Spring break is one of the best times of year to hit the road with the whole family. In our book, that includes the dog, too! Why scramble to find a last-minute pet sitter or boarding kennel while the rest of the crew heads for adventure? With a little advance planning, your dog can be your best travel companion and, often, the reason everyone has a better time.
Spring has arrived in Western North Carolina and there is no better time to lace up your hiking boots, leash up your pup, and head out into the mountains. With Barkwells nestled between Asheville and Brevard, you are perfectly positioned to explore some of the most spectacular dog-friendly terrain in the Southeast. Here are our top picks for spring hikes, waterfall stops, and post-adventure breweries to enjoy with your four-legged travel companion.
There is absolutely nothing quite like the unconditional love of a dog. Dogs give us so much. They lower our stress, keep us active, and offer an unwavering, loyal friendship that makes every single day brighter. But for every dog snoring happily on a plush bed, there are countless others waiting for their chance to experience that same sense of security, comfort, and love.
Posted by Barkwells | Dog Health & Enrichment
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You know the moment well. You're trying to get your walk done. Maybe you've got 20 minutes before a work call, and your dog has spent the last four of them with their nose buried in a single patch of grass. You give the leash a gentle tug. They don't move. You tug again. Still nothing. The sniff, apparently, is not finished.
It can feel like stubbornness or distraction. But what's actually happening in that moment is something remarkable:
