Bella’s Adventures

Soul Dog: How to fail a companion Maremma

When a human loves a companion Maremma sheepdog, her priority should be keeping her BFF out of potentially dangerous situations. I failed.

Soul Dog: How to pick the best breed for hiking

You know what’s the best breed for hiking? The one you have. Read all about my favorite activity with Bella.

Soul Dog: How to settle on naming a puppy

Naming a puppy isn’t always the easiest task. And the name you choose may evolve over time.

Soul Dog: Maremma sheepdogs bark a lot … like, a lot

Maremma sheepdogs are gorgeous cottonball puppies that grow up to be 100-pound barking assholes.

panorama of a dog at Mirabeau point in Spokane Valley

Soul Dog: The day my guardian dog and I found each other

Today’s edition of the Soul Dog Journey Project looks back at the day my Bella became my true guardian dog.

Soul Dog: The Maremma sheepdog doesn’t play around

The Maremma sheepdog is not the kind of dog that will play with toys. Here’s the research behind why.

Maremma sheepdog puppy in Kelowna, British Columbia

Soul Dog: The teachings of a Maremma puppy

From the time she was a Maremma puppy, Bella has been my teacher. These are the stories of my Soul Dog.

Bella hiking at Mineral Point in Sagle, Idaho

Ice cream: 1 easy recipe for a summer dog treat

Do you see that sweet girl up there? Don’t you think that face deserves a delicious summer dog treat? She’s been getting awfully neglected lately with me running off to North Idaho for Paws of the Panhandle sessions with other… Read MoreIce cream: 1 easy recipe for a summer dog treat