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11/01/2026

Hot take: sometimes the most dangerous thing at a dog park isn’t the dogs. It’s the humans. 💔

I’ve never shared this publicly, and honestly, even 7 months later, it still makes me sick to my stomach.

We used to have the BEST morning routine. Ruby had her dog park besties, a safe place to run off leash, and a little community we genuinely loved. Until one morning changed everything.

We had to CALL THE POLICE at our favorite dog park. 🚨

No dogs were hurt, thankfully. But because of the human element, we no longer felt safe going back. And just like that, our favorite part of the day was gone.

Here’s the part that still breaks my heart: our dogs didn’t understand why they suddenly stopped seeing each other. 🥺

I still wonder if Ruby’s little dog friends looked for her. If they waited for her to show up. If they wondered where she went.

For SEVEN MONTHS, Ruby hasn’t had a dog park where she could just run free. And if you have a high-drive, high-energy working dog like an Australian Cattle Dog, you know that off-leash freedom hits different. 🐕💨

I know dog parks are controversial. Some people swear by them. Others say they’d NEVER take their dog to one. But here’s my unpopular opinion: responsible dog owners shouldn’t have to sacrifice their dog’s freedom because of irresponsible humans.

Today, after 7 months, I finally got to watch my girl run freely in a private, fully fenced park again. 🥹And the best part? This little slice of doggy paradise is only 17 minutes from our house.

Thank you, Sniffspot , for giving us something I genuinely thought we’d lost. We’re SO proud and excited to officially be Sniffspot partners! 🐾

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10/31/2026

We’re handing out SEVERED DUCK HEADS and CHICKEN FEET to trick-or-treaters this Halloween. 💀🦆🐔

And somehow that’s STILL less terrifying than a house full of screaming children. 😂🎃

Unpopular opinion: Dogs deserve better Halloween treats than kids. Sorry, not sorry. 💅🐾

Forget Snickers and Reese’s. We’re officially THAT house handing out actual duck heads, crunchy chicken feet, and single-ingredient dog treats thanks to Chewsy Chews 🐾 Natural Dog Chews

Yes, REAL duck heads. Yes, REAL chicken feet. And yes, our dogs think we’ve hit the Halloween jackpot. 🦴👻

Ruby, our Australian Cattle Dog, is ready for the ultimate spooky-season CHOMPEES and crunchy dog ASMR. Meanwhile, our senior boy Mr. Zephyr gets some easier-to-chew options because even the old man deserves to be spoiled! 🩷

We love finding natural, single-ingredient dog treats that offer a little chewing enrichment without a long list of mystery ingredients.

And honestly? Watching dogs lose their minds over a duck head might be more entertaining than watching kids fight over candy. 😂

Because apparently what’s nightmare fuel for humans is a five-star dining experience for dogs. 💀🐕

Happy Howl-o-ween from Ruby and Mr. Zephyr! 🎃🐾

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10/31/2026

Not to be dramatic, but if I don’t see more dogs in costumes for Halloween I will simply pass away and fade into dust. 💥 Drop a photo with your dog dressed up! No cats.

10/31/2026

Happy Howl-oween from Zephyr and Ruby! 🎃

Zephyr hates having his picture taken, he always starts barking, so having a photo of both of them together is so special!

The next picture is Ruby being very proud of her cowgirl costume at school 🐮

10/29/2026

Now the real work begins… Today we’re officially taking down Ruby’s AKC Trick Dog Advanced worksheet because SHE EARNED HER TITLE!

We’ll be sharing her full Advanced submission soon, but we’re already moving on to our next challenge… AKC TRICK DOG PERFORMER! 🎬🐾

Here’s what I LOVE about the AKC Trick Dog program:

🐕 Purebreds AND mixed breeds can participate.

🏡 You can train right at home.

🎥 Virtual evaluations are available.

🏆 There are FIVE title levels, from Novice all the way to Elite Performer!

And no, your dog doesn’t have to be a perfectly trained obedience superstar to get started.

Wait… your dog can earn REAL AKC titles without ever stepping foot in a competition?! 👀🏆

YEP. And I genuinely don’t understand why more dog owners aren’t doing this!

Ruby’s an Australian Cattle Dog, so finding ways to challenge her brain is just as important as exercising her body. Trick training has been AMAZING for building confidence, strengthening our bond, and giving her working-dog brain something productive to do.

Hot take: teaching your dog to do silly tricks IS real dog training. 💅

And I will absolutely die on that hill. 😂

Next up is Performer, where we’ll put together a routine featuring 10 tricks. We’ve got some WORK to do!

And if you’ve ever wanted to earn an AKC title with your dog, consider this your sign to start!

Follow along for Ruby’s full Advanced Trick Dog submission and our journey toward Performer! 🩷

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10/27/2026

I absolutely cannot fathom the idea of no longer being involved in Dog Sports. Yes, it takes up many hours of my week, and most weekends, but the immense joy I get is immeasurable. It’s hard for me to comprehend, owning a dog and not training and building this kind of relationship. It’s completely out of this world, I encourage everyone to do some kind of dog sport at least once in their life!

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