You love hiking and you wanted a companion who’s always happy to join you. That’s why you got a dog, right? More specifically – a puppy. And that puppy seems to have boundless energy. So, why not get rid of it during a hike? Not so fast! Yes, puppies seem …

Imagine going on a multi-day hike with your four-legged friend: You’re gonna choose an amazing trail and your dog and you will have the best time together, enjoying every moment of it. In the evening you’re gonna go camping and Fido and you will sleep peacefully back to back. But …

If you’re a dog owner, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself this question before: how far can my dog walk? Now, if you’re an outdoor-loving, active person like me, you’ve probably taken this question one step further to: how far can my dog walk in a day? Before I took my …

Let me tell you right from the start: almost every healthy dog can go hiking! The question is only for how long and if he’s gonna like it. Frankly, I don’t know why people keep thinking that small dogs can’t hike. Anyone, who has owned a hyper small dog like …

If you have a dog, you will be traveling with him in the car sooner or later! I don’t own a car myself but I even I am traveling with my miniature poodle Baloo by car from time to time. Now, if you don’t drive with your pup on a …

Why does a dog suddenly become scared or car rides? Or why does he suddenly become scared of anything? This is one of the big mysteries in dog kingdom: how can a dog suddenly be afraid of something he used to love or at least be ok with? In short: …

Why is my dog so hyper all of a sudden? That’s a very common question among dog owners. Depending on your dog’s breed, your pup might be prone to hyper behavior in general. That’s particularly true for active breeds. But it’s also very common that usually calm dogs become hyper …

As I usually say: a tired dog is a happy dog. But too tired can be dangerous for your dog and people around him. So it’s really important to know the signs and symptoms your dog is not only tired but exhausted. If your pup is tired and relaxed, that’s …

RVing is probably the easiest and most comfortable for traveling with pets. You can take your time, you have your home with you and you’re really flexible. If you buy yourself an RV and use it several times a year, it’s probably also cheaper than flying with your cat or …

Most people think of big, sturdy dogs, when they think of dog breeds to take backpacking. But actually some of the small dog breeds make far better backpacking and hiking companions. There are actually quite a few small breeds that are far from being easy lap dogs as the majority …