Looking for inspiration and tips for travel, activities, hikes, sports, events and dog friendly places you can enjoy with your best friend? You’ll find it here! Because life is better with your dog by your side!
Be sure to also come join us in the ‘Beyond the Backyard‘ Facebook Group. Here you’ll meet fellow adventure dogs & their people, share ideas & inspiration, ask questions and just chat dogs – all in real time! It’s for anyone in Australia who loves to get out and about, adventure, explore & play with their dog. It’s also where we’ll share lots of our pawsome Australian odyssey ‘Dog Tales of Australia’.
Dog Friendly Walk ~ Narooma to Dalmeny
The coastal walk between Narooma and Dalmeny is a wonderful, Dog Friendly Walk that was funded and completed by various community organisations and local companies from the towns that the trail passes through. Starting at
Dog Friendly Hikes ~ Bermagui Coastal Walk
The Bermagui Coastal Walk is the iconic walk around the area and is a great dog-friendly hike. You can walk beside the ocean, through town, over the inlet and among coastal bushland all the way
Dog Friendly Destination ~ Port Welshpool, VIC
A quiet sleepy little fishing village on the Gippsland coastline is what you will find at Port Welshpool. Nestled in between Toora and Port Albert, Port Welshpool offers plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind
How long is your daily to-do list? If it’s anything like mine then it unrolls like a scroll and bounces off across the floor and out the door. Well, okay, I’m exaggerating a little but
Predicting the Weather when Hiking with Your Dog
Anyone who has ever enjoyed hiking with their dog knows how quickly the weather can turn. You can start with a crystal clear morning and in a few short hours, you and your best buddy
7 Tips for hiking with dogs in hot weather
Ah, summer, it’s what we spend all year looking forward to! It’s what Australia is known for ~ sand, surf and fun in the sun! For Kate and I, summer means exploring the backcountry trails
Waves and Waggy Tails: 5 Steps to a Better Beach Visit with your Dog
It’s hot, too hot. The dog is panting, you’re wilting, and both of you are going stir-crazy indoors. The idea of a clear blue sea and a cool coastal breeze suddenly pops into your mind.
Brachycephalic or short-nosed dogs: what you need to know!
What could be cuter than the deliciously squeezable face of a Pug? Or more fashionable than a French Bulldog? It’s impossible not to fall head over heals for these ‘squishy faced’ dog breeds. They also
Keeping active with your dog in winter!
This special post is by Kate the Kelpie, courtesy of her Mum, Jen. Hi, Kate the Kelpie here! Jen my outdoor adventure Mum usually gets to talk to you, but this is a topic close
A fitness program for you & your dog
Several weeks ago we featured the team at Barx Active and their innovative fitness sessions for you and your dog. We had such an amazing response to that article that Barx Active have shared with
Beginners Guide to Hiking with your Dog
Have you ever wanted to try hiking with your dog, but thought it would be too hard or didn’t know where to start? I’ll let you in on a secret – hiking with your dog
Five ways to get active with your dog
Being active with your dog doesn’t just have to mean a walk every day, there are many different ways you can exercise together. Here are five different activities you can do to mix it up
Phodography™ You'll Adore
Puppy Tales acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land of which we live and work. We extend our deep respects to Elders past, present and emerging, across all the sacred Country we gratefully create upon.
Wagging tails since 2010
