I had a little vision this month: 100 members in ACE Adventure Canine by the end of September. Three more days to go ... But here’s the thing—it’s not about the numbers. 🐶💚 What really matters is YOU—whether you’re: • Lurking 👀 • Sharing stories ✨ • Taking a course 🎓 • Joining a virtual chat 💻 • Or adventuring in person 🐕🦮 …the goal is that you get value and enjoy your time here with your dog. 🐾🥰 💞 Let’s make connections! Comment below and tag someone you relate to—maybe a fellow dog breed parent, someone nearby 🌎, or someone whose posts you enjoy 💬. Let’s grow our community side by side, paw in hand! 🤝 And hey, if you know a friend who’d love this adventure basecamp, here’s the link —because adventures are always better with friends (and dogs!). 🥾🐕🐾🥳

🐾 When you were a child (or maybe even now!) which cartoon dog was your favourite? 🐶 When I was in kindergarten, I was so proud of my Snoopy lunchbox! 🥪 I remember giggling at Marmaduke stories 📚 And of course… Scooby Doo on the television 📺 But there were so many others over the years… 🐾 Clifford the Big Red Dog 🐾 Blue from Blue’s Clues 🐾 Odie (Garfield) 🐾 Gromit (Wallace & Gromit) 🐾 Pluto 🐾 Bolt 🐾 Dug from Up 🐾 Brian from Family Guy 🐾 The Paw Patrol pups More…? 👉 Which one still makes you smile? Can you find a GIF of them?

For f**k’s sake, Nami 🤦‍♀️ I know mummy loves eating plants but she doesn’t want you turning into one! 🌱😂 What are we going to do with you? You won’t let mummy touch your bottom, so now we’ve got a predicament… 👉 Dog with big trauma + snapping if I even look at her fluffy butt = great start to the weekend. I now officially own a walking grass seed. Help. Advice. Anybody?! 🙃🐾

Alright, ACE Crew, it’s check-in time! 👀🔭 It’s been a quiet weekend here (I get it—summer’s calling us all! 😎). I’m starting to hear crickets around here... 🦗🦗🦗 (in all silly seriousness, they do show up here on hot summer days!). As we get closer to autumn, it feels like a great time to re-energize this space. ⚡️ So, what made YOU join ACE Adventure Canine Skool? What were you hoping to get out of this community? Maybe you’re looking for more specific training and behaviour tips—whether that’s training advice, adventure gear recommendations, wellness, safety, stories, or just a good dose of outdoor fun. 🌲 Or perhaps you want instructional videos, gear recommendations, or even group calls? Whatever it is, I want to hear from you! This community is all about YOU (and your doggos), and we’re here to go in the direction that best serves your needs. Your input will help guide us, so let’s hear it! Drop a comment below, and let’s help you take steps towards your next adventure! 🚶‍♀️🐕

Because my dog? She’s got more identities than Jason Bourne. Her real name is Nami. Which is Japanese for “wave” — as in tsunami. Some days she’s a tidal wave. Other days, more of a gentle ripple. Either way, she is the wave. A whole mood. But also… she answers to (and by “answers,” I obviously mean completely ignores): I’ll go first. And I’m not even sorry about it. Nami Nams Fluff Fluffy Fluffball Princess Nami Bibbity Bibbity Bobbity (she’s got a little leg tremor from distemper and it’s her Bibbity Bobbity shake) Bibbity Wibbity Nami Wami Baby Gurl Cutie Pie Fluffy Bum Naughty Nami Little Moo (I may have blacked out halfway through that list. It’s fine. I stand by all of them.) And do I expect her to know who I’m talking to when I say any of these? Absolutely. She’s my dog. My fluffy sidekick. My emotional support wave. She knows what’s up. So now I want yours👇 💬 Drop every name your dog (dogs) gets called in your house 💬 And why did you choose their “real” name in the first place? Was it a vibe? A meaning? A drunk decision? No judgement here. Let’s celebrate the chaos. One dog nickname at a time. 🐾