Hi r/AdventureDogs, I have a DIY project in mind for a lightweight long line (leash) and am hoping someone who's more familiar with ropes and cords (maybe a climber) can give me some tips. Also welcome insight from others who have done similar DIYs!

The project: make a lightweight long line (leash) out of accessory cord, something very thin like 1.8mm Maxim Ultra Cord (sold at REI, tensile strength 1 kilonewton), and 2 clips (one for harness, one for belt).

Background: I have to use a short leash on sidewalks and parking lots, but prefer to switch to a long line when we're farther out, which adds a good deal of weight to my daypack. I'd also love to have a long line that could fit in my pocket on our daily walks around the neighborhood just in case we wander into the park.

The dog: ~65lb Lab, may pull to chase squirrels but not a constant puller.

Thanks!

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I am looking for a harness carrier for my pug (as pictured in the two photos above). My problem is that many of the harnesses (as shown in the first photo) are too big for my pug. She measures about 23"-Girth, 15"-length, and 14.5"-neck circumference. Does anyone else have any ideas on where I could find a harness backpack that would fit her? I prefer these types of backpacks instead of the ones where the dog sits upright as this is hard on their hind legs and back. Any suggestions?

I love taking my dog with me when we go hiking or camping! The only thing I worry about are cactuses! What do you do to keep your dog away from them? Is the only solution just to always have them on leash? Or do they kind of know not to go near them?

Hi all!

I am looking for water shoes for my water dog to help protect her from sharp rocks while she wades and plays in rivers, streams, and lakes. I’ve done some research but I’m not getting results I like.

That being said, I am looking for something neoprene and potentially tube like. I really dislike the style of modeling dog shoes after our shoes. These generally don’t stay on my dogs feet through the zoomies! Let alone water.

If anyone has any ideas to look into or have some you swear by, feel free to push me that way.

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