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Climbing With Dogs

Gear and tips for bringing your dog with you when you climb.

It doesn’t get much better than spending a day at the crag together. Check out our go-to gear and tips for the canine sidekicks who stay faithfully close by on your climbing endeavors.

Gear for Crag Dogs

  • Aurora Teal (421) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Aurora Teal (421) Blue Moon (460) Red Sumac (607) Hibiscus Pink (647) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Aurora Teal (421) Blue Moon (460) Red Sumac (607) Hibiscus Pink (647)
    Knot-a-Leash™ Rope Dog Leash colors

    Knot-a-Leash™ Rope Dog Leash

    reflective with locking carabiner

    4.6
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
    138 Reviews
  • New Colors
    Basalt Gray (042) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Lichen Green (315) Sage Green (330) Blue Dusk (407) Salmon Pink (658) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655) Basalt Gray (042) Alpenglow Pink (655)
    Flagline™ Dog Harness with Handle colors

    Flagline™ Dog Harness with Handle

    lightweight, multi-use dog harness

    4.8
    Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
    330 Reviews
  • Aurora Teal (421) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Aurora Teal (421) Blue Moon (460) Red Sumac (607) Hibiscus Pink (647) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Aurora Teal (421) Blue Moon (460) Red Sumac (607) Hibiscus Pink (647)
    Knot-a-Collar™ Rope Dog Collar colors

    Knot-a-Collar™ Rope Dog Collar

    reflective rope collar

    4.6
    Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
    57 Reviews
  • Slate Blue (413) Slate Blue (413) Aurora Teal (421)
    Hitch Hiker™ Leash colors

    Hitch Hiker™ Leash

    portable hitch & leash combo

    4.5
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
    77 Reviews
  • Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045)
    Highlands™ Dog Pad colors

    Highlands™ Dog Pad

    lightweight, portable

    4.7
    Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
    92 Reviews
  • Salamander Orange (803) Salamander Orange (803)
    Bivy™ Collapsible Dog Bowl colors

    Bivy™ Collapsible Dog Bowl

    ultralight, collapsible, waterproof

    4.8
    Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6 Reviews
  • Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045) Cloudburst Gray (045)
    Doubleback™ Full Body Dog Harness colors

    Doubleback™ Full Body Dog Harness

    strength-rated safety harness

    4.7
    Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
    87 Reviews
  • Lichen Green (315) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607) Obsidian Black (001) Lichen Green (315) Red Sumac (607)
    Grip Trex™ Dog Boots colors

    Grip Trex™ Dog Boots

    all-terrain paw wear

    4.5
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
    797 Reviews
GEAR

Doubleback™ Full Body Dog Climbing Harness

If you're looking to tackles some actual climbing and belaying with your dog, the Doubleback™ Harness is the way to go. It's our strength-rated belay harness with metal hardware and supportive leg loops for confidence exploring new areas with your dog.

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Top Tales For Climbing With Dogs

  • Six Tips for Crag Dogs (And Their Humans)

    Graham Zimmerman is a professional climber, and his sidekick, Pebble, often joins him at the crag. He shares some things he's learned over the years about being bringing a dog with you to thee crag.

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  • How to Be a Crag Dog

    Riggins is a Ruffwear office dog – and trail runner, skier, and crag dog. These are tips for crag dogs from his perspective.

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  • Waypoints: Max & Billy

    Waypoints celebrate the places our dogs take us and the joy of returning to them together, time and time again. Max Tepfer and his sidekick Billy share their connection to their local climbing spot, Trout Creek.

    Read The Story

Frequently Asked Questions

Dogs can make for good companions when you go climbing. A good crag dog has basic trail manners, is content relaxing on the ground while their human is climbing, and is respectful of other climbers in the area.

Some dogs are good at scrambling around round, though vertical rock climbing like how humans climb is not a typical strength of theirs. Some dogs enjoy joining their rock climbing humans by hanging out at the base of the crag. Play time between climbs and time outside makes climbing quite fun for our crag dogs.

Yes, with the proper belay gear and knowledge and the Doubleback™ Harness. It's a full-body, strength-rated belay harness that opens up new areas for dogs to explore with their humans that would otherwise be difficult to access. Strength-rated to 2,000 lbf or 8.9 kN, the Doubleback Harness is designed to be comfortable while aiding in lifting and lowering dogs in exposed areas, meaning your furry buddy can tag along when the climb gets steep.