5 things to know before you adopt a deaf dog
Imagine this: . . . .You hug your friend goodbye in the foyer and they proceed to open the front door to leave. Suddenly, your dog takes the opportunity to...
Adventures
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How to Stick with your New Year’s Goals
New Year’s. I’m sure you’ve all read the statistics that follow along with the success rates of New Year’s resolutions. So instead of me sitting here and regurgitating the depressing...
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6 Christmas Traditions to Start with Your Dog
With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to break out the holiday traditions. Here are 6 fun ways to include your dog in your Christmas festivities this year.
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Hiring a Dog Sitter? Here’s What You Should Ask
Whether you’re looking for a day-time sitter for when you’re at work, or going on a vacation or business trip, an occasion where you need a dog sitter will inevitably...
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The Road Less Traveled: Marathon Ready In 18 Weeks
My name is Monica Callahan, and I completed my first official marathon on March 5, 2022 with the help of my dog, Orio. I am a professional dog trainer (Family...
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Reporting For Duty
“The Hero Dogs” is currently comprised of our two registered therapy Dalmatians, Orio and Quint. Orio is 3.5 years old and Quint is almost 3. They have both been therapy...
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How to Use a Place Board
Place boards help your dog stay in one place. But why on earth would you need a fancy piece of dog training equipment when you could just teach your dog...
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Multi-Dog Adventures
If taking one dog on adventures is joyous, taking two (or more) must be better… right? Like so many things in life, it depends. As the proud human of two...
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5 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Rainy days are a bummer, especially for dogs who love to run and play outside. Active dogs can get restless and even destructive when cooped up indoors for long periods...
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5 Gifts for Adventurous Pups
As the holiday season fast approaches, you may be wondering what to get your pup. Another bag of treats? Another toy? What about a holiday gift that makes your adventures...
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Staying Safe and Cool with Your Dog During the Heat Dome
As the heat dome ripples across the US, even Montana is bracing for 100+ degree days. My long-haired black Border Collie (and grey short-haired Border Collie puppy) and I live...
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How to keep your dog safe around water this summer
Many dogs are excellent swimmers, but most dogs don’t have a good understanding of what makes water safe to swim in. Whether your dog is a total river rat or...
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Removing Burrs on the Trail
I love my dog Barley’s fluffy, silky coat. He’s a sight to behold when he’s enjoying the breeze, tail whipping in the wind as he bounds across a mountain ridge....
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