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BEAR LAKE WITH DOGS

6/30/2019

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Bear Lake is a natural lake located on the border of Utah and Idaho. 
It is known for its turquoise colored waters and surrounding mountains.
As we were driving down Highway 89, we saw our first glimpse of Bear Lake's beauty. I couldn't stop saying "wow." It is just a breathtaking place.
Bear Lake has endless activities to do. From boating, swimming, tubbing, jet skiing to hiking, adventure parks and biking.
We rented a small motorized fishing boat and had an absolute blast on the water. I highly suggest enjoying these blue and crystal clear waters on a boat! Bear Lake Marina offers so many water rentals including: Mastercraft, Jet Skiis, fishing boats and more.
This lake is 109 square miles, miles of beautiful beaches. We drove around the whole lake and every inch has a view.
During summer, Bear Lake can get crowded. However, we were still able to find a beach to ourselves. The dogs absolutely LOVED swimming in the lake. It was Levi's first time in a big body of water and I was so glad to see that he is a water baby.

My suggestions for a great dog friendly experience in Bear Lake:
1) Find accommodation that is pet friendly. During my research, I found that most of the places in Bear Lake are pet friendly. I usually book KOA's as they have dog parks!
2) Beach it with the pups. Enjoy the clear water and the bright sun with your best friends.
3) Walk Bear Lake Blvd in Garden City and try some shakes. Bear Lake has many restaurants and is known for their famous raspberry milkshakes. Most places have seating outside and are pet friendly. 
4) Go on a hike. I highly suggest doing the Limber Pine Nature Trail. We went at 7 am. Not one other soul on the trail, just lots of squirrels and rabbits. It took us 45 minutes and it was so worth it.
5) AS ALWAYS BRING ENOUGH WATER AND A PORTABLE WATER BOWL. 
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Visit Bear Lake. Bring your best friends. Have fun, relax and take in the views.
For more information about Bear Lake: https://utah.com/bear-lake-state-park

Where should we travel to next?
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EXPLORING MOAB WITH PUPS

6/16/2019

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​Moab, Utah is a magical city in the middle of stunning red rock formations. It has been on my list of places to explore for some time now, and finally this weekend the pups and I did just that.
I’ve got asked these 3 questions by many people so I thought, I would revolve this blog around that!

1) What to do in Moab?
Moab is a gateway for Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Great hiking, mountain climbing and biking, jeep safaris, horseback riding, river rafting, and fishing.
Moab also has a lovely downtown with great restaurants and dessert places!
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2) Are dogs allowed in the National Parks in Moab? If not, where do you take dogs in Moab?
Yes, they can go where cars can go on a leash. They can not walk the trails inside the National Parks. But don't worry, there are plenty of cool dog hikes. (I'll get to that soon)
On Saturday, the pups stayed in the trailer while I hiked up to the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. This hike is 3 mile round trip, but quite steep. It took 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete this trail. It may be steep but it's worth it. The views from up top are stunning. If you are not wanting to do this long of a hike, Arches National Park also offers a Delicate Arch Viewpoint. This walking trail will take you only 10 minutes!
Arches National Park offers many amazing hikes, including The Windows, Balanced Rock, Tower Arch, etc.
I suggest visiting their website; so you can plan and see what hike/s you would want to do prior to arriving.
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Moab Dog Friendly Trails:
*Generally in UT, state parks and recreation areas allow leashed dogs.*
A popular dog hike is Corona Arch. Sadly for us, this trail was just too long for the bulldogs to be in the hot Moab sun and its quite technical. So instead, we hiked The Fisher Towers. This hike is relatively easy and offers 5 miles of beautiful scenery. Again, it was too hot for a bulldog to do, so we were just happy walking half of a mile and taking photos in front of the towers!
We later did a sunset hike at Sand Flats Recreational Area. Slick Rock Trail is their popular hiking and mountain biking route. We didn’t follow a route and just walked along the big rocks! This is a prime spot for sunset watching!

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3) How do you keep pups cool in the hot heat?
TIPS: Always keep enough water on you and carry a collapsible water bowl.
I generally bring water bottles that I use to wet the dogs down while on hikes. Luckily for me, my pups love water so they are happy when I do that!
Purchase a cooling vest, this vest helps keep pups temperature down! Or a cooling mat!
Hike in the mornings, or in the evenings for cooler temperatures.
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I quickly realized that Moab had way more to offer than my expectations, therefore we weren’t able to fit everything we wanted to do in our schedule. I highly recommend staying in Moab for at least 3 nights!
​Friends, go to Moab. It is magical.

For more information about Moab: www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm


Thanks for following our adventures <3


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@PETWINERY PET BAR

6/9/2019

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@petwinery is a company that creates healthy and tasty drinks/treats for dogs and cats.
We were lucky enough to receive a package from @petwinery that contained: Bark Brew, Dog Pawringon, FetchMe Noir, and Dog Ice Cream.
  • BarkBrew comes in Chicken Ale, Beef Ale, and Calm Ale. Simply pour ale into a dog bowl and let your pup enjoy. OR add it to your pups food for extra flavor! An important BarkBrew ingredient is Glucosamine, which helps restores joint health.
  • Dog Pawringon (Dog Champange) comes in Rose and Brunt. This champagne is really Alaskan Salmon Oil and filtered water. Fish oil acts as an anti-inflammatory and promotes healthy coats.
  • FetchMe Noir (Dog Wine) is made with filtered water, bacon extract, and salmon oil. What pup wouldn't love this?! 
  • Dog Ice Cream is @petwinery's newest product. This ice cream flavor is Barking Bacon. Simply add water to the powder form ice cream, mix, and freeze. 8 hours later, your dog can enjoy this tasty treat. This ice cream can last up to 6 weeks in the freezer!
​These beverages/ treats by @petwinery are not only delicious, but also arenbenefitial to your dogs's health.
York, Ro and Levi taste approved all products and are currently begging for more! I just love that I can now enjoy a drink with my dogs #lifegoals. 

@petwinery also offers CBD treats for pups, cats and humans with their sister company @creatingbetterdays. We were sent a bag of Wildlife CBD Sweet Pet-Ato Bites. CBD supplements have shown positive effects on joint function, quality of life, skin irritation and more!

Check out @petwinery on Instagram:
Username: petwinery
Check out @creatingbetterdayscbd on Instagram:
Username: creatingbetterdayscbd
Shop their items here: www.petwinery.com and use code: GRLBULL20 for 20% off your order!

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@DEXASINTL PET PRODUCTS

6/3/2019

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Thanks to @dexasintl for sending us so many products to try out!
@dexasintl is a company based in Texas, USA that creates kitchen tools, cutting boards, office and PET supplies.
We received a few of their grooming and feeding pet products.
Grooming Products:
  • ScrubBuster: a brush with soft silicone bristles with a built-in shampoo reservoir. Rating 10/10. Brush and wash your pet at the same time... GENIUS.
  • MudBuster: Add a little water into the silicone filled tumbler 2) Insert dog's muddy paw 3) Twist tumbler 4) Dap feet dry! Rating 10/10. This tool is a lifesaver.
Feeding Products:
  • Double Elevated Feeder: a collapsible and portable feeder. Perfect for traveling! Rating 10/10.
  • Everyday Collapsible Pet Bowl: Collapsible bowl. Can be used for water or for food. Comes in two sizes: Small and Large) Rating 9/10.
  • Everyday Non-Slip Pet Bowl Grippmat: Flexible, non-slip mat that helps bowls stay in place and floors clean! Rating 10/10
  • Snack-Duo: A bottle with one side for water and the other side for snacks. Comes with an attached collapsible cup. Rating 10/10
@dexasintl has created some of the best pet supplies. These pet supplies can be used at home or when traveling!
I wish I had the MudBuster when we were waiting for our yard to be done! That would have saved me so many headaches. LOL.
LOVE LOVE LOVE all these products and HIGHLY recommend all the items mentioned above.

Check @dexasintl on Instagram:
Username: @dexasintl
Facebook: @dexas
Shop DEXAS products here:
dexas.com

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