Living, Romping & Writing in the Outdoors
My dog is Mighty Dog. The dog before him was Mighty Dog. Takoda’s predecessor lived to 16 without seeing more than swollen paws from running her heart out on single track; can you blame me if for some blond reason I forget dogs are just as human as we are. They get sick, they tear tendons, they succumb to cancer. […]
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We should all grab the leash and regularly hit the trails with Fido but judging from the robust turnout at this weekend’s Bark at the Basin at Snowbasin we need a tad more nudging. I get that people need events to motivate them. You want to trim down and get in shape by running, you look for marathons to enter […]
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If you’re planning a trip with your dog this summer but aren’t sure where to go, Milkbone and the Big Heart Pet Brands family is here to help. They’ve created a guide to the top 50 destinations for you and your pooch. The list evolved by cross referencing online review sites with data on dog-friendly restaurants and hotels. The only […]
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“That’s so cute,” Sage laughed as we headed south on 700 East. “That dog looks like a sheep!” She was referring to the large fluffy head of a poodle mix that was straining its head out the back window and staring back at us. We laughed together yet what I thought about were all the warnings I’ve heard about […]
Read moreIt’s time to take a stand and help dogs throughout Salt Lake find places to roam leash-free. Salt Lake County will hear a proposal from SL Parks and Rec at an informational meeting this morning (Tuesday, June 16 ) to create more off-leash areas in several county parks. You’re welcome to attend. This is our chance at having areas to run, […]
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