Driving with dogs can be really fun but it has it challenges, especially if it is a long road trip. I recently drove 2,900 miles in 8 days with Chester in Gretel. We dove from Seattle to the annual BlogPaws conference for pet bloggers in Las Vegas. Chester and Gretel love riding in the car with me. Gretel sleeps most of the time and Chester either dozes or looks out the window (he doesn't like … [Read more...]
Dog Diaper Bag – What to Pack
Whether you are traveling with a puppy, a dog that is not fully potty trained, an anxious peeer, or an incontinent senior dog, it's a good idea to bring a dog diaper bag. UPDATED: July 7, 2021 Bringing a doggie diaper bag is important because you never know when your dog may make a mess in a hotel, or friends house, or when they might roll in the mud (or something really stinky. … [Read more...]
Upcoming Roadtrip? Make a Pet First Aid Kit For Your Car
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...]
