Category: Activities + Adventures

Activities + Adventures

Hiking Safety Tips for Dogs

Hiking combines multiple beloved canine activities into a single outing: sniffing, adventuring, barking, running, and maybe even swimming, depending on where you hike. For your dog, it’s the equivalent of taking a child into a candy store – they’re bombarded with sensory input that keeps them motivated, excited, and interested,

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Activities + Adventures

Outdoor Adventure Safety Tips for Dogs

Is there really anything better than spending long, lazy (or active!) days outside in the sun with your favorite four-pawed buddy? It often seems as if summer is made for dogs and their owners; there’s so much opportunity for adventure, excitement, and fun. Trees to sniff, hikes to walk, puddles

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Safety Tips for Winter Adventures with Your Dog

It’s officially winter! Well, at least according to the calendar – some places are still waiting for their first snow. Depending on who you ask, that’s either a good thing or a bad thing! If you do have wintery weather already, and you enjoy taking your canine pal with you

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6 Tips for Teaching Your Dog to Fetch Like a Pro-triever

Does your dog have a natural drive to retrieve? Truthfully, some dogs do, and some dogs…well, some maybe not so much. This is especially true for dogs like pointers, who may be too excited and interested in what’s going on around them to focus on a ball, stick, or prey.

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5 Brain-Boosting Games for Puppies

So you finally made the jump and got a puppy. Congratulations! You’re in for an incredibly fun first six months, a few some-odd challenging years in between, and a lifetime of unconditional love and sweet, treasured moments. Your pup will start as a distracted little bundle of energy, and will

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5 Dog-Friendly Fun Fall Activities

Crisp fall temperatures. Quiet moments in front of the fireplace with hot cocoa (for the humans, at least). Giant piles of leaves to pounce, run, and jump in. In the northern USA, there’s hiking among the summer leaves. In the south, there’s still swimming and sunbathing (just without the typical

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Brain-Stimulating Activities for Dogs Whose Playtime Is Restricted

Surgery. Injuries. Illness. Age. All four of these events can hold your dog back, and sometimes, they aren’t always easy to overcome. Dogs naturally want to remain active, and the lack of activity can make them bored, destructive, restless, or self-injurious (e.g. ripping out stitches or chewing at a wound).

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Summer Fun Suggestions for Pup-Perfect Excursions

Thinking of getting out and enjoying a spot of adventure this summer? You’re not alone. America is home to some of the most amazing dog-friendly road trip destinations for pet parents. Whether it’s lounging on a southern beach while you soak up the rays or exploring one of our amazing

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7 Creative Ways to Turn Fitness into Fun with Fido

  Lots of exercise is essential for happy and healthy dogs. Spending time outdoors with your dog is not only a necessity, it can be lots of fun for the whole family. If you’re getting bored with the typical walk around the neighborhood, consider a few of these tips to

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