Its finally snowing here in the South and we love the snow! I bundled Basil up the best I could and went out to enjoy the beginning of this snow storm.
Now we are cuddling in the nice warm house and watching the white stuff fall. If it is snowing you your neck of the woods make sure you are staying warm and safe when on the roads.
Thanks mother nature for the best birthday present Basil could of asked for!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
Today my little Boston travel hound is the big 04! We are celebrating with a new rope toy, tons of treats, and peanut butter & carrot pup-cakes! A DIY how-to making these dog friendly cupcakes will be posted later today.
So make sure to wish Basil a very happy birthday day so this cute face doesn’t feel like his is getting old!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Birthday Boy Basil
Over pack – When it comes to dogs always over pack! Bring everything that you may need just in case. Bring food, large refillable bottle of water, blanket, favorite toy, leash and food/water bowls. We have portable dishes that stay in the car at all times. Plan for an emergency. Even if you are only going on a short day trip, plan for a longer trip, just in case.
Check the weather along your route – For a longer trip make sure to check the weather on the route you will be taking. This isn’t just for you but for your dog. If you need to stop and have to leave your dog in the car you want to make sure its not going to be too hot or too cold. Extreme weather can harm your pet! Never leave your pet in the car when the temperature is above 69 degrees fahrenheit. If its cold my basic rule of thumb is, if its too cold for you its too cold for your dog!
Stop often – You know your dog better than anyone, so you know when they have to use the bathroom. When we are on the road I try to stop at a rest area and let Basil potty even 2 hours at the least. This may sound like a lot but for us and Basil, who is a smaller dog who drinks plenty of water, this works. If you have a larger dog you may not need to stop so much but I would say its better to be safe than sorry!
Make a comfortable space for your pet – For us we have never crated Basil or Nolan when in the car. They have both been great road trip dogs and are just happy to chill in the back seat. To make Basil comfortable I always bring his favorite blanket. He curls up in it and falls asleep. To keep the car seats protected we use a little weight weighted water proof picnic blanket. Its perfect for keeping the car clean from wet, dirty dog or spilled food or water. It is washable and folds up super small. For those of you that do use a crate in the car make sure to add comforts from home like a pillow or blanket.
Set the child locks on the windows – This sounds funny but it is something that we have learned over the years and it has really come in handy. If we don’t set the child locks on the power windows Basil takes it upon himself to lower the windows in the back seat no matter what the weather outside may be. 
These five tip have helped us when traveling with our dog all over the United States by car. If you have any other tips you would like to add make sure to let me know in the comments below. Hope everyone is staying warm!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
In this house we are serious about our favorite sports team, the Seattle Seahawks, and Friday means Blue Friday! Every Friday before a game we wear our colors proud and Basil is not left out. 12th dog all the way!
So this weekend make sure to support one of the 4 teams that are playing for a chance at the Super Bowl. If you’re not into football you can always join the 12th man and support the Seahawks, we are fine with everyone jumping on our bandwagon! The more the merrier! Go Hawks!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
Its Friday and its time for a very over due bath for Sir Basil. Somehow he has gotten out of it everyday for about the last month; Not today! I started the bath, added the bubbles and wake him up from his daily afternoon nap.
He begged me with those eyes to keep that very strong dog odor that he worked so hard for, but it didn’t work!
So, after a few moments of the sad eyes, in the bath Basil went. Being the amazing dog that Basil is he doesn’t fight it or cry he just tries to enjoy the warm water and yummy smell coming from his favorite puppy shampoo. Burt’s Bees Apple & Eucalyptus Deodorizing Shampoo is just perfect. It smells fantastic, bubbles up well, and cleans this little black & white dog like nobodies business!
If you haven’t used Burt’s Bees before we highly recommend it. Their shampoo is made from natural ingredients and is 100% cruelty free. Its easy on Basil sensitive skin and leaves him smelling like apples!
After being soaped up and then rinsed off it was time to call in the “muscle”, also know as my husband. We have a very old house and a super deep bath tub so lifting a wet, 25 lb. dog out of the bath without getting soaked is a little tricky for me.
Once out we dried him off and watched his attitude change from sad face back to the happiest dog in the world! He knows that always after a bath he gets rewarded with many treats, which he totally did! He now smells delicious and I hope that lasts for a long time. 
If you are looking for a new dog shampoo give Burt’s Bees a try. You can find at pet stores or we always get it in the pet section of Home Goods.
Hope everyone is have happy Friday and staying warm!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
Hello all! I’ve been hearing that a lot of people are being affected by chilly weather and snow storms today so I thought I would share my tips for keeping Basil warm when the thermostat drops. Enjoy and stay warm!
Step 1: Find a cold dog!
Step 2: Add a warm sweater!
Step 3: Don’t forget the scarf!
Step 4: Protect these ears with a hat!
Step 5: Add socks!
Now you’re ready to go outside!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
Happy New Year! 2013 is coming to an end and 2014 is just about to start. Here is a list of Basil’s (and my) 2014 resolutions.
Talking about Good Day Dog, Basil wanted to say a big Thank You for his first GDD collar. We received it a few days ago and it was just perfect. A black collar with a fun happy new year print. It came wrapped with an adorable ribbon and a personalized note. It made Basil and myself feel special and showed us that they appreciated our business. Make sure to head over to their website, you will not be disappointed!
What are your resolutions for yourself and your pets? Let us know in the comments below. Hope everyone has a fun and safe night tonight and check back daily for more Basil’s Travels fun!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
It a lazy Friday for Basil and he is taking advantage of the little things, like the one spot in our living room that has sun. It may be cold outside but its nice and warm right here!
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil
Hello all! Hope everyone is having a great Christmas and got everything they wanted from Santa. Basil was very blessed and got a few bones, a Good Day Dog collar subscription, and a Seattle Seahawks themed bow tie. We are having a great day with more family and now its time to just sit back and relax. 
So, have another glass of eggnog enjoy the last couple of hours of Christmas 2013.
Travel well, Nap well, Live well!
-Abbey & Basil