PetRoam

04/01/2026

If you’ve been here a while, you already know this about me: I don’t just talk about roaming dogs, I live with them 🐕🌎

Nova has never met a boundary she didn’t want to test.

Training a roamer has taught me that it’s not about being perfect and the practice never truly ends. Which is why it’s all about being prepared!! 📝

After many years of training here are my FAVOURITE tips to making progress: ⬇️⬇️

🐾 Practice recall in quiet places first! This allows for muscle memory to build without fear of mistakes or distractions.
🐾 Save the really good treats for outside, when distractions are louder and more frequent than inside areas.
🐾 Use a call that means come back to me, no matter what! Keep it consistent to help your pup understand what you want them to do.
🐾 And lastly…still use a backup ⭐️ Not because you don’t trust them but because loving a dog means accepting that curiosity sometimes wins!

Training PLUS tech is what lets me breathe a little easier in the moments where training can fail. Petroam’s AirTag collar isn’t replacing training, it’s supporting it. It’s what allows accidents without panic.

Roam if you must.
We’ll be ready when you do 🌎📍

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28/10/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve posted!! Life got a little busy (okay..a lot busy 😅). As most of you know, I do shift work, and I recently moved to be closer to work 📦🏠

Life has been a different kind of busy lately. Between long shifts, moving into my own place, and trying to find balance in between it all, most days have felt like a blur.

I’ve realized that adventure isn’t just in the big things like road trips, mountain views, or getaways. It’s in the little moments too; walking the dogs after a long shift, finding where the light hits just right in a new home, decorating one corner at a time until it starts to feel like yours.

Adventure lives in the everyday, in the changes, the new routines, the quiet courage it takes to keep going when life looks different than you thought it would. Some days it feels peaceful, other days it feels heavy. But I’ve learnt that both can exist at once.

New beginnings are hard and I’ve always struggled with change, but still, there’s something kind of beautiful about it. About finding your own rhythm, building a space that’s yours, and knowing you’re capable of doing hard things. In realizing that you’re doing it, even when you thought you couldn’t.

In a way, that is what PetRoam was built from, the idea that adventure lives in every part of life, even the still chapters that aren’t about where you go. Whether it’s moving across the country, walking your dogs in a new neighbourhood, or just figuring out what “home” means again… sometimes it’s about finding comfort right where you are and learning to live it worry free 💛

11/08/2025

We all love our dogs to the moon and back, right?! But regular collars are just not enough anymore.

Let’s dive into three reasons why it’s time to level up to PetRoam’s AirTag collars- because your pup deserves the best!! 🐾
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1️⃣ They Can’t Help in an Emergency
We’ve all had that uh-oh moment when your dog takes off in a panic or gets spooked by something. Regular collars can’t help you track them down fast when every second counts. PetRoam collars give you instant location tracking, so you’ll always be ready to act quickly and reunite with your pup- no stress 📱📍
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2️⃣ They Don’t Help with Training or Recall
Training your dog to come when called (especially off leash) is tough enough. Regular collars don’t make it easier. But with a PetRoam AirTag collar, you can track your dog’s movements, making it way easier to reinforce their training. Plus, no more worrying about where they’re headed! Training made simple ✨
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3️⃣ They Don’t Provide Peace of Mind While Traveling
Whether you’re off on a weekend getaway or on vacation, we all want our dogs safe and sound, especially in new places. A regular collar just doesn’t give you the security you need. But with PetRoam, you can track your dog from anywhere, giving you total peace of mind while you’re off on your next adventure 🌍✈️
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Ready to upgrade your pup’s safety and get that peace of mind? PetRoam’s AirTag collars are here to make sure your dog is always safe and sound, no matter where you are. Because when it comes to our dogs, we want the very best!!
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05/08/2025

🏖️ Ever lost sight of your dog for a split second at the beach and felt your heart drop?

Make sure you and your pup are both beach ready! ☀️ With PetRoam, your adventurous pup can dig, dash, and dive into the waves while you stay in control. 🌊🐾

Designed for escape artists, beach explorers, and off-leash zoomies, this collar blends secure fit + AirTag tracking so you can enjoy the sunshine without the stress.

✨ Summer days are for making memories, not chasing after runaways

📍 Shop now & stay on track! Adventure is calling!

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05/05/2025

My dog ate a door… and it wasn’t because he was bad ⬇️

When I adopted Mylo, I thought I was getting a loyal, goofy sidekick- and I did. But I also brought home a dog with deep, invisible wounds who couldn't be left alone without going full destruction mode.

I tried crate training but he did more self harm than anything.
Leaving him loose? He’d tear down curtains, have accidents, and claw the wall beside the door. A scented sweater, dog calming treats, music- you name it.

Then I tried leaving him in my empty guest room while at work…

The dog walker showed up… to no door 🚪

Mylo had chewed through the entire thing. Not out of mischief, but out of sheer panic. He wasn’t being “bad”, he was traumatized and just wanted to feel safe.

Dog anxiety is REAL and far more common than people think, especially in rescues.

Signs include:
🐾 Destructive behaviour
🐾 Pacing, drooling, accidents
🐾 Escape attempts
🐾 Crying, shaking, howling

Rescue dogs often carry trauma. They’re not “cheap alternatives.” They’re healing souls.

What helped Mylo wasn’t discipline, it was understanding.
✅ Building trust
✅ Creating structure
✅ Patience (a lot of it)
✅ Finding tools that gave me peace of mind too

💛 A portion of every PetRoam purchase is donated to the SPCA.
Because these dogs don’t just need collars…
They need someone to believe in them.

That’s why PetRoam exists , not just to sell collars, but to protect these dogs in every sense. My AirTag collars are designed to keep them safe physically, and with every purchase, I give back to the SPCA to help dogs find homes where they’re safe emotionally too.

If you’ve got a Mylo, or a Nova, or a four-legged tornado of anxiety and love, you’re not alone.

🖤 PetRoam is for them.

📍 AirTag collars built for escape artists, adventurers, and anxious hearts.

🐾 And every purchase gives back to the rescue world that gave me my best friends.

Thank you for being part of their second chance 🐕✨
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01/05/2025

Okay… can we just take a moment for this beauty? 😍

The black Martingale AirTag collar is sleek, strong, and seriously reliable… basically everything I need when I’m out with my own dogs (aka professional bolters 😂)

If you’ve got a pup who pulls, slips out of collars, or just likes to test your patience on walks (no judgment, Nova taught me everything I know), this design is a game changer!! The martingale style tightens gently when needed, so no harsh yanks or choking- just smooth, safe control 💛

And of course, it wouldn’t be PetRoam without an AirTag pocket built right in! 📍📱


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01/05/2025

Your dog’s collar is an everyday essential, so why not upgrade it to include real-time tracking?

With PetRoam’s durable, comfortable collars designed with a secure pocket for an AirTag, you can have peace of mind knowing your furry friend is just a ping away! 📱📍

No bulky devices, no monthly fees: just smart, simple tracking that fits seamlessly into your dog’s daily adventures 🐕🌎

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26/04/2025

Okay - storytime 📖✨

Buckle up friends, because Nova’s Greatest Escapes™ deserve their own Netflix series and here is part 1 🎥🐺✨
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As some of you know, I am a shift worker and that means working for 12 hours at a time. During shifts I always have someone go let out the doggies, feed them, etc.

One day, when I was still living in Yellowknife, my phone dings mid shift and its my dog walker:
📱 “Is this Nova on the lost dog page?”
(Spoiler: this wasn’t even shocking anymore, she was basically a local celebrity on there 😅)

Me, confidently:
📱 “No, she’s at home locked inside the house!”

But then, because if anyone could prove me wrong, it was Nova, I decided to check her location from her collar just in case.

SHE WAS ACROSS TOWN 🤯🤦🏻‍♀️

Y’all. This absolute lunatic broke THROUGH the window screen I cracked open for a little fresh air (because I’m a good, thoughtful dog mom, okay??) and just yeeted herself out of the house like it was a casual Tuesday adventure.

The window wasn’t even low to the ground.

We’re talking full wrecking ball moment, dust off, and hit the road kinda energy 🐺💨

Luckily, our AMAZING dog walker, who we miss more than words, immediately jumped into superhero mode and went on a mission to rescue my runaway pup 🏃🏻‍♀️ She found Nova, snatched her up, and brought her home while I was stuck at work still processing the fact that my dog just escaped through a window and thinking: “What is my life?!”
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THIS. This is why I built PetRoam.

When you’ve got a pup like Nova, you need gear that’s escape-artist tested, off-leash adventure approved, and built to survive absolute nonsense.

Because escapes don’t just happen from the yard...apparently, they happen right out your window too 😂🐾
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26/04/2025

24/04/2025

Tell me your dog is your best adventure buddy without telling me your dog is your best adventure buddy... 🌾🐾

Nova lives for wide open fields, sunshine on her fur, and sniffing every single blade of grass like it holds the secrets of the universe 😂💛 She’s the reason PetRoam exists, because if there’s one thing this girl taught me, it’s that freedom should be safe and exploring should never come with limits.

Whether you’re trail trekking, lake lounging, or just wandering your neighbourhood with a coffee in hand, adventure is out there. And your pup? They’re ready! So get roaming without the worry! 🐕✨

PetRoam is designed for all your off-leash adventures so you can explore confidently and come home with nothing but good memories (and maybe a few muddy paws 🤫🐾)
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