Up until last month I had never heard of Valley Fever. Until a week ago I completely forgot about it. If you follow Spartacus the Dachshund you know that him and his Daddy stayed for a month in Arizona. On their road trip back his Daddy called me and said Spartacus wasn't feeling well - acting "off", lethargic and panting. His symptoms got worse and he was eventually taken to the vet where they … [Read more...]
You have heard us go on and on about how ingrained the stereotype of small dogs is – of how they are often underestimated and are capable of so much more. We even wrote a guest post about it over at Will My Dog Hate me? We get really excited every time we see a story about another small dog proving the world wrong. On our blog we share our stories and talk about the miles we have hiked … [Read more...]
We are with our pal Roxy the Traveling Dog this week – forgoing fun in lieu of packing for our extra fun upcoming adventures. Besides meeting with some of our Doxie friends at the Edmonds off-leash dog park (our favorite) and visiting with family, we spent the weekend preparing for our vacation next week. We plan to start off the week with an overnight backpacking trip with the dogs and then … [Read more...]
Search the internet and you will find that dogs on hiking trails is a subject that is hotly contested. There are very passionate voices on either side. I am of the belief, obviously, that it is ok for dogs to be out on the trails. However, bringing your dog along comes with great responsibility to both people and the environment. I admit, haven’t always been the most responsible person when … [Read more...]
Summer is finally here in Seattle. It’s time to start setting your sights on goals for the season. For instance….getting out to hike with your dog more. If you are a Seattle local, or did a little online research of the area, you probably know some of the area’s most famous hiking trails: Mount Si, Little Si , Rattlesnake Ledge , Lake 22, Wallace Falls, Tiger Mountain, Twin Falls, etc. … [Read more...]
We love all dogs and do not discriminate based on size. However, it is a fact that there are differences between small dogs and big dogs. Some of these differences become apparent when you are hiking or backpacking with your dog. Here are 7 reasons why hiking with a small dog is better: Advantages of small dogs: You can use your hand as water dish because they usually only drink a few … [Read more...]
Last summer we went for a hike up the Upper Upper Big Quilcene Trail with Chester. Our plan was to set up camp just below Marmot Pass and hike up and over the pass the next day to the Tubal Cain Mine, and the old plane wreck, and back. At almost 15 miles, this was the longest hike Chester had ever been on. We wanted to see how far he could go. We were ready to turn back if he couldn’t make … [Read more...]
Want to take your weiner dog hiking but not sure what to pack? Dogs, like people, need to properly prepared when heading out for a hike. These are the top 5 items that are essential for a great time on the trail - whether the hike is short or long. Harness - to hold them back without choking them out. The only harness that Chester barely notices he has on is the Lupine 1/2 inch … [Read more...]
Most weiner dogs have been afflicted by this condition at one time or another. Some dogs outgrow it or learn to live with it but some never recover. It can be a debilitating condition that can interfere with the enjoyment of their life and affect their long-tern fitness. There is no definitive cause of Wet Belly Syndrome but it is suspected that the it has something to do with having short … [Read more...]
Some people read about our hiking adventure stories and say "My dachshund would never do that. My dog hates (insert said weather condition here)." Sure, they will sometimes scoff at the rain or wind or snow when you open the door but will usually head out with a little encouragement. Encouragement only goes so far though. Chester knows when he has had enough. It's like a switch. It's bound, … [Read more...]
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