Many dogs will bark at intruders to defend their homes. But when the intruder is a shark? A group of tourists found out last moth when a massive hammerhead swam a little too close to a courageous dog’s shoreside home in the Bahamas. As the shark neared the dock, the dog jumped into the water, [...]
When a huge fire broke out at The Dog Resort, a doggy daycare facility in Seattle, this month, staff members didn’t think they’d be able to get all the dogs out in time. A dryer had caught flame, and thick gray smoke poured through the building. It was hard to see inside, let alone breathe. [...]
Every January, ski patrol teams from across the country gather in Utah to train their secret weapons: avalanche dogs. And there’s no better place to train than at an elite academy known as the Wasatch Backcountry Rescue International Dog School. Equipped with world-class sniffers and the ability to dig fast—even through hard-packed snow—dogs are rapidly [...]
How to Prepare, What to Pack, and Campsite Safety for a Fun Outdoor Adventure with Your Dog At Redfin, we know that sometimes your home away from home is a tent hidden in the woods. And it wouldn’t feel like your second home without your dog by your side. With summer in full swing, Redfin has [...]
Does your dog love playing in the snow and going on winter adventures with you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter dog gear so that your pup can last longer and have more fun on those chilly outings. Sure, some people scoff at the idea of dressing a dog, but other dog owners have [...]
Taking your furry four-legged friend camping means more than tossing an extra blanket in the car. Take our word for it, we’ve learned from experience. Here at the 50 Campfires base camp, our dogs get more excited about camping than we do, and who can blame them? Taking your pup along on an outdoor adventure provides [...]
Making sure you and your dog enjoy every minute of your camping trips together. Preparation for a camping trip is key to its success; even more so when you’re planning to go camping with canines. Dogs are normally low maintenance and easy to please, but you should prepare well in advance if you want your [...]
