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Dog friendly destinations, stuff for dogs, and advice for dog owners.
  • Is Two Really Better Than One? Pros and Cons of Getting a Second Dog

    When most people think about getting a second dog, the first thing that comes to mind is doubling the fun. But there are many other things to consider before making such a big decision. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of getting a second dog and help you make the best decision for your family.

  • Dog Skin Care Tips to Keep Your Dog's Skin Healthy

    Dogs are a part of the family and we want to do everything we can to keep them healthy and happy. One important aspect of dog health is keeping their skin healthy. Dogs can get skin problems for many reasons, including allergies, parasites, and contact with irritants. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips for helping your dog maintain healthy skin!

  • Tips To Help You Become A Great Dog Owner

    Owning a dog is a big responsibility but also a fun and rewarding role to take on. Pets are cute and furry and can quickly put a smile on your face.  

  • How to Spend Money on Your Dog Without Wasting It: A Guide for New Dog Owners

    When you become a dog owner, you quickly learn that dogs are not cheap. From food to toys to vet bills, the costs can add up quickly. But it's important not to skimp on your dog's care, especially when it comes to their safety and well-being. In this guide, we will teach you how to spend money on your dog without wasting it. We'll help you figure out where to spend your money so that your pup can have a long and healthy life!

  • How To Raise Dogs

    As a dog owner, you’ll know just how lucky your job is! Having a dog can be so rewarding. They always add so much joy to your life and it’s nice to be able to enjoy as much time with your dog as you can. However, you may find that you just don’t know how to do right by your dog. This isn’t always because you don’t know how to treat them well – but quite the opposite! You know that you want to be able to give them the best possible life and so you’d like to be sure that you’re doing all that you can. But what does that take?

  • Choosing The Best CBD Treats For Dogs

    Dogs have been a part of our history for a long time. They are one of the best animals to keep at home because of their attunement to us humans. There is a reason why they are considered as a man's best friend, and that is their loyalty as you can read on this link. They are also quite independent and are smart enough to follow commands.

  • Can CBD Dog Treats Help Dogs With Heart Conditions?

    CBD continues to make an impact in the pet community as a product with potential benefits for a wide variety of symptoms associated with certain severe health conditions. This has gotten a lot of attention with human consumption and as a result, many pet parents are wondering what, effects it may have on pups suffering from heart disease and other ailments that their older dogs might face as well. Cannabidiol or CBD oil presents itself as an exceptionally safe, natural, and overall well-tolerated therapeutic substance used to assist in a vast array of treatment situations and research continues as to its applications for canine health as well.

  • Advice For Adopting a Pet as a Single Parent

    Being a single parent is not an easy job, you need to manage stuff on your own, taking care of the kid is one thing but fulfilling their needs on time and managing your career and house simultaneously is very tough.

  • Thinking About Adopting a Puppy? Here's Some Advice

    Many of us as an individual, a couple or even a family, get to a stage where we want to add to it and that can often me the introduction of a puppy. It is exciting, they are cute and lovely and just want all cuddles and attention. But you also need to factor in that a puppy will have a lot to learn in those first few months and you will be the one responsible for it.

  • How To Keep Your Dog Happy When You Are Away On a Long Trip

    Your dog is a loved and respected member of your family. You probably have some amazing memories of dog-friendly trips taken together in the past, along with plans and ideas for future vacations with your dog. There will inevitably come a time, however, when you need to prepare for a long trip away from your dog.

  • Bianchi Winery Vinyard House For a Paso Robles Romantic Getaway

    It’s a perfect time to be planning a summer or fall getaway to the beautiful California Central Coast wine country and the folks at Bianchi Winery sent over some images to entice me to visit. What do you think? Are you ready to head out to Paso Robles for a romantic wine weekend with great views, hot days, and cool nights sipping some of the best wines in California?

  • Road Trip Safety Tips To Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy

    Road trips can be an amazing experience for both you and your dog. However, if not done properly it can be a dangerous and uncomfortable environment causing man's best friend to be an uncontrollable beast or worse.

  • Perfect for Foodies - Bernardus Lodge Carmel Valley California

    Wine lovers will find that a stay at the Bernardus Lodge will warm their hearts in a special way. It's a fabulous property surrounded by vineyards and horse ranches but still close enough to the Bay Area that it makes for an easy weekend getaway. For those who have never visited, Carmel Valley is a true hidden gem. The area is sometimes overshadowed by other California wine regions and missed by travelers seeking golf in Pebble Beach or beaches in Carmel-by-the-Sea. However, for those that do visit, they are in for a fabulous experience that you will dream of going back to.

  • How to Make It Easier On Your Dog When You Are Away From Home

    As you know, I travel constantly and I can see that it takes a toll on Niki Belle as much as it does for Heather when I leave for a few days. Over the past few years though, I've come up with a few different ways to make it easier on her when I leave and you should be able to apply this advice for your dog or other pets too. This is especially important when both of us travel and leave her at home with a pet sitter.

  • Tips to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy While Traveling

    It is important as an owner of a dog that you are aware of the problems that your breed may experience at one point in its life. Whether you have already adopted a dog or you are thinking about it and want to know more about the various breeds, you will want to educate yourself regarding the various health concerns that they could end up with and the treatments that may be available to help.

  • How to Pick the Perfect Vacation Rental for Your Next Guys Weekend

    Aside from the destination itself, deciding where to stay is probably the most important thing to determine. Typically for me this has ended up being a hotel room or a resort villa but another great solution for a group is a vacation rental such as the one we stayed in on Anna Maria Island, Beachy Villa Vista provided to us by Island Real Estate.

  • A Dog Friendly 24 Hour Romantic Getaway in Portland Oregon

    Portland, Oregon is a city that I've wanted to visit for quite a while but just never seems to work out for a visit. However, the folks at River's Edge Hotel invited Heather and I to spend the night there on our way back home and so I figured that was kismet. While some destinations might prove to be a challenge to visit with Niki, Portland was a fantastic dog friendly getaway with great food and friendly people. In fact, my only regret is that we couldn't stay in Portland longer.

  • Miramonte Resort is a Beautiful Pet Friendly Oasis In The Desert

    Miramonte Resort  and Spa is located about half way between Los Angeles and San Diego in the Coachella Valley about 30 minutes south east of Palm Springs. It is in the perfect location for anyone who can't decide if they want an active weekend getaway or one with breakfast in bed followed by relaxing by the pool topped with a relaxing visit to the spa. The simple answer here is you can have both... and it's very pet friendly, so there's no reason to leave your dog at home!

  • Tips For Planning a Dog Friendly Las Vegas Vacation

    At first glance, Las Vegas isn't the most dog friendly destination. It's a city teeming with people and mega resort hotels with seemingly endless hallways that let's face it... your dog might not make it down before they have an accident. Luckily for those of us who love to travel with our dogs, some Vegas hotels are starting to work to accommodate dogs and some even welcome them with open arms like we discovered while visiting Delano where we received a media rate and free concierge services for Niki Belle.

  • Niki Belle Loves Her Truly Pawsome Dog Treat Gift Box

    I love "of the month" gift boxes, it's a fun way to get new and interesting stuff each month but honestly "I" don't need more stuff. Niki Bell though on the other hand sometimes gets left out and so when Truly Pawsome contacted us the other day offering to send her a birthday present I was super excited to FINALLY have a package that was actually for her.

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