Category Ontario

Jack Darling Off Leash Dog Park, Mississauga, ON
The Jack Darling Leash Free Dog Park (1180 Lakeshore Road West) was one of the biggest surprises of my spring so far – it’s huge. Approximately, 22-acres of leash free fun through forest, along paths, past ponds and a cement building along the shores of Lake Ontario off Lakeshore Drive in Mississauga.

5 Fun Finds from the Spring Canadian Pet Expo 2023
Five new discoveries from the Spring Canadian Pet Expo 2023 including beads for you pup, new cleaning supplies, and smoothy pulp pet treats. #FamilyGuardPet Expo #petexpo

5 Dog-friendly Maple Syrup Festivals in Ontario
Can you take your dog to Sugar Shacks? It depends. Some maple syrup farms allow dogs on the property but not in the buildings where pancake meals are sold, along with bottles of the sugary gold. Find them here. #dgofriendlymaplesyrupfestivals

Sniff Scape and the Benefits of Indoor Scent Games for Dogs
For dogs, smelling is an all-in game for the brain and sometimes 45-minutes of focused scent activity is as tiring as a walk in the dog park. I jumped on the opportunity to test this theory with my pup at Sniff Scape, a limited-time pop-up adventure for pups in Kitchener, Ontario.

Take your dog to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area – Even During Winter Wonderland
Yes, you can take your dog to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area even during Winter Wonderland for an illuminated 1.5 km walk. Check out other dog-friendly Holiday Light Shows too.

Start an annual tradition with your dog … at Presqu’ile Provincial Park
Presqu’ile Provincial Park is dog-friendly. There are many trails ranging in length you can take your leashed dog along, and the road into the park makes it easy to drive in and pull over near the trail entrances or a picnic table if you’ve brought your own food.

Dog Holiday Photo Shoots Across Ontario, Canada 2022 (Halloween & Dog Photos with Santa)
The dogtrotting.net guide to Dog Holiday Photo Shoots in Ontario, Canada from October to December 2022. Note: this is an evolving list starting October 2022 … #dogphotoswithsanta

7 Surprising Canadian Pet Companies Coast-to-Coast
Check out these 7 Canadian pet companies coast to coast including surprising finds including seal meat dog treats and java wood chews.

Dog-friendly Apple Picking (& Pumpkin Patches)
Dog-friendly apple picking opportunities in Southern Ontario, along with a few pumpkin patches. Plus, dehydrated apple dog treats.