Paws & Peaks

How Much Exercise Does My Dog Really Need?
How much exercise your dog needs depends on far more than minutes or kilometres. Understanding balance, recovery, and your individual dog matters more than following generic guidelines.

First Adventure With Your Dog: What’s Worth Thinking About
Your dog’s first adventure sets the foundation for every experience that follows. This blog explores what’s worth thinking about to build confidence, trust, and calm outdoor experiences from the start.

Multi-Day Adventures With Dogs: What Changes After Day One
Multi-day adventures affect dogs differently after the first day. This blog explores how energy, behaviour, and recovery change over longer trips and how adjusting early supports safer, more enjoyable outdoor experiences.

Night time in the Outdoors: How Dogs Experience Camps After Dark
Night changes how dogs experience the outdoors. This blog explores why dogs behave differently after dark when camping and how calm routines and awareness help create safer, more settled nights at camp.

Choosing the Right Campsite When You’re Camping With a Dog
Not all dog friendly campsites feel right for dogs. This blog explores how choosing the right campsite can support calm behaviour, better rest, and safer outdoor adventures when camping with your dog.

How Weather Changes Affect Dogs on Camping Trips
Weather affects dogs far more than most people realise, especially when camping. From heat and cold to wind, rain, and sudden changes, this guide explores how dogs experience weather outdoors and how responding early helps keep adventures safe, calm, and enjoyable.

What Dog Owners Often Forget Before Heading Into Nature
Discover the common things dog owners forget before heading into nature. A vet nurse shares overlooked essentials, practical preparation tips, and insights from real experiences with her dog to help make every outdoor adventure safer and more enjoyable.

The Quiet Confidence of Responsible Adventure
Explore how responsible adventure creates quiet confidence for both you and your dog. A vet nurse shares practical insights from real outdoor experiences and explains how thoughtful preparation builds safety, trust, and calm exploration.

How to Strengthen Your Bond Through Outdoor Exploration
Learn how outdoor exploration strengthens the bond between you and your dog. A vet nurse shares practical insights, simple habits, and real moments with her dog, revealing how nature builds trust, communication, and connection.

Why Preparedness Matters When Exploring With Your Dog
Discover why preparedness matters when exploring with your dog. A vet nurse explains how simple planning, calm decision making, and the right gear can turn unexpected moments outdoors into situations you can handle with confidence.

Lessons From a Vet Nurse: Moments That Matter Most
A vet nurse shares the moments that matter most when caring for dogs, both in the clinic and outdoors. Learn practical lessons, real experiences with her dog, and insights that help owners feel prepared, confident, and connected.