Dog Walkers How Do You Carry Everything You Need During the Summer Months

[Kindra178]

Right now I stuff my jacket pockets with a baggie of treats, poop bags, phone and keys. Looking ahead to warm weather dog walks, there is no way I will be able to carry everything. What do you guys do?

[wendibird22]

I don't take treats on walks. The poop bags are on a roll in a little bone shaped container that clips onto the leash. Phone in a pocket or tucked into my waist band of my pants/shorts. Extra house key is on a lanyard around my neck.

[BunnyBee]

No treats here either. We have the same bone poop bag clip that wendibird mentioned, something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Bags-Board-Bone-Dispenser-30/dp/B000FCOOVO/ (but from HomeGoods where you get the bone and a zillion bags for $6ish). Phone goes in pocket, or if it's DH running with the dogs, on an armband. We have punch-code door locks, which were the best $200 and 2 hours we've spent in forever.

There's always a fanny pack... ;)

[Kindra178]

There's always a fanny pack... ;)

Awesome! I am considering a sling bag (is getting a dog a reason to get a new bag? Too bad MZ Wallace doesn't make a fitness sling!) like this one: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/81534?feat=sling-SR0&page=bean-s-fitness-sling-pack

I guess that's a modern day fanny pack.

I need to carry treats. She has crazy high prey drive and wants to destroy every squirrel or bunny we see. We are working through that.

[twowhat?]

Cargo shorts! Love them:)

eta: I also love Cloud Star Tricky Trainers for walks and working on stuff like you describe. They're small so you can give them frequently, and they don't make a big mess in your pockets - I can just dump a handful into a cargo pocket without a bag. Easy to reach and hand them out to the dog.
http://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Star-Crunchy-Trainers-8-Ounce/dp/B005CV3STW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1398198570&sr=8-4&keywords=tricky+trainers

[BunnyBee]

Awesome! I am considering a sling bag (is getting a dog a reason to get a new bag? Too bad MZ Wallace doesn't make a fitness sling!) like this one: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/81534?feat=sling-SR0&page=bean-s-fitness-sling-pack

I guess that's a modern day fanny pack.

I need to carry treats. She has crazy high prey drive and wants to destroy every squirrel or bunny we see. We are working through that.

Our old (otherwise terribly sweet) dog wanted to destroy Basset Hounds. Treats did not help.

You should design a fab new dog-walking-bag line. You could bedazzle the breed on the side...

I have an old Sherpani travel wallet cross-body bag that would fit treats, phone, and keys. Sling bags drive me mental because they never stay slung.

[Kindra178]

Sling bags drive me mental because they never stay slung.

That would drive me insane. I guess if I try the LLB one I could always return if I don't like it.

[Momit]

I have the same issue with sling bags, I am forever hiking them back up on my shoulder (not this one specifically, but every one I've tried).

I do pretty much what PPs do - attach bags to the handle of the leash, don't bring treats, phone in pocket, don't bring keys. I have a small LeSportsac crossbody if I need to carry my phone and keys.

If it's more like a hike and I want to bring a water bottle, I bring a day pack (yes, kind of like a fanny pack but not so bad. Maybe made by North Face?)

[elliput]

I have a dog treat pouch like this one (http://www.amazon.com/Petsafe-Treat-Pouch-Sport-Black/dp/B000JCWAWA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1398193769&sr=1-1&keywords=dog+treat+pouch). I usually stick my phone in my pants or shorts pocket though.

[daisysmom]

bags go in my pocket ususally (if no pocket, tucked into my wasteband). We don't do treats for a walk - but I can see that is an issue for you when your dog is used to them :) I don't bring my phone or a key usually.

[TwinFoxes]

Have you thought of giving your dog a little pack? :) I think it's cute when dogs wear packs.

Anyway, I also usually stuff things into my pocket. If no pockets, I use a cross body bag. I have this inexpensive sturdy one for outdoor activities.

http://www.rei.com/product/844537/rei-latona-shoulder-bag-womens

[o_mom]

Grocery bag is tied to the leash. We have keyless entry on the garage, so no key, but I would put a single house key on a lanyard if I needed one. Phone in a pocket. Treats - I make the kids carry them, lol. You can buy small bags that hook on the leash for treats, though.

[hellokitty]

I only carry poop bags in a little dispenser hooked up to our dog's leash, when we go for a walk. However, if I had to schlep a bunch of stuff around, I'd get a fanny pack. Yeah, not sexy, but functional for this purpose. For dog treats, when our dog was a pup and we were still doing intensive training, I bought a cloth pouch that could clip to his leash (or on the belt loop of yours pants), to hold treats. It was pretty handy. I've seen similar pouches at several discount retailers. They shouldn't be difficult to find.

[maestramommy]

I have a belt pouch when I go running. No treats. Just a roll of poop bags, and my key. My phone goes in my shorts pocket. This is when I'm running. If I'm just walking the dog, it's poop bags only and key if no one's home.

[doberbrat]

Honestly, for walks in the woods, I use the little bag that came w/my patapum toddler carrier http://www.patapum.eu/index.php/products/patapum_accessories#waist%20pouchhttp://windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=475947 (http://www.patapum.eu/index.php/products/patapum_accessories#waist%20pouch)

If I have a belt (or an actual carrier) I attach it to the belt. Otherwise, I wear it across my body.

For a regular neighborhood walk, the poop bag container & miniflashlight are attached to the leash. Phone is in my pocket and treats are in a treat bag similar ot this http://www.amazon.com/RC-Pet-Products-Caddie-Treats/dp/B0078KVJFA/ref=sr_1_15?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1398215710&sr=1-15&keywords=dog+treat+bag

My house keys are on a lanyard, but I'll admit that I rarely take them on a neighborhood walk. :bag

eta - I dont think that the sling bag posted would work b/c it would be hard to reach treats/phone etc while moving.

[Kindra178]

Honestly, for walks in the woods, I use the little bag that came w/my patapum toddler carrier http://www.patapum.eu/index.php/products/patapum_accessories#waist%20pouchhttp://windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/newreply.php?do=postreply&t=475947 (http://www.patapum.eu/index.php/products/patapum_accessories#waist%20pouch)

If I have a belt (or an actual carrier) I attach it to the belt. Otherwise, I wear it across my body.

For a regular neighborhood walk, the poop bag container & miniflashlight are attached to the leash. Phone is in my pocket and treats are in a treat bag similar ot this http://www.amazon.com/RC-Pet-Products-Caddie-Treats/dp/B0078KVJFA/ref=sr_1_15?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1398215710&sr=1-15&keywords=dog+treat+bag

My house keys are on a lanyard, but I'll admit that I rarely take them on a neighborhood walk. :bag

eta - I dont think that the sling bag posted would work b/c it would be hard to reach treats/phone etc while moving.

I have been thinking the same thing. Leaning towards what Twinfoxes posted above. Question - what's the point or benefit of a treat bag? I use a baggie because I am carrying tiny pieces of ground beef, hot dog. Wouldn't a treat bag just get disgusting?

[doberbrat]

The benefit of a treat bag is its easy access. It hangs at your waist and is open at the top. Plus, I rarely use baggies anymore. If I dont use a treat bag, I use milk collection bottles or a mini M&M tube. I dehydrate hotdogs when I use them so they're not slimey. I also use dehydrated beef or even pork heart - fewer chemicals than hotdogs and cheaper when I make myself. I have had some treat bags get gross when they got forgotten in a training bag for a week, but generally, since I'm training frequently, I keep track of them.

Honestly, I have cockers - the treatbags stay in the fridge and containers of dried foods stay high up.... otherwise, they get eaten!

[elliput]

I have been thinking the same thing. Leaning towards what Twinfoxes posted above. Question - what's the point or benefit of a treat bag? I use a baggie because I am carrying tiny pieces of ground beef, hot dog. Wouldn't a treat bag just get disgusting?
The treats I usually carry are dry, but I do use baggies inside the treat bag when carrying moist treats.

[Kindra178]

Thanks all. I ordered a basic cross body Overland bag from Amazon. This pooch of mine is expensive!