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Woman sitting by car with her Labrador dog during a pet-friendly mountain vacation, enjoying the outdoors at sunset with backpack and scenic forest view.

Our Pro Guide to Dog-Friendly Vacations in Colorado

Thinking of a getaway with your furry best friend? Colorado is a paradise for dogs and their owners, offering everything from mountain trails to city adventures. But a truly great trip requires more than just finding a pet-friendly hotel; it requires planning, preparation, and a well-behaved travel companion. This guide will walk you through the best destinations and activities for dog-friendly vacations in Colorado, along with essential tips to make your trip a huge success.

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A Guide On How to Kayak With Your Dog

Blog, Sports, Tips / By Bernadette Pflug, CPDT

A Guide On How to Kayak With Your Dog Colorado’s got it all: majestic mountains, sprawling trails, and, of course, stunning waterways just begging to be explored. But why explore alone when you’ve got a furry co-pilot ready for adventure? Dogs love activities and adventure, and we’re lucky enough to live in a state that

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Dogs and trainers in an open field with mountains on the horizon.

Why Use a Board and Train Facility?

Blog / By Bernadette Pflug, CPDT

Every dog owner imagines that their four-footed family member will be perfectly behaved. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.

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Puppy after being vaccinated for dog respiratory illness

Staying Social During The Mystery Dog Respiratory Illness

Blog / By Bernadette Pflug, CPDT

The dog respiratory illness is concerning, but it’s important not to let it interfere with socializing your puppy.

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Fire Evacuation Tips

Blog, Tips / By Bernadette Pflug, CPDT

It’s been a year now since the Marshall Fire devastated our hometown of Louisville, Colorado. It’s the town we chose when we first moved to Colorado in 1996 because of the warm people and sweet small town feel. Louisville is where our daughter was born and attended pre-school through eight grade. She was fortunate to

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The Difference Between Management and Training

Blog, Tips / By Bernadette Pflug, CPDT

We often hear from clients who are have trouble with dog behavior management. The issues range from getting into the trash when they’re not home to chewing sofa cushions, pillows, socks, and underwear. Other issues include getting into the dirty laundry or stealing children’s toys. The list usually attributed to bad qualities of a dog

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The Beauty of Crating

Blog, Crating / By Bernadette Pflug, CPDT

Whenever we meet with a new client or send a dog home from our boarding school program, we usually recommend that owner crate the dog in the car. Most times they say, “I have a crate but it’s in the house.” That’s great. We are big proponents of the crate as a management tool in

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