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Mark and Mya’s Fall Adventure to Whistler

Mark and Mya’s Fall Adventure to Whistler

by Mark & Mya's Adventures | Jan 8, 2019 | Canada, Destinations, Whistler

So last night we made it back to Whistler. Although this will be the fourth time I’ve been here, it’s the first time Mya and I have seen it without snow and we were really excited to see what it has to offer away from winter. Accommodation Whilst in...
Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort, Canada

Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort, Canada

by Mark & Mya's Adventures | Mar 27, 2018 | Canada, Destinations, Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia, about 120km north of Vancouver, Canada. It is the largest ski resort in North America and has the greatest uphill lift capacity. The resort is spread over two mountain peaks (Whistler and Blackcomb)...

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Happy Birthday Mya So today Mya turns nine. It fe Happy Birthday Mya So today Mya turns nine. It feels like only yesterday, that I bought her home as a tiny bundle of fluff (swipe to the end to see the first ever photo I have of Mya and I). Over the last nine years, you've had more of an impact on me than I could have ever imagined. We've shared so many adventures together. I've tried to spoil you today to thank you, for all the love you've given me. You have a birthday cake made out of two pieces of Prime100 SPD roll, some lactose free cream cheese, some shredded cheese on top and some PrimePantry jerkey. We went to PETstock and found you a ChuckIt Kick Ball, which I know your going to love, a whole box of Greenies for your dessert, a Tech4Pets Smart Treat Dispenser, a Flexi extendable lead and some Prime100 treats. We will go on lots of walks today and play fetch and tug of war. In saying all this, I know the most important gift I've ever been able to give you, is simply including you in my life as much as I can, and not leaving you behind. A big thanks to @PETstock_Australia @Prime100PetFood @PrimePantry @Snooza_Pet_Products @4cyte There support has meant that I've been able to take Mya on some pretty amazing adventures and to continue sharing her life with all of you. Finally a huge thanks to the amazing community around Mya. Your kind messages and helpful tips have certainly contributed to Mya living her best life and we are very grateful.
What's your puppy advice? Throwback to when Mya w What's your puppy advice? Throwback to when Mya was 9 weeks old. It's hard to believe that next Friday (18th June), she'll be turning 9. So much time has gone by, so many memories. It's hard to remember what raising a puppy was like. One of my friends is getting their first puppy & I promised them some tips. 1. As a general rule of thumb, the number of hours a puppy can “hold it”, is their age in months, plus one. So a 2 month old puppy, will need to go to the toilet after a maximum of 3 hours. 2. Pick a toilet spot & try to establish routines. 3. Don't wash your floors with ammonia, unless you want your house to smell like a toilet. We use vinegar instead & had some Urineoff on hand. 4. A puppy is like a child. If you leave them unsupervised, with access to things that can get damaged, any resulting damage IS YOUR FAULT. Be sure to puppy proof your home. 5. Baby gates are amazing for controlling access throughout your house. Close doors behind you. 6. Puppies should have 3 meals a day, until they are about 6 months old. Make sure you start with a high quality, high fat content food. We highly recommend chatting to the guys at @Prime100petfood for product advice. 7. Whilst not everyone will agree, we found crate training extremely valuable. Mya went nuts her first few night at home in a seperate room to us. After 2 days I broke, but as soon as I let her sleep in a crate next to me, she instantly settled. Ever since then she has always slept in the same room as me. 8. POSITIVE SOCIALISATION & BUILDING CONFIDENCE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING. Well maybe not love, but anything else. This involves positive meetings with other dogs, people of all ages, as well as general experiences such as car rides & swimming etc. Also practising seperation to build confidence & independence when your gone. 9. Puppy school ASAP. Most vets & @PETstock_Australia stores run classes. We learnt so much; more socialisation, a calm position & vet checks etc which have been invaluable. 10. Training. It's about building a positive relationship together. Check out @revy_k9 @larashannon & @the_pawfectionist for some great extra advice. Do you have any other tips?
Are you ok? This last week has been challenging. Are you ok? This last week has been challenging. I'm not going to lie, when they announced Victoria's Lockdown was going to be extended, I was gutted. Last year being stuck in lockdown for half the year was so draining, and I could see it heading down the same path. I try to be positive and spread positivity on social media, but this week I haven't been able to, hence why I have stayed quiet. I know despite not being able to escape the city, there are many people worst off than me and I am grateful for not being in those predicaments. I'm just glad I've had Mya and Misch to put up with me and give me cuddles to cheer me up. Lets keep our fingers and paws crossed that we can get back to some sort of normal soon. 📸 @katherinejondro #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
R.I.P. Abbey - Mya's Mum 2007-2021 "Dogs come in R.I.P. Abbey - Mya's Mum 2007-2021 "Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs your heart is very big” – Erica Jong Sadly we found out yesterday that Mya's dog mum Abbey had passed away. I try to keep our posts on here relevant and thought that Abbey deserved a tribute from us! Abbey and her human family Ray and Irene gave me Mya. Without them I wouldn't have the bundle of fluff that I call my family. We are so grateful that they stayed intouch and helped build an amazing White Swiss Shepherd community in Victoria. Abbey would have touched so many lives! Ray, Irene, Pia and Pepper we are thinking of you #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
If you haven't already heard, Victoria has been in If you haven't already heard, Victoria has been in a lockdown for the last four days and will likely continue to be so until atleast this Friday. As gutting as this situation has been, we've still been able to enjoy a couple evening walks during our two hours of permitted exercise. For now our masks are back on and we are staying home to do our part. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Would you like to know what we have planned next? Would you like to know what we have planned next? As of next weekend, we plan to spend most weekends up at Mt Buller, making the most of Mya’s dog permit and creating lots of snow content for you to see. We are also hoping to head to Dinner Plain in the last week of June, which we love as it's the most dog friendly place in Australia that is above the snowline. At some point over winter, we are thinking of heading to Mt Beauty. We have some good friends who have just moved to the area with their dog, and we are keen to find out what dog friendly spots they have found. Post winter we are keen to visit the Macedon Ranges, the Dingo Discovery Centre, the Murray River and explore some of Victoria's Silo Art. Then in March 2022, if COVID19 and any other factors will allow, we plan to set off from Victoria, making our way into South Australia, through Western Australia and back down through the Northern Territory. This trip has been so long coming! Have you been to any of these places? Is there anything we should know? Are there any places we should plan a meetup so that people can meet Mya? Has anyone been to the Dingo Discovery Centre? #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
STOP! Is this the cutest photo I've ever posted of STOP! Is this the cutest photo I've ever posted of Mya? Can you remember a cuter photo that you liked more? Sadly the Instagram/ Facebook algorithm is causing us some problems again. Yesterday's post was only seen by a quarter of the people who would normally see it. It was a post about road safety and keeping our pets safe whilst travelling with them. Please help us out by showing your appreciation for both our posts, by hitting the like/save buttons, leaving a comment (even just emojis) or forwarding onto someone you know who might find it helpful. That way people will be able to continue seeing the content we produce. Thanks in advance. #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Did you know it's National Road Safety Week? Our Did you know it's National Road Safety Week? Our friends at @PETstock_Australia asked us to spread the word about road safety, and to try out some of their car safety products. PETstock offered plenty of different brands and product options for us to choose from. Mya and Ed checked out PETstock's: ▪︎Car safety harness ▪︎Multi pet teathers ▪︎Restraint anchor points ▪︎Car seat cover Do you use any of these? Whilst it's law in some places that animals in a moving vehicle need to be restrained, I also think it's common sense that we don't want them to be able to impede a driver's ability, and that we want them to be safe in the event of a accident. I wouldn't allow a friend or family member to travel in my car unrestrained, so why would I risk Mya's safety by allowing her to? Would you? #NoPawGetsLeftBehind #PETstockAustralia
What's the difference between family and a pet? # What's the difference between family and a pet? #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
Could you say no to this face? It makes me think Could you say no to this face? It makes me think of Oliver Twist saying "Please sir, can I have some more." We got ask to try out @Prime100Petfood's supermarket brand @PrimePantry. Despite being the supermarket brand, Prime Pantry is still made with the same high quality ingredients that are sourced locally within Australia. And whilst I can't get Mya to eat vegetables on their own, she was drooling over the Prime Pantry Australian Snapper and Vegetables. You can find Prime Pantry in Woolworths, Coles, Drakes supermarkets in South Australia and Queensland, OTR stores, Romeo’s in South Australia and NSW, and many independent supermarkets. Have you heard of Prime Pantry or tried it? What did you think? @PrimePantry @Prime100Petfood #PoweredByPrime100 #NoPawGetsLeftBehind
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