Along the trail, at the park, even in your own back yard--seemingly empty holes may in fact be full of life. If your dog is on the scent, she may be zeroing in on the high traffic surrounding an animal's hole in the ground. Look for signs such as freshly loosened dirt or bits of grasses/bedding materials dropped near the hole.
   Limit your dog's enjoyment to the smell of the hunt, and never let him dig in to an animal's home uninvited.
    For more information about holes in the ground, and the burrowing animals who make them, click here.

    Sniffed out some amazing wildlife with your best friend? Tell us about it by sharing your dog powered adventures here, then click the picture at right to log your finds with the National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Watch.

   Show your mom that she means the world to you by getting her out into it! Pick a trail, pack a picnic, and put on your sunscreen without being told. Let her set the pace, and even choose when it's time to return home. Mom's are so easy to spoil!