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Making Dreams Come True

Now that Hanna is 5... and in kindergarten I've been trying to do more and more things that help her realize she can BE, HAVE, DO anything she wants in this world. I've started doing collages with her, kind of like a vision board. I've had her find things she likes, things she thinks are beautiful and things that speak to her and have her glue them on a nice piece of heavy paper. It's just another project to her, but I'm hopefully helping her to look for what she DOES want in the world.

I've also been trying to help her look at the world in terms of what she does want, instead of what's going wrong, or what she doesn't want. It's a hard concept for a 5 year old, but I figure if I start now, and it becomes a normal way of thinking for her she'll carry that skill into her adult life.

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Not all pet strollers are created equal

I've been getting a lot of questions and interest about flexible handle pet strollers. In my research I have not found any of these type of pet strollers that are quality made and safe for your pet. Unfortunately the way these strollers are made is not as high quality as some of the other strollers on the market. We've seen problems with the zippers, as well as problems with the wheels and steering. 

With so many quality pet strollers on the market, like Pet Gear Pet Strollers, and BestPet Strollers there's no need to let one feature pull  you into buying a stroller that is not top quality. 

Make sure you do your research while looking to buy a pet stroller. Your pet is an important member of the family, you want to make sure they are going to be safe and protected while outside in their stroller. 

Choosing the right pet stroller...

There are some important things to think about when you're choosing a pet stroller. 

size: make sure you measure the interior space available for your pet, and make sure your pet is going to fit comfortably inside. Make sure they have room to lie down, but not too much room or it won't be safe for them. 

Intent: what do you plan to do with your pet and their stroller? Leisurely strolls around the block, or active running, jogging and biking? 

If you're going for the leisurely stroll one of the classic 3 or 4 wheeled pink pet strollers ~ or any color for that matter will be a great option. 

If you're going to be more active you'll need a sturdier, more rugged pet stroller. You can find great jogging strollers as well as pet bike trailers that will convert into a jogging stroller. These are perfect for more vigorous use. 

Keeping Your Dog Healthy

One of the best ways to keep your dog healthy is to get them plenty of exercise. Including them in outings with the family is a great way to show your dog just how much you love them and get them exercise. If you're going on a bike ride, get a pet bike trailer and take your dog with you. The Burley Tail Wagon is perfect for large dogs like a Golden Retreiver or a Labrador. There are of course smaller versions of bike trailers for your dog if you have a smaller pet.