Since October 2021, my two border collies and I have lived full-time in a 2006 Dodge Sprinter named Saga. It’s great to not have to pay rent and to have …
Vanlife with a Dog: 4 Simple Skills for Your Pup to Master
My two border collies and I moved into a 2006 Dodge Sprinter in May 2021. As we’ve adjusted to vanlife with dogs, I have found a few skills are absolute …
What’s a Sniffari? Does My Dog Need One?
Growing up, I was taught that dogs are supposed to walk on a short leash on your left side. “Walks” were more like marches around the block, and I never …
My Dog Gets Excited in the Car. How Do I Calm Him Down?
Some dogs love car rides a bit *too much.* While it might seem cute at first to have a yodeling bundle of furry excitement riding shotgun, it can actually be …
Help! My Dog Hates the Car
Many dogs LOVE the car: it means parks, playtime, and adventure. But for other dogs, car rides are a dreaded occurrence. This can be confusing for owners, especially if car …
My Tips for Road Tripping with a Puppy
My puppy Niffler is 4.5 months old. Over the past week, he’s slept in hotels, AirBnbs, and cabins and driven 17+ hours from Montana to California. Here are my tips …
Changes to Airline ESA Regulations in 2021
This article was contributed by Amy Adams. Amy is a serial dog lover with a passion in helping pet owners with information and services related to their emotional support animals (ESAs) or service …
Hurtta Expedition Dog Parka: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather
I live in cold places: from northern Wisconsin to the mountains of Colorado to (currently) the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. Barley and I regularly stand shivering at the startlines of …
Best Gifts for the Canine Adventurer: New for 2020!
Shopping for your canine companion is often easier and more fun than shopping for human family members (or is it just me?). Active dogs are even more fun in my …
Is the Garmin Astro GPS Collar Worth the Money?
I spend a TON of time alone in the outdoors with my dog. Barley and I live in one of the least-populated states in the US (Montana) and explore the …
