The DOGPAK Blog

April 26, 2021

5 Less Common Commands for Hiking with your Dog 

Fortune favors the bold as long as the bold is properly prepared so here are a few less common commands that I have taught my pup. They have proved invaluable over the course of our 12 years hiking and backpacking the back country together in nearly every kind of climate around the globe.

April 4, 2021

The 4 Key Principles of Training Your Dog

Properly training your dog will open up so many more opportunities for you and mitigate the many headaches of dealing with a poorly behaved dog. In turn, you have the potential to build an even deeper, truly beautiful connection with your dog.

March 30, 2021

Thunder Befriends A Turtle

These are the moments that Thunder has gifted to me. It is impossible to quantify the positive impact Thunder has had on my life, but one thing is certain: I smile much more often than I otherwise would.

March 27, 2021

Traveling to Europe From the US with Your Dog

I have gone through this process a few times now, bringing Thunder with me into France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and Italy via plane. While the process might be slightly different for each country, bringing a dog into most places in Europe from the US is relatively straight forward.

July 20, 2020

Globe-Trotting on Four Paws: 7 Tips for Traveling with Your Dog

To my brothers and sisters whose canine companions are more than just pets, and to whom the notion of leaving the pooch behind is not only unthinkable, but unspeakable and blasphemous as well: I offer you some indispensable tips on travel with the furry friend, whether national or international, and some amusing anecdotes from the many adventures of Thunder the Wonder-dog.