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5 Best Dog Backpacks Reviewed | Pros and Cons for Your Dog's Build

Outward Hound Denver Urban Backpack Backpacks for dogs are becoming increasingly popular. For neighborhood walks, backpacks provide a sense of purpose, and encourage dogs to focus on the task at hand, expending more energy on their walks than they would without a backpack.   As an added benefit, dog packs can have a calming effect on dogs with fear aggression. They work much the same way the ThunderShirt does, by wrapping the upper body and applying the same soothing pressure to the dog's torso. For those who love to camp and bring their best friend along for the hike, backpacks allow your dog to carry his own weight.  Water, food, bowls and treats can be easily stored in the saddlebags.  If you are new to hiking with your dog, prepare him for long excursions by starting out on short walks with an empty pack, gradually increasing the load. Whether you are looking for a backpack for light excursions or long treks, there are several features you will want to t