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Kodiak’s Blog
Stories, adventures, and life from a dog’s point of view.
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A Prayer for Tucker Budzyn
Kodiak’s Blog Hey Pack, Kodiak here. 🐾 This is a hard one to write. I never got to meet Tucker Budzyn. But I really wanted to. I used to dream about getting invited over to Tucker’s house and going swimming with Tucker and his son Todd in their pool. We’d fetch those floaty things they
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Back to School Means Some of Your Dog’s Pack Just Disappeared
Hey Pack, Kodiak here. 🐾 Apparently it’s back-to-school season. For humans, this means backpacks, lunches, homework and parents taking pictures of kids standing by the front door. For dogs, it means something completely different. WHERE DID EVERYBODY GO? Think about it from our perspective. For the last couple of months, the kids have been home.
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Wildfires Are Scary. Here’s How to Keep Your Pets Safe.
Hey Pack, Kodiak here. 🐾 I usually like fire. Fireplace? Great. Campfire? Interesting. Dad cooking something on the grill? I will supervise that situation for as long as necessary. Wildfires? Absolutely not. Here in California, wildfires are something we have to take seriously. And if you’re a dog parent, your emergency plan can’t just be
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Apparently Scientists Just Discovered That I Know When Dad Is Angry
By Kodiak Scientists have made an important discovery about dogs. Apparently, we can tell how humans are feeling by looking at their faces. So, can dogs tell when you’re angry? This study suggests dogs can distinguish some human facial expressions, including happiness and specific negative emotions. This is groundbreaking stuff?! They could have saved themselves
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Excuse Me… Why Wasn’t I Invited to the World Dog Surfing Championships?
Hey Pack. We need to have a serious conversation. I just found out the World Dog Surfing Championships happened this weekend. And nobody invited me. … Seriously? I’m not saying the event wasn’t awesome. I’m just saying… The organizers clearly forgot to invite the future champion. See, unlike some dogs, I’m not just pretending to
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Dog Beach Safety Update: What Happened to Me at Del Mar Dog Beach
Hey Pack, it’s Kodiak. You guys know I love the beach. Running. Swimming. Chasing balls. Making new friends. Well… most of them. If you’ve been following my adventures for a while, you probably remember that I’ve actually been attacked by other dogs at the beach — and it’s a good reminder that even the happiest
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If I Ever Float Away in a Kayak… We Have Problems.
Hey Pack, it’s Kodiak. I saw a story today that had me barking at the TV. A dog named Bruce was out kayaking with his dad when the kayak drifted away into the North Sea. Next thing you know… Bruce is floating around all by himself a few miles offshore. Just chilling…literally, it was really
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Veterans Need Service Dogs — And Nobody is Paying for It
Hey Pack, Kodiak here. 🐾 I need to talk about something that has me very fired up today. Veterans with PTSD Need Service Dogs. The Government Won’t Pay for It. Here’s something that makes absolutely no sense to me. With all the stuff the human government blows money on, they refuse to fully pay for
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Every Dog Needs an Emergency Go Bag
Hey Pack, Kodiak here. 🐾 I have a question. Have you ever heard your humans say, “Grab the emergency kit!”? I hadn’t either… until Dad started putting one together. Apparently humans have these things called earthquakes, wildfires, power outages, floods, and other emergencies. I thought emergencies were things like running out of treats. Or accidentally
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Why I Need More Than Just a Walk — Kodiak on Dog Enrichment
Hey Pack, Kodiak here! 🐾 My dad will tell you I like to do things. When I’m not sleeping (which I do a lot — my dad calls me a sleepy head) I like to play, or go for walks, or swim, or chew, or eat, or whatever. But my dad sometimes yells “I’m working!”
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Keeping Your Dog Cool on Hot Summer Walks and Hikes — Kodiak’s Tips
Hey Pack, Kodiak here! 🐾 I’m pretty lucky. I live by the beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, so when it’s hot outside, me and my dad just walk along the water line in the ocean. The waves come in, I jump in, the waves go out, I shake it off, and we do it all over again.
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Padres Fans, Did You Know About the K-9 Discount?
Hey Pack, Kodiak here! I’ve got a little secret. Well… it’s not really a secret. But I’m always surprised by how many people don’t know about it. Every single time the Padres pitchers combine to strike out 9 or more batters in a game, everyone gets 25% off almost everything at Petco the very next
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One of the Scariest Days of My Dad’s Life (And Why Every Dog Parent Should Know What To Do If A Dog Is Choking)
Hey, it’s Kodiak. Today I want to tell you guys about something that happened to me that got really scary really fast. One minute I was doing what dogs do best: exploring the backyard. The next minute I couldn’t breathe. Not cool. See, I found part of an old toy outside. To me it looked
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What Kodiak Thinks About the Cardiff Dog Pack Book (A Review By the Dog It’s Based On)
Hey, it’s Kodiak. So apparently my dad wrote a book about me. I found out the same way most dogs find out important news — someone left it on the coffee table and I sniffed it for a while. Then my dad read it to me. Here’s my official review. The Parts About Me Obviously
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Why Dogs Need a Cool Down Day
Kodiak’s Blog Hey, it’s Kodiak. After the desert rescue of Bella and Bart, the whole Pack was exhausted. Seriously exhausted. We had crossed the desert, dealt with coyotes, stayed awake the whole day, and helped get Bella and Bart safely out of danger. By the time we got back to Cardiff Dog Park and the
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Beach Safety Tips From the Pack
Hey, it’s Kodiak. I love the beach. I love the sand, the waves, the smells, the birds, the snacks people accidentally drop, and yes, even the part where my dad says, “Kodiak, don’t drink the ocean water.” But here’s the thing about the beach. It’s fun, but it can also get dangerous fast if dogs
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Kodiak’s First Blog: What Happened During a Dog Fight at the Beach (Dog Beach Safety Tips)
Blog Content Kodiak’s First Blog 🐾 “Yeah… apparently I have to do this now.” My dad said I had to start writing a blog because I keep bugging him when he’s trying to work to take me to the beach. So now… here we are. If this blog gets big, just know it started because
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