Author: Arianna Jones

Today was a short driving day (only 2.5 hours total from Eugene to Portland) so we had plenty of time to stop and explore both Silver Falls State Park and the Oregon Gardens in Silverton Oregon. Silver Falls State Park would be a great place to visit without a dog. The park has 8.7 miles… Continue reading Reactive Road Trip: Day 3 Update and 3 Strategies For Eating Out

After checking out of the awesome Railroad Park Resort (each cabin is a caboose. it’s awesome), we headed towards Mount Shasta. We were hoping that by heading out early (7:am) on a Friday morning (when most people would be working), that we would not run into too many people on the mountain. We stopped at… Continue reading Reactive Road Trip: Day 2 Update and Following My Own Advice

Road tripping with a reactive dog? Am I crazy? Maybe a little, but I couldn’t imagine leaving Odin at home while I was off hiking and having a good time. However, bringing a reactive dog complicates traveling and it takes a lot of pre-planning and flexibility. But it can be done! This trip, we are… Continue reading Reactive Road Trip: Day 1 Update & 4 Tips For Planning Hikes

Howl-O-Ween is the most spooktacular night of the year! To ensure your night is filled with treats (rather than tricks) here are a few tips to ensure both you and your pup’s have a Happy Howl-O-Ween. 1. Stash the candy! Halloween means lots and lots of sweet treats, however the results will not be sweet… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Happy Howl-O-Ween

About two months ago, Odin and I were walking downtown to go to a local outdoor store that also sells dog products (harnesses, leashes, toys, etc.). While we were there, the store associate who was helping us told us about a dog walking group that she organizes. At first I told her my concerns about… Continue reading The Benefits of Dog Group Walking and Structured Socialization