High Country Dog Hiking Update | June 2025
Our friends at High Country Host in Boone, NC have been working overtime to keep everyone in the loop about what trails, pathways, parks, and waterfalls are open post-Helene. We are so grateful for all they have done! You can see their full update here. Brody and I...
Pet Friendly High Country: Banner Elk Town Park
Amazing news from Banner Elk, NC! As of June 2025, Tate-Evans Park in downtown Banner Elk is FULLY OPEN! Brody and I have taken several walks along the greenway at the park this Spring, and we are so impressed by the progess being made by the town of Banner Elk and...
New Year’s Resolutions to help your dog live longer
As the year winds down, we’re all busy making New Year’s Resolutions for ourselves. Often, we pick things that will improve our health, our mood, or our lives in some way. Have you thought about making resolutions regarding your dog and their life? Here are 3 New...
Winter Paw Care
Winter will soon be upon us here in the High Country! I always look forward to colder temperatures and snow (just not the short days). We humans are pretty good at making sure that we are prepared for the cold weather with appropriate footwear - but do you do the same...
Easy Training with Your Dog’s Mealtime
Did you know that you don’t have to spend hours a day training your dog? In fact, you can get a lot accomplished in very little time! There has also been some preliminary research that shows that shorter training sessions are more effective! When you are planning out...
Adopting a Senior Dog
When most people think of adding a new pet to their family, they probably picture adding a puppy or kitten—a young animal they can train and shape to be exactly what they want it to be! Of course, we often forget just how much work goes into raising a puppy—potty...
Understanding Your Teenage Dog
According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, nearly HALF of dogs surrendered to shelters are between the ages of 5 months and 3 years. Almost all of those dogs had been in the house for less than a year. What that boils down to is that the...
Common Struggles with Teenage Dogs
Take a moment to think back on your teenage years. It was probably a lot of fun. It was also very challenging! Mood swings, heightened emotions, and maybe even some growing pains. Remember those bad decisions you made? Maybe some you wish you could undo? Now, look at...
Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment
What is enrichment? According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.” If you’ve been to a well-run zoo lately, you’ll notice Environmental Enrichment activities on the calendar for the animals that call...
How do you teach your dog good habits?
As you likely know, old habits die hard! That’s why it’s important that we focus on teaching our dogs GOOD habits before they develop BAD habits. Remember, your dog is always learning, making associations, and figuring out how the world works. Each time you interact...