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1 Get Up and Go: Do You Call to Check In?
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2 Do Tell: What Do You Love About Your Boarding Facility?
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3 How Much Do You Pay For Boarding?
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4 Out and About: Sydney's Swank PawPaws Urban Retreat
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5 Triumph Hurls Humorous Insults All Over D Pet Hotels
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6 Sitter Series: Do You Call to Check In?
Does the term helicopter parent apply to pet owners, too? I've always been encouraged to check-in when I leave my travel pro pup at daycare or a pet hotel and there are times I'd like to hear what's going on with my pooch, especially if he's at a new place. Whether you've got the location on speed dial or go by a "no news is good news" policy instead, share your most common call frequency with Read more
'Tis the season to hit the slopes. Yee haw! But if you're not well prepared, a day on the mountain can be pretty miserable. I have found that if my toes and my ears are warm, I am a happy skier. This is why I was stoked to test some gear a few cold weather gear companies sent my way. I skied recently on a couple of seriously snowy windy days up in the Lake Tahoe area and was amazed that my toes Read more
Admittedly, I often check my pampered pup into a pooch hotel (when he can't come along) though not quite as fancy as the deluxe room at D Pet Hotels — it has a bigger bed and flat screen than my actual apartment. Nevertheless, when I get my bill, I still wonder how many features lil North truly appreciates (play group, most definitely; blueberry facial, probably not). So I can't help cracking Read more
North and I have never been Down Under but, if we ever make it there, the new PawPaws Urban Retreat is first on our list. The grand-opening (complete with a green carpet) welcomed pampered pals and their people to a three-floor hotel for dogs in Sydney. Not only do the services sound pretty sweet (doggie detox!) – and the design looks impeccable – but the location includes a rooftop Read more
Although it largely depends on where you live, and what bonus services your pets receive, I'm curious how much you pay to board your furry friends . . . and if you know what your dollar buys you? Source How Much Do You Pay For Boarding? $10-20 per night $20-30 per night $30-40 per night $40-50 per night $50 and up per night Other – I'll share in my comments Read more
We all know that jetsetting with junior can be overwhelming. It's one thing if you're in danger of being deplaned, but it's another to be itching to board the plane. For quite some time, airlines have allowed families the luxury of getting set up for flight a few minutes before other passengers. According to one report, things are changing. When you have your kids in tow, do you take advantage Read more
I've raved about my fave so now it's your turn to tell me what you look for in a boarding facility – from special touches like phone calls or email updates to make you comfortable to pampering ways to let pets feel like kings and queens, what special features do you want when you need to get away without a furry friend? Source Read more
Talk about separation anxiety! When you leave your pal at daycare or with a sitter, how often do you call to check in? Now, there are times when I like to hear what's going on with my pooch, especially if he's at a new place, and I'd hope I'd get a call if anything went wrong. For those of you frequent phoners on there, I'm curious – what do you ask, what do you want to hear, and what's the Read more
Imagine being able to snowboard or ski without the mountain or the chairlifts. It's possible when you're snowkiting, holding onto a kite and using the power of the wind to propel you. It is the snowy version of windsurfing. The wind pulls you along at amazing speeds and you can get lifted and jump and spin in the air like you're flying. You can lean your weight and adjust the position of the Read more
It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more
