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Fall
I love fall! I am lucky enough to be in a part of the country where the seasons change pretty drastically. We go from hot dry 90-100 degree summer days where it doesn’t cool off until after the sun sets, to the fall… where most years it is the perfect mid 60 to 70 degree temperature most of the day.
Mornings are brisk, perfect for that morning jog or walk with the dogs. Afternoons aren’t too hot or cold to play or work outside in. Evenings are perfect for sitting out on the porch or maybe in front of the fireplace, with your doggie, a cozy blanket and a warm drink (for you, not your dog).
Fall is the perfect time for doing all those outdoor things that you wanted to do all summer long but kept putting off because of the heat! Things like going on a hike with your best friend in the mountains and seeing all the changing gorgeous red, yellow and orangeleaves.
It’s the perfect time to start making warm stews in the crockpot. It’s the perfect time to start adding pumpkin or apples to everything! Including your dogs’ diet!
It's the perfect time to dress up in matching costumes with your puppy and go trick or treating! Or put on your favorite team's colors and watch the big game together!
This page is full of cute pictures, tips, warnings, recipes, discounts and more! Be sure to keep checking back as we are always adding more to it. And remember, however you decide to spend your fall, be sure to have fun!
Mornings are brisk, perfect for that morning jog or walk with the dogs. Afternoons aren’t too hot or cold to play or work outside in. Evenings are perfect for sitting out on the porch or maybe in front of the fireplace, with your doggie, a cozy blanket and a warm drink (for you, not your dog).
Fall is the perfect time for doing all those outdoor things that you wanted to do all summer long but kept putting off because of the heat! Things like going on a hike with your best friend in the mountains and seeing all the changing gorgeous red, yellow and orangeleaves.
It’s the perfect time to start making warm stews in the crockpot. It’s the perfect time to start adding pumpkin or apples to everything! Including your dogs’ diet!
It's the perfect time to dress up in matching costumes with your puppy and go trick or treating! Or put on your favorite team's colors and watch the big game together!
This page is full of cute pictures, tips, warnings, recipes, discounts and more! Be sure to keep checking back as we are always adding more to it. And remember, however you decide to spend your fall, be sure to have fun!
Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
To be used as treats only, not to replace meals. Talk to your vet about which diet and treats are best for your dog.
1 cup pumpkin
¼ cup peanut butter
2 ½ c oats
2 eggs
½ t salt
¼-½ cup water as needed (some batches I don’t need any) you want it to be a little moist like cookie dough
Preheat oven to 350. Use 2 spoons to drop onto a cookie sheet like cookies, then flatten with a fork. Bake 12 min. Makes about 2 dozen. Store in refrigerator.
¼ cup peanut butter
2 ½ c oats
2 eggs
½ t salt
¼-½ cup water as needed (some batches I don’t need any) you want it to be a little moist like cookie dough
Preheat oven to 350. Use 2 spoons to drop onto a cookie sheet like cookies, then flatten with a fork. Bake 12 min. Makes about 2 dozen. Store in refrigerator.
-Watch football
-Go on hikes
-Snuggle with blankets and watch a movie
-Pick matching costumes
-Rake leaves and jump in
-Visit a nursing home with the dogs in costume
-Go on a jog-brisk fall mornings are a perfect time to go!
-Blow bubbles for them to chase
-Teach the dogs new tricks
-Make pumpkin treats- dogs love pumpkin
-Go on hikes
-Snuggle with blankets and watch a movie
-Pick matching costumes
-Rake leaves and jump in
-Visit a nursing home with the dogs in costume
-Go on a jog-brisk fall mornings are a perfect time to go!
-Blow bubbles for them to chase
-Teach the dogs new tricks
-Make pumpkin treats- dogs love pumpkin
Things we like to do with our dogs in autumn:
Useful Things To Take On a Day Hike With Your Dog:
- -let him carry his own supplies!
-Water and food
-Food dish- are awesome!
-Leash, collar and with your contact info
-Potty pick up bags
- -Of course shoes are very optional, but we’ve been plenty of places where thorns are so bad we were glad to have them!
-Dog sweater or -Especially if you keep your dog’s hair short, (which makes it much easier to find ticks!) you might want a sweater if it turns chilly.
- -let him carry his own supplies!
-Water and food
-Food dish- are awesome!
-Leash, collar and with your contact info
-Potty pick up bags
- -Of course shoes are very optional, but we’ve been plenty of places where thorns are so bad we were glad to have them!
-Dog sweater or -Especially if you keep your dog’s hair short, (which makes it much easier to find ticks!) you might want a sweater if it turns chilly.
If you are the type of person that likes to dress up for Halloween it can be a lot of fun to include your dog in the festivities. Some people even have they hand out if you bring your dog trick or treating with you.
If you do decide to take your best friend trick or treating with you, make sure you keep her on a leash at all times. With all the witches and goblins out, she might get scared. It may sound silly, but she's probably not used to seeing so many strange things. You wouldn't want her to run away or even bite a "monster" because she thinks she is protecting you.
Don't forget to clean up after your dog if he potties while you're out. Especially if your neighbors are nice enough to give out dog treats. It's not very nice to leave a "present" in their yard. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate having to clean up after all the other dogs in your neighborhood the next morning. I know it has become a huge problem where we are. More times than not, when I go for a walk I actually witness people not cleaning up after their dogs. More and more I see people posting in their yards, begging their neighbors to . . Not only is it gross, but it can spread disease very quickly, I have witnessed this first hand as well-not fun! So, enough about that, but please be an example to your neighbors and be sure to clean up after your pets.
One last thing to remember to keep your dog safe this season: Dogs can't eat a lot of people foods and treats including (but not limited to):
Chocolate
Raisins
Alcohol
Gum
Anything with Xylitol
Some types of nuts
Caffeine
Be sure to keep your dog safe and have a wonderful, happy Halloween!
If you do decide to take your best friend trick or treating with you, make sure you keep her on a leash at all times. With all the witches and goblins out, she might get scared. It may sound silly, but she's probably not used to seeing so many strange things. You wouldn't want her to run away or even bite a "monster" because she thinks she is protecting you.
Don't forget to clean up after your dog if he potties while you're out. Especially if your neighbors are nice enough to give out dog treats. It's not very nice to leave a "present" in their yard. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate having to clean up after all the other dogs in your neighborhood the next morning. I know it has become a huge problem where we are. More times than not, when I go for a walk I actually witness people not cleaning up after their dogs. More and more I see people posting in their yards, begging their neighbors to . . Not only is it gross, but it can spread disease very quickly, I have witnessed this first hand as well-not fun! So, enough about that, but please be an example to your neighbors and be sure to clean up after your pets.
One last thing to remember to keep your dog safe this season: Dogs can't eat a lot of people foods and treats including (but not limited to):
Chocolate
Raisins
Alcohol
Gum
Anything with Xylitol
Some types of nuts
Caffeine
Be sure to keep your dog safe and have a wonderful, happy Halloween!
HALLOWEEN!
Holiday pet travel tips:
Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead!!!
Flying:
-Some airlines will only make pet reservations up to 14 days in advance, so you might not be able to make your pet's reservation at the same time as you buy your ticket. Just be sure to put it on the calendar and get it done as soon as you can, before the flight fills up.
-Some airlines allow small pets as your carry on, some do not. Make sure you contact your airline with specific details about carrier size and weight.
-Some breeds of dogs are not allowed to fly, be sure to check with your airline. A lot of short nosed breeds aren’t allow to fly due to health concerns.
-Pets are required to have certified vet paperwork (health certificate) to travel. It must be dated within 10 days of your travel-your return trip too. Keep in mind, if you are going on a long trip you may need to find a vet to update the paperwork before you can fly back.
-Pets that fly in cargo are required to have a crate big enough to sit or stand in without touching the top. With some dogs, the crate seems way too big, even though they are thin and barely take up any room, because they are tall, the airline still requires a large crate.
-Most airlines require at least a food dish and water dish in the crate with the animal. The dishes must attach to the crate. Check with your airline if there are any other items they require.
-The night before you can fill the water dish half full and then freeze it. The next day at the airport you can fill the rest of the dish with water. The ice melts slowly and the dog has water to drink the rest of the flight. If you forget, you can ask at the check in desk, sometimes they have ice you can put in the dish for the dog.
-Some flights are long so make sure your pet is comfortable with a blanket or mat.
-Toys are great! Make sure it is an appropriate toy for your size/type of pet to avoid any choking hazard.
-Make sure you have a leash with you or have the person at the check in attach it to the crate. Your pet might be upset or confused when you pick him up and he could run off and get lost when you open the crate.
-Make sure you have tags on your pet's collar with your updated contact information.
- Know where the cargo drop off is before you go to the airport, it’s usually not the same place you check in with your ticket.
-Give yourself plenty of time to get checked in. The airlines we have used have a very strict cut off time. If the lines are long, and you can’t get checked in on time, the computer system will shut you out and your dog will miss the flight.
Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead!!!
Flying:
-Some airlines will only make pet reservations up to 14 days in advance, so you might not be able to make your pet's reservation at the same time as you buy your ticket. Just be sure to put it on the calendar and get it done as soon as you can, before the flight fills up.
-Some airlines allow small pets as your carry on, some do not. Make sure you contact your airline with specific details about carrier size and weight.
-Some breeds of dogs are not allowed to fly, be sure to check with your airline. A lot of short nosed breeds aren’t allow to fly due to health concerns.
-Pets are required to have certified vet paperwork (health certificate) to travel. It must be dated within 10 days of your travel-your return trip too. Keep in mind, if you are going on a long trip you may need to find a vet to update the paperwork before you can fly back.
-Pets that fly in cargo are required to have a crate big enough to sit or stand in without touching the top. With some dogs, the crate seems way too big, even though they are thin and barely take up any room, because they are tall, the airline still requires a large crate.
-Most airlines require at least a food dish and water dish in the crate with the animal. The dishes must attach to the crate. Check with your airline if there are any other items they require.
-The night before you can fill the water dish half full and then freeze it. The next day at the airport you can fill the rest of the dish with water. The ice melts slowly and the dog has water to drink the rest of the flight. If you forget, you can ask at the check in desk, sometimes they have ice you can put in the dish for the dog.
-Some flights are long so make sure your pet is comfortable with a blanket or mat.
-Toys are great! Make sure it is an appropriate toy for your size/type of pet to avoid any choking hazard.
-Make sure you have a leash with you or have the person at the check in attach it to the crate. Your pet might be upset or confused when you pick him up and he could run off and get lost when you open the crate.
-Make sure you have tags on your pet's collar with your updated contact information.
- Know where the cargo drop off is before you go to the airport, it’s usually not the same place you check in with your ticket.
-Give yourself plenty of time to get checked in. The airlines we have used have a very strict cut off time. If the lines are long, and you can’t get checked in on time, the computer system will shut you out and your dog will miss the flight.