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Queen City Paw Spa is a little different from most groomers around town, starting with their membership in the Holistic Grooming Pet Academy. Gwen and her sisters create a quiet space to reduce stress and increase the likelihood of a successful groom — and have unofficially become the Groomer of Choice for reactive pets.Listen to the episode to understand her approach and how it works. Click here to book your first appointment!###Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

If you love to hike with your dog, you need to know about Robin and Millie's hiking challenge! And we want to hear all about your adventures (and see all the pics) once you've started your journey.To learn more, visit the Vermont Dog Hiking Challenge website. Robin also recommends downloading maps from AllTrails. And perhaps pick up the book Best Hikes with Dogs in New Hampshire and Vermont  by Lisa Densmore.Don't forget to tag us @houndstootvt and @vtdoghikingchallenge on Instagram and Facebook once you've completed each hike!###Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Not-so-fun fact: 1 in 3 dogs will be diagnosed with canine cancer in their lifetime. Which means... Chase Away K9 Cancer is a nonprofit near and dear to my heart for all the reasons you'd expect. If you're going through something similar, I hope our experiences can help inform your next steps. Or at least let you know who you can talk to, should you need to vent.I also hope you join us at this year's Chase Away 5K, the fun run I organize to benefit Chase Away K9 Cancer. And I hope one day we won't have to run (or walk) to raise money to help fund a cure. Because one day a cure will be found.  In the meantime, this year's Chase Away 5K is September 29, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, VT. Join us!Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Heather long dreamed of racing in the Iditarod. But for now, she's content skijoring with her dogs — and doing canicross during non-snowy seasons — and helping others get excited about the wild world of dog powered sports.Here are some of the resources she (and I) mentioned during the episode:The Chase Away 5KThe Green Mountain Iron DogHer training guide for beginnersCloverField K9/ Environmental CourseThe Vermont Mushers groupNorth Country MushersGunstock (New Hampshire) skijoring programWorldwide map of dog friendly trailsShare your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Emily knew she'd face some challenges after she and her husband adopted Moscu, a blind podenco. But some of those challenges were a little...unexpected! Listen to learn more.Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).