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​🍂🐾 Grateful Hearts and Wagging Tails: Celebrating Our Dogs This November As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, November invites us to pause, reflect, and give thanks — not just for the blessings in our lives, but for the loyal companions who walk beside us every day.
Whether you’re in Canada, where Thanksgiving has already been celebrated, or in the U.S. preparing for the big feast, one thing unites us all: our love for dogs.
🍁 A Season of Gratitude  Dogs remind us to live in the moment — to greet each day with joy, love freely, and find comfort in the simple things. This November, take a quiet moment to appreciate your dog’s companionship: the wagging tail that greets you at the door, the soft nudge during a tough day, and the warmth they bring into your life without saying a word.
❄️ Preparing for Colder Weather   As the temperatures drop, your dog’s needs change too.
  • Keep walks shorter during extreme cold, and dry paws afterward to prevent cracking or irritation.
  • Consider a cozy dog coat for smaller or short-haired breeds.
  • Watch for ice melt or salt on sidewalks — it can irritate paws, so a quick rinse after walks helps.
  • Make sure your dog has a warm bed away from drafts.
🦃 Holiday Food & Safety Tips  For those celebrating American Thanksgiving, it’s tempting to share the feast — but remember that many holiday foods are unsafe for dogs.
Avoid giving turkey bones, onions, grapes, chocolate, and anything seasoned with garlic or rich gravies. Instead, make a special plate with plain cooked turkey, carrots, or pumpkin purée so your pup can join in safely.
🐕 Keep Them Active and Engaged Cold weather can make outdoor time harder, but your dog still needs movement and mental stimulation. Try indoor fetch, training games, or new puzzle toys to keep their body and mind busy. Even a few minutes of play strengthens your bond and keeps your pup’s spirits bright.
❤️ A Time to Cherish Every Moment  November is a reminder that gratitude is best expressed in the quiet, everyday acts of love — a gentle brush, a shared walk, a nap on the couch together. Dogs teach us that the best things in life aren’t things at all — they’re moments of connection, loyalty, and unconditional love.

Here’s to a cozy, thankful November filled with wagging tails, warm hearts, and countless reasons to be grateful. 🐾🍂

until next time-take care-God bless you and yours.
​Lori

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Hi, my name is Lori and I want to personally welcome you to Making Tracks Dog Hiking Blog. This is where I will begin blogging posts about current adventures in the outback as well as, important topics regarding our furry companion(s), as Making Tracks leaves  paw prints all over the web, and I hope your heart and mine.
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