Many dog owners talk about crate training benefits, but if you’re new to dog ownership or you’ve always had a dog that does well free roaming in the home, then you may wonder what the point of crate training is and whether it’s really necessary. The benefits of crating a dog go beyond just keeping …
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I partnered with Hotels.com to bring you this dog-friendly guide to Gatlinburg, TN Straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its diversity of plants and animals, Appalachian mountain culture, and beautiful scenery. It is one of the most-visited national parks in the country. Of course, traveling …
Like many unknowing dog owners, I used to allow my dogs to ride in the back seat or hitch of the car without worrying about their safety. They lay down and were calm, so I never saw a need to use a dog crate for car travel. When I got Sitka, however, there was no …
We received a complimentary stay from Basecamp Tahoe South in exchange for an honest review and posts on social media. All opinions remain my own. Lake Tahoe has always been on my list of places to visit and when when my pal Jessica invited us along for a media trip with the Lake Tahoe Visitors’ …
I partnered with Hotels.com to bring you this dog-friendly guide to El Paso El Paso, Texas sits in the westernmost corner of the state, squeezed in between the border with New Mexico and Mexico. With a population of nearly 700,000, it is one of the largest cities in the Southwest and its proximity to Mexico …
This post is sponsored by one of my favorite adventure dog gear brands, Kurgo. I’ve used their gear for years and would never recommend anything that I wouldn’t use myself! My opinions remain my own. Regular adventures means that my car is almost always dirty. If it’s not mud, it’s dog fur. If it’s not …
If you have a reactive or nervous dog, it can make life a bit more challenging. It can be especially stressful when it comes to introducing your nervous dog to other dogs and people. I have always had reactive dogs and have a very soft spot for them. They have taught me everything I know …
Disclaimer: Voyagers K9 Apparel sent me this Rain Coat to test and review. I have purchased other jackets from the brand previously because I love the quality and design. I test my products thoroughly and in various conditions and always give my honest thoughts. I’m not sure how I ever survived in the Pacific Northwest …
I partnered with Hotels.com to bring you this dog-friendly guide to the Florida Keys. If you’ve been wanting to escape to the tropics, planning a dog-friendly visit to the Florida Keys might be right up your alley. The quintessential road trip spans 100-miles connecting the various keys. While many of the beaches do not allow …
Summertime is undoubtedly one of the most popular seasons for hiking. Those of us who hike with our pups need to be cognizant of the temperature and know how to keep a dog cool in hot weather. According to the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART), some of the most frequent calls are for overheated …