Dog moms get all the glory but don’t people realize that men can be dog parents too? June 19th is father’s day and dog dads should be able to celebrate too… even if their children have 4 legs and are a little furrier than the average human kid. Check out our Kabo guide on the perfect way for dog dads to spend fathers day.
What’s a more stereotypical dad activity than fishing? Cast yourself a line, crack a cold beer and enjoy the day with your dog. Check out these few tips from The Castaways on The River for how to keep your dog safe on a fathers day fish trip:
Dogs are creatures with a short attention span and can sometimes be distracted by the smallest things. The flash of a fishing hook is enough to entice them. To avoid your dog getting hooked, make sure to close your tackle box and watch your dog’s location while casting.
It can be hot while out on the boat. To avoid dehydration, make sure you have plenty of clean drinking water for both you and your pup. If you are limited on space, a collapsible water dish might be your best bet.
Not all of us can simply pee off the side of the boat. You may need to dock your raft every couple of hours so your dog can relieve themselves.
The first lesson in boat safety is to wear a life jacket. This also includes a life jacket for your dog. Even if you have a dog that is a good swimmer, it is good to have one with you just in case.
Need a suggestion on a good fishing spot? Luckily Canada has the most fresh water of any other country. That means there is no shortage of fishing holes in the great white north! Check out Fish Booker’s list of some of our favorites to hit up with your furry friend:
Known for: Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Whitefish
Known for: Coho and Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Brown, and Lake Trout
Known for: Rainbow Trout
Known for: Giant Bluefin Tuna
Known for: All five species of Salmon
Known for: Brown trout
What better way to celebrate a sunny father’s day weekend than with a bbq? By making it a dog friendly bbq of course! Invite all your buddies and their dogs. Fire up the grill and get to cooking.
Need a doggy safe food for the bbq? Check out our recipe for the perfect puppy slider:
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Crack a cold one with your pup. Canada has no shortage of great craft breweries and there is no shortage of pet friendly ones! Check out our lists of the best pet friendly breweries in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver:
As Torontonians know, there are many local breweries in and around the GTA that are very dog-friendly. Enjoy a craft beer in the GTA with your pup while listening to the soothing sounds of Leafs fans complaining about their most recent losing streak.
Address: 36 Wagstaff Drive
Address: 818 Eastern Avenue
Address: 31 Saulter Street #1
Address: 247 Wallace Ave
Address:90 Cawthra Ave, Unit 101
Address: 128A Sterling Road
Location: 50 Bullock Drive, Unit 8
Location: 475 Ellesmere Road
Location: 120 N Queen Street
Location: 30 Elizabeth Blvd
Stampede is not the only thing to love about Calgary. Two step on over to one of the local dog friendly breweries and enjoy a pint with your pup!
Address: 510 Heritage Drive SW
Address: 105D 58 Ave SE
Address: 1103 12 Street SE
Address: 3523 18 Street SW
Address: 943 28 St NE
Vancouver is one of the trendiest cities in the world and what’s more trendy than sitting on a patio with your pup and enjoying a cold beer on tap? Just make sure to always bring your umbrella as Vancouver is known to get a drop of rain or two…
Address: 720 Copping St
Address: 20120 64 Ave #107
Address: 8284 Sherbrooke St
Address: 1830 Ontario St
Address: 2281 W. Railway Street
Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We have no shortages of natural wonders and each province offers its own unique experience. Leash your dog up and take them for a day hike in one of Canada’s many national parks. Make sure to pack your pup an easy grab-and-go Monch Bar so they don’t get too hungry and some clean water to keep them from getting dehydrated!
Check out our list of the best hikes in each province:
Sometimes the best things in life are while you’re doing nothing at all.Spend some quality time with your pup by simply kicking up your feet and taking a lang snooze on the couch together.
