The Dogs of Summer: A Labrador’s Tale in Oregon 🐕🦺☀️🌲
Unleashing the joy of summer with Kodak, the Black Lab in the heart of Oregon.
Greetings, adventurers, canine enthusiasts, and summer vacationers!
This summer, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting a few special guests on our Oregonian journey. Among them is a delightful black Labrador who has captured our hearts. Meet Kodak, a friendly and fun-loving companion who’s as playful as he is loyal. With a knack for fetch that’s second to none. Truly, he’s a “good boy!”
The World of Black Labradors🐕🦺💪🐾
Black Labradors are medium to large, muscular dogs. Males typically weigh between 65-80 pounds, and females between 55-70 pounds. They have a broad head, tapered muzzle, and expressive eyes. They are easily recognized by their distinctive “otter tail” and a short, dense, water-resistant coat - an ideal trait for Oregon’s unpredictable weather.
These Labs are renowned for their gentle temperament and outgoing nature. They’re intelligent, highly trainable, and love to be involved in all activities, making them the perfect companions for any adventure. They form strong bonds with their families and are always excited to meet new friends. Their intelligence and loyalty make them easy to train and suitable for various roles, such as assistance dogs and search and rescue work. They’re active and energetic, requiring lots of exercise, which makes them perfect companions for our summer adventures in Oregon!
Paradise for Dogs🌞💦🌳
In Oregon, we love our summers and our dogs. There are nearly four million Oregonians living here including more than 700,000 dogs. As you might imagine, it is a very dog-friendly place to be, especially during the summer.
This summer, we’re living the Oregonian dream and having a blast with our black Labrador; playing fetch in the backyard, swimming in the Willamette River, and exploring the many walkable routes and off-leash dog parks.
Oregon’s diverse landscape offers a variety of dog-friendly hiking trails. The cool shade of the forest under the canopy of the trees has been a refreshing escape for us and Kodak.
The food scene here is also dog-friendly, with numerous food trucks offering treats for humans and their furry friends.
And of course, the Oregon Coast is a great place for dogs to enjoy hunting for seashells, observing tide pools, swimming, and playing in the sand. We’re planning a trip to the coast soon, and Kodak can’t wait!
Cooling with Doggy Ice Cream🌞🐶🍦
With summer temperatures soaring 20 degrees above the historical averages, stay cool drinking plenty of water, walking in the shade of the trees, and taking a refreshing dip in a river is how we do it. And, eating lots of ice cream!
One of the highlights of Kodak’s summer has been the doggie ice cream. This special treat is delicious, healthy, andhelps our furry friend beat the heat. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try at home:
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas 🍌
1 cup of peanut butter 🥜
2 cups of natural yogurt 🥛
1 tbsp of honey 🍯
Instructions:
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. 🌪️
Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray or small cups. 🥤
Freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid. ❄️
Serve one to your furry friend and watch them enjoy! 🐶🍦
Stay tuned for more tales of our summer adventures with Kodak, the black Labrador, in beautiful, dog-friendly Oregon! 🐾🌲🌞