Guide to Dogs

A man takes a moment from fly fishing to bend down and kiss his dog.

At Orvis, they come to work with us, hunt with us, share our beds, and copilot the journeys we take. And we've learned a thing or two along the way about keeping them healthy and happy. We hope you find this guide helpful as an ever-growing resource of information on canine nutrition, health care, training & more.

Orvis Dog Education Center

A spotted terrier peeks out the window of a car.

Traveling With Dogs

Tips For Car Travel With Dogs

At Orvis, we've done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for...
A family walks their dogs through the forest.

Dog Training

How to Socialize a Dog

Socializing a dog is crucial for his well-being and his family’s; patience and consistency are key,...
A brown and white dog standing in the tall grass.

Dog Safety

Tick Safety for Dogs

It only takes one tick bite to sicken a dog, but if illness is caught early, treatments can be...
A black dog wandering through the woods on its own.

Dog Safety

How to Find a Lost Dog

If you’re reading this because you’ve lost your dog, take a deep breath and try not to panic. We...
A large black dog with a tennis ball in its mouth playing with a smaller black dog.

Older Dogs

Dental Care For Older Dogs

Take good care of your older dog's teeth following these dental hygiene guidelines and training...
A close-up of a brown and white dog in a field with a scarf around its neck.

Older Dogs

Incontinence In Older Dogs

Learn what causes urinary incontinence in older dogs, the medical interventions that can reverse or...
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...
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...
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...
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Customer Favorites

Simon Perkins with his bird dog, Copa, in a field of dry grass at sunrise

Dog Stories

True tales of our dogs as best friends, family members, and coworkers.