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The A.W.E.S.O.M.E Awards – Denver, Colorado

April 11, 2012April 11, 2012

Whether turning Eko into a Rhodesian Ridgebunny or racing each other through the fields, we had a great time in Denver.  Denver combines all the best parts of the city and the outdoors into one of the most incredible dog-friendly destinations we have visited thus far.  We would have needed months and months to visit …

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Dog Friendly Denver: Livin’ Large At The Hotel Monaco

April 9, 2012April 8, 2012

We stayed a few days longer in Denver than we do at most stops and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay than downtown at The Hotel Monaco.  The hotel has no pet fees and the staff goes all out to make your pup feel right at home. Although they may not …

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Happy Easter!

April 8, 2012April 7, 2012

Happy Easter to all from the world’s most famous Rhodesian Ridgebunny The little guy loved his Easter presents And his Easter present loved him too Hope everyone enjoys the day!

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Marking Our Territory Presents: The Race Of The Century

April 6, 2012April 6, 2012

People sometimes ask me, “Will, do you ever get tired of going to the most awesome places with Eko every day?”  The answer is obviously no, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like to spice things up every once in a while.  Yesterday for example, I challenged Eko to a foot/paw race at the dog …

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Dog Friendly Denver: Room To Run

April 9, 2012April 6, 2012

Thanks to a tip from one of our readers, Eko and I got to check out two great dog parks just a short ride from downtown Denver.  Actually, calling these places dog parks is really selling them short.  The off leash areas at both Cherry Creek Park and Chatfield Park are on absolutely massive tracks of …

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Dog Friendly Denver: Jurassic Park Edition

April 6, 2012April 5, 2012

The easiest way to get me to go anywhere is to mention that dinosaurs are involved.  So as soon as the weather broke Eko and I headed out to Dino Ridge Trail.  I love dinosaurs and I love hiking, so Dino Ridge was the perfect place to spend the afternoon. “Welcome to Jurassic Park!” The …

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No Dinosaur Sightings…Yet

April 6, 2012April 4, 2012

We are having a blast exploring Dinosaur Ridge.  No sightings of any dinos yet, but we’re staying vigilant.

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Dog Friendly Denver: A Room To Zoom

April 4, 2012April 4, 2012

The existence of dog parks is the only reason I’m currently not in an insane asylum – though some will argue I should have been put in one long ago.  If Eko doesn’t get a good run every few days his frantic pacing around the hotel room is unbearable.  Dog parks aren’t somewhere you want to …

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Dog Friendly Denver: Tour De Pet Store

April 3, 2012

As Eko reminded me yesterday, it’s never too cold to go to the pet store, so we spent the afternoon checking out three local shops – Chewy’s, The Wag Shop and Zen Dog.  All three stores were great and Eko attempted to eat everything in every store, but each one had something unique to offer. …

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Winter Finally Caught Up

April 3, 2012

April Fools? Sometimes before you go outside in sandals, it is a good idea to look out your window.  Eko and I have dodged bad weather all throughout the trip, but this morning it appears that for the day at least, Winter finally nabbed us.  While I wait for the frostbite to leave my toes …

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The adventures of a guy and his #RhodesianRidgeback pups.
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Instagram post 2192904058209347394_1368386033 Some dogs ask for attention. Penny simply informs you that you will be giving her attention until she deigns to release you - physically and contractually - from her service

No begging, no negotiation, just a tiny but powerful paw compelling you to scratch! 
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Instagram post 2192186161875014199_1368386033 THE BABY IS SLEEPING, WILLIAM! .

To sneeze near Quinn while she's napping under Zero's watchful eye is to invite a staring rebuke from her nanny. He simply will not tolerate any rude vagabonds disrupting his charge's respite "Okay, okay, sorry!" I whispered, and began to walk away, before realizing that Emily would probably not find "Zero didn't want me to bother Quinn" to be an acceptable parenting decision

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Instagram post 2191466993215184104_1368386033 To be fair to Zero, even planet earth tries to get out of Penny's way when it sees her coming

And based on the responses to yesterday's post, it seems nearly unanimous that Ridgeback males defer to the rule of their female counterparts. This further supports my brazenly unscientific belief that the essential Rhodesian Ridgeback character traits must be carried on the X chromosome, thus the females are twice as wild!

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Instagram post 2190741957294508738_1368386033 Photo 1: The dog every male Ridgeback thinks they are

Photo 2: The reality check when those same dogs run into a female Ridgeback! .

Or maybe I'm just a bit biased because I've watched Penny humble so many ambitious males over the years. But anecdotally it seems a Ridgeback male is up for any challenge, provided it isn't one of his female brethren. Do you guys find that to be true, too?

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Instagram post 2190016181104526923_1368386033 I took the long weekend off instagram to offer you and your families a holiday reprieve from my inability to follow Chewy's basic #influencer posting instructions

After much reflection and soul searching I've decided to come back to the platform and give it another shot

Am I going to be smarter about following instructions? No. Will my posts be better? Also, no. But will I turn into my mother and shout the names of all my dogs and children at the same time to cover my bases? Absolutely

As always, thankful to have you all on board for my continued descent into madness. Appreciate the company

Hope everyone here in the US had a great Thanksgiving!

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Instagram post 2186387709039571308_1368386033 This is a hostage note. The treat will not be released to this puppy until all of you go to my instagram story today and click on the #chewygivesback swipe-up link "Will, do you really think a hostage situation is the best way for people to learn about a company's philanthropic efforts? Especially when the photo is three years old and the puppy already got the treats?" .

AS A MATTER OF FACT I DO. AND ONLY ONE OF US IS THE FAT CAT #INFLUENCER MAKING DOZENS OF DOLLARS A YEAR OFF HIS IDEAS SO HOW ABOUT YOU LEAVE IT TO THE PROS AND JUST CLICK THE LINK??? . *Editor's note: I think the Chewy people are on to me because a lady finally emailed and said my approach to their campaigns is "different." Nevertheless, help me keep this charade alive by clicking the story swipe-up link and then maybe messaging Chewy and demanding that they demonstrate their commitment to hopeless causes by continuing sponsored posts on this deranged account

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Instagram post 2185670477753895316_1368386033 "Yes, we heard you call our names, but we happen to be particularly cozy at the moment so thank you for coming to find us

Now, how can we help you? If the answer is by doing nothing, you've come to the right place." __________________________________
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Instagram post 2184938178313736215_1368386033 Three years ago, I was so lost without Eko. Broken in ways I didn't have the words to express. I was an expectant father who didn't want to see the future and a bitter man who couldn't let go of the past

While crying and fumbling my words, I told Emily I needed help. I had all sorts of explanations and apologies ready but Emily stopped me to offer absolution and acceptance "I know," she said. "Let's do it" .

On that same day, Thanksgiving no less, a litter of puppies was born in Michigan. Call it chance, fate, or serendipity, but I found my way to those dogs, and @glasscreekkennels placed the boy with the orange collar in my arms

Three years later and that puppy has made me whole in ways I don't have the words to express. Yesterday, on his birthday, I fumbled my words trying to thank him for his help. But I was stopped with a lick and a nuzzle - absolution and acceptance

It seems I'll never get the words right, but this day always reminds me of one of Emily's greatest acts of love and the puppy who helped raise me up from nothing. It also fills me with gratitude for Mary from @glasscreekkennels and the incredible gift she entrusted to me

Happy birthday, Zero!

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Instagram post 2182767441125781973_1368386033 It's been a while since our last full-length YouTube video, but I have a pretty good excuse! Most of the videos were shot in a foggy haze of sleepless chaos but I'm so glad to have them now

Tough to pick just one minute from the past month to post here on Instagram, so check out the full video up on the blog (link in bio). Can't wait for all the adventures yet to come with the littlest member of the pack!

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