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1 Whatchu Lookin' At? 5 Dog Walk Distractions
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2 Spring Training: 5 Routines to Start This Season
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3 Spring Training: 5 Routines to Start This Season
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4 Pampered Pals: The Buddy System
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5 To the Rescue: 3 Dangerous Outdoor Activities For Pets
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6 Feline Funhouse: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
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7 To the Rescue: 3 Outdoor Wintertime Activities For Pets
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8 The Great Outdoors: Menu Wasp Trap
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9 Hydrate Fido With WaterDog
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10 Do Your Dogs Walk Solo or Part of a Pack?
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11 To the Rescue: Tips to Improve a Dog's Sidewalk Café Stay
Eco
12 Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Way to Enjoy Nature With Pets?
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13 Are Your Pets Frenzied Fetchers?
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14 4 Steps For a Safe (and Fun!) Sidewalk Café Stay With Dogs
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15 Do Tell: How Do You Enjoy Days Off With Your Pets?
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16 Will Your Pets Leave the Leaves?
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17 Get to Work on Play With These Labor Day Ideas
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18 Stay Green, Clean, and Germ-Free on the Go With This Bowl
For Menna Pritchard, rock climbing, hiking, and surfing are a way of life —and she isn't going to let a lil thing like a baby get in her way of a great adventure. The single mama is at the center of a storm of controversy since turning to Facebook to post a photo of herself rock-climbing with her daughter Ffion, 2, strapped to her back. In the image, mama Menna is wearing a helmet for Read more
Impromptu games of fetch often use sticks as bait since there's no need to bring the toy to the park . . . or tote it home again. While I've advised to always choose a large enough branch, this one looks like the splinters could be dangerous. And, by the way, if you aren't into the wooden options, pick up one of these that never splinter instead. Are Sticks Safe Playthings For Your Read more
Move the party outdoors this Summer! Space constraints are always an issue when planning a party for tots, but when the temperatures warm up, it's the perfect opportunity to make use of the great outdoors. The June issue of Martha Stewart Living is packed with warm weather recipe and party ideas, and Marcie McGoldrick, MSL editorial director of holiday and crafts, was eager to show us how to Read more
Between potty stops and smell breaks, you can end up short on exercise and long on time when walking a pooch! To help us out, I've rounded up the five categories I'd consider the top distractions for dogs. Check out the slideshow to see my tips for dealing with each type. Happy trails to you! Read more
The warming temperature calls for different trimmings on your favorite stroller. As families spend more time outdoors, they find their daily pushchair needs a few updates to accommodate the changing weather conditions. We've rounded up some pram accessories that will help keep tots cool and mama more comfortable as they stroll their way through Spring and into Summer. Read more
Take your shower outdoors this Spring – we mean your baby shower, of course! When a mama-to-be has a thing for camping and she's got some crafty and creative friends, a beautiful, rustic shower can be thrown for the guest of honor. Jesi Haack did just that when she planned a shower for her expectant friend. Filled with thoughtful lil details (see the pinecone garland and camping-themed Read more
This Chow Chow looks ready to chow down or, at the very least, enjoys accompanying an owner for a coffee and snack at a sidewalk café. It's the perfect way to get some yums, and for a dog to enjoy the fresh air.A couple tips to keep in mind when heading out: Before You Leave: Although many pet-friendly establishments offer to-go dishes for a pet's water, it can't hurt to bring along your own Read more
Things are really heating up — the weather, that is — so use rising temps as an excuse to create a doggie athlete routine for Spring. I've come up with five activities to start a fitness plan, so find inspiration and get started now! Read more
Just because some wintertime activities are dangerous doesn't mean your pups have to sit this season out. With plenty of fun activities brought on by the white stuff, like scampering through the drifts and fetching snowballs, as long as your pets are warm enough, it's a lovely time to play. Topping my list of cold weather activities for doggies are: Cross-country Skiing: Open fields and Read more
Winter walks are the norm — unless your pooches use indoor potties — but remember that bitter temps require shorter trips and closer attention to his body temperature. It's actually extra risky to let a pooch off leash on snow or ice because they can lose their scent and easily become disoriented, especially during the storm itself. Check out three activities that may pose a Read more
