I have first aid kit for hiking and overnight backpacking with the dogs. These kits are human first-aid kits with extra pet-specific stuff thrown in. When I am carrying the kit in a pack, I need to conserve weight so they are combined. I carry a human first aid kit in my car. It doesn't have anything extra in it for Chester and Gretel. Although some of the products could be used on them, … [Read more...]
“Dog-friendly” Does Not Always Mean Dog-friendly
Recently we took a great dog-friendly trip that didn't turn out to be as dog-friendly as we expected. With much excitement and anticipation, our friends from Life with Doxies and I loaded up my car and drove 2.5 hours east of Seattle to the town of Zillah, WA for the Cherry Wood Canine Wine and Walk. It sounded like the perfect trip. I like hiking with Chester and Gretel and we would be hiking … [Read more...]
Couch Surfing with Your Dog: How to Be a Good Houseguest
On our recent Oregon bike trip we stayed with a total stranger that generously opened his house to us. We found him in the community for touring cyclists and hosts - WarmShowers.org. Before we arrived I told him we had two dogs along for the trip. Although he doesn’t have pets, he was completely fine with us bringing ours. I have spent all of Chester’s 9 years dragging him over the river and … [Read more...]
