Pet Summer Vacation Take Them Along

Pet Summer Vacation Take Them Along

If you could ask your pet if he or she wanted to go on vacation with you or stay in a loud kennel with strange animals and caretakers, how do you think they would answer? We’re thinking “take me with you!” is the likely answer. And the good news is that keeping your pet safe and happy during your vacation is easy with just a little planning. It doesn’t matter what your destination; the soft, sandy beaches of Florida, or the mountainous terrain of Alaska. Your pet is going to need current and accurate information on his or her ID tags. If your pet gets lost, this is what will help reunite you and them quicker. Also, you will need to have a collar or harness and a leash. For your and your pet’s protection, as well as the safety of...Read More

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Dog Tracks Endangered Salamanders for...

Dog Tracks Endangered Salamanders for...

Starting this week, Sampson, a rescued Labrador with Conservation Canines, will sniff out a very rare and endangered salamander in New Mexico's Jemez Mountains.

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Run with your dog and build a happier,...

Run with your dog and build a happier,...

In July, the Journal of Physical Activity and Health published a study in which researchers found that people who owned dogs where more likely to be active. RunnersWorld.com reported on the researchers’ findings and noted that, “On average, 60 percent of dog owners walked 160 minutes per week and four times per week, a greater amount and frequency than people in the dog-less households.”

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10 Tips for Running with Your Dog

10 Tips for Running with Your Dog

I love running. Even more, I love running with my dogs. I have been running with my dogs for almost 20 years now, starting with Sweet Sally Brown, then Tino, Becca , and now Maggie and Jack. We are fortunate that since we moved to the West Coast, we have lived near great parks and trails, which make it easier to bring your dog on a run. There are so many reasons why you should run with your dog: 1) you get fit, 2) your dog gets fit, and 3) it helps build a lasting bond between you and your dog. Press the 'View Original Post' button below to read the complete article!

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Hiking With Dogs, Part One -- Basic Tips

Hiking With Dogs, Part One -- Basic Tips

In the first of a four-part series on Hiking With Dogs, we cover some basics including leashes, what to bring on a day hike, and what to do if you lose your dog while on a hike.

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“Dachshunds & Manatees” – GoPro Video

“Dachshunds & Manatees” – GoPro Video

As most of you know, I just got back from a great little vacation to Florida. Although I try to enjoy my vacations, everything I do is under the spotlight. So it’s not as easy as you may think. I always have to be thinking about how I look, my angle towards the camera, what I’m wearing, and of course – always be flexin’. I already covered a lot of my trip in one of my previous post called  Florida Vacation in 6-Second Vine Videos , but I got a  special GoPro video  for you in this post that’s  more  than 6 seconds (as by popular request ; )   Press the 'View Original Post' button below to read the complete article!

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Introducing Captain Crusoe!

Introducing Captain Crusoe!

Well, today is one to go down in the history books. It’s the day I reveal Captain Crusoe – sailor of the seven seas, slayer of sea monsters, seducer of sexy mermaids, and likely the cutest nautical wiener you’ve even seen. Although I have been a seasoned sailor and avid fisherman for some time now, it’s never official until you have the theme-specific outfit. I had my Captain’s hat custom ordered with the wiener dog logo, of course.   Press the 'View Original Post' button below to read the complete article!

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OUTSIDE K9: Mountain Biking

OUTSIDE K9: Mountain Biking

Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels offers some advice on mountain biking with your dog.

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Backpacking With The Loch Ness Monster

Backpacking With The Loch Ness Monster

Nessie’s chances to run free and unfettered come almost exclusively in the wilderness. As outdoors people ourselves, Karaka and I love these remote places, too, and our enjoyment of them has multiplied exponentially now we know this is where Nessie can freely roam without fear and where we can confidently allow her to explore and run wild off leash.

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Dog's Life: 20-Mile Mountain Bike Rides are...

Dog's Life: 20-Mile Mountain Bike Rides are...

Since day one with the Stokes family of Twain Harte, California, Bailey’s had a zest for outdoor adventure. “We live by an old railroad grade [...]

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Run with your dog and build a happier,...

Run with your dog and build a happier,...

In July, the Journal of Physical Activity and Health published a study in which researchers found that people who owned dogs where more likely to be active. RunnersWorld.com reported on the researchers’ findings and noted that, “On average, 60 percent of dog owners walked 160 minutes per week and four times per week, a greater amount and frequency than people in the dog-less households.”

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OUTSIDE K9: Mountain Biking

OUTSIDE K9: Mountain Biking

Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels offers some advice on mountain biking with your dog.

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Is the Belgian sheepdog the perfect outdoor...

Is the Belgian sheepdog the perfect outdoor...

Two-year-old Loki’s obsession began as a young pup on a four-hour canoe trip on Dewey Lake in Michigan. “We stopped for lunch on the Lake’s [...]

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Hiking With Dogs, Part Four -- Long Distance Hikes

Hiking With Dogs, Part Four -- Long Distance Hikes

In the final segment of the Green Mountain Club's series on Hiking With Dogs, we provide advice for taking your dog with you on backpacking trips.

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Can Dogs Get 'Runner's High'?

Can Dogs Get 'Runner's High'?

You know how good you feel after a run? Can your dog get that, too? Researchers believe it’s related to an exercise-induced release of neurotransmitters including endorphins and endocannabinoids, chemicals in the brain thought to be involved in regulating mood and pain.

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Backpacking with Rufus in the Trinity Alps

Backpacking with Rufus in the Trinity Alps

Last weekend I grabbed two nights and days of full adventure hiking in the Trinity Alps.  Our destination was Canyon Creek Lakes with a day hike to El Lake. This hike is probably one of the greatest hikes in Northern California. The trail head is 20 miles north of Junction City off Highway 299.   Rufus the Border Collie and I were at the trail head at 7:30pm and by a little after 9pm we were deep into the Trinity Alps.  We camped above Canyon Creek near a raging waterfall.  The next morning we were off pretty early as Rufus was raring to go.  We made great time but still took plenty of pictures along the way. Like I said this is one of the best hikes in Northern California.  (psssst…...Read More

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Summer training with Riley and Kona

Summer training with Riley and Kona

Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, we have kicked into full summer mode, which means time for more after-work adventures and more training with the pups. One would think that having two dogs of the same breed would make for similar training experiences, but Riley and Kona couldn’t be more different in their learning styles and motivators. When Riley was young, he was laid back and mellow for an Australian shepherd. Craving mental stimulation more than physical exercise, he’d learn behaviors and tricks within a day. Training Riley was a breeze; he was and still is very much motivated by food, and he has an incredible thirst for learning and working to please me. At 15 months, Kona, on the other hand,...Read More

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Dogs Lead Lost Humans Back Home

Dogs Lead Lost Humans Back Home

In early fall 2004 Angeline Longshore embarked on her first-ever backpacking excursion on what, according to weather forecasters, was supposed to be a weekend filled with blue skies and spring-like warmth. After two days of light hiking, she and her companion set up camp for their final night in the Sierras. They were near a picturesque lake. Visible in the distance were five other campers and a couple of frolicking dogs. In late afternoon, Longshore noticed dark clouds. “It looks like we’re going to have some weather,” she said. They prepared for rain and got inside the tent. Soon it was dark. Then temperatures plummeted and snow began to fall. “As soon as it started snowing, I knew it wasn’t good,” Longshore says. “We only...Read More

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Whitney LaRuffa & Karluk – Winter Wanderings

Whitney LaRuffa & Karluk – Winter Wanderings

Here in the cascades, Karluk and I have been varying our activities and making the most of what mother nature has dished out. We have been enjoying the snow, visited the gorge, and started our weekday hiking workouts…

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Dog Friendly Road Trip Destinations

Dog Friendly Road Trip Destinations

Do you feel a sense of freedom when staring at a map or atlas, knowing that you can just pick any one of the roads you see, hop on it and let it take you to somewhere new? This feeling of freedom is why road trips have long been a favorite activity for adventurers worldwide.…

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Dog Park Playground

Dog Park Playground

I love my dog park community.  We get all sorts of dogs and owners.  Thats not always a great thing, but overall, it betters us as a community.  I do my very best to take my two to the park every day so they can run around, chew grass, and socialize.  One of the very best things though, is that we have a community that is putting more and more obstacles in the park for people who want to train their dogs to enjoy.  I can now simply walk over, and my dogs will start to enjoy the ramp and chase each other over it and under it.  Besides dock diving, it's probably some of the best exercise my dogs get.

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How To Wash Skunk Spray From Your Dog, Your...

How To Wash Skunk Spray From Your Dog, Your...

Dogs love to explore. It's in their blood to follow their nose and check out their surroundings. Occasionally they come across some wild critters who aren't as interested in saying hello as they are. Skunks would be up there on the list of critters who may not want to say hi and will let your…

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“Dachshunds & Manatees” – GoPro Video

“Dachshunds & Manatees” – GoPro Video

As most of you know, I just got back from a great little vacation to Florida. Although I try to enjoy my vacations, everything I do is under the spotlight. So it’s not as easy as you may think. I always have to be thinking about how I look, my angle towards the camera, what I’m wearing, and of course – always be flexin’. I already covered a lot of my trip in one of my previous post called  Florida Vacation in 6-Second Vine Videos , but I got a  special GoPro video  for you in this post that’s  more  than 6 seconds (as by popular request ; )   Press the 'View Original Post' button below to read the complete article!

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Introducing a Dog to Water for the First Time

Introducing a Dog to Water for the First Time

Most dogs don't like being left on shore and will follow their handler right in. You just need to be willing to get wet—and to take things slow.

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Dog's Life: Is your pooch this active? |...

Dog's Life: Is your pooch this active? |...

Erin Boyle of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, started training for her first 5K running race in 2010, and she had the best training [...]

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Best running group around – The Rufftail...

Best running group around – The Rufftail...

I was very new to running when I first heard of the  RuffTail Runners .  I loved the idea of it but was very hesitant to sign up; I thought I’d be too slow or get winded too quickly and let the dogs down. Luckily I found the confidence to sign up for a training session, and not to sound too dramatic, but it kind of changed my life. I started posting pictures of the dogs I’d run with on Facebook, which led to acquaintances approaching me and asking “Are you the girl that runs with dogs?” or “How are you getting to run with all these cool dogs?”   Press the 'View Original Post' button below to read the complete article!

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