Adventure Dog Podcast

Today’s episode is with Chelsey and her two girls Freya and Stranger @2WanderGeeks, working and playing in their backyard wilderness in Montana alongside other service dogs in training. Chelsey and her husband Andrew live on the edge of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and right from their doorstep, they take the dogs hiking and backpacking regularly.

To go back, Chelsey’s story begins with her service in the Army in Afghanistan. On her return to the states and dealing with PTSD, she was able to rely on the comfort and security of her dog. Foxy, a rescue from New Mexico, also inspired Chelsey to get into the outdoors and to start service dog training. Fast forward a few years and she adopted another rescue dog, Stranger a Malinois, from Grateful Dogs in San Francisco @gratefuldogsrescue25. This time, Chelsey was looking for those specific high drive, working dog traits that would make Stranger a great search and rescue service dog. Though Stranger, who has a few traits typical with the breed, did not become a service dog, it wasn’t long till Freya was adopted and trained. Freya, a lab and shepherd mix from Woods Humane Society @woodshumanesociety, joined the family in summer of 2019.

Having Foxy had led Chelsey into an active outdoor lifestyle including backpacking and hiking, though Foxy was unable to do some of the more strenuous hikes due to age and hip issues. When Chelsey and Andrew applied to backpack the entire length of the Continental Divide Trail, they unfortunately had to leave both Foxy and Stranger behind. Considering the extreme weather conditions in 2019, the dogs would most likely not have enjoyed it. The trip was funded and supported through the non-profit organization Warrior Expeditions @warriorexpeditions that helps veterans accomplish long trails, cycling trips, and paddling expeditions, with a focus on mental health through outdoor experience. Because Chelsey was unable to complete the CDT in 2019, she is currently training along with her trail partner Freya, to backpack the remainder next summer.

One of their favorite spots to hike is Blodgett Canyon, which leads up to Blodgett Lake right on the Montana and Idaho border. And the CDT is just 40 miles/ 64km away. But really, any trail in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area is a great trail. Most recently they hiked Big Creek trail, where they followed wolf and elk tracks for miles. Further south is the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, a wonderfully named area that encompasses 2.3 million acres/ 9,500 km2, the single largest federally managed wilderness area outside of Alaska. Along with the also wonderfully named Goose Hump Wilderness, there are more than 3.3 million acres/ 13,000 km2 of roadless protected land! Most of this area was originally inhabited by the Niimíipuu, also known as the Nez Perce Tribe.

Chelsey’s shout outs go to Michelle Revoir @michellerevoir and Sean Gobin @veteranvanlife who run @WarriorExpeditions. The two service dog organizations that she works with are @DogTagBuddies and Canine Companions for Independence @ccicanine.

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Today’s episode is with Baltimoreans Oscar & Belinda and their pups Keylo Ogunda, Queen Yansa, and feline Vivian Sookhi @hood2homesteadob, putting down new roots homesteading in the beautiful desert of New Mexico!

Both Belinda and Oscar had been living in the city and working corporate jobs. Eventually they left the corporate world to run their own businesses as a chef and barber, respectively. But after several years they wanted even more change. In an effort to live a more grounded, sustainable, and mindful lifestyle, they purchased a plot of land on the 35th parallel in the heart of the New Mexico desert, not far from the Rio Grande River valley. And they built a tiny home to get there! Eventually, their plan is to build a more permanent home on their plot, with a focus on sustainability and renewable energy.

Of course, they made plans for their fur children too. Keylo Ogunda, a labrabull adopted from Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter @barcsanimal_shelter, has been with O&B for five years. He was their first dog they brought to the family as a couple, and a companion for their older red nosed pit, King. After an incident with another dog, Belinda was set on adopting out Keylo to a veteran’s program. But Belinda quickly found that Keylo was focused on her well-being and he has since become a permanent part of the family and a loyal guardian for Belinda. After King passed, they then brought Yansa, an AmStaff and the runt of her litter, into the family as a puppy. Keylo Ogunda and Queen Yansa now benevolently rule over their hoomans! Last but not least, there is also the wonderful Ms. Vivian Soohki, a Calico feline to keep an eye on the canines.

Some of the places they enjoyed taking the pups while living on the east coast included Susquehanna State Park, Shenandoah National Park and valley, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Loch Raven Reservoir Park, Jerusalem Mill, Rehoboth Beach in Delaware, and more. Because Keylo gets so excited around other dogs, they visited most of these places for the ability to be outdoors with plenty of distance from other dogs. Now that they have moved to New Mexico, not too far from Albuquerque, they enjoy the wide open expanse of the Rio Rancho desert. A short drive from their homestead plot is Petroglyph National Monument, which is partially dog friendly. To the north is Jemez Springs in the red rock San Diego Canyon in Santa Fe National Forest. To the east is Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest, full of trees and reminds the pups a bit more of their previous home.

O&B have many friends and family that they could shout out, but the one they agreed was most important was their friend Pablo Santiago @juncutz and his wife and children. Pablo, a barber in the Fort Worth area @unitedcutz, is a brother to Oscar. Truly though, the list of people that have been part of O&B’s journey is endless, and they consider themselves blessed.

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Check out O&B’s blog and shop!

For my upcoming backcountry trip, I’ve used a couple of sources to plan my groceries and meals:
Backpacking Food Ideas from www.Greenbelly.com
Best Backpacking Foods from 99boulders.com

Check here for my list of all 50 U.S. state parks websites along with COVID information.

Today’s episode is with Gretchen and her pittie Scout @offroadrunning_dog, who breaks down the non-running pitbull myth while having amazing trail adventures on the Oregon coast.

Gretchen and her husband live, along with their two pups Scout and Dawg, near Lincoln City right on the coast and within immediate access to hundreds of miles of dog friendly trails in state forests, national forests, and even beaches! Gretchen has been trail running and competing in races and triathlons for many years. After having adopted her German shepherd Dawg from the local shelter, she decided to put her active lifestyle to use to benefit the shelter by volunteering to take the high energy dogs out for trail runs. Over the years, she’s found how amazing it is for helping some dogs at the shelter that have anxiety, and other issues. Scout was one of those pups in the shelter that was extremely timid and anti social, until her paws hit the trails for her first runs.

Since then, Gretchen and Scout have run many, many miles together and competed in several races. One of their favorites is the Peterson Ridge Rumble, which has quite a history. The laid back race offers a 40 mile and 20 mile option through beautiful Deschutes National Forest near Sisters, Oregon, though dogs are not allowed in the 40 mile option. Another is the Siuslaw Dunes 50k and 25k through the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, near Florence Oregon. In this race, both the 50k and the 30k are dog friendly and travels through some amazing and varied coastal and old growth ecosystems in the Siuslaw National Forest.

Coming up at the end of October is the Oakridge Triple Summit, a three day trail running and camping adventure that covers 65k and three peaks: Westfir, Larison Rock, and Dead Mountain in Willamette National Forest. While the race is dog friendly, there is a limit to how many tails they allow for each day. Lastly, Gretchen mentioned her preparations for the C2C, or Corvalis to the Sea, trail. The trail which just recently opened to the public is approximately 60 miles and of course, dog friendly.

Gretchen’s shout out go to Kate & Hank @all.about.hank, Malibu @malibusmama and @malibusadventureclub, Amanda and Leilani @adventurepittieand3kitties, pitbull advocacy group @blockheadbrigade, and Cooper @thedelectabledane.

With the increased threat of wild fires, floods, and other natural disasters, having a “go bag” for your animals is extremely important. It’s also easy! Check out the Multnomah County Animal Services website for emergency preparedness info and additional resources.

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Today’s episode is with Debbie and her sweet girl Brownie @browniehikestoo who started their hiking journey together exactly a year ago and inspired a movement with @blackpeoplewhohike!

Debbie’s hiking adventures started when she adopted Brownie from a local shelter. Brownie and her ten siblings had been rescued from an abandoned house in the middle of the winter. Shortly before she adopted Brownie, her father was diagnosed with cancer, and bringing Brownie into their family brought a lot of happiness. Debbie had always been active and had changed her diet to be vegan. Then a close family friend convinced her and Brownie to go for a hike. So getting into hiking and the outdoors was just the next logical step. Of course, to Debbie, the lack of diversity on the trails was apparent.

Debbie was quickly inspired to get other friends involved and she created the @blackpeoplewhohike account to encourage other BIPOC to get outside. Some of the things that Debbie focuses on include the reduction of stress, healthy food and physical activity to promote a better lifestyle, and the strength of community. In particular, Debbie spoke of forest bathing, a growing field of study that being in nature, and specifically in forested areas can improve our well-being. According to recent studies forest bathing can have positive affects on the body’s immune and central nervous system. To her, this is an important factor for at-risk black population and people of color who suffer from a disproportionate rate of common diseases and illness.

Some of the locations in and around the St. Louis area that Debbie and Brownie like to go to are Castlewood State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, Hawn State Park, and Weldon Spring Conservation Area which includes the Lewis and Clark Trail, part of the National Park Service. Castlewood State Park is where Debbie and Brownie took their very first hike together! Close by in Illinois are Pere Marquette State Park, Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve. For their @blackpeoplewhohike outings, Debbie relies on the AllTrails app to find new locations for each organized hike. Her golden ticket adventure would be to take Brownie to Gambia, where her family is originally from!

Debbie’s shout outs go to like minded organizations that promote BIPOC participation in the outdoors. Among them are Outdoor Afro @outdoorafro, Melanin Basecamp @melaninbasecamp, #blackhikersweek co-founders Nailah @wecoloroutside and Zenovia @blackkidsadventures, @blackmenhikela, and @blackgirlshike_la. Don’t forget to sign up at blackpeoplewhohike.com to find out about future events.

For information on heat stress and heat stroke in dogs, I found several sources with great details: Humane Society: Keep Pets Safe in the Heat

Animal Emergency Service: Heat Stress in Dogs, What it is and How to Treat it

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation: Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion in Dogs

And dogs in archeology at Independent.co.uk: Indiana Bones: The archaeologist dogs discovering ancient remains

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Today’s episode is with Sallay and her pup Otis @otisthegooddogson about their adventures from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the coastal beaches of North Carolina, and lots of trails in between. Sallay shares her experiences of being black in the outdoors and her views of bringing diversity to nature.

Growing up in Greely, Colorado, Sallay was introduced to the outdoors by her father who enjoyed fishing, hiking, and spending time outside. Though she and her sisters were active, she rarely saw other black people or people of color on the trails. And she constantly experienced reactions of surprise from white people, as if being in the outdoors as a black person was not “normal”. Now living in the Raleigh-Durham area, she sees more diversity though she is unsure if this is because of more population diversity or a change over time.

After moving to North Carolina, she adopted Otis during a pet adoption event. Within just a couple weeks, she was introducing him to her love of the outdoors! Their first hike was in the Duke Forest area. Some of their other favorite spots to go to include Eno River State Park, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Umstead State Park, and Hanging Rock State Park. The last is well known for its many rock formations and Hanging Rock, which rises up high above the forest below and offers an amazing view of the nearby valley. On the east coast of the state, Sallay and Otis have visited Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. On the other side of the state, in Pisgah National Forest to the west, is another favorite, Catawba Falls. She is definitely planning to return to Catawba Falls for future adventures. Her golden ticket trip would be to the amazingly beautiful Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain in Peru.

Sallay has had few issues on the trails throughout North Carolina, but has felt a lack of diversity and sometimes a less welcome environment while camping, especially in more rural areas. Safety is definitely one of her concerns. A few precautions she and her partner have relied on in order to be safe are researching locations, general preparedness with the right gear, always taking a phone, and always letting someone know where they are. Her hope as well as mine, is that by motivating more BIPOC to get outside and into nature it will help to increase the safety, improve accessibility, and put an end to the stereotype that the outdoors isn’t for black people.

Sallay gave an amazing list of shout outs and hashtags to follow for BIPOC and accounts that are working towards improving diversity in the outdoors: @wildginaa, #blackoutdoorjoy, @diversify.vanlife, @irietoaurora, @blackgirlstrekkin, @doesthiscountasvanlife, @meliseymo, @melaninbasecamp, @karl_shakur_, @adaezenoelle, @_sol.flower_, @rongriswell, @naturechola, @colourthetrails, @jujumil, @blackpeoplewhohike, @akunahikes, @outdoorafro, @urbanclimbr, @unlikelyhikers, @themirnavator, @she_colorsnature, @jitabebe, @fantaffstic, @michelledoubleelle, @switchbackshawty, @indegenouswomenhike.

Some dog accounts she recommends are @northernjindo, @zion.nationalpup, @griffeyflood, @karmathesheprador, and @kianaintheruff. Recently @ellenandpack made a great post that includes many more BIPOC adventure dog accounts.

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Today’s episode is a brief summary of our most recent adventure, our fundraiser success and a few shout outs to listeners, some dog related scientific studies, and more!

Last week I completed a 50 mile run to raise awareness and money for All 4’s Rescue League @all4srescue, a rescue organization that works to bring relief to low income dog owners in at-risk and marginalized communities in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with donations from listeners, we were able to raise more than $250. With that money, All 4’s Rescue is able to provide dog houses, food, spay and neuter services, and education to owners who need a little help, especially in these tough times. If you would like to donate, please visit all4srescue.com or at paypal.me/all4srescue.

A recent scientific study and article posted in The Journal of Animal Science sums up many previous studies done on the correlation between dilated cardiomyopathy and specialty diets such as grain-free or legume protein. The study is a terrific breakdown of many different results including some studies that seem to contradict each other. The study is peer reviewed and quite extensive, but a great read if you are interested in nutrition and dog health. Check it out in the June 2020 issue. There is also a series of articles about alternative protein sources in pet foods from the American Society of Animal Science.

Another study looked at the possibility that dogs were emotionally motivated to help their distressed owners. The study included 60 dogs that were put through a series of experiments to see if they were motivated to assist their trapped and distressed owners without a reward. The owners were put into a box enclosure with a removable door. To compare, the dogs were also tested to see if they would try to “free” a high value food treat from the box. The study showed that dogs were more likely to assist their owners, therefore showing the emotional bond was stronger than the desire for food. Check out all the details of this really cool study at the PLOS One scientific article website.

The Dog Days of Summer start July 22nd and last till August, so stay safe in this heat. One great way is to go out at night and look up at the sky! Sirius rises before dawn. There is also the NEOWISE comet in the northern sky at dawn and at night. And FIVE planets are visible right now!

If you have experience with orienteering and navigating in the backcountry, we want to hear from you! Email nathan@adventuredogpodcast or send us a message @adventuredogpodcast.

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Today’s episode is with dog travel blogger Jen and her trail pup Sitka @longhaultrekkers,  always working together on some phenomenal training and planning the next big, or little, adventure!

Jen found Sitka and adopted him quite recently in December of 2019. Sitka, who was an owner surrendered pup in the PNW, had a couple of common issues with leash reactivity and anxiety around loud vehicles. From the very beginning, Jen has been doing extensive and precise training with Sitka in order to improve his behavior and confidence. Jen was highly motivated to learn better training by her experience with a previous dog Leila, that was unmanageable. By simply reaching out to other dog parents through social media in the beginning, and eventually working with a professional trainer, she has learned and shared her techniques through her own accounts.

One of those accounts is her dog travel blog, aptly named LongHaulTrekkers.com. In her blog, Jen has years of information based on personal experience with camping, cycling, hiking, trail running and even international travel with dogs. Mixed in is lots of training, trail etiquette, and plenty of beautiful photos along with all of the dog related tips!

Some of Jen and Sitka’s favorite locations to adventure include their own local trails near Portland, as well as the trails around their friends Jessica and Gretel & Summit’s @youdidwhatwithyourwiener home in Cle Elum, Washington. Together, they have traveled to many spots in the PNW and even down to the Arizona desert, after having just met, for an Instagram meet-up. They also did an great tour of the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park, finding all of the dog friendly things to do there. The Oregon coast is also one of her favorite places, and is where the Giant Spruce of Cape Perpetua Heritage Tree can be found. This is the namesake of Sitka.

Jen, along with her previous dog Sora, also did an extensive amount of international travel. They completed a bike tour through Europe, starting in Norway, and included 16 countries and more than 4,000 miles of pedaling. One of her favorites on the European tour was Turkey. After leaving Europe, they flew to South America and began a 15 month from the southern tip of Argentina all the way north to Colombia. One of the resources Jen used for her international travels was PetTravel.com. Though they don’t currently have any big international adventures planned, Jen and Sitka’s next biggest adventure will be resettling in Bend, Oregon.

Jen’s shout outs go to Amber & Ariel @ambpitch, Jura & Tala @tala_the_nubianhound, and Maria and Riley & Bodie @sup_with_pup.

For the most up to date information about traveling safely in the U.S. during Covid-19, from the CDC website: Considerations for Travelers—Coronavirus in the US.

If you would like to help support my 50 mile run fundraising efforts for All 4s Rescue League @all4srescue, please visit their website or instagram, or here at their PayPal donation link: paypal.me/all4srescue

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Today’s episode is with Chaz and his girl Tricia @blackkidrunning, a Team USA Track and Field Olympic runner and guide dog team with a need for speed and a desire to help others with visual impairments to adapt. As a Paralympic runner, Chaz has been working with Tricia, who is a specially trained running guide dog, since 2018 to have more freedom in running outside.

When Chaz first started running in high school, he quickly found that he had an ability. In his sophomore year, he had a state champion title in two mile on the track. In college he competed in both track and cross country. Not long after in 2013, he began to notice an issue with his vision. In a very short time, Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) caused Chaz to be legally blind and changed his entire life. At one point Chaz believed his running career was over. With the help of friends and family, Chaz adapted and even got back to running, relearning on a treadmill and eventually back out onto a track. Perseverance paid off and Chaz qualified and ran in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, competing in the 1500m and 5000m on the track. Later in December 2016, he ran a 2:31:48 marathon in his debut at the California International Marathon along with a guide runner, setting a new American record for the T12/B2 visual impairment division. He also bested the Rio Marathon first place finish by 29 seconds!

While living in Denver, Colorado, Chaz learned about having a guide dog and not long after, he started the process through Guiding Eyes for the Blind @guidingeyes in New York. The first dog he met through the program was a small rambunctious black labrador retriever named Tricia. They immediately clicked and their training took off. Tricia and Chaz quickly progressed from simple street crossings to finding new routes. Chaz believes it’s all due to Tricia’s ability to focus and adapt in very high stress situations. Tricia lives for her work. But she also loves to run. Unlike typical guide dogs, Tricia went through several extra months of training through Guiding Eyes in order to learn to use her skills at a much faster pace. Along with a custom made harness from Ruffwear, Chaz and Tricia are able to run together and still maintain control.

Though Chaz is used to training for long distance endurance running, Tricia is limited to shorter runs, simply due to her importance as a working guide dog. First and foremost is always preserving Tricia’s longevity. One of their favorite local daily runs where they live in Boston, is the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, which for them is a well known, safe and easy route to run. An adventure in itself, they get out out and navigate the city on a daily basis where Chaz does social work with Massachusetts Association for the Blind and coordinates Team With A Vision @teamwithavision. In their down time, when the harness comes off and Tricia isn’t working, her favorite activity is playing ball. It’s an important time for her to just be a dog. Chaz also plans to get Tricia out on trail hikes and runs in the future.

Chaz gives a shout out to both his parents for their support throughout his life, his dad for motivating him to overcome the negativity around his impairment and get back into running, his girlfriend Kyra who was there through his learning and adaptation process, and last but not least, his Hartford track and field coach Roger Busch @coachrogerbusch.

If you are looking to donate to charitable organizations in this time of change, Black Lives Matter is the most direct non profit you can give to.

If you are interested in helping at-risk and low income pet owners, please consider All 4s Rescue League @all4srescue, or your local Humane Society or SPCA.

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Today’s episode is with Jessica and her dachshund duo Gretel and Summit @youdidwhatwithyourwiener, celebrating a decade of her adventure dog diary on the aptly named blog youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com. She’s also the creator of the Adventurewiener Club of America!

Jessica left the corporate world and last year moved away from Seattle to focus on being a professional blogger and to give her dogs the life she felt they deserved. They settled just on the east side of the North Cascade mountain range. From there, Jessica has access to a network of quiet, unmarked community trails and backroads, just out her door. And because she now works from home, Jessica is able to get Gretel and Summit out nearly everyday for quality hikes.

Not too far from home, they have hundreds of options for adventuring in the PNW. The Mt. Baker area, Ptarmigan Ridge, Artist Point, Skyline Trail, Chain Lakes Loop, and Snow Lake are just a few they’ve done. On the south side of Mt. Baker are Park Butte Lookout and Maple Pass Loop, along the Hwy. 20 corridor, just outside the national parks. One of their favorites to the north and east, away from the crowds is Iron Peak. They’ve even done some backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail!

Having previously worked in Olympic National Park, Jessica has a terrific amount of knowledge of places to go and things to do in and around the park that are dog friendly. A couple of those are Upper Big Quilcene Trail to Marmot Pass, and the Spruce Railroad Trail, as well as many beaches along the west coast of the park. Last year Jessica made the drive down to Death Valley National Park, where they met up with others and did an amazing amount of exploring while still following the National Park rules for having dogs in the park. Some of the spots that they checked out were Twenty Mule Canyon and Zabriski Point, as well as Racetrack Playa!

Her shout outs go to friend and travel partners Jen and Sitka @longhaultrekkers, Catra Corbett and TruMan @dirtdiva333, Stephanie and Frankie & Storm @pupfrankie, Rachel and River @whyld_river, @goldentrailz, and @trustyourtrail.

To learn how you can #RecreateResponsibly, check out the National Park Service page with a list of things you can do to safely adventure during Covid-19.

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Today’s episode is with Sam and her two boys Dexter and Alfred @mittenmadepups from Michigan, with tales of adventure from around the country and across the globe.

While both Dexter and Alfred were adopted, Alfred’s journey from his past situation is a pretty amazing story and involved quite a long trip. After adopting Dexter from a tough foster situation several years prior, Sam and Garrett decided it was time to adopt another pup. They attempted to go through several local rescue groups and were unsuccessful before finding out about Second Chance Dogs & Cats China Rescue. They applied and were able to adopt Alfred in December of 2019, who was flown to the United States along with the flight volunteers who assist in the rescue program. Since then, Alfred has been fitting right in to his new life and looking forward to adventures with his big brother Dexter.

One of the places that they love to explore in the Detroit area is Belle Isle State Park, a 982 acre island park on the Detroit River. Since they live so close to downtown Detroit, getting out into the state to visit other natural areas requires a bit of driving. But according to Sam who is used to traveling, everywhere is local to her! Her fiancé Garrett has a family connection to Mackinak Island, between the lower and upper peninsula. And at the extreme northwest corner of the state is Michigan’s largest state park, the Porcupine Mountains. Here, Sam, her two brothers, and Dexter recently did a backpacking trip and covered nearly thirty miles in three days.

Back in 2017, Sam and her then boyfriend Garrett packed into his Ford Escape and hit the road with Dexter, visiting every state in the lower 48 in 34 days. Some of the most memorable stops were the Adirondack Mountains in New York and Acadia National Park in Maine. There were historical stops like the Freedom Trail in Boston, the Wright Brothers National Monument at Kitty Hawk, and even prehistoric Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas. There were natural wonders like Great Sand Dunes National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, redwood trees at dog friendly Arcata Community Forest in California, Crater Lake National Park, Devil’s Tower National Monument in Wyoming, and even man made wonders like Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. But there’s no place like home, and upon returning to Michigan, Garrett proposed to Samantha at the McGulpin Point Lighthouse near Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island.

Sam gives a shout out to Rachel and Barley, Moe & Cascade @wildgoldens and @wildwearpets, Taylor and Darwin & Charles @ourevolvingadventure and @featherstone.fotography, Jenny and Chesney @chesneythecorgi, and then of course, her dad.

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A couple links to some information from this episode:

PetPoint.com data for U.S. pet adoption and shelter numbers, including Covid-19 special reports

ASPCA symptoms and treatment information on separation anxiety in dogs