by Lindsay Stordahl on December 29th, 2008
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…………………………………………………………………….. I started blogging regularly in March 2008, although I’d written a few posts before that. Here are the posts that had the most traffic in 2008. 1. 10 reasons to buy a dog backpack 2. 10 questions to ask before boarding your dog ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on December 7th, 2008
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My mutt Ace drives me crazy if he hasn’t had enough physical and mental exercise. He needs to run around and play, but he also needs work to do. Mental challenges help him get rid of pent-up energy, fight boredom and leave him tired! Different breeds need different jobs, so here are some ideas to put that lazy bum currently sleeping on your couch to work: 1. Carry a backpack. One of the easiest ways to tire my ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on October 5th, 2008
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Note: This is a guest post from Apryl DeLancey who writes the blog ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 24th, 2008
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My boyfriend Josh, my mutt Ace and I just returned from a backpacking trip in western North Dakota. I thought I’d post some photos instead of trying to explain the beautiful scenery. If you ever get a chance, visit Teddy Roosevelt National Park. We didn’t see anyone else in the park!             …………………………R ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 24th, 2008
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One of the great things about owning a dog is taking him places. Of course, there are times when it’s nice to take a vacation away from our pets, but in general, I think it’s great to bring them. My boyfriend Josh, my mutt Ace and I left bright and early yesterday for a backpacking trip in western North Dakota. We like to do a lot of backpacking and other outdoors sports. Ace loves the water, running, car ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 17th, 2008
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Ace has been responding well to treats on our 20-minute walks. He will heel with his regular collar or with no leash as long as no other people or dogs are in sight. Of course, if he sees another dog, he wants to run and greet. He ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on February 29th, 2008
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A dog backpack is worth buying. For around $80, there are several brands and styles. I went with the Ruff Wear dog backpack, but there are plenty of other brands out there to choose from. I like Ruff Wear’s gear because it seems to favor usefulness and durability over style. But I also liked the look of the pack, and my mutt doesn’t mind wearing it. It fits him comfortably and doesn’t slide around. ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on February 25th, 2008
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Every dog owner should have the goal of walking his or her dog every day. Even a half hour each day will make a big difference in a dog’s behavior. If you don’t have at least 30 minutes a day, then hire a dog walker. The number one cause of most dog-behavior problems is a lack of exercise. My mutt stays home while I am at work, and I work 10-hour shifts, four days per week (I let him out during my lunch b ...