Sometimes living with a special needs dog can be “ruff”, never mind preparing to take them hiking, backpacking or camping. As the human to a special needs dog, Oliver a three-legged epileptic German Shepherd to be specific, I’ve compiled a few tricks and tips for having fun in the woods and mountains with your dog. […]
Hiking is one of my favorite activities, luckily, it’s one of my dog’s favorites too. Training has always been a key component for me on the trails and has been a huge factor in establishing the bond I have with my dog, Breezy. Off leash hiking allows her to satisfy a ton of basic biological […]
Hiking with a dog is different. A thru hike is a unique, individual experience no matter the level of solidarity. Some choose to hike with a partner; some end up in a group. Others, bring along a dog that, while unable to express their needs through speech, will become an extension of you. So in […]
This is the last review in a series of life jacket reviews – click to see what we thought of Hurtta, Kurgo and Outward Hound and don’t forget to read our Water Safety Tips for Dogs! My dog Emma has always been a strong swimmer so I’ve never really thought of a life jacket for her until […]
Summer is in full swing and while we’re all overheating your pup still needs to get some exercise. What do you do? Head for a swim of course! Whether you have a pool, head to the lake, hang out by the river or happen to know a fabulous hike that has a swimming spot on […]
This is the third review in a series of life jacket reviews – click to see what we thought of Hurtta, Kurgo and Alcott and don’t forget to read our Water Safety Tips for Dogs! Once you look beyond its cutesy print the Fun Fish Life Jacket we received from Outward Hound is actually a pretty functional […]
This is the second review in a series of life jacket reviews – click to see what we thought of Hurtta, Outward Hound and Alcott and don’t forget to read our Water Safety Tips for Dogs! Hot days, sun rays and heat waves – summer has hit with full force here in Alberta, Canada. During […]
This is the first review in a series of life jacket reviews – click to see what we thought of Kurgo, Outward Hound and Alcott and don’t forget to read our Water Safety Tips for Dogs! The sun is shining and summer is here! It’s time to hang out at the lake, or… you know, the ocean […]
Like many dog owners, my husband and I greatly enjoy taking our two dogs for daily walks to stretch our legs and spend time together. But being the nature enthusiasts we are, we much prefer nature trails to neighborhood sidewalks and try to schedule visits to the beach, park, or mountains as often as possible. […]
At home, Ellie, Atlas, and Aspen are used to being able to go into their kennels when we’re relaxing. While camping, we’ve always had blankets they could go to to curl up & sleep, but after using the Alcott Mariner Shade Canopy, we received from Alcott I doubt we’ll ever be found camping without it. […]