Author Archives: Sherri Telenko
Glamping Goes to the Dogs: 7 Canadian National Parks with Pet-friendly Accommodations
Camping with the dog – seems like a logical fit. Who else in the family minds less sleeping on the ground, wandering stinky forest trails and peeing outside than your pup? My dog Victor and I are giving it try in a few weeks – stay tuned for the results. That’s right, after years of […]
Recipe: CocoMutt Dog Treat Recipe … with turmeric
CocoMutt Dog Treat Recipe … with turmeric Coconut milk is little different than coconut oil, so the health benefits aren’t necessarily the same. However, the ASPCA says coconut milk is OK for dogs in small amounts (but coconut water contains too much potassium). Other says in moderation coconut milk has health benefits such as fighting […]
Happy Hunds: Dog Bowl 2019, A Frankenmuth, Michigan Tradition
We went to Dog Bowl! Dubbed ‘the dog Olympics,’ the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl in Michigan might be the most interactive pet festival yet. With 25 different events to enter, the 13th annual Dog Bowl in Michigan is more about pup participation than many dog festivals. And not just because it’s a marathon to experience. Tie […]
Happy Trails; Happy Tails – Dog-friendly Peterborough, Ontario Travels
Much to my surprise, Peterborough, Ontario is dog-friendly. Why I’m surprised, I’m not sure. When you have the Trent-Severn Waterway and lock system running through your city, you have a lot of trails and walkways.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Dog Bone Brunch Bites
My dog’s best buddy is visiting, so doggie brunch is on the menu. We’ve already done waffles (yes, for dogs … check it out), so high tea canape-style dog bones it is. Peanut Butter Dog Bone Brunch Bites were easy to make and cut into bone shapes … but for the special day, I took […]
Fur-Mom Day Pottery Prints … Pawsome!
Happy Fur Mom Day! Yes, that’s a thing…now. In celebration of enjoying life with fur babies – two cats and one pup – I spent one-hour two Saturdays in a row relaxing (what luxury) with my dog Victor at My Dog’s Café on Locke Street in Hamilton, Ontario. First Saturday – paw print day. Thanks […]
Dog Grooming: Get the tools. Eazee Brush Review
Getting a dog grooming appointment is surprisingly difficult. Or so I discovered seven years ago when I suddenly adopted a non-shedding dog that required regular grooming. Professional grooming. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done especially if, like me, you don’t plan six weeks ahead: “No appointment available tomorrow? The next day? Not until next week?” […]
Part IV: Mackinac Island, Michigan – Awesome Pet-friendly Fort Mackinac, the Final Stop
“We love pets here,” Dominick Miller, Marketing Manager of Mackinac State Historic Park says regarding Fort Mackinac. “Once someone brought a guinea pig with them, which was a little odd, but mostly we get dogs here.” If you haven’t figured it out yet – Mackinac Island is a great place to travel with your dog. […]
Hot Docs: Well Groomed …. and Proud. A documentary about dog groomers. For real.
If you haven’t seen Well Groomed, then you haven’t seen a documentary about dog groomers. That’s right: a 90-minute film about a year in the life of competitive creative dog groomers. What’s ‘creative dog grooming?’ Just wait…. First, a shout out to Hot Docs 2019 Festival in Toronto, Ontario where I saw the film opening […]
Part III: Mackinac Island, Michigan – Dog-friendly Mission Point and PoochPants (review)
Tonight, I’m sitting in the elegant Chianti Restaurant in Mission Point Resort eating grilled salmon with artichokes and wild rice while, yes, drinking Chianti. And, thanks to PoochPants, I can. Let me explain. I’m spending a few perfect fall days on Mackinac Island in Michigan at the dog-friendly Mission Point Resort with of course my […]
