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…

A question I've got asked a lot over the years is; "How do I deal with off leash dogs running up to my on leash reactive dog?! ...or even the other way around! Some people know their dog is reactive and yet they don't leash or muzzle them! It's unacceptable to expect other dog owners to have to deal with an out of control dog! What do you think? I have my own suggestions, but would love to hear others...🤗

Multi user areas can be soooooo tricky … so this was refreshing to see! There is also apparently a sign with dog owner guidelines which is more common. This is in Vancouver Island. Qualicum. Our Community Park off-leash trails are places where people and dogs can enjoy nature together. To keep the trails safe and fun for everyone, follow these simple guidelines: ✅ Expect dogs running, playing, and barking ✅ Announce yourself when passing from behind (“coming up behind”) ✅ Slow down or walk when approaching dogs ✅ Avoid aggressive behaviour toward dogs ✅ Use caution at blind corners Let’s keep our trails safe, respectful, and welcoming for all users—two- and four-legged alike! 💚

What’s up for you and your dog this weekend? 🐶⛺️🌲 👉 Are you hitting the trails, relaxing at home, or juggling some training challenges? 👉 Got a question about how to make it smoother, easier, or more fun? Share your Weekend Woofs, Wags, Wins & Woes in the comments (or make your own post 👀). I’ll read them all and share tips or answers next week. 💬 And don’t just stop at your own update — chime in on someone else’s too! Swap ideas, cheer each other on, or just drop a 🐾 to say “same here.” Photos, quick notes, GIFS or even just 👍 all count! 📸✍️ Arrroooo! Maren & Ivy 🐾💚 (A couple of blast from the past photos for fun)

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!