Last year I shared Running With a Dog That Pulls and included a ton of other running tips I've picked up along this slowwwww journey of ours.This weekend, I'll run my longest distance yet--a 10k--with sights set toward a half marathon in the fall. That, btw, is my uppermost … [Read more...]
Dog-Friendly Vacations: Plan your trip around your pup!
We recently returned from Cooper's vacation!We've done this almost annually since Emmett's youngest days with us. We pack our bags and head to a cabin in the woods somewhere for a long weekend of pet-approved activities: hiking, napping, snacking, whatever!It's super … [Read more...]
Hiking With Dogs: Winter Safety Tips
We love to get outside all year round, and we live in Indiana--it gets cold! and dark! and snowy!In fact, the day I'm writing this, we experienced an ice storm overnight that closed schools, and now it's snowing on top of the ice. This weather makes me want to bundle up, … [Read more...]
Summer Hiking Tips for You and Your Dog
You guys. It's the last month of summer.HOW did that happen!?!Winter takes AGES.But summer?Gone in a flash.But, we still have a month! We love doing stuff outside all summer long... reading on the porch, swimming, wogging (walking + jogging), grilling out...Most of … [Read more...]
Friday Community Question
Happy Friday! I don't know about you, but I'm very happy that the weekend is (finally) here! After two weeks away, John got home last night, and Emmett and Lucas were so excited... they didn't know what to do with themselves. They were spinning and hopping and jumping, and I … [Read more...]