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Mauja and Atka’s Passport to Summer

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Great Pyrenees at PetSmart with a custom Tote Tails bag

Last week we gave you some tips for taking your dog to the beach along with an adorable video of puppy Mauja (missed it? see it here). That post was a part of PetSmart’s Passport to Summer campaign where they are sharing tips on summer fun with your #NewPetPartner. Follow the hashtag for some fun pictures, tips, and tricks! Well, today I’m going to share Mauja and Atka’s summer passports.

Mauja and Atka's Passports to Summer

Mauja and Atka have done many, many things recently.

Just this summer the fluffies have:

Swam in the river

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Visited Helena, MT

Great Pyrenees in Helena, Montana

Traveled to Nashville, TN for BlogPaws

Great Pyrenees and Wellness Dog Food

Dined at several outdoor restaurants

Great Pyrenees at Panera

Appeared on BuzzFeed (full article here)

Great Pyrenees on BuzzFeed

Been interviewed by Natural Balance (video here)

Great Pyrenees and Natural Balance

Enjoyed many pool days

Great Pyrenees with Chuckit toys in pool

Eaten far too many marshmallows

Great Pyrenees Marshmallow Addict

Devoured many Doggie Cone treats

Great Pyrenees with Doggie Cone

Attended many training classes

Great Pyrenees training

Played with new puppy friends

Ridden in a new car

4Knines Rear Bench Seat Cover with Great Pyrenees

Watched the U.S. Women’s soccer team win the gold

Great Pyrenees Soccer Fan

Made new human friends

Great Pyrenees visiting Air Force Airmen

Enjoyed puppaccinos

Starbucks loving Great Pyrenees

Played many games of fluffy soccer

Great Pyrenees

Hosted visits from family (for more fluffy soccer)

Great Pyrenees Soccer

Napped, napped, and napped some more

Great Pyrenees Napping

 

A special thanks to Chuckit for the fun, summertime toys!

What have you done with your pups this summer?

Disclaimer: This post is part of PetSmart’s #NewPetPartner campaign. It’s Dog or Nothing was compensated to help spread the word, but don’t worry – the content on It’s Dog or Nothing will never be influenced by an advertiser and we only share things we feel you would enjoy!

Tips to Enjoy the Waves with Your #NewPetPartner

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Tips to Enjoy the Waves with Your #NewPetPartner

Summer is by far my favorite time of year. Sunny days, water fun, and vacations – what’s not to love?! Mauja and Atka participate in the majority of our summer activities. I love having them with us and they love getting out and about and meeting new people.

When Mauja first entered our lives, we spent a lot of time preparing for our new fluffy baby. We researched, planned, and then researched some more. I felt pretty confident when she came home with us, but you always have to be ready for some unexpected challenges! Taking Mauja on her first beach trip was one of those challenges.

Here are 5 tips to help your beach visit go smoothly:

1. Make sure the beach is dog-friendly. Many beaches are only dog-friendly during certain times of the year or day.

2. Don’t force your dog. Mauja was scared of the waves at first and it took a few visits before she became comfortable. Let your dog explore at his/her own pace.

3. Pay attention to your surroundings. People don’t always pick up after themselves and can leave drinks or snacks that could harm your dog. Bottle rings, broken glass and cigarettes are often left as well.

4. Watch for over-exercising. Some dogs just have so much fun and don’t know when to stop! Make sure your dog is getting plenty of fresh water and shade breaks to hydrate and relax.

5. Clean up properly. Before heading out, make sure you clean up all your belongings (especially those poop bags) to keep the beach dog-friendly. Find some fresh water to clean the salt and sand out of your dog’s fur for a comfortable ride home. Oh, and don’t forget plenty of towels so you don’t bring the ocean back with you 😉

If you’ve taken your dog to the beach, what other tips do you have?

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This post is a part of PetSmart’s #NewPetPartner Passport to Summer campaign. Stay tuned next week to see the fluffies’ summer passport! Want more tips for bringing home your new best friend? PetSmart has great sources here and here and follow @itsdogornothing.kelsie and #NewPetPartner on Instagram for more tips and tricks 🙂 Special thanks to PetSmart and Chuck It for the fun summertime toys!

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by PetSmart. It’s Dog or Nothing was compensated for helping promote PetSmart’s #NewPetPartner campaign, but we only share information we believe in and feel you would enjoy!