Benefits of living with dogs (or other animals)

Dogs (or animals in general) make our lives better, and there is actual scientific research (FEDIAF) that confirms this. No matter your age, nationality or geographical location, living with a dog can benefit you in several ways: Social benefits of living with dogs Dogs are great companions and they are often a great source forRead more ⟶

“Why can wild animals poop in the woods, but my dog can’t?”

Might be a silly question, but it is an important topic to discuss, if we want to be responsible dog owners/guardians and visit the outdoors in line with the “leave no trace” principle. The main difference: their diet. Wild animals consume foods and nutrients directly from the ecosystem, where they reside, and the same nutrientsRead more ⟶

Should I get a cooling vest for my dog?

Summer is here and at least in our area, heatwaves are becoming more intense every year. Especially for older dogs, dogs with a thick coat, dogs with health issues or dogs that are super active, a cooling vest can be a great solution. My dogs have been using them for years and honestly, I amRead more ⟶

Why are we called “LYO DOG”?

It´s funny, but we do get asked this question quite a bit. The story goes back a few years, when I was still deciding if I should go for it (open my own business) or not. And since I had a million different ideas and problems that I wanted to solve, the name was evenRead more ⟶

LYO DOG ADVENTURE DOG ONLINE COURSE

One of the goals that we have set for 2024 is an ADVENTURE DOG online training course: expert-led training to help you and your dog explore the outdoors safely, with the aim of creating a great bond. This online course will depend heavily on its students, their existing knowledge and experience, as well as individual goalsRead more ⟶

Hello and welcome to our #activeLYOutdoors blog!

Our aim for this blog is to create a hub for active dogs and their humans. We see owning dogs as a lifestyle, so we take them with us on our outdoor activities, such as hiking, ski touring, or mountain biking. We also take our time to train our dogs to fulfil their mental needsRead more ⟶