Finding hotels that allow pets while traveling can be hit or miss. It can be especially challenging when you’re traveling in a foreign country that may not be so pet-friendly or where you don’t have easy access to WiFi to look up pet-friendly accommodations. During our travels, we’ve come[...]
Our preferred method of overnight travel with dogs is camping. Not only is it the most dog-friendly way to explore, but spending the night outdoors creates a wonderful bonding experience between you and your canine companion. Sleeping outside introduces new stimulants for your dog. Before[...]
This post is sponsored by REI. I have been an REI member most of my life, and suffice it to say, I am a big fan of the company and all opinions are my own. Hopefully the snow is finally starting to melt where you live and you can start thinking about hitting the trails for some[...]
I’ve been scheming this post for a few months now. After publishing New Year resolutions to include with your dog, I knew I could expand that list to create an adventure dog challenge. When Sora died, so many of you reached out and told me how much our adventures together inspired[...]
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is, in my opinion, the best summer weather in the world. It’s not too hot, nor to cold. It doesn’t rain for nearly three straight months. The camping is divine, as the night air still cools down for a perfect sleeping temperature. It’s the[...]
I hadn’t visited the Olympic Peninsula much until recently. Since I had dogs and much of the region is a national park, I just assumed that it didn’t make sense to plant a trip. However, after traveling there twice with my pal Jessica for both a road trip and a backpacking trip, I[...]
This post contains affiliate links. You can SUP with a Dog? Yeah, you can! And it’s super fun. Paddle boarding is one of my favorite warm weather activities to do with my dog. It is a very special sport to me because it was the last adventure we did with Sora before she died. And, because[...]
This post contains affiliate links. A coffee review? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. Grounds & Hounds isn’t just any coffee, it’s coffee for dogs. Um. Coffee is poisonous for dogs, Jen. I know, I know. Stick with me. Grounds & Hounds is an online coffee retailer that[...]
I don’t know how I ever lived with a dog before I knew the Place Command. Today, it is among my most important commands for my dogs and was the first thing I taught Sitka after I adopted him. The Place Command is a magical cue that can be used in a number of situations. It is the command[...]
This post contains affiliate links. Figuring out what food to pack for yourself for a backpacking or camping trip can be a struggle. At least I know it is for me! But it doesn’t need to be for your dog. Fortunately, there are a ton of great, high quality, freeze-dried and dehydrated dog[...]
There is truly no coast as special as the Oregon Coast. I may be biased, but nowhere else have I found such expansive seashore available entirely to the public, for free. While a white-sand, tropical beach, adjacent to turquoise waters is lovely, I prefer the rugged and rocky, windy and[...]
Undoubtedly, one of the most common questions we get from readers is our opinion on which pet bike trailer we recommend. There are a lot available on the market to suit different needs with varying price ranges and qualities. Hopefully this guide will help you choose the best dog bike[...]
This post contains affiliate links. I never thought much about eye protection for dogs until we were in a teeny, tiny village on the Chile/Bolivia border preparing to pedal across the Salares de Coipasa and Uyuni. We kept reading read about the importance of sun protection for ourselves[...]
During the holiday season, I try my best to shop small for gifts and Etsy is a great place to do just that! You can shop by location to find a maker in your region or discover work created by someone across the world. Either way, supporting small business owners is great for local[...]
The rain and gray skies during the winter months tend to keep most visitors away from the Pacific Northwest, which is exactly why it’s a great time to visit and plan a winter vacation with your dog. Where most who come this way in the winter head to ski resorts, it leaves plenty of other[...]
We’re just entering fall in the Pacific Northwest, which means the rainy weather isn’t all that far away. Hiking in the rain scares off a lot of people, however I don’t mind. If I waited until the rain stopped, I wouldn’t go outside for five months. So, it’s just something I accept so[...]