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As a proud golden retriever parent, you probably have the basics covered: leash, collar, food bowl, dog bed. But you can step up your golden’s accessory game with some fun and practical new accessories.
From hiking backpacks to silly costumes, these are some of our favorite accessories for golden retrievers.
1. Outward Hound DayPak
This saddlebag-style dog backpack is ideal for day hikes and errands. It has adjustable straps for a good fit, and four expandable pockets to hold keys, doggie bags, food, and water. Plus, breathable mesh helps your golden stay cool on the trail.
Golden retriever owner review: “I ended up going with two of these for my 80 lb yellow lab and my 90 lb golden retriever. We went on some pretty extensive hikes/backpacking trips in the Catskills and Adirondacks. No rips or anything, and they hit plenty of rocks/trees with them!”
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Golden retrievers have water-resistant double coats that can tangle and mat if not regularly groomed. You can keep that golden coat gorgeous with this slicker brush, which has fine bent wire bristles that gently remove loose hair. Plus, the bristles retract for easy cleaning.
Golden retriever owner review: “We have two large golden retrievers that often leave golden tumbleweeds all over our house. Brushing/grooming them with this device is the BEST! It smooths and removes tons of hair…The speed and convenience are incredible.”
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3. Bark Brite Paw Protector Dog Boots
Golden retrievers have strong paws built for swimming, but on land, sometimes they need a little extra protection. These all-weather neoprene booties are water and puncture-resistant, ideal for winter city walks or summer trips to the lake. Plus, they provide protection for injured paws and can help older dogs walk better on slippery surfaces.
Golden retriever owner review: “Seeing [my dog] running on the trail in these booties with no issue made me happy. I am impressed how well these boots held up and protected our puppy’s paws. By the way, he got tons of compliments from everyone on the trail and was known as ‘the puppy in the booties.”
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4. Outward Hound Dog Life Jacket
Golden retrievers are awesome swimmers, so you might not think to put them in a life jacket. But a dog life jacket is an essential safety tool for boating or open-water swimming (here’s a longer list of the best life jackets around). The Outward Hound Ripstop Life Jacket comes in high-visibility colors with easy-grab handles. It helps dogs stay afloat, and makes it easy for humans to pull them out of the water if necessary.
Golden retriever owner review: This is the absolute greatest resource for my 13yo golden retriever. Roscoe has always been able to swim for hours alongside my kayak…at his age it would be cruel to take him out on the lake without this vest. Excellent product”
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5. Adjustable Dog Rain Coat
Goldens have water-resistant double coats, but that doesn’t mean they love getting wet in a downpour! This adjustable dog rain poncho will keep them dry on rainy walks, and save you from having to towel off their long coat after every outing.
Golden retriever owner review: “We bought this for our golden, Jack, for RV trips when rain is forecasted. Keeps him dry, and our RV, too!”
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6. Athletic Hoodie for Dogs
Whether your golden retriever is a true Air Bud or just looks cute in sports apparel, this cotton hoodie is an awesome accessory. It’ll keep them warm on cool nights, and they’ll look cool on or off the court. Plus, it’s machine washable for easy cleaning.
Golden retriever owner review: “I love it! My male golden retriever is 100 lbs. and 13 years old with arthritis. I was looking for something to keep him warm while growing out his fur. I thought I would never find something to fit him properly. This was PERFECT!”
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7. Dog Lion Mane
How could we not include this adorable, silly, hilarious dog lion costume in our round-up of golden retriever accessories? It’s perfect. The mane stays on with elastic loops and turns your dog into the king of the jungle.
Golden retriever owner review: “We love this mane. My golden looks great in it, people just go nuts. Since he’s a total ham, he loves it too.”
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