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Teach your pup the basics of the "leave it" command.

My First Overnight Backpacking Trip Adventure told by: @lady_adelaide For weeks mama had been talking about this great adventure we would go on. I didn't quite understand since we go on adventures all the time, but she kept buying all sorts of weird gear and making me test it out on our hikes. Finally, it was here! Mama filled our packs with food and water, sleeping bags, warm clothes, my hiking shoes, my first aid kit, and lots of treats. Grandpa showed up with my uncle and cousin and we all piled into a van (daddy too) for the drive...

Author: Jessica Holland (@atlas_the_ridgeback)   How to Choose a Dog Food Have you been considering switching up Fido's food? Maybe your friend's dog recently switched food and now she has a pep in her step and a shinier coat. Maybe your dog's stool hasn't been, uh, optimal lately. Or maybe you recently watched Pet Fooled on Netflix and you're hoping to improve your dog's health. While you want nothing but the best for your pet, all the options out there can be pretty overwhelming. It used to be there were just a few major pet food brands...maybe a couple more...

Well hello and welcome to the Lots of Spots Blog! It only seems fitting that the first blog post would be about food. Here's what I know...I am not the only one who thinks about food non-stop. Spot and Emma get a mean case of hanger right around 2pm every single day so I like to stay prepared! I have been making these treats for several years now and they are easily a staple in our daily routine. There are several benefits to making your own dog treats including:  Limited ingredients- store bought treats are filled with additives to keep...