This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All thoughts and opinions are our own. August? More like Dogust! They don’t call it the dog days of summer for nothing. It’s been unusually hot this summer in the Northern Virginia area, so we’ve been trying our best to keep cool in the air conditioning. Thanks to BabbleBoxx for this blog post. We’ve highlighted some cool pet products and an even cooler charity to support. Read on to learn more. FRUITABLES YOGOS TREATS There’s nothing better than yogurt and fruit in the summer! Fruitables® created these fun roll-up treats for your dog, packed with superfoo ..read more

Planning a visit to southwestern Virginia and/or Grayson Highlands State Park with dogs? Read my practical itinerary for the perfect short getaway. I’ll admit, it’s been a while since our last dog-friendly trip recap; it’s also been a while since our last trip with the dogs! Last year, I resolved to get outdoors and explore more, and I had every intention of doing that. And work, COVID, life, etc., got the best of us. So halfway through the year, I started randomly booking Airbnb reservations for the summer of 2022. I completely forgot I had made some of these reservations. And low and behold ..read more

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All thoughts and opinions are our own. I am ready for spring; I am prepared for consistent spring weather, warmer weather, sunny skies, and light breezes. Bring it on! Because of the nice weather, our family — including our dogs, Navy and Duke — find ourselves outdoors so much more. But with warm weather and the more outdoor time comes fleas, ticks and mud! So while we enjoy the outside time, we also try to balance indoor activities. We are excited to partner with Babbleboxx to review and highlight some fantastic, new (and new to us!) products this spring ..read more

Spacious rooms, top amenities and a superb location, could you ask for anything more in a hotel? Just across the street from The University of Maryland, you’ll find The Hotel at the University of Maryland.  Neither Zach nor I went to the University of Maryland. It’s been years since we’ve been to College Park, Maryland. Nevertheless, we were excited for our weekend getaway to The Hotel at the University of Maryland. We were more than excited to bring our two dogs, Navy and Duke.  Whether you’re passing through town, visiting The University of Maryland or looking for a fun weekend in ..read more

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx on behalf of Doggie Dailies. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Thank you, BabbleBoxx and Doggie Dailies! Since we added our two dogs, Navy and Duke, to our family, shopping for their Christmas gifts has been an annual tradition. Yes, we are those crazy dog parents that wrap presents for our dogs and leave them under the tree. Navy and Duke even have their own stockings that we fill with new toys and treats for them to enjoy. They are typically given a fresh pack of tennis balls, a new bed, bully sticks or matching holiday sweaters. Still, this year we ..read more

The best places in the Washington, D.C. area to pick your pumpkins with your pooch. Where can I pick pumpkins with my dog near Washington, D.C.? Where can I find a dog-friendly pumpkin patch in the D.C. area? Are dogs allowed in pumpkin patches? These were questions we found ourselves asking and Googling a few years ago when we tried to find a dog-friendly apple orchard or dog-friendly pumpkin patch in Northern Virginia. It’s that time of the year again to break out your sweaters, pull out your boots and transition from sweat teas and iced coffees to hot pumpkin spice lattes. &n ..read more

This post is kindly sponsored by Tailored. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Interested in trying Tailored? Use code ALEX80 to subscribe and save 80% on your first order. Around this time last year, we made the jump and personalized Duke’s food with Tailored — a pet food company that allows you to tailor your dog’s food to meet their needs. Improved digestion, better mobility, weight support, or a healthier skin and coat, Tailored crafts a vet-approved, personalized blend to meet your dog’s unique needs. In part one of our review of Tailored dog food, we talked about why we transitioned D ..read more

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx on behalf of Red Roof. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Last weekend we decided to take a spontaneous overnight trip to Alexandria, Virginia, with our dogs, Navy and Duke. Thanks to Red Roof, we were able to plan our mini-staycation with ease. The best part? Red Roof is not only a pre-friendly hotel, but pets stay free at Red Roof! With over 660 properties across the U.S. — and a few international properties in Brazil and Japan — many Red Roof locations are close to popular sites and attractions. So whether you are planning a cross-country road trip o ..read more

This blog post is kindly sponsored by Autotrader. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Are you in the market for a new car? Looking to sell your car? Thinking of buying a new car? Or maybe you are in the beginning stages of your search for a new vehicle, researching reviews online, browsing through lists and comparing models. For years, Autotrader.com has made shopping for a new car online easy — especially for dog owners! Take a look at Autotrader’s list of Best Cars for Dog Lovers. We were so excited to hear that for the eighth consecutive year, Autotrader is taking part in celebrating Nat ..read more

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All thoughts and opinions are our own. We get asked about CBD supplements and chews for dogs all the time. One thing is for sure, we love trying new things. So when we had the opportunity to try Green Gruff CBD dog supplements, we jumped at the chance. New dog chews to try? Yes, please!  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GREEN GRUFF CBD CHEWS Many dog treats, foods and chews lack nutrients and vitamins that dogs need to live a happy and healthy life. Green Gruff hopes to change that by helping dogs live a healthy, long life. Each Green Gruff dog chew has 9 ..read more