their element! Harness the work you’ve … Read More

Halloween is just around the corner. Whether that fills you with excitement or dread may have something to do with how your dog feels about (and acts around) visitors. Dogs run the gamut from “terrified of every unfamiliar human” to … Read More

Let’s face it, if dogs were out in the wild, one of the last things they’d want to do is put on a Halloween costume. But with a little technique called classical conditioning, you can teach your canine companion to love … Read More

We have talked in previous posts about how important it is to understand what our dogs are saying with their bodies. Even though it sometimes seems like they really get us, they don’t speak English. Being able to interpret their … Read More

In our previous post about loose-leash walking, we discussed a number of strategies for teaching your dog to walk politely on leash. If you missed that one, go back and check it out, then come back to this post. Now … Read More

Walking your dog should be fun and enjoyable for all. Loose-leash walking (LLW) means your dog is calmly walking near you on leash while still being allowed to explore, sniff and enjoy the outdoors within the leash length, without pulling, tugging or lunging. As we all know, this can be challenging for many dogs, especially… Read More

What’s My Motivation? Successful positive reinforcement begins with discovering what motivates your dog. Whether it’s food, toys or real-life rewards like sniffing a favorite tree, the common denominator is that good motivators encourage learning and participation because they are things your dog enjoys. Providing anything your dog finds rewarding helps establish a more enjoyable learning… Read More

(Part of what makes TransPaw Gear’s product the best pet harness is the simplicity of use for the human part of the team. If you haven’t already, read our post on sizing and putting your dog’s harness on for more … Read More

Choosing the Right Size Dog Walking Harness Need help selecting the correct size of dog walking harness? Our size chart will help. Use a cloth measuring tape to measure for the neck strap and girth (chest) strap. Take the neck strap measurement below where your dog’s collar would sit, right around where their neck meets… Read More

The amount of dog gear for sale can make a pet parent’s head spin! Harnesses are a commonly chosen item, but do you even know why people choose harnesses over collars for attaching the leash on walks and adventures? And how do you choose the right harness for your pet?… Read More