Everything We Did Wrong Traveling Baja Californa With a Dog
We missed a crucial step in the immigration process when we drove into Mexico via San Diego/Tijuana. As you might remember from my blog post about entering Mexico, no one ever stopped us to see our papers. We didn’t stop to ask anyone, assuming that we were doing OK. We found out last week that … Read more
Why Does My Dog Bark and Lunge at Other Dogs?
Just as you’re starting to enjoy walking your dog, she explodes into a frenzy of barking and lunging. She almost pulls you off your feet as she strains towards another dog. Or perhaps you notice when you’re home, and you realize that your dog loses her mind whenever another dog walks by on the street. … Read more
Driving from Ensenada to La Paz, Baja California: Food Poisoning and Cliff Roads
We left Ensenada on Friday, expecting a somewhat long afternoon of driving. I curled up in the back seat and went to sleep, per usual. But after dinner, things got a bit crazy. There was a surprise great horned owl, a cliffed-out road, potholes that could swallow a buffalo, nausea, and more. Let me just … Read more
The Ultimate Dog Trainer Gifts Guide: Trainer-Approved Gifts for Dog Nuts
Dog trainers do their job because they love dogs, not because they expect gifts, riches, or fame. But if your dog trainer has made a huge difference in your pup’s life (or if your bestie is a dog trainer and you want to get her something special), you might be ready to surprise her with … Read more
How to Get Your Dog to be a Rockstar in Public
In our increasingly dog-friendly society, more and more people are bringing their furry best friends everywhere that the law permits it. However, just because your dog is allowed to be somewhere doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be on their best behavior. A pup running around and making a ruckus on an otherwise relaxing and fun night … Read more