I’ve lived in Pittsburgh my whole life and love to find dog friendly activities, breweries, parks and events. Maybe we’ll see yinz around tahn!
Pittsburgh dog owners have plenty of reputable trainers to choose from. In this blog post, I highlight 19 of the best Pittsburgh dog training pros with a focus on positive reinforcement methods. There are trainers who offer private in-home training, ones with...
When your pet has an emergency, you don't want to waste time driving all over to find an emergency animal hospital that's open. Inevitably, our pets always have emergencies at night, on weekends of holidays! In the Pittsburgh area pet owners are lucky to have a long...
Are you looking for a great place to take your dog where they can run, play and meet other furry friends? I'm excited to share 12 of the best dog parks in the city of Pittsburgh. As a Pittsburgh dog mom for over 20 years, I've been to almost all of these places and...
Do you want to make this the Summer you learn how to SUP with your pup? Stand up paddle boarding is a fun adventure activity you can do with your dog. But before you head out on the water, you should prepare your dog for the experience. I first tried SUP with my...
Are you looking for a fun Fall activity to do with your dog around Pittsburgh? Head to a local farm to check out their pumpkin patch. When the weather is right, visiting a pumpkin is the perfect dog-friendly activity! You're outdoors, there's plenty of fresh air and...
I dreamed of getting my dog certified as a therapy dog for years! When I finally did it, I realized I should have done it sooner. The therapy dog test isn't as hard as I thought it would be, especially after some dedicated training. And the volunteer work has become...
You might have seen my hometown of Pittsburgh featured on the news last week. Hundreds of cars waited as long as five hours in a line to pick up supplies at the Pittsburgh area food bank. Bleak news like that is contrasted in my news feed with stories about animal...
Let's be honest, one of the only ways to guarantee I'll come to your event is if I can bring my dog! Taking my dogs to events around Pittsburgh is a great way to socialize them. Plus I get to meet up with dog parent friends and discover local businesses all at the...
As the City of Pittsburgh becomes more dog-friendly, there are more fun things to do with our furry friends around town! Whether you've lived in the Steel City all your life, or you're just visiting, there are some unique things you can with your dog in Pittsburgh....
Last year was the first time I took Lucy to Labor Day Dog Swim at a public pool. I didn't know what to expect and over-prepared, as usual. When we got there I discovered that it's the very best day of the entire year! It's basically like a magical paradise with tons...
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