Don’t let inclement weather stop you from training: trail running can be a year-round activity for you and your dog! Winter running requires prep work, but snow and ice shouldn’t mean missing months of workouts. Instead, focus on investing in the right gear for you and your dog and making a plan for safety. Here’s [...]
With the holidays approaching, so too are the cookies, parties, and big meals. This affects our pups, too. With family and friends around, there are more people sneaking treats and table scraps to our dogs without us realizing.Cold temperatures and shorter days make outdoor activities less desirable, which actually makes it a great time to get out with your dog. [...]
Whether you’re going hiking for a day or taking a week-long vacation this winter, make sure you’re prepared no matter what comes your way. There are a few essential pieces of gear you should always have when traveling with your dog. And while you may deem some of them unnecessary for shorter trips, it is always best to plan [...]
Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons in New England. Despite icy roads, sudden snowstorms, and school cancellations, there are plenty of elements of winter to love: the beauty of snow falling, rainbows of lights on houses, and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones during the holidays. With this in [...]
When winter rolls around, we often find ourselves getting outside with our dogs less and less. Walking the dog is the gold standard when it comes to canine exercise, but we aren’t always able to get out of the house when we’d like to. Maybe it’s ice, maybe it’s a blizzard, or maybe you just [...]
Let’s face it – come winter, a lot of us get lazy. We’ve dealt with three major holidays at this point (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and we just want some time to relax. The problem with this is that, with our laziness comes our furry friends’ lack of exercise and play time, and frankly, it is unfair to them. Luckily [...]
Keeping active and staying fit with your dogs during the winter can be difficult but don’t worry, there are plenty of fun ways to do so! One excellent way is by taking up snowshoeing. Even though snowshoeing has existed for thousands of years and was first created as a solution to the difficulty [...]