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National Dog Week: Throwback Thursday & Puzzle Toys

National Dog Week: Throwback Thursday & Puzzle Toys

In celebration of National Dog Week, I’m posting a video of Walter as a puppy getting his breakfast out of his puzzle toy. I read an article in Whole Dog Journal this week about ways to be a better pet...

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Mt. Hood with Dogs: One of the Seven Wonders

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...

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Labor Day Field Trials: Walter meets his grandfather, Odin

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...

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Wiener Races in Portland: Unleash the Hounds

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...

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National Dog Day: What are you doing to celebrate!

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...

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Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria: day trip

Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria: day trip

  Fort Stevens: The fact that there weren’t any seals in Astoria didn’t matter… Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria is a GREAT place to take the dogs for a run. You can drive onto the beach which was a...

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My Favorite Dog Things This Month: Doxie Planter

My Favorite Dog Things This Month: Doxie Planter

Calling all doxie lovers! This month I stumbled across two amazing dog related items I wanted to share with everyone. They’re silly but FABULOUS. A doxie planter that is a wild, bright orange and super cute on display in your...

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Northwest School of Animal Massage: first day of FUNdamentals

Northwest School of Animal Massage: first day of FUNdamentals

 Vashon Island is where the Northwest School of Animal Massage is  located. This past Saturday was the first day of animal massage training and I couldn’t be  more excited to dive into my new life adventure.  A day in the...

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Tax Credit: Adopting Dogs and Cats May Result in a Tax Break

Tax Credit: Adopting Dogs and Cats May Result in a Tax Break

According to an article I read on the Best Friends Animal Society site, the Oregon legislature is considering a bill to give individuals who adopt a dog or cat from an animal shelter or rescue facility the opportunity to receive...

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Tally-ho! In’s and Out’s of Doxie Field Trials

Tally-ho! In’s and Out’s of Doxie Field Trials

Tally-ho! In the dictionary Tally-ho… is a largely British phrase, which originated from the activity of foxhunting, and other forms of hunting with hounds, shouted when a rider or follower sees the fox (or other quarry). In our Doxie Field Trials...

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