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I’m no expert dog trainer and I don’t strive to be one, but I do try my hardest and use positive reinforcement as my training method. I just want to have a happy well behaved and socialized pup. When I got Goose he came from a reparable breeder here in […]

About a Shy Goose




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Hungry Dusty Desert Dogs All these adventures and hikes makes a dusty desert dog hungry and fueling my adventure hounds is very important to me! I am very excited today, I have a dog food and treat review on Brothers Complete! Brothers Complete makes dog food sourced and made here in the […]

Brothers Complete Premium Dog Food Review & Giveaway!


Pet Treater
Pet Treater is a monthly subscription service delivering treats and toys to your doorstep.     What you can expect to get in a box from Pet Treater: Super fun and entertaining dog toys Healthy all-natural dog treats something for the human Outside of this formula your box will always be […]

A Box Full Of Goodies - Pet Treater



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The goofy boot dance happened, the frozen I’m not moving cause these things on my feet has happened. But with positive reinforcement lots of treats and fun games, Goose sees his boots and knows good things come to those who wear awesome adventure boots.     At first glance: The […]

Gear Review - Ruffwear Grip Trex Boots


Goose loves that the Minty Fresh Z-Bones from Zuke's are wrapped individually so he can take them on the trail with him when we take our breaks. 38
Disclaimer: I was provided a free product in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own and are not influenced by the developing company, and/or its affiliates, in any way.   Goose had the opportunity to review Zuke’s new seasonal treat Zuke’s Minty Fresh […]

Zuke’s Minty Fresh Z-Bones Giveaway



Goose's Pack
What is in Goose’s pack? I get this question a lot. So I figure I will go into more detail on why he has a backpack and what he carries and why.   Pack: His actual pack is a Ruffwear Approach Pack size small in campfire orange weight is: 1.05 lb […]

Dog Hiking Gear


Willow Springs Canyon
Early morning hikes are rough especially in the winter the sun comes up later, you don’t want to leave the comfort of your nice warm bed. But once you get out there and see the sun rise and kiss the mountains and turn them pink its totally worth it. Yesterday […]

Willow Springs Canyon



Sheba and Goose can hardly contain their excitement for the Smoked Oxtails
  My Dusty Desert Dogs love chews but I am very picky on the chews I choose! Lots of dog chews are made with tons of preservatives and additives. I have had some bad experiences in the past with other companies and their dog chews, they caused my dogs to have […]

Raw Paws Pet Food - Chews


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Monument Canyon Trail You know you had a awesome hike when your trail food is delicious and the company is even better! Kaite and I took our Dusty Desert Dogs Chipper, Quinci, and Goose on a hike to Monument Canyon yesterday morning. It was particularly warm this morning as the […]

Monument Canyon