Adventure Series

In today’s super exciting news we’ve got story 1 of 3 in a follow-up series from our "Zoom Zoom" post.

 

Hopefully you all remember that post. If you don’t remember it then, stop yourself right now and go read it. We aren’t terribly subtle are we?

Today’s Topic:

·      How many layers does it take to keep a Bichon warm

As many of you already know Gracie lives in Sunny South Florida, where, traditionally the belief in clothes isn't all that important. Er, I mean a belief in wearing clothes doesn’t seem all that important.

We looked on as cute pups on Instagram were sporting their fabulous winter attire.  Life, it seemed, was just unfair for the Knight Pack.  Then one-day things started looking up really quickly; we were going to visit friends in Michigan. 

(Translation: It’s now time to buy those cute, warm clothes we’ve been coveting!)

Being Utah natives, we’re no strangers to snowy conditions. The trick to warmth is all in the layers.  We packed up our base layers first, this included Gracie’s @lucyandco as well as a personalized #knightpack hoodie from  the Etsy shop of It’s Pawsonally Yours.  We finished the ensembles off with a faux fur trimmed vest from the Martha Stewart Pet Collection.

Before you even have to wonder, yes, she has a snowsuit and boots, but we went with the much cooler hipster look this year.

The Result: Pure Snowy Bichon Bliss

Let's not forget out @wagaware charm. 50% of proceeds support rescue dogs and dog charities.

Temperatures were frigid to say the least, but I don’t think Gracie noticed. I’m pretty sure she would have spent our entire stay out in the snow if I’d let her.  I’m afraid we can’t be sure exactly how many layers it takes to keep Gracie warm, but a snappy hoodie and vest combo certainly can’t hurt.

Best Teeth Cleaning Tip You'll Ever Get!

As previously mentioned we (The Beh Pack) are fairly new to Portland and if you didn't know, Portland is VERY dog friendly. Part of their dog friendliness includes lots of independent dog boutiques that sell locally made dog toys, premium kibble, raw dog food, healthy treats, etc. You get the idea. (Portland is big into organic everything.)  Most employees at these stores are very knowledgeable and helpful. One day we happened upon a cute boutique in NE Portland called Healthy Pets Northwest. (It's right by a Salt & Straw if you're in Portland and need an extra reason to stop by!) While there, getting our ice cream on, we discussed how we are terrible at remembering to brush our pups teeth and a dog trainer (I believe she was affiliated with the store) happened to overhear us and gave us a great tip! She never brushes her dogs teeth and instead gives them bone marrow bones a couple of times a week. The act of retracting the marrow from the bones, as well as the marrow itself, helps clean between their teeth. Pretty sure it's the best tip we've ever gotten. Now I don't have to feel so guilty for being a bad pet owner. haha

This is the brand we use, but I know there are others.

They devour them!

 Important Things to Remember:

1. They need to be kept frozen, but let them defrost a bit before you give one to your pup.
2. They are messy. And raw. And a little bloody. So make sure your pup is outside or you use a towel or blanket when they are inside.
3. On days that you do give bone marrow to them (again, a couple of times a week) give them a little less food because, you know, calories.
4. After the marrow is gone the bones are great! They last a very long time and don't break at all, so you don't have to worry about splinters.

What teeth cleaning tips do you have?

Spring has Arrived in Portland!

It is our first Spring in Portland and we want to show you around!

The lovely Episcopal church near our home.

Just eating some grass. No big deal.

Gigi smelling a flower. She really wasn't interested.

Thanks for stopping by! Next time we'll have some cool teeth cleaning tips to share!

Love,

The Beh Pack