I've been following @rokodog.wear on Instagram for a little while now and have fallen in love with the designs in their shop. With the recent launch of their Look At That Fanny Pack/treat pouch, they were kind enough to send us one in return for our honest review. About the Company RoKodog is a Canadian company that... Continue Reading →
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Choosing a Disc (Frisbee) for Your Dog
With so many options for dog Frisbees, it can be difficult to figure out what to get. While the best way is to try them, that's not always a readily available option for everyone. It's hard to justify purchasing so many different kinds to find that your dog doesn't like them. Hopefully, this guide can... Continue Reading →
Torch’s List of “Ballternatives” (Ball Alternatives)
The ball is a staple in the modern dog's toy box. Most people choose tennis balls or a plastic ball of similar size. After playing with a Chuck It ball with for over a decade, a horrible accident happened and my dog almost died. (You can read Torch's full story here.) It was one of the... Continue Reading →
Why I Don’t Play Ball with My Dogs Anymore…
If you or someone you know often plays ball with their dog(s), you should probably keep reading. I had no idea a ball could pose a choking danger. This is Torch. He's 8 years old at the time of writing of this. He's also extremely lucky to have made it to 8, since just a... Continue Reading →
5 Tips for Improving Your Disc Dog Freestyle
If you could only do five things to improve you and your dog's disc dog freestyle, these would be five to make a habit of. Here are five ways to help take your freestyle to the next level. 1. Practice, practice, practice your throws without your dog. "Without" is the key word here. There is no... Continue Reading →
Product Review: Moon Tails Custom Pet Tags
I ordered these adorable custom portrait tags from Moon Tails Tags and was so pleased, I thought I'd share in case anyone else was interested! Each tag was $20, which I would say is very reasonable, maybe even underpriced. They come in two sizes and you choose the background color. I got the larger size,... Continue Reading →
The City Dog Meets Chickens
When you watch Torch play disc, he's a bit ferocious. He's sort of known to be a serial killer of discs, leaving them with broken rims, slashes, and giant pieces torn out. Torch is not particularly known for his love of dogs either... However, other animals are a different story. For us, urban life... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Cherokee Trail in Stone Mountain, GA
Cherokee Trail Stone Mountain, Georgia See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails Distance: Around 5 miles (there are a few connecting trails that can make your trip shorter or longer) Difficulty: Easy Day, Time, & Season: Monday, Early Afternoon, October Human Traffic: Low Dog Traffic: None On/Off Leash?: On Leash Parking: $15, but you could probably find... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Pyramid Rock Trail in Gallup, NM
Pyramid Rock Trail Gallup, New Mexico See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgDqjj1JMGM Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Moderate Day, Time, & Season: Tuesday, Afternoon, September Human Traffic: Moderate, but mostly because there was a school track team running when we were there. Dog Traffic: A few On/Off Leash?: On Leash Parking: Free, with a... Continue Reading →
Dog Friendly Hikes: Lionshead Rock Trail in Minturn, CO
Lionshead Rock Trail Minturn, Colorado See it on Google Maps See it on AllTrails Distance: About 4 miles Difficulty: Moderate Day, Time, & Season: Friday, Afternoon, August Human Traffic: Minimal Dog Traffic: None On/Off Leash?: On Leash Parking: Free, with a decent lot size (Torch and I at the top) https://www.instagram.com/p/BYZAHKwgVlq/ Good Stuff This trail had lots... Continue Reading →