On a recent road trip, we were fortunate enough to have a fenced yard at our dog friendly cabin. When I first saw the aging white picket fence, I was certain that the dogs would spend their time searching for a way to escape. Instead, their passion for play lead to some epic chases and many goofy bitey-face matches during our stay. I laughed and cheered as the dogs played and barely fretted about the fear of a loose dog. I am so proud that my traveling dog trio is comfortable enough on the road to impetuously play not matter where we go. Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley don't let anything stand in the way of their passion for playtime.
Typist: Bethany
On a recent road trip, we were fortunate enough to have a fenced yard at our dog friendly cabin. When I first saw the aging white picket fence, I was certain that the dogs would spend their time searching for a way to escape. Instead, their passion for play lead to some epic chases and many goofy bitey-face matches during our stay. I laughed and cheered as the dogs played and barely fretted about the fear of a loose dog. I am so proud that my traveling dog trio is comfortable enough on the road to impetuously play not matter where we go. Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley don't let anything stand in the way of their passion for playtime.
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Thank you for agreeing to be in my veteran themed post, Dad. Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for teaching me that life is incomplete without dogs. Thank you for the agility inspiration.
Thank you for all that and so, so much more. -Bethany
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Traveling Dog Photos Thanks To Pachyderm POWER 10,000mAh Portable Charger: Review + Giveaway11/18/2015
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One of the reasons we have not shared tales of our recent pet friendly travel adventures is that all of the Cascadian Nomads are just so very busy. The other reason is that I have not taken very many photos on our last few road trips. The camping trip when the car battery died because I irresponsibly charged my devices in the 12 volt port followed by the rustic trip where my phone/camera battery ran out just before one of the most spectacular sunrises I have ever witnessed have made me battery life shy. Serendipitously, just before the battery on my phone ran out one evening in the tent a month ago, I was contacted by local (Cascadian) company The Pachyderm Brand about reviewing their Pachyderm POWER 10,000mAh Portable Device Charger/Power Bank. I believe my reply was something like "Typing from a dying phone in a tent in the middle of nowhere so yes! I would be very interested in trying your portable charger. Yes, please!" Now, equipped with Pachyderm POWER, everything about the way I road trip has changed. In fact, everyday life has been made less stressful with the lack of "what if the battery dies" anxiety.
Last minute travel changes with three dogs are not easy so we were very lucky to find a pet friendly place to stay that was safe from the flooding. Once again, Pachyderm POWER 10,000mAh Portable Device Charger/Power Bank came in handy because while our new accommodations were less rustic, there were no extra power outlets to be found. Both of our Pachyderm Brand Portable Charging Devices were fully charged right out of the box. The devices come with a storage bag and are light enough to carry in a pocket. I still cannot believe with how often we relayed on these battery packs, that the blue LED charge indicators only lowered to 50%. Best of all, I took a ton of pictures. And I mean a ton. I captured much stunning Pacific Northwest traveling dog beauty and it is all thanks to the Pachyderm POWER 10,000mAh Portable Device Charger/Power Bank.
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Typist: Bethany
Upon learning I was planning a budget road trip from Seattle to San Francisco a friend in Portland offered for me to stay at his place. "Thank you so much but you should know that I am traveling with my dogs," I replied. There was a long pause and a shaky "oh..." at the other end of the phone. It was obvious my friend was not comfortable with this turn but was hesitating to rescind his lodging offer. "Is there room for me to put up my tiny tent in your back yard?" I queried quickly. A very different "oh" came from my friend this time. It was lighter, louder and followed by a "yes! Yes, of course." One night of free road trip lodging was secured. Hooray!
One thing I get asked a lot when planning pet friendly road trip lodging is "are your pets well behaved." The answer, of course, is yes. But I have had people tell me their dog or cat is "extremely friendly" a split second before it turns into a snarling, teeth barring wild thing. Just last night, a woman told me about a parrot at a street fair that the owner was insisting passers-by pet or hold because the parrot was "so very nice." Then the woman showed me the scar from where this "nice" parrot bit her. So all pets are friendly and nice and everyone should be allowed to bring their pets everywhere, right? Wrong. Pets, particularly traveling pets, are unpredictable and rules, especially those of the host, should always be respected. My host, be it cheap accommodations or free lodging, knows I have pets, in advance and upon arrival. I make sure the host knows that I have no intention of breaking their rules about how my pets stay. When I am a well behaved pet traveler, it doesn't matter whether or not my pets are "well behaved." My goal is my hosts to not even know my pets are with me except for when I told them and we agreed upon the best way for my pets to spend the night.
As I exited my backyard tent in Portland, my friend came out to say good morning. I walked and fed the dogs as my friend and I visited. As we sat and sipped coffee my friend suddenly exclaimed "you didn't say you had trained dogs. It probably would have been fine for all of you to stay in the house." Again, I thanked him and made sure he knew we were truly comfortable in the tent. But his compliment did lay the foundation for the rest of my awesome pet friendly road trip south as well as many, many more.
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