I saw a post earlier today which read as follows: “Two species, a human and a dog. The human has approximately 1 billion neurons in their brain while the canine has appoximately 500 million. This is a comparison of the two species and the silly expectations people place on dogs: 1) Human - Given two plus years to accomplish potty training. 1) Canine - Human wants canine potty trainined in two weeks or they will have to rehome the dog....Please take the diaper off your eight month old human and let them crawl around your floor, lets just see the results.... 2) Human - Gives human babies pain relievers and various numbing agents to help appease the pain of teething. 2) Canine - Punished for chewing on things that they find that eases their pain. 3) Human - Encourages young humans to run and play with endless forms of mental and physical stimulation. 3) Canine - “I have got to teach this dog to calm down!!!” 4) Human - Given 20 plus years to complete an education and become a productive member of society. 4) Canine - Expected to behave flawlessly for life after taking just one six week obedience class. 5) Human - Given sick and personal days from work and endless excuses for poor performance. 5) Canine - Expected to perfom perfectly 365 days a year with no questions asked. Canines are also not allowed to feel bad or forget. 6) Human - Expects a pay raise anually for the job they perform. 6) Canine - Humans demand their dog perform better every year without continued education and also don’t believe they should reward the dog for the work they perform. Canines are used everyday to keep us humans safe in a multitude of ways. -They are our eyes when ours go dark~ -They are our ears when ours fall silent~ -They are our noses to help find bombs, drugs, cancer, and allergens to keep us safe from harm~ -They are trained to alert us to an oncoming seizure or low blood sugar attack~ -They help find missing victims of natural and man-made disasters~ They protect us from harm everyday, without expecting healthcare, a raise, a title, a better car, a bigger office or one with a view, and….they do this for us all because of their innate desire to please.

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)

My family is headed out of town tomorrow... a rare opportunity to have the house to myself! Usually it's ME that goes off adventuring. Wahooooooo! Anyone want to get together for a chat? When? (Times are Pacific PDT)

Sometimes I’ll just pop on LIVE without much warning. If you see the little live button lit up, feel free to jump in and join me! These lives are usually spur-of-the-moment — a thought that comes to me while I’m out and about, on the trail, working with a dog, or even at home. That means: 🐾 Sometimes I can give you my full attention.🐾 Sometimes I’ll be juggling a leash or focusing on the dog I’m with. 🐾 Either way, I’ll always do my best to say hi 👋 and have a quick chat. The topic isn’t always posted ahead of time — I might come back later and add a short quote or summary of what we covered. 💬 I’d love these to be more of a two-way chat than just me talking to myself (I do enough of that already, haha). So if you’re online, hop in, say hi, and add your thoughts — I’d love to hear from you. Maybe I’ll see you in a RANDOM LIVE sometime soon! 🐕👋🏻