Rpodyssey

I have been a dog trainer, artist, performer and firefighter for most of my life. I strongly believe in weighing odds, and taking adventures, being kind to animals and people, and having faith in one's own abilities. I believe Canadians are the luckiest people on earth, in spite of some baffling governments we have had and aside from the winters, which actually aren't so bad if we learn to dress for and embrace the weather. I still love catching air on my mountain bike. And I still hate hitting the ground hard. I love dogs. No I mean, I really love them. I have trained dogs professionally since 1995, and have devoted my life to making their lives better and creating pathways to understanding between humans and dogs. I also love art. And most people, if they love dogs.

RV Life Challenges: Parts One And Two

Always Have A Backup Plan To Keep RV Challenges From Turning Into Disasters The last week was going along just fine as I prepared for annual seasonal travel across Canada. I planned to pay my host to store the xTerra this year. We agreed on an amount of $50 per month, which is the going …

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BC Ferries: Good News For Dogs And Their Humans

BC Ferries: Good News For Dogs And RVers Dogs And RV Travellers Will Both Be Happy With Recent BC Ferries Announcements It seems like it’s been ages since BC Ferries had good news for us. Usually when BC Ferries makes an announcement it’s rarely good. Their annoncements are often about fare increases. But it’s not …

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The New RV Adventure That Almost Didn’t Happen

New Adventures In A New RV Ever have something new that you never did before, that you were really nervous to try? That was me this morning while I was still lying in bed. Iwas thinking about what my planned RV trip to Port Hardy, BC would be like. Let me start by saying that …

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Must Have Dog Accessories For RV Road Trips

14 Must Have Dog Accessories For RV Road Trips Notice: This article contains Amazon affiliate links. When you buy from these links, you’ll help support this blog. Not only that, you’ll also help to me to buy cookies for Jolene and Annabelle. Dogs are an important part of our lives, and many RVers make their …

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The End Of My RPod Adventure

The End Of My RPod Adventure I’m writing this from the cozy warmth of a cottage on Saratoga Beach on the East coast of Vancouver Island. Snow is falling outside. A cold, wild wind is causing fir trees to sway. They are waving their snowy branches in front of the white-paned window of this little …

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3 Ways To Find Free Camping On Vancouver Island Without Reservations

3 Tips To Find Free Camping On Vancouver Island Without Reservations Vancouver Island boasts some of the most spectacular camping spots in the world. The big Island boasts ocean beaches, forests, and mountains dotted with beautiful lakes and rivers. It’s really no wonder that the island’s provincial and national parks fill up fast in Summer. …

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New Article! Heat Your RV Safely, Without Using Propane

https://campersmarts.com/cheap-heat-system-keep-your-rv-warm-this-winter-without-propane?utm_source=CSNEWSL In this new article on Campersmarts, I’ll tell you how you can safely heat your RV with electricity, even if you have a propane furnace. Heat Your RV Safely, Without Using Propane https://campersmarts.com/cheap-heat-system-keep-your-rv-warm-this-winter-without-propane?utm_source=CSNEWSL

Forest River R-pod Chronicles – Waiting

Forest River R-pod Chronicles – Waiting Well, my trusty Blue (the XTerra) hobbled all the way home like the champ she is. Lucky to have a brand new wheel bearing in just a few days on the little XTerra, it was now time to turn my focus on to the Arfpod, the Forest RIver R-Pod …

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Travels In Canada: Nicola Lake BC

Travels In Canada: Nicola Lake BC After staying near Kamloops for 4 days, it was time to pack up camp. We’re heading towards Princeton, where I’ll visit with 2 old friends who moved there. After travelling from Drayton Valley, we were all ready to take a break and find a great dog park. And so …

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Travels in Canada: Winnipeg Is All About Friendly Fun And Great Food

Travels in Canada: Friendly Winnipeg Is All About Fun And Great Food Summer seems to go by faster each year. The trees in Drayton Valley are quickly changing color and for the first time in my R-pod adventure, the furnace is warming definitely chilly air before October. It’s time to head back to the island …

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The Winnipeg Tattoo Convention

The Winnipeg Tattoo Convention Last night I went to the Winnipeg Tattoo Convention. This place is an obvious mecca for hardcore tattoo enthusiasts. It has the air of a carnival. As we enter through a huge tent that serves as the entrance to the actual tattooers booths, the air is scented with the greasy smell …

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RV Travel On Canada’s Secondary Highways

RV Travel On Canada’s Secondary Highways Well, I admit it: I’ve been a crappy prairie travel blogger this year. I only hope you’ve been keeping too busy with your own summer adventures to notice. Haha.. Anyway, I want to start this post off by telling you why I love travelling the many secondary highways around …

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Camping At Manning Park

Camping at Manning Park I’m writing this from beside a beautiful and boisterous creek, full of last winter’s melted snow in Manning Park along Highway 3. After minimal difficulties, I managed to get the trailer backed into the site. I am finally getting much better at backing the Arfpod into the previously too narrow campsites …

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