Last week Rocco was invited to be a demo-dog for Dr. Goldberg’s seminar on Chiropractic Veterinary Medicine held at the Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital. Rocco was a very gracious participant, patiently waiting through the “boring” stuff for his turn in the spot-light. So what is chiropractic medicine and why would your pet benefit from it? […]
Training Thursday: Create Your Own Agility Course
Agility is a fun way to keep both you and your dog fit. It gives you quality time together and strengthens your bond as you work together towards a mutual goal. It also challenges the dog physically and mentally, giving them a sense of accomplishment – especially important for working breeds . Even though buying […]
Dog Friendly Trail Around Burnaby Lake
On Saturday we were treated to a lovely winter day, a much welcome break from the gloomy, rainy weather. It was sunny and crisp, so we decided to explore a new walk. We headed out to Burnaby Lake, a beautiful park, full of on-leash hiking trails – including a 10km walk around the lake. If […]
Ferry Ride Across False Creek
Ever since I took Rocco on his first ferry ride across False Creek this summer, it has become one of his favourite activities. The little ferries, which are the only dog friendly public transportation in the city, shuttle locals and tourists across the small inlet, which separates Downtown from the rest of the city. Now, […]
Walk in the Forest
Beautiful spring day in the Endowment Lands. By the end of our walk Rocco was covered in mud head to toe, but I guess that means he had fun. In reality we can’t complain, he truly is a self-cleaning dog. Once the mud dries it falls right off, thanks to the natural oils in his […]