Summer is here and it's starting to get hot. I thought I'd share my review on the Chilly Buddy Canine Cooling Jacket. I ordered mine from CleanRun.com. While your dog certainly isn't going to earn any style points with this, it definitely works! It's made from the same ugly, reflective, silver material (Aluminat) as the shade... Continue Reading →
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Product Review: Real Dog Box – Monthly Dog Treat Subscription
Real Dog Box is a monthly subscription service that sends your dog a box of yummy treats! The company makes their own dehydrated, single-protein treats and chews. They will substitute if your dog has an allergy to a specific protein. Their treat & chew box retails for $39/month on https://real.dog. It includes three types of... Continue Reading →
Product Review: FitBark 2 Dog Fitness Tracker
FitBark 2 is like a FitBit for dogs, which is as hilarious as it is awesome. I love the idea of a fitness and health tracker for your dog. I looked into several of the dog trackers available and chose to try the FitBark 2 because it was fitness focused, looked lightweight, and didn't have an... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Trail in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Trail Rancho Palos Verdes, California See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails Distance: 4 to 5 miles depending on if you venture down to the beach areas Difficulty: Moderate Day, Time, & Season: Saturday, Afternoon, December Human Traffic: High Dog Traffic: High On/Off Leash?: On Leash Parking: Free, with a large lot size Good... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Red Mountain Trail in Glenwood Springs, CO
Red Mountain Trail Glenwood Springs, Colorado See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails Distance: 6.7 miles (according to AllTrails) Difficulty: Moderate Day, Time, & Season: Sunday, Morning, July Human Traffic: Moderate Dog Traffic: None On/Off Leash?: On Leash Parking: Free, with a small lot size Good Stuff There was a nice, challenging incline. We decided to quit... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Paulie’s Plunge Trail in Avon, CO
Paulie's Plunge Trail Avon, Colorado See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderate Day, Time, & Season: Saturday, Afternoon, July Human Traffic: Minimal, mostly bicyclists Dog Traffic: None On/Off Leash?: On Leash Parking: Free, with a small lot size Good Stuff It's fairly easy to navigate if you have the map on your... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Shrine Ridge Trail in Red Cliff, CO
Shrine Ridge Trail Red Cliff, Colorado See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails Distance: About 4 miles Difficulty: Moderate Day, Time, & Season: Friday, Afternoon, July Human Traffic: Minimal Dog Traffic: Minimal On/Off Leash?: Both are allowed Parking: Free, with a large lot size (Note: Large RVs may have trouble getting up the gravel road... Continue Reading →
Our Wisdom Panel DNA Test Kit 4.0 Results!
For years, I've wondered what breeds make up my dogs that I got from shelters with little known background. Just for fun, we tested four of our dogs: Spirit, Volt, Eevee, and Rebel. We used Wisdom Panel, which seems to have mixed reviews. Each test was $80. The process was simple, requiring just a couple of... Continue Reading →
Disc Dog Training Plan: How Much Do My Dogs Practice?
Here are the types of training my dogs do and how often we train in a typical week. I included everything I felt was relevant to disc, even a disc isn't used in that particular form of training. This plan varies a bit when we're traveling or have competitions on back to back weekends. There are... Continue Reading →
Disc Dog Training Plan: How Much Do I Practice?
Here are the types of training I do and how often I train in a typical week. I included everything I felt was relevant to disc, even a disc isn't used in that particular form of training. This plan varies a bit when we're traveling or have competitions on back to back weekends. Some of these... Continue Reading →