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 Exercise a High-Energy Dog During the Work Week
I love owning a high-energy dog – but I also have to work a full-time job! Although I love taking Barley out on exhausting hiking trips on the weekend, I...
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How to Pack a First Aid Kit
If you plan on spending any time in the backcountry or just outside adventuring with your pup, you will soon realize it is a good idea to have a first...
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How to Balance a Dog and a Full-Time Job
Let’s face it: most of us would probably rather spend more time with our dogs outside, and less time working behind a computer while our dog sits at home alone....
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Injury Prevention for Dogs: Keeping Your Dog Adventure-Ready!
We expect a lot out of our adventure dogs and their bodies. We hike, fish, trail run, and mountain bike with our canine companions at our sides.
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Crystal Lake on Snowshoes!
The next episode of our Mitkof Island adventure series begins at the base of a majestic peak known as Crystal Mountain. The unmarked trail to Crystal Lake begins at the...
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How Do I Stop My Dog From Drinking Saltwater?
I’ve had the fortune of spending the last week living in a Costa Rican beach town with my dog Barley. We’re running on the beach in the morning, surfing in...
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How Can I Keep My Dog Young?
My dog Barley is five and a half years old. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like he’s a bit slower on runs than he was when he was...
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Adventure Nutrition for Dogs: Snacks for Hiking With Your Dog
Just like adventurous people, adventurous dogs need next-level fuel. Whether your dog is joining you for a mountain biking trip, a fly fishing weekend, or an all-day hike, it’s smart...
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Teach Your Dog to Listen Off Leash Before Hitting the Trail
Off leash obedience. It’s like the holy grail of adventure training, with good reason. Teaching your dog to listen off leash means that your dog can have far more freedom...
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How Far Can Dogs Hike? Hiking With Dogs Safely
When I say, “Let’s go hiking,” my dog’s reply is, “How far?” It’s a good question – how far can my dog hike? I want hiking to be good for...
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Winter Dog Tricks that Keep Your Dog in Shape for Summer Adventures
If you’re not all that excited about winter adventures, it can be hard to feel like you and your ready for your big summer adventure goals. The good news is...
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Winter Workout Ideas for Athletic Dogs
With record-breaking colds hitting the United States this winter, many of us are left scrambling to exercise energetic dogs. Even if your Siberian Husky loves cold weather, it’s not safe...
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Bucket List Dog Friendly Hikes for 2019
One of my favorite things about January is looking forward to planning my adventures with for the coming year. I always try to get outside and do something fun with...
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