Puppy Kind’s Walk and Road Trip Gear: Leash, Travel Mat, Seat Cover and Water Bottle

Puppy Kind sells a small, cheerful set of gear for getting out with a dog. There's a Twist Rope Leash ($22.95), the Anywhere Waterproof Travel Mat ($29.95), the Road Trip Waterproof Back Seat Cover ($49.95), the Trailside Dog Water Bottle ($19.95), the Weekender Dog Travel Bag ($44.95) and the Walk Ready Waste Bag Dispenser ($14.95). It's the same store as the Pet Air Purifier on my front-room shelf, and the gear covers a whole outing, from the front door to the car and back.

I spend a lot of time thinking about how a walk actually goes: what's in your hands, what's in the car, and where the dog settles when you stop. Here's how each piece fits a real day out.

On the walk

The Twist Rope Leash is a twisted cotton rope with silver clips, 210 cm long and made for medium and large dogs. It comes in mint, blush and lavender, so it's easy to find on the hook by the door. The Walk Ready Waste Bag Dispenser holds a roll of bags and rides along on every walk, and Puppy Kind also sells Paw Print Waste Bags in a pack of 7 rolls.

For water, the Trailside Dog Water Bottle is stainless steel with a drinking cup that folds out, so your dog can drink without a separate bowl.

At the cafe or a friend's house

The Anywhere Waterproof Travel Mat is the piece I'd hand to anyone who takes their dog visiting. It rolls up, measures 90 x 60 cm, and gives your dog a familiar spot to settle at a cafe table or a friend's kitchen. The waterproof cloth means a damp dog after a rainy walk is no problem.

In the car

The Road Trip Waterproof Back Seat Cover is thick waterproof cloth with black edging that spreads across the rear seat, so your dog can ride along and the seat stays covered. For overnight trips, the Weekender Dog Travel Bag keeps food, bowls and everyday kit in one place, so the trip starts organized.

Coming home

The best part of an outing is coming home to a fresh room. After a wet walk, my dog heads straight for the afternoon nap spot under the front-room shelf, where the purifier sits. Having the walk gear and the purifier from one store keeps the whole routine simple.

After the walk, a small-space landing zone for muddy walks keeps the mess by the door.

Puppy Kind's walk and travel gear is simple, good-looking and priced for everyday use, and it rounds out a store that already takes care of the air at home.

Questions readers ask

Does Puppy Kind sell leashes and travel gear?

Yes. Besides its Pet Air Purifier, Puppy Kind sells Twist Rope Leashes, the Anywhere Waterproof Travel Mat, the Road Trip Waterproof Back Seat Cover, the Trailside Dog Water Bottle, the Weekender Dog Travel Bag and the Walk Ready Waste Bag Dispenser on puppykind.org.

How long is the Puppy Kind rope leash?

The Twist Rope Leash is 210 cm long and 1.2 cm wide, with silver clips and ring. It's made for medium and large dogs and comes in mint, blush and lavender.

What size is the Puppy Kind travel mat?

The Anywhere Waterproof Travel Mat measures 90 x 60 cm, rolls up for carrying, and is made of waterproof cloth, so your dog has a familiar spot at cafes and visits.

Do Pup Club members get discounts on Puppy Kind travel gear?

Yes. Pup Club members get 50% off Puppy Kind products, including leashes, mats, bottles and the back seat cover.