The Hippie Dog

04/03/2022

Small weekend hike up the Stawamus Chief to catch the sun’s rays before the rain takes over. We emerged to be greeted by icy winds but beautiful views none the less 😍

08/27/2021

From my favourite secret spot to yours - Happy International Dog Day paw friends!!!

07/13/2021

When the weather gets hot and unbearable, these memories of the cold bring some solace. A reminder that we try to live too fast, move onto the next thing, think about future worries... while what we really need is already here 🙏
And a surprise appearance with my human parent!

04/03/2021

Wandering around on rainy days, hoping for that afternoon sun...

Sometimes the path seems long and narrow, leading to the unknown. At times we fail to notice the wide road right beside it, or perhaps like to live on the edge a little..

If you could, where would you go right now?

03/24/2021

Can you smell the mist in the air and the signs of spring?

We came back to one of our favourite places at Cypress Falls to see the river and waterfalls have tripled in size since last time - a huge sign that spring is here and the snow is melting!
It's humbling to feel how powerful a force of nature can be when you stand right before it

03/24/2021

A little treat to power through all of our adventures

I love these because they are organic, all natural, single ingredient, and local. They also work great with recall training which we are still actively working on outdoors!
Check them out, and some of our favourite trails at our link in Bio!

03/14/2021

Wild and free, bracing against the overwhelming force of nature. Sometimes it's nice to be reminded of how small we are on this large, beautiful planet

03/11/2021

Made it up a mountain again to a very windy ridge. Amazing to feel the fresh cold air and see the windswept snow dance across the rocks

03/09/2021

03/09/2021

Post - Read full article on our website, link in bio!

With everyone being cooped up at home on quarantine, we know that we need to exercise at some point, and our pups need to be walked too. Some dog breeds need up to two hours of daily exercise! But could there be a better way to integrate the two to make it fun and efficient for both pup and pet parent?!

Being both a lover of efficiency and a lover of dogs, I set out to answer this question for myself and Toto, since Wheaten Terriers are notoriously high drive, hyper dogs ( especially when they are in their teenage years, like Toto is)!

First, some words of caution:
- Do not run/jog with puppies until they reach at least a year old
- Do not force them to do something if they are scared or uncomfortable to do it
- Some breeds are prone to overheating. Dog's can't sweat, so if it's a hot day then it's better to go early in the morning or evening. Make sure your dog gets plenty of fresh water during the activity

Activities for ALL Dogs (Puppies, Older Dogs, Small Breeds included) - Full Descriptions and pictures ( including tips) on website

1. AGILITY
You don't need to live close to a fancy agility course to get creative!
> Logs
> Barriers/Shelves
> Large Rocks/Boulders or Tree trunks
> Tree stumps or platforms
> Tunnels
> Gates
2. SWIM
If you live close to a lake, beach, or river and your pup isn't shy of the water it is a great option. Get your pup a lifejacket if you are not sure of their ability
3. TRAIL WALKS / HIKES / SNOWSHOE
4. DOG TAG

Activities for Adolescent and Adult Dogs

5. HILL TRAINING
6. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
7. ALPINE SKIING (BACKCOUNTRY)
8. STAIR RUNNING
9. DANCING
10. JOGGING / TRAILRUN

Hopefully this has given some you some inspiration to get outside and start exploring!
If you have some ideas you'd like to share that I haven't mentioned here, please let us know!

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03/02/2021

I am excited to announce we've been nominated for a BC Small Business Award in the Solopreneur Category!!
>>>> Please vote for The Hippie Dog by Mar 8 at sbbc.co/vote Vision

If you would like to find out how we step up to the challenge, visit our page on the SBBC website (by searching our name)

Thank you!! 🙏❤️

03/01/2021

Sunny days at our favourite place on the rocks, looking out into the vast unknown.
Take that time to disconnect and be still, smell the smells, and feel the earth 🌊