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Kayaking With Your Dog

When it’s too hot to hike but there is a nice, cool breeze out on the lake kayaking is our go-to activity…and of course Tansy and Crockett come along! Kayaking can be a lot of fun for both you and your dog but there are a few steps to follow to ensure a safe and […]

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Which Life Jacket is Best for Your Dog

If you’ve been following along on our blog or our social media you may have noticed that some of our Explorers have been testing a lot of life jackets lately.  And now you’re questioning – which one is for me? There are a lot of great options on the market and what works best for […]

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Cabela’s Advanced Dog Flotation Vest

Summer is here – time to break out the sunglasses and brewskis and head on down to the lake! As a Canadian, I’ve been dreaming of July since… well… last July.  Here in Edmonton, Alberta we are plagued with extremely harsh and painfully long winters and by the time July rolls around we are fully […]

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Ruffwear Float Coat

Farley enjoys swimming and has become quite confident in her skills. Despite Farley being a strong swimmer, we often adventure near glacier water, which means a life jacket is necessary to ensure her safety. The main purpose of a life jacket is to keep your dog afloat and providing a handle that is strong enough […]

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EzyDog Dog Life Jacket

While our first dog Reggie is a born and bred excellent swimmer, his sister Redwood struggles in the water. She simply isn’t built for swimming and, up until recently, did not have a great deal of confidence going in the water past her chest. Enter the EzyDog Dog Life Jacket we received from EzyDog USA. […]

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Alcott Mariner Life Jacket

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 […]

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Water Safety Tips for Dogs

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 […]

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Outward Hound Fun Fish Life Jacket

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 […]

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Kurgo Surf N Turf Dog Life Jacket

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 […]

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Hurtta Life Savior

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 […]