Archive for the 'Outdoor Adventures ' Category
Bandages, CPR, Emergencies…oh my! Pet First Aid Basics
An emergency can happen at any time… I attended a first aid workshop at a local Emergency/Specialty clinic. Since I’m not currently working at a clinic, I wanted a refresher on CPCR as well as bandaging. How often do you...
by Christy Caplan
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November 17, 2015 
Well You Must Not Know My Dog! Life With a Reactive Dog
“Well you must not know my dog” (from Best in Show): Living with a Reactive Beagle Mix I was with a client last week and a customer came into her store. Without a lot of detail, her dog was aggressive...
by Christy Caplan
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November 8, 2015 
Hunting for Mushrooms: Truffles?
Planning to truffle hunt with your dogs this season? Truffle hunting: Could become a great sport for the pack and you don’t need a Lagotto Romagnolo The breed known for truffle hunting is the: Lagotto Romagnolo – a breed from...
by Christy Caplan
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October 25, 2015 
K-9 Nosework Classes: with Sherm and Walter
First, why did I get into K-9 Nosework? Two words – reactive dog. I live with not one but TWO reactive dogs. Shermie has always been reactive, I’m not sure what happened with Walter. This morning, a large dog (likely...
by Christy Caplan
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October 13, 2015 
Life in Portland, A Good Choice: Vacation Tips for Dog Parents
My Vacation is not complete… unless my dogs are with me. As summer is officially wrapped up, I wanted to recap the adventures we were on with the dogs including our September Mt. Hood vacation. I’m throwing in safety tips...
by Christy Caplan
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October 8, 2015 
Salmon River Trail Hike: Dogs and Salmon Are Running
A lazy September day we decided to hike the Salmon River trail and saw a group of Salmon headed upstream. We were told by another hiker that they have been there for days waiting to swim up the river and...
by Christy Caplan
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September 19, 2015 
Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders
The Pacific Crest trail on Mt. Hood has one of the best hikes in all of Oregon. All three of the dogs were able to hike in 3-4 miles with no issues. You start at Timberline and enter near the...
by Christy Caplan
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September 16, 2015 
Labor Day Field Trials: Walter meets his grandfather, Odin
Labor Day weekend was full of Doxie related activities. I always take Walter for our club’s Field Trials at least twice a year. Dachshund Fanciers of Southwestern Washington puts on Field Trials, Earth Dog events and fun activities everyone can enjoy...
by Christy Caplan
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September 8, 2015 
Wiener Races in Portland: Unleash the Hounds
A MUST ATTEND event: Portland Mercury’s annual Dogs’ Day of Summer event. I attended this past weekend and there is no question that this event was not only enjoyed by hundreds of people in Portland but 80 doxies were registered to...
by Christy Caplan
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September 1, 2015 
National Dog Day: What are you doing to celebrate!
I took Walter and Shermie today to the park for National Dog Day! Do one thing today to celebrate the bond between man and dog. This could be as simple as a special treat, a walk somewhere new, or some...
by Christy Caplan
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August 26, 2015 
