WHAT IS A CRAGDOG?

Crag: Slang for "climbing area"; a steep rugged cliff or rock face.

Dog: Slang for "best friend"; a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties. All of them, cute.

CragDog: Slang for "best friend at a climbing area"; A cute four-legged friend hanging out while you climb.
There are many types of CragDogs: big, small, young, old, loud, quiet, sleepy, energetic The list goes on and on. Heck, there are even crag cats. Knowing when and where to bring your CragDog is important.

1. Are dogs allowed at the climbing area? Know where you are climbing, many National Park lands have restrictions on dogs in the backcountry. Almost all climbing locations require your dog to be on a leash.
   
   
2. Is your dog a people person? Some dogs just don't like people. If your dog is actively aggressive towards people, it may be best to leave them at home. Other dogs only react when people bother them. Know your dog and where you are climbing. If you feel uncomfortable, leave them behind,
   
   
3. Is your dog dog-friendly? Some dogs do not like other dogs, plain and simple. If there are a lot of dogs running around, you know the drill.
   
   
4. Are you prepared for a dog fight? Some people don't leash their dogs no matter the rules. Fights will happen. If your dog getting into a fight ruins your day of climbing, you may want to skip the headache.
   
   
5. Are you willing to break your best friend's heart by leaving them at home?

If you take anything from this article, don't let your dog ruin climbing for others. Don't let climbing ruin your dog's day by leaving them behind.
Our advice, go bouldering, bring two crashpads. One for climbing, and one for cragdog naps. Don't forget to bring a Toy for your pup.

As always, 30% of our sales go to support climbing.
 


Edit: I originally suggested leaving your dog behind in the car. It was pointed out this is never a good idea.

Finally someone has the nerve to bring this touchy subject up. Never thought I'd see the day.

Edit: Looks like you're promoting your business. And donating to climbing organizations?

Frank where have you been I feel like this is brought up constantly. 

Climbing-rope leashes. Are you sure your company isn't located in Boulder?

From the website: "CragDog was conceived in the idea that climbers can responsibly retire their blown-out gear for a better cause. CragDog accepts donated climbing gear then creates quality collars, leashes and harnesses, plus a variety of other animal loving products. CragDog then passes 30% of the proceeds, of a sale, to the climbing community in order to maintain climbing access."

This is a great idea.  :) 

yes by all means leave your dog in car. especially if its  in Moab or red Rocks....   I just had a flash vision of the cops busting open a sprinter to free a dog because some busy body reported it. The  insulated sprinter with one window in the back open, curtains drawn, reflector on the windscreen  and the roof fan running will be perfectly safe  but the cops will still probably bust the door in, arrest your dog  and book you for animal abuse... 

Nick Goldsmith wrote: arrest your dog

Definitely don't leave your dog in a car. Ever.

FrankPS wrote: Finally someone has the nerve to bring this touchy subject up. Never thought I'd see the day.

Edit: Looks like you're promoting your business. And donating to climbing organizations?

Kinda, more posting our content. Do what you will with the links to our website

Matt N wrote: Climbing-rope leashes. Are you sure your company isn't located in Boulder?

Crags near Boulder are a bit to crowded for us...but I admit, climbing rope leashes are not a unique idea.... Upcycleing and giving back is our mission, which is more than most...

Mike Stephan wrote: From the website: "CragDog was conceived in the idea that climbers can responsibly retire their blown-out gear for a better cause. CragDog accepts donated climbing gear then creates quality collars, leashes and harnesses, plus a variety of other animal loving products. CragDog then passes 30% of the proceeds, of a sale, to the climbing community in order to maintain climbing access."

This is a great idea.  :) 

Thanks! We think so too... we're trying our darndest to get our name out there!

Nick Goldsmith wrote: yes by all means leave your dog in car. especially if its  in Moab or red Rocks....   I just had a flash vision of the cops busting open a sprinter to free a dog because some busy body reported it. The  insulated sprinter with one window in the back open, curtains drawn, reflector on the windscreen  and the roof fan running will be perfectly safe  but the cops will still probably bust the door in, arrest your dog  and book you for animal abuse... 

Well gosh...it's cold here (usually). Thank you for pointing this out.... didn't know it was so contentious...

Dog people (especially the SJW types) absolutely flip out and call the cops when they see dogs in cars  without humans.. heck I was walking down the street with a dog lady one time and she went John Wick ballistic on some poor redneck for letting his dawg ride in the back of  his pickup truck...  had he left the dog in the truck while he popped into the  liquor store for is bud lite and skoal she would certainly have dismembered him... 

Are you guys using donated carabiners for dog leashes?  How can you be sure they will be strong enough?  My husky pulls 19kn!

Rocrates wrote: Are you guys using donated carabiners for dog leashes?  How can you be sure they will be strong enough?  My husky pulls 19kn!

There may be microfractures, but I'm a bit more worried about your arm ripping off...

Rocrates wrote: Are you guys using donated carabiners for dog leashes?  How can you be sure they will be strong enough?  My husky pulls 19kn!

Have you heard of a 'soft catch?'

Hope for Movement wrote:

Have you heard of a 'soft catch?'

I usually walk my dog on a belay device in case he tries to run off.

Jesse Martin wrote:

I usually walk my dog on a belay device in case he tries to run off.

This would solve the issue of walking my dogs and getting soaked when the yard is completely wet from dew 

Imagine a Mountain Project where brands have accounts and run “ads” all the time. 

I just about shat myself when I saw this a few years ago. Thank you Tami Knight!