Hiking With Dogs

     This past week and wknd I welcomed a beautiful girl, Miko, into our home to care for and provide all the daily activities a furry friend wanted and needed. Most importantly though, what a joy I got from watching this beautiful & sweet German Shephard pup for almost 6 days.

    Hello Everyone! I am a healthcare professional who works from home full-time.   I like to take long breaks to get away from home, the desk and the laptop. I've had my German Shephard girl, Ava, for 15 years since she was a pup. We have opened pet sitting business when lived in LA area. When w e moved to Orange County, Capistrano beach area I had to concentrate on my girl  as she slowed down and we took little break from taking care of other doggies and concentrated more on senior life with my girl, as she needed more one on one attention. Ava's wish for me to continue my passion of hiking and walking with other doggies while I am also hiking/walking with Ava spiritually, which I've been since her passing in November of 2022.  She  taught me what dogs want, love, and enjoy. The hiking, the walking and occasional treats (if appropriate) are included in all our dog sitting services. Please join us on fun walks or hikes in Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano

I had the pleasure of dog sitting this bonnie lad this week-end and taking him to one of my favorite hiking trails in San Clemente area that are dog friendly, San Onofre Bluffs Trail 6 . We covered about 5-6 miles each day on our hikes in the morning. Plus couple more around our neighborhood and Doheny beach area in the evenings. 

This video for all the dog lovers and 2 feet & 4 paws hiking lovers :) More to come and to show you some of the hikes we do at PetsDigThis. Join us for more fun stuff that we do and meet some cool peeps and paws!

Spring is here ;) and the rattlesnakes are coming out of the hibernation. Please, train your dog to avoid these predators especially if you planning to go hiking, backpacking and camping. Or get a honey badger  ;) I signed Ava up for the next week-end at the Rattlesnake Clinic in Santa Clarita , before we'll start backpacking around in Cali (can't wait;) There are few other places that offer Rattlesnake  training for your dog. I also am going to have my dog, Rattlesnake vaccinated this week. The vaccine works, not necessarily protects your dog from, the snake venom, that travels through the bloodstream, destroying tissues and causing swelling, internal bleeding, and intense pain. However, the vaccine slows this toxic process getting to the bloodstream and tissues, and gives you and your dog more time to get to the vet and the appropriate care for your dog.