Author Archives: Sherri Telenko

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Plants, Pots & Pups: Dog-friendly Garden Centres in Canada

Time to fill your garden and if you’re heading to garden centres across Canada, good news – you can likely bring your dog along. Check our our list.

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Exploring Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park: A Dog Walker’s Sanctuary

Visit the dog-friendly Beacon Park Hill in Victoria B.C., especially early morning in spring with your dog. Don’t miss the dog-friendly petting zoo.

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Victoria, BC: Pet-Friendly Stays at The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa, entirely Canadian-owned and operated, is an experiential hotel – there’s a lot to do within its walls, thanks to a pool, spa, and unique evening firepit experience.

Affordable Pet Care: Money-Saving Strategies

Here are some ways to save money on pet products and services, especially at Chewy – where there is a good rebate offer this month.

Finding Toto at Bloomland in Oz: An Orchid Adventure

The dog-friendly Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario closes Bloomland in Oz, but opens other dog-friendly options for spring.

6 Dog-friendly Maple Syrup Festivals in Ontario

I’ve updated the dog-friendly maple syrup festival information for 2024 … so you can plan a sweet adventure this year too! #dgofriendlymaplesyrupfestivals

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Spectacular Niagara Falls Winter Walk with your Dog

Off season is the best time to enjoy a late-winter dog walk along the Niagara Parkway between Clifton Hill and the Table Rock.

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Discovering Toronto’s New Best Dog-Friendly Spot: The Well

The Well might not be the first place in Toronto I’d head to with my dog on a comfortable sunny day. Still, it’s definitely my new favourite dog-friendly place during inclement weather or winter.

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Electric and Hybrid Cars for Dog Owners: 2026 Canadian Trends

With EV cars headlining the Canadian International Autoshow 2026, here are some show highlights focusing on dog-friendly car criteria. What makes a car good for dogs? Find out

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Dog-friendly Regina, Saskatchewan: Where Rinks are Dog Parks (Sometimes)

Between the summer dog rinks (still my favourite Regina surprise), a number of off-leash options, scenic lake walks, and dog-friendly, outdoor markets, breweries, and a pet-friendly historic hotel, it’s possible to travel to dog-friendly Regina with your pup and still hit the highlights.