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5 Hiking Safety Tips + a Fluffy Adventure

October 12, 2015 10 Comments

Great Pyrenees HikingNick and I love to get out on hikes with Mauja and Atka. We’re not the “spend all day hiking through the woods” kind of people, but we like to hit up trails that will have us hiking for a few hours. Mauja and Atka absolutely love putting their double dews to work as we hike through new terrian with interesting smells.

This past weekend we took a fun family trip before Nick leaves town for training. We took the pups to a dog-friendly farmer’s market, on a hike, and to PetSmart to get some birthday toys for Atka (PS – he turns 2 tomorrow!).

Hikes can be a great way to bond with your dog and offer him some stimulation to keep his brain and body youthful. However, there’s more to hikes than just grabbing your pup and hitting the trails. Here’s a few tips to ensure a safe experience:

  1. Ensure your dog is wearing a well-fitted collar with tags. You can never be too careful when you’re out hiking with your dogs. In case the unthinkable happens and you get separated from your dog, you want to make it easy for him to get back home.
  2. If your dog isn’t 100% reliable, use a leash. An off-leash pyr is a “disapyr” so Mauja and Atka are never off-leash for our hikes. Not to mention there are just too many unpredictables. We live in Montana with all sorts of wildlife that the fluffies might be too interested in warding off. We want to “keep the peace” in the woods. Plus, I always worry about poison or ledges that they wouldn’t be paying attention to.
  3. Pack the essentials. Pack plenty of water, poop bags, and a basic first aid kit. If your pup is used to wearing a backpack, he can help carry the load! Kaeto loved wearing his backpack for walks – it gave him a job to do and helped him mellow out.
  4. Keep your dog’s fitness level in mind. Just because your dog enjoy walks through the neighborhood or zoomies in the yard doesn’t mean he’ll be ready for a hike. Start slow and gradually work up to longer hikes as you and your dog feel comfortable.
  5. Tell someone your plans. Let a friend or family member know where you’ll be hiking and when you expect to be back. In case something happens and you’re out of cell service, someone will know if you need assistance.

Great Pyrenees HikingIf you plan ahead and prepare for your hike, you and your dog should have a fantastic time. Do you like to hike with your dog?

Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog, What's New Tagged With: dog, fitness, great pyrenees, hiking, montana, safety

Fluffy Soccer

March 20, 2015 9 Comments

Keeping your dog (and yourself) fit is vital to a long, healthy life. We had beautiful weather last weekend and wanted to get outside and enjoy it. One of our favorite things to do with the fluffies is go out into the backyard and play a game of soccer. Mauja always prefers to chase the soccer ball, while Atka likes the orange water ball.

Mauja’s got some great moves. She will actually “dribble” the ball a few steps before picking it up.

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They are really particular about which balls they play with. They each stick to their favorite ball and wait their turn.

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I love when their huge jowls flop over their toys 😉

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After about an hour of running around the yard, we were all pretty tired. Mauja’s expression says it all. Such a happy face 🙂

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Atka’s big, droopy tongue says we’ve worn him out. Nothing better than a tired puppy!

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How do you get active with your dogs?

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Filed Under: Fluffy Life, What's New Tagged With: blog hop, dog, exercise, fit dog friday, fitness, great pyrenees, healthy, soccer

Agility: Is it For Every Breed?

August 8, 2014 30 Comments

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Have you ever tried agility with your dogs?

When Atka was a baby, we took him to puppy socialization classes. Almost every class we would do confidence building with the puppies by teaching them how to use the agility equipment. I hadn’t expected Atka to do well with agility (he’s easily spooked and not very agile), but he surprised me with his ability! [Read more…] about Agility: Is it For Every Breed?

Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog Tagged With: agility, bonding, breed, dogs, exercise, fitness, great pyrenees, puppy

Pyrenees Soccer Game

May 30, 2014 30 Comments

Do you like to keep active with your dogs? Great Pyrenees aren’t typically running dogs, but we love going on long walks and hikes. Sometimes, we want to get a more vigorous workout with our dogs and they can always use it too! So what do we do?

Play soccer!

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Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog Tagged With: dog, exercise, fit dog friday, fitness, great pyrenees, playing, soccer

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