Pet-Friendly High Country: Barberitos of Boone

Pet-Friendly High Country: Barberitos of Boone

This year I'm going to start a series featuring one of my favorite Pet-Friendly Locations each month! This month we're talking about Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina. I love the fresh food and the staff there is always super friendly! There is the added...

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Fall Photos With Your Dog

Fall Photos With Your Dog

Something about the cool temperatures, falling leaves, and fall holidays makes us all crazy for photoshoots! The vibrant colors, fall décor, and cute costumes are a lot of fun to play around with. Do you need some help planning that perfect fall photoshoot? Not all...

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Cool Treats for your Cool Pup

Cool Treats for your Cool Pup

We all love enjoying the sunny weather, but it's important that we help our dogs stay cool! Be sure to avoid walking or hiking with your dog during the hottest part of the day - usually between noon and 2pm. Why not take a sunset hike instead? Provide lots of fresh,...

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Pet Emergency Preparedness

Pet Emergency Preparedness

I grew up just outside Raleigh, North Carolina, which means I am very familiar with hurricane prep and have a healthy respect for both hurricanes and tornadoes.  What do you do when a storm is coming? Secure your valuables, make sure your important documents are in a...

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5 Freedoms: Keys to your dog’s happiness

5 Freedoms: Keys to your dog’s happiness

As pet parents, it is your job to ensure your dog is happy, healthy, and fulfilled. That can seem like a tall order, especially when we don't even speak the same language. However, making sure they have these 5 freedoms goes a long way to cover things! 1)Freedom from...

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Walk Your Pet Month

Walk Your Pet Month

Did you know that in addition to being National Train Your Dog Month, January is also Walk Your Pet Month? What a great month to be a dog! I know that January in the High Country isn't always the best time to walk your dog unless you're an Eskimo at heart! Let's face...

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How to fit dog training into your crazy schedule

How to fit dog training into your crazy schedule

I started working with Cara, Zephyr, and the rest of the family a couple months ago. Cara and her husband have the sweetest little girl, and their senior dog, Murray, in the house and a FULL SCHEDULE. Two full time jobs, two dogs, and one amazing little girl... it's a...

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