A yellow Labrador Retriever asleep on a khaki bolstered dog bed inside a living room.

Dog Gear & Product Care

There’s a vast variety of innovative products and gear designed to make life with your dog even better. From furniture protection, toys, and gates to products that help your dog navigate the ups and downs of daily life, we’re here with the intel you need.

A small fluffy pup asleep on a plaid dog bed

Training Tips & How Tos

Prepping Home for Puppy

Bringing home a new dog or puppy is one of the greatest moments a human can experience. Unfortunately, for our new canine friend, it can be...
Melinda Benbow smiles while her puppy kisses her cheek
Melinda Benbow
An alert yellow Labrador Retriever wearing a buffalo check dog jacket.

Gear & Product Care

How to Choose a Dog Jacket

Consult our guidelines to learn how to choose a dog jacket. Learn when to put a jacket on your dog, how to measure your dog for a properly fitted...
A big yellow Labrador Retriever asleep on a gray Orvis RecoveryZone dog bed.

Gear & Product Care

How to Choose a Dog Bed

Consult our comprehensive guide to determine the correct size, the best shape, and the right fill for your dog's bed.
A man wearing waders standing by the back of his truck with his black dog peeking out of a gray travel crate.

Traveling With Dogs

How & Why To Restrain Your Dog In The Car

Dog car restraints help make the journey as safe as possible for all aboard, whether across town or across the country, and some states require them.
A small goat laying on a round soft bed.

Innovation

The Orvis Dog Nest Story

Orvis introduced the first Dog’s Nest dog bed in 1976—and we have a goat to thank for the idea. Since then we’ve sold nearly one million dog beds.
Two dogs sitting on living room furniture with furniture protectors.

Gear & Product Care

How to Protect Furniture from Dogs

Protect your furniture from the dogs in your life following a few easy tips to preserve the décor while keeping two- and four-legged family members...
A close-up on a yellow Labrador Retriever sleeping on a dog bed.

Innovation

Benefits of an Orvis Dog Bed

You know the benefits of a great night’s sleep; your dog deserves the same. A dog bed is as essential to your dog’s well-being as a proper diet and...
A multi-colored dog sleeping on the floor surrounded by toys.

Gear & Product Care

How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog

Choosing safe toys for your dog provides mental and physical enrichment and encourages healthy chewing habits while sparing your belongings.
A border collie sitting in a green room looking through a white gate.

Gear & Product Care

Indoor Dog Gates: Creating Dog-Safe Zones

An indoor dog gate is a crowd control essential that limits messes and keeps everyone safe, whether you’re training a puppy or simply creating...
A golden retriever snuggles into a bolstered dog bed under a dog blanket.

Innovation

Memory Foam Bolster Dog Bed

Every Dog Needs a Den. It’s primal and it’s undeniable: a dog needs a safe, secure place to call their own. And they need a space to retreat, rest,...
A golden retriever walking down a ramp from a car.

Gear & Product Care

Does Your Dog Need A Ramp Or Stairs?

A dog ramp or stairs allow an older or arthritic dog to access favorite spots, from the sofa or the foot of your bed to the car’s back seat or cargo...
A dog wearing a pack on a hike with a woman on a mountainside.

Dog Training

How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack

Learn how to train your dog to wear a backpack by practicing these simple, consistent steps. We also offer safety tips and buying advice.
Charley Perkins standing in a laundry room showing how to wash a dog bed.

Gear & Product Care

How to Wash Your Orvis Dog Bed

Our Strategic Planning Manager Charley Perkins demonstrates simple steps for washing an Orvis dog bed cover. Explore the best options in dog beds at...
Two dogs jumping off a deck into a lake.

Gear & Product Care

Nylon vs. Leather Dog Collars

We’ve distilled the pros and cons into a simple side-by-side comparison to help you choose the nylon or leather collar that’s best for your dog.
A brown dog laying down on a round memory foam dog bed.

Gear & Product Care

Why Your Dog Needs a Bed

A dog’s bed is more than just a comfortable place to sleep: It is their refuge, their recovery zone after physical activity, and can even be a...

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