The Adventures Of One Woman And Her Two Dogs
One of the easiest and most scenic places I walk my dog locally is Hiestand Woods. It offers a nice place where we can retreat from sidewalks, busy roads, and the sounds of civilization. But there is one huge issue with Hiestand Woods – people let their dogs roam off-leash. It’s actually illegal according to…
January is National Walk Your Dog Month, which may just be literally the worst month to walk your dog if you live in Ohio. Not only is it cold outside, but the days are so short. But, with the right gear, you and your dog can enjoy walks together, even in the winter. Recently, I…
I want to talk about an issue that many are passionate one way or another about – breeding. If you would have asked me how I felt about dogs being bred on purpose two years ago, I would have told you that I was absolutely against it. Now, I’ve changed my mind. I’m absolutely for…
Earlier this week I spoke a bit about how I incorporate my dogs into my Christmas. Now that everything is said and done, I want to share some of my favorite treats to give Caesar and Jeter as gifts. Picking the right treats for your dog can take a lot of thinking if you are…
Recently I wrote an article describing the 2 ways your dog benefits from daily walks that you might not expect. But now I want to talk about the ways in which your dog benefits from walks that you probably know about. We all know our pets need to be walked daily but many of us…
For the past few weeks I’ve been fighting some sort of sickness. I visited my grandmother who had pneumonia and since then I’ve had a cough and congestion I just can’t seem to shake. I don’t often turn to medicine; usually I let my body fight off illnesses itself, but this week I finally caved…
Walking your dog has many health benefits, the most obvious being that it helps manage your pet’s weight and improves joint flexibility. While I could talk on and on about the physical health benefits, I will save that for another time. This post is about the behavioral benefits walking your dog brings. Disney+ came out…
On our trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caesar became a B.A.R.K. Ranger. The program, offered by several National Parks, is brand new to GSMNP; Caesar was one of the first 13 dogs to be “sworn in.” B.A.R.K. Rangers promise to follow a code of ethics in the park. B.A.R.K. stands for: Bag…
Caesar and I are preparing to head for Tennessee to hike in the Great Smoky Mountains. While we’ve done several hiking trips around Ohio, this will be our longest trip so far. Through trial and error, I’ve learned that there are some must-haves when taking your dog on an extended hiking trip. 1. Water, Water,…
Fall allergy season is in full bloom. As the crops come off, dust (probably full of pesticides) blow right into my house and all over my car and yard. Not to mention the heightened amount of ragweed! My eyes get watery, and I tear right through a box of Puffs, but I’m not the only…