We adopted our 5-year old mutt Milo 4 years ago. He was a bit unsettled in the car when we first got him, but we thought it may have been related to the stress of the shelter/adoption/new surroundings, etc. However, it continues and is an issue with every car ride. He never gets actually sick but shakes and drools any time he is in the car. He never balks at getting in the car, has never vomited, and is always happy as a clam once we arrive at the destination. It doesn't make a difference if he is in the front or the back, windows open or closed, in a crate or just seatbelt & harness. Also, no difference if he is in a car or truck or RV. He is marginally better if someone is right beside him, but not much. We have tried Rescue Remedy, CBD, Gravol and a Thundershirt all with some initial tiny success but not sustained. Now, with the vet's recommendation, we are now using a combination of low doses of Gabapentin and Trazadone for longer trips (over 3 hours or so). He is basically calm (no drooling or shaking but not completely stoned), although we do find it takes a little while to wear off at the end. I had one day recently where he rode in the back seat with his head out the window as happy as a clam and I have no idea why that one single trip was different, but it hasn't happened before or since. Any suggestions? Picture of the goofball in his normal happy state (no pics of sad traveller!)

When you head out for a walk or short hike, what’s always with you? For me (with just Ivy now) it’s pretty simple: collar, tags + bell, harness, leash, treats, sometimes air horn/bear spray, tiny first aid kit, and water (she drinks from my hydration bladder hose 💧). What’s in your quick-grab kit? • 🧀 treats (what container + where do you stash them?) • 💩 poop bags (loose, roll, dispenser?) • 🐻 bear spray or pet corrector (holster?) • 📱 phone, keys, ID, whistle, tiny first aid • 🧤 gloves, chapstick, hand sanitizer, tick key 📸 your turn! show us your setup (pic or list). Even if it’s just “phone + poop bags!”

We spend so much time talking about our pups 🐶 … now let's get to know more about the two legged partner too! 👉 What’s one thing you really enjoy that has nothing to do with dogs? Something you do regularly or wish you could do more often. It could be a hobby, guilty pleasure, favourite food, adventure, or just something that makes you smile. 🎬 Drop a GIF in the comments that shows it off! I’ll go first…

Helloooo Paw Partners 👋 Most of us wait too long. We’re patient… until the barking, pulling, or lunging starts. Then we redirect, or plead: “Leave it! Come ON!” But what if you could step in earlier — kindly, gently — and help your dog before things go sideways? That’s where SCATTER (or if want a calmer reaction FIND IT) comes in. 🎉 Both are simple, satisfying, and they almost always help reset your dog. 🐕 Your Quick Win Today: 1. As soon as your dog starts to shift (not meltdown) — say “Scatter!” 2. Toss a handful of small treats on the ground nearby. 3. Encourage them to sniff and search. 4. When they relax or check back in — mark it ➡️ Reward it ✅ ✅ You’ve just helped, not corrected. (For more details — including how to use Find It — check the full lesson in the Classroom.) 💬 Try it today and share below: - Did Scatter or Find It shift your dog’s focus? - How did it feel to help instead of correct? 📸 Bonus if you catch your dog happily sniffing for rewards from you! 👉 Don’t forget: open the lesson in the Classroom and tick the ✅ in the top-right corner when you’re done. You’ll see your progress bar move closer to 100%! See you tomorrow for Lesson 4: Magic Moments ✨

The rain didn’t scare us folks away! So nice to go for a walk around Townsite with Ivy, Anna, Tilly and their humans this afternoon. All 4 girls did great walking along together, and Juni even earned a short play with Tilly and even Ivy. (1 on 1 play for the win!) Looking forward to the October meetup and hopefully to meet some more folks and pups 🐶 Thanks for organizing & starting this up, Maren!