Tag Archives: sport

Let’s Skijor! Ruffwear’s Omnijore System

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

In anticipation of winter fun, I ordered the new Ruffwear Omnijore System – a dog harness/towline system for all kinds of dog-pulling activities like skijoring, “skatejoring” and canicross!  The Omnijore system is brand new to the Ruffwear line.  And it … Continue reading →

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Aqua Dog: Seth Casteel’s Underwater Dog Photography

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

In honor of the waning summer, I wanted to post some amazing underwater shots from professional pet photographer Seth Casteel.  He actually lives in Los Angeles, so it seems appropriate that he has a healthy collection of pool and beach … Continue reading →

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A Bike for Every Dog

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

While Toki was hanging with her L.A. pals last weekend, Josh and I visited the bike-friendly city of Portland, Oregon for a friend’s wedding.  Compared to Venice Beach, the city was sparkling clean.  Perhaps it’s all that rain?  Just as … Continue reading →

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Book Review & Giveaway: Follow My Lead

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Centered Dog, Centered Self. In Follow My Lead, Carol Quinn walks us through her journey towards self-discovery, learning to live more fully in the moment, and adopting a more balanced approach towards life and love.  It’s Zen and the art … Continue reading →

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Calling all Mountain Dogs: Rock/Creek “Dog Days of Summer” Contest

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Toki always struck me as more of an “extreme adventure type” rather than a typical urban pooch.  She prefers getting her paws dirty, and is always up for some good old-fashioned rock scrambling.  So it was with much excitement that … Continue reading →

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Don’t Laugh: Doggles Review

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

The first time I saw Toki in her Doggles, I couldn’t help but giggle.  She looked way too cool for school. Doggles are protective eyewear for dogs, sort of like sunglasses and goggles in one.  The lenses are shatterproof, anti-fogging, … Continue reading →

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I thought I was in Switzerland

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

We met a couple of buddies on the trail in the Cottonwood Lakes basin, including this white cutie and this Bernese Mountain Dog, both from Torrance, California. Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of my favorite breeds – so it was … Continue reading →

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We’ve got some competition . . .

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Norman, the scooter riding Briard has taken doggy transport up a notch.  He’s pretty impressive . . . Norman has his own Facebook site, of course.  He lives in Georgia, but apparently he’s looking for work in Hollywood.  (Norm – … Continue reading →

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Skateboards on my mind: GoPetBoards

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

I’ve got skateboards on my mind… For the little dog in your life, the GoPetBoard is an ingenious solution to taking your dog with you on bike rides around town.  On busy streets and the crowded Venice boardwalk, I would … Continue reading →

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Skateboarding Pup?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Meet my new project: The Skateboarding Pup! I watched a video by animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin, and I was intrigued by the idea of Toki learning to ride a skateboard. Ok, I know that’s ambitious, considering that I don’t … Continue reading →

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