FIDO Friendly https://www.fidofriendly.com/ en amkochie@aol.com Copyright 2026 2026-02-04T14:37:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Inside The Canine Mind: Why Sensory Enrichment Matters]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/inside-the-canine-mind-why-sensory-enrichment-matters https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/inside-the-canine-mind-why-sensory-enrichment-matters#When:14:37:00Z  

 

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Dogs experience life through a rich mix of smells, sounds, textures, and movement. While daily walks and meals meet basic needs, the canine brain thrives on varied input that challenges attention and sparks curiosity. Sensory enrichment supports mental health, strengthens learning pathways, and helps reduce stress-related behaviors. When enrichment...

]]> 2026-02-04T14:37:00+00:00 <![CDATA[All Paws lead to Carlsbad]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/all-paws-lead-to-carlsbad https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/all-paws-lead-to-carlsbad#When:18:35:00Z Traveling with my dog Honey is a bit like touring with a tiny celebrity. She’s outgoing, curious, and convinced every new place exists primarily for her enjoyment. Carlsbad, California did nothing to correct that assumption. From the salty breeze to the sandy sidewalks, this coastal town rolls out the welcome mat for dogs and the humans lucky enough to tag along.

 

We checked in at Cape Rey...

]]> 2026-01-21T18:35:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Adventures in Petsitting]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/adventures-in-petsitting5 https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/adventures-in-petsitting5#When:03:52:00Z 2025-11-11T03:52:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Baltimore, Maryland]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/baltimore-maryland https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/baltimore-maryland#When:03:50:00Z 2025-11-11T03:50:00+00:00 <![CDATA[How I Spent my Summer Vacation Contest Winner]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation-contest-winner https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/how-i-spent-my-summer-vacation-contest-winner#When:03:45:00Z 2025-11-11T03:45:00+00:00 <![CDATA[The 12 Stays of Christmas]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/the-12-stays-of-christmas1 https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/the-12-stays-of-christmas1#When:03:39:00Z 2025-11-11T03:39:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Top Ski Resort Deer Valley, Utah]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/top-ski-resort-deer-valley-utah https://www.fidofriendly.com/article/top-ski-resort-deer-valley-utah#When:03:32:00Z 2025-11-11T03:32:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Paws, Powder, and Playtime: Ski Season Adventures with Your Dog in Salt Lake City]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/paws-powder-and-playtime-ski-season-adventures-with-your-dog-in-salt-lake-c https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/paws-powder-and-playtime-ski-season-adventures-with-your-dog-in-salt-lake-c#When:22:11:00Z As the first snowflakes start to fall and the Wasatch Mountains begin to sparkle, skiers and snowboarders aren’t the only ones getting excited—our four-legged friends are ready for winter fun too. For dog parents planning a ski getaway, Salt Lake City offers the perfect mix of mountain adventure, city energy, and pet-friendly hospitality.

 

At the center of it all is Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City...

]]> 2025-11-10T22:11:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Rediscovering My Ski Groove at Deer Valley]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/rediscovering-my-ski-groove-at-deer-valley https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/rediscovering-my-ski-groove-at-deer-valley#When:18:33:00Z “Thirty years away, and I left knowing one thing: I will be back.”

 

 

 

 

After more than thirty years off the slopes, I finally returned to skiing at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. From the moment we arrived, I felt the familiar thrill of winter adventure—except this time, I had shorter skis, a helmet, and a renewed sense of confidence.

 

“My first trip to Park City took place...

]]> 2025-10-16T18:33:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Aging Gracefully: How To Care For Your Senior Dog With Confidence And Compassion]]> https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/aging-gracefully-how-to-care-for-your-senior-dog-with-confidence-and-compas https://www.fidofriendly.com/blog/aging-gracefully-how-to-care-for-your-senior-dog-with-confidence-and-compas#When:18:54:00Z  

 

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Dogs slow down with age, but that doesn’t mean their days should be any less joyful. Caring for senior pets requires small but meaningful changes that support comfort, mobility, and long-term well-being. These shifts can be easy to overlook in daily routines, especially when your dog seems to be managing just fine. Still, aging affects joints,...

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