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Travel To Coeur d’Alene, Idaho With Your Dog

Travel To Coeur d’Alene, Idaho With Your Dog

Yes, it is true. The Kardashians also spent their July 4th holiday here in Idaho but we didn’t see them. This city is super pet-friendly! This was probably one of the best trips we’ve taken with the hounds. I’m going...

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Wordless Wednesday: Haystack Rock

Wordless Wednesday: Haystack Rock

A Tuesday at Haystack Rock…..with the hounds. This is Cannon Beach near Portland, Oregon. Hike near the Haystack rocks! What are you doing this weekend?  

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Lost Pet Prevention Month: Murphy’s Law on Vacation

Lost Pet Prevention Month: Murphy’s Law on Vacation

PetHub Digital ID tag on Walty: there are tons of cute patterns  (they have QR collars too)  Murphy’s Law on Vacation: #sponsored You’ve been waiting for this trip to the coast for months and vacationing with your dogs is on your...

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Training tools: Harnesses, Halty’s, Headcollars

Training tools: Harnesses, Halty’s, Headcollars

Every day the dog’s “walking” gear waits by the door. For each dog, this means something different. For Walter, this is his harness with a front clip. For Bruiser, this is his collar. And for Shermie, this is also a...

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Tips for Dog Adventures in Forest Park: Guest Post

Tips for Dog Adventures in Forest Park: Guest Post

SIX TIPS FOR DOG ADVENTURERS IN FOREST PARK I’m so happy to share a post from Darcie Meihoff, FPC Board Member, this week about tips when walking your dog in Forest Park. Forest Park is a beautiful park in Portland, Oregon....

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LOST:  On the Salmon River Trail

LOST: On the Salmon River Trail

  Has this ever happened to you when you’re hiking with your dogs?  This is a true story followed by some important tips about what to do if this happens to you:  From how I imagine Shermie felt… So, we...

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Beyond Squeaky Toys: A Review & Quick Tips

Beyond Squeaky Toys: A Review & Quick Tips

I attended a workshop hosted by a local Portland Vet Specialist that focused on behavior last week. Authors Nicole Nicassio-Hiskey of the Oregon Zoo and Cinthia Alia Mitchell from Doggone Fun! Doggy Daycare Center wrote a book about dog and cat enrichment as...

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My Dog’s Yelp Review: Our Trip on Mt. Hood

My Dog’s Yelp Review: Our Trip on Mt. Hood

The pack: Bruiser: 12 year old doxie, nickname Bruisy or “the warrior” Walter: 3 year old doxie, nickname Walty or “monster” Shermie: 8 year old beagle/basset hound or a.k.a. “crazy mixed breed”   Bruiser: “Highs but more lows” — Well, we...

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Salmon River Trail Hike: Dogs and Salmon Are Running

Salmon River Trail Hike: Dogs and Salmon Are Running

A lazy September day we decided to hike the Salmon River trail and saw a group of Salmon headed upstream. We were told by another hiker that they have been there for days waiting to swim up the river and...

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Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders

Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders

The Pacific Crest trail on Mt. Hood has one of the best hikes in all of Oregon. All three of the dogs were able to hike in 3-4 miles with no issues. You start at Timberline and enter near the...

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