It is recommended that dogs should carry no more than 25% of their body weight. If your dog is not used to carrying a pack, start with a light load and gradually add more weight as they adjust to it.
@@Enwild It is big enough Already ^__^ I was saying my dog. we had 3 dogs None of them are as big as your Sam. Every time i went to town they all wanted to follow, So why not to give them bags? It was a very good idea indeed, I have never seen pack dogs in Russia. we have draft horses here but recently more and more towns refused horses from entering for horse turd problem also sometimes horses got crazy & out of control
really 25% ??? My dog has 25Kg. It means I can load her up at least to 6Kg. I have no clue but it sounds quite heavy for a dog. I'm about to buy a pack for my dog. It's for a long distance hike. I just read an article about 5-10% Where do you have the information about 25% of there bodyweight? Or is it your own opinion based on your experience? Please don't say you have the information from Ruff Wear? ;) Thanks for your Video, please keep them coming! already subscribed ;)
Thanks for commenting. 25% is correct! Ruffwear suggests on their webpage for the Approach pack that: "It’s recommended that your dog carry no more than 25% of its body weight in its dog pack. If your dog is new to dog packs, start with a light load and work up to a heavier load as your dog gets accustomed to wearing the pack." You can check it out on the Ruffwear website here: ruffwear.com/products/approach-pack While our friends at Ruffwear suggest no more than 25% of your dogs weight, that will vary from pup to pup. Older, heavier dogs who are not accustomed to wearing a pack may not be able to handle 25% of their weight. Always monitor your doggies actions and if you think they are struggling, adjust the weight in their pack accordingly. Good luck and happy hiking!
It is also worth mentioning that other branded dog packs may not be as supportive and comfortable for your dog as a Ruffwear pack! Your dog may not be able to carry as much weight in a cheaper brand who do not put as much research and design into the products as Ruffwear. Think about a high-end human backpack that can support heavier weight more comfortably than a flimsey one. The specification for up to 25% of their body weight only pertains to Ruffwear packs!
Great! You answered my question in the way I asked you not to do it. An opinion from a Company is hearsay. I need to have an expertise. I asked if you have got your information about the 25% from a study or a vet. But Thanks anyway.
We're not veterinarians, and we can't provide professional animal care advice, so we can really only pass on the recommendations of the manufacturer. A quick google search will show several sources suggesting that dogs are capable of carrying up to 25% of their body weight. But obviously, it depends on the individual dog in question.
That's so nice! Sorry, but you used many words for no point. It is like reading a brochure. So you are just telling what other people are telling you. I thought you are trying to helping people to build their own opinion but in this case you are just an excellent pamphlet. I can see you put a lot of effort into your channel, and it is much appreciated. Besides your information, I read an article which tells me dogs are not allowed to carry more than 10% of their body weight, but the material has the same value as yours. Thatswhy I'm going to get in touch with my vet. When I have more information, and you want to hear it, I can share my knowledge with you.
best video! includes size and I the size thing was my issue, I have an Aussie as well and struggled with choosing the right size
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for including his measurements. My Aussie is also 25 so I’m glad to know that small is the correct size
No problem!
Can I use it for my dachshund ? Will it cause IVDD ? Thank you in advance
It is recommended that dogs should carry no more than 25% of their body weight. If your dog is not used to carrying a pack, start with a light load and gradually add more weight as they adjust to it.
My exact thoughts …
What do we need? Bigger dog and bigger bags for dogs!
We keep feeding Sam, but he doesn't seem to be growing anymore...
@@Enwild It is big enough Already ^__^ I was saying my dog. we had 3 dogs None of them are as big as your Sam. Every time i went to town they all wanted to follow, So why not to give them bags? It was a very good idea indeed, I have never seen pack dogs in Russia. we have draft horses here but recently more and more towns refused horses from entering for horse turd problem also sometimes horses got crazy & out of control
@@withastickangrywhiteman2822 We can see how horses would tend to create an issue
Nice Aussie 👍
really 25% ???
My dog has 25Kg. It means I can load her up at least to 6Kg. I have no clue but it sounds quite heavy for a dog. I'm about to buy a pack for my dog. It's for a long distance hike. I just read an article about 5-10%
Where do you have the information about 25% of there bodyweight? Or is it your own opinion based on your experience? Please don't say you have the information from Ruff Wear? ;)
Thanks for your Video, please keep them coming!
already subscribed ;)
Thanks for commenting. 25% is correct! Ruffwear suggests on their webpage for the Approach pack that: "It’s recommended that your dog carry no more than 25% of its body weight in its dog pack. If your dog is new to dog packs, start with a light load and work up to a heavier load as your dog gets accustomed to wearing the pack." You can check it out on the Ruffwear website here: ruffwear.com/products/approach-pack
While our friends at Ruffwear suggest no more than 25% of your dogs weight, that will vary from pup to pup. Older, heavier dogs who are not accustomed to wearing a pack may not be able to handle 25% of their weight. Always monitor your doggies actions and if you think they are struggling, adjust the weight in their pack accordingly. Good luck and happy hiking!
It is also worth mentioning that other branded dog packs may not be as supportive and comfortable for your dog as a Ruffwear pack! Your dog may not be able to carry as much weight in a cheaper brand who do not put as much research and design into the products as Ruffwear. Think about a high-end human backpack that can support heavier weight more comfortably than a flimsey one. The specification for up to 25% of their body weight only pertains to Ruffwear packs!
Great! You answered my question in the way I asked you not to do it.
An opinion from a Company is hearsay. I need to have an expertise. I asked if you have got your information about the 25% from a study or a vet. But Thanks anyway.
We're not veterinarians, and we can't provide professional animal care advice, so we can really only pass on the recommendations of the manufacturer. A quick google search will show several sources suggesting that dogs are capable of carrying up to 25% of their body weight. But obviously, it depends on the individual dog in question.
That's so nice! Sorry, but you used many words for no point. It is like reading a brochure. So you are just telling what other people are telling you. I thought you are trying to helping people to build their own opinion but in this case you are just an excellent pamphlet. I can see you put a lot of effort into your channel, and it is much appreciated.
Besides your information, I read an article which tells me dogs are not allowed to carry more than 10% of their body weight, but the material has the same value as yours.
Thatswhy I'm going to get in touch with my vet. When I have more information, and you want to hear it, I can share my knowledge with you.