Never been camping with your dog? Here’s the basics to get you thinking! Planning/Before -set up a tent in your home, or your backyard, go inside with your dog, bring lots of treats, and hang out to get them comfortable-zip up and down the tent while you are inside together-take…
May 27, 2022
Whiskey just turned 8 and the reality of an older dog is hitting hard. Although we are still doing all the long distance multi-day hiking, the trail runs, and offleash walks at least twice a day, Whiskey’s slowing down and I know she’s getting achy just like me. Sometimes we…
May 5, 2022
Vizsla’s aren’t the sort of dog that’s good for everyone, they aren’t the “best” family dog, nor the dog that fits into every situation. Contrary to my entire website and life, I find myself discouraging many people I talk to in the dog park from getting a Vizsla “because they’re…
February 27, 2022
One of the best dog-friendly hikes in the area, the “Chief” overlooks the Howe Sound with incredible views of Squamish and peaks around. It’s one of my favorite sunset hikes and an iconic location for locals and tourists alike. There’s loads of blogs and descriptions of this hike so I’m…
February 18, 2022
Dog Winter Boots Reviews and options(updated) I’ve been using and trying boots on our girls for years and wanted to share an updated revision of my last review here. Many of the older boots are no longer in production but you can still get them used and there are very…
February 18, 2022Red Bark Shop– I cannot skip past my store with shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, and more! Lucky Dog Coffee – Coffee subscriptions (Canadian) that support Vizsla rescue. We love the mugs and dog treats as well Donation to a Vizsla Rescue, or dog rescue close to home- Vizslamentes does great…
January 19, 2022
Whiskey Bourbon Feeding details Proteins Extras Supplements Meal Bones Sample Meal Travel and Training Amount Benefits and Downsides Risks Switching Digestive Issues Sources Whiskey’s tummy When I first brought Whiskey home, she was eating kibble and for some reason, kibble just didn’t really make “sense” to me. I avoid highly…
May 7, 2021
Just a little note that I’m not a trainer, a professional in any way, this just just my opinion. Everything I read about crate training 7 years ago told me to start crate training right away, from the day we brought out puppy home. Boy, I wish I had waited…
March 16, 2021
Vancouver’s North Shore has been our go-to for short and long walks ever since we got Whiskey. As the years have gone by, it’s gotten busier and sharing the trail with other hikers, runners, dogs, bikers, and bears becomes a little more difficult. Here’s a mix of Instagrammable dog friendly…
March 6, 2021
Do you love getting out and adventuring with your dog but you just wish there was that one piece of gear to make it all easier? Perhaps your dog is slightly injured, has allergies, or keeps building up ice on their boots? Here’s a list of specialized dog gear that…
February 26, 2021