Indoors

Best PNW Human Gear for Hiking with Dogs

Best PNW Human Gear for Hiking with Dogs

I’ve been hiking for a couple decades, try a ton of different gear, in all weathers and am REALLY TOUGH with my gear. With dogs, little balance, bad knees, and a good amount of tolerance to rain and snow, I can safely say this is…

Puppy Dog Chews- an extensive list

Puppy Dog Chews- an extensive list

Over the first 7 months, Vizsla puppies can be very mouthy. They first go through a sharky stage at 3months and then start teething soon after so it’s really good to have multiple options for them to chew on outside of your skin, clothing, furniture,…

Finding a Breeder

Finding a Breeder

So you’re sure you want a Vizsla? But how do you find a breeder, a great breeder that will support and help you throughout your pup’s lifetime? What IS a good breeder and what should you look for? These are all subjective of course, but…

Update on Environmental Allergies

Update on Environmental Allergies

It’s been awhile since I’ve updated on Whiskey’s allergies. I suppose it’s because we’ve “solved” them or at least found a solution that works well. To quickly summarize, we had noticed that Whiskey would get bumps on her exposed skin (normally ears/head) sometimes when she…

Our Best and Tested Canine Winter Gear

Our Best and Tested Canine Winter Gear

Canine Jackets When you select a jacket for your dog, think of the conditions you are going out in, and the type of dog you have. Are they normally cold? Do you only need rain/snow protection (some dogs ball up), perhaps you have a summer…

Paddling with Dogs 101

Paddling with Dogs 101

We have always loved different ways of exploring the great outdoors and paddling has always been a wonderful option and complement to all the hiking and camping we do. Over her life, Whiskey has been on paddleboards, canoes of all types, kayaks, and rafts, as…

Dog Winter Boots: a Detailed Review and Comparison

Dog Winter Boots: a Detailed Review and Comparison

We’ve been getting so many questions about dog boots that we finally decided to put together a bunch, test them, and review them in real trail conditions. Please let us know your experience in winter boots! Whiskey has no dewclaws so it was only because…

Our favorite Whiskey gear

Our favorite Whiskey gear

Just a list of gear that we’ve loved over the years! Ruffwear Approach Pack –link Whiskey is between a size medium and small so we went with the Medium (she most likely will gain not lose weight over time). The straps are great and adjust…

Dehyrating pet treats

Dehyrating pet treats

  So because I’ve been taking more photos recently since joining Instagram @mywhiskeygirl, I’ve also been paying out much more treats for beautiful Whiskey poses. Whiskey (and most dogs) don’t work for free! My cat Moo, also gets treats daily for using the human toilet,…

Ovary Sparing Spay

Ovary Sparing Spay

Whiskey hours before her spay We’ve just gotten back from a trip to Kelowna for Whiskey’s spay. When we first got a dog, I didn’t realize there were several different options for spays (and for neuters), each with pros and cons. As I’m typing this,…