The Furry Nomad Harness & Waterproof Walk Kit
Battle-Tested: The Furry Nomad Harness & Multi-Way Leash Monte’s Verdict 🐾: [ FAIR ENOUGH ] When Monte started to outgrow his Rogz Urban Fast-Fit step-in harness, I began the search…
Rogz Urban Fast-Fit Harness Review: The Stylish Step-In Champion
Battle-Tested: Rogz Urban Adjustable Fast-Fit Harness Monte’s Verdict : [ THE CUT ] Looking back to August 2022, I vastly underestimated how challenging it would be to select Monte’s first harness. You…
Jolly Egg vs CollieBall: Early Impressions (MAS Herding Toy Testing)
A first look at how the Jolly Egg compares to the CollieBall for Mini American Shepherds. CURRENTLY being Battle-Tested: JOLLY EGG Monte’s Verdict 🐾: Still out in the yard (testing…
The One-Dollar Lesson
Bargain-bin find: Green Rubber Bone If you know Monte, you know he has a serious weakness for new toys. And honestly, sometimes I have a moment of weakness, too. I…
The TK Maxx Birthday Ring
TK MAXX find: Paws & Claws TWISTY CHEW RING TOY If you know Monte, you know he is absolutely obsessed with anything shaped like a ring. For his 4th birthday…
The Bunnings Winter Bargain
Bunnings Bargain-bin find: Out-of-Season Water Toy. I walked into Bunnings trying so hard to stay strong against adding to Monte’s toy collection. But a quick detour past the bargain bin…
The “Hidden Secret” Reset: The Moxham Park Loop
A hidden wetland reset in the heart of Northmead: The Moxham Park Loop. There are days when you don’t need an epic hike or a complicated itinerary. Sometimes, you just…
Part 6: Our food journey | The Kibble Wormhole | Sourcing the Wholesome Bowl
Navigating the unregulated wild west of dog food left us stuck in a massive wormhole. In this chronicle, we share our honest transition testing premium Australian options, from everyday kibble…
Part 5: First Puppy Essentials | Research vs. The Real World: My Master List
Discover the essentials that survived the reality of a teething puppy, the savvy second-hand finds that saved the budget. Plus, see the one ‘must-have’ item Monte couldn’t have cared less…
Searching for Serendipity: Our 3-Day Culburra Beach Coastal Escape (And the Tuesday Night Trap!)
There is something about a classic road trip that forces you to slow down, even when you don’t mean to. Our recent 2-night escape to Culburra Beach was a real…
