๐Ÿพ The Kit

WAT's Gear Guide

Sawyer & Theo Approved ยท Field-Tested Across Hundreds of Miles

PRIORPET foldable dog stairs
Most Asked About
Dog Steps ยท Mobility

PRIORPET Foldable Car Steps

No more jumping. No more worrying.

Sawyer is 9 years old. Jumping in and out of the Highlander every single day wasn't something we were willing to accept. These stairs changed our routine completely โ€” lightweight enough to flip open with one hand. We've been through two sets over four years of daily trail use. Minor flaw: the foam handle grips eventually wear. The steps themselves? Rock solid.

Daily Use Large Dogs 4 Years Strong Joint Health
Tuff Pupper insulated dog bowl
New Favorite
Food & Water Bowls

Tuff Pupper 100oz Insulated Bowl

Big dogs need big bowls.

Kelly found these last month and they immediately replaced everything else we'd tried. 100 ounces, insulated stainless steel, non-slip rubber base, dishwasher safe. Works for water or food. At home, on the trail, or at an Airbnb โ€” one bowl does it all. We bought two.

Home + Travel Insulated Dishwasher Safe Large Dogs
lesotc portable dog water bottle
Trail & Road Trip

lesotc 77oz Portable Water Bottle

Never let them go thirsty on the road.

Two goldens on a long drive to Savannah means rest stops. This bottle has the bowl built right in โ€” pull out the tray, press the button, pour. We keep one in the back of the Highlander at all times. Equally essential on the trail when water access isn't guaranteed. Pull over at any gas station and you're set in seconds.

Road Trips Trail Ready Bowl Built In
CKLT pitch fork pooper scooper
Yard & Lawn

CKLT 66" Pitch Fork Scooper

The only tool that actually works in tall grass.

One acre, two large dogs. We tried the shovel โ€” you end up either pushing it through the grass or digging up your lawn. The pitch fork design lifts cleanly every time, even in thick or tall grass. At 66 inches there's no bending either. If you have a real yard and real dogs, this is the one.

Large Yards Tall Grass No Bending
Sawyer & Theo Approved

What's in Their Bowl

The food and chews that actually survive two large, aggressive English cream goldens

Inukshuk Marine 26/16 Professional Dog Food
Daily Food ยท Auto-Ship
Our Pick

Inukshuk Marine 26/16

Ocean-sourced protein. No chicken, corn, wheat, or soy.

A Canadian working-dog formula that Sawyer and Theo have been on for years. 100% ocean protein โ€” salmon, whitefish, herring. Their coats are ridiculous. Chewy auto-ship means a fresh 33lb bag shows up like clockwork before they run out. We've never once had to scramble for food.

Ocean Protein No Chicken Auto-Ship 33lb Bag
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Chews That Actually Last ยท Large & Aggressive Chewers
Natural Chew

Himalayan Dog Chew

Yak and cow milk. Rock hard, lasts days. When it gets small, microwave the last piece โ€” it puffs into a cheese crisp they go insane for. Gluten-free, lactose-free, no additives.

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Natural Chew

Woof Dog HonestChew Antler

Naturally shed elk antler. No smell, no mess, no artificial anything. One of the few chews that survives an English cream golden longer than an afternoon. Mineral-rich and keeps them occupied for hours.

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Durable Chew

Benebone Wishbone

USA-made nylon with real bacon infused throughout. The wishbone shape is genius โ€” dogs can actually grip it. Get the Giant size for large dogs. Made in the USA, donates to animal welfare with every purchase.

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Natural Chew

Beef Cheek Rolls

The rawhide alternative that actually works. Single ingredient, digestible, no chemical smell. A large roll keeps Sawyer and Theo locked in for a full session. Go large โ€” the small ones disappear in minutes with big dogs.

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Everything here is something we personally own and use with Sawyer and Theo. No sponsorships. No affiliate commissions. Just honest recommendations from two people who take their dogs everywhere.