In Pursuit Of- A Wild Day Out With Nora The Morkie #NaturalBalance

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Momma Told Me: It's in their blood.

As far as dog parents go, you know Jay and I are pretty relaxed-

We're 'that' family, with the toddler running around in just a diaper, with marker on their face because 'Hey, kids will be kids.' And Nora, well, she's one big small active kid. We simply cannot take her out in public around humans without people telling us how cute our 'puppy' (she's 3 1/2) is, and that the 'hyper phase' will grow out of her as she 'matures.' Yea, that remains to be seen. And on the topic of obedience training- that's a forbidden phrase in our home.

Whenever we visit 'grandpa's' house I always hear about how Nora is too hyper and how we should 'train her' to be calm around humans. Like any proper parent I defend my child's actions; kisses and backflips are completely normal for 'my child' and if she wants to show enthusiasm for every single person she meets, even 5 minutes after she just met them, I am all for it. It's that kind of spunk that makes our little rocket dog who she is.

Living in Southern California we've shared the nearby local beach as one of our 'local haunts'- Nora simply loves to people watch on the pier. After all, it takes a special kind of resistance to walk by that face! But it's not just the beach that excites her- She knows, from the second her harness is put on that she's in for a wild ride. Oh yes- and then there's the 'riding' part, who doesn't love to stick their head out the window at 60MPH?

As magical as the beach is, sometimes Mom and Dad don't want to deal with the fuss of people, so Nora gets to visit an equally magical place- the local park and creek. It is full of ducks (and a few seagulls too!) At first Nora was terrified of the birds, that were almost the size of her, but she's really warmed up over the years and now considers them part of the scenery. Of course every now and then they come a little too far off the shore and it's time for a dog to put those pesky birds back in their place!

Mostly Nora just likes being Nora, though, and runs back and forth 'arffing' like a maniac to anyone who will listen. I think these birds have seen more than a dog or two, judging by how calm they are at this display. None-the-less, I'm sure they're thankful when I take out the old squeaky tennis ball and toss it back and forth as a distraction for the ravenous playful dog invading their territory. Personally, I'm just thankful Nora doesn't try to go for a swim!

Don't think just because we let our child run around naked in desperate need of a hair cut, licking strangers that we don't have strict rules for topics that matter; such as safety and nutrition. Admittedly I sometimes pay more attention to what we feed out pets, then what I eat myself. Nora has a known 'issue' with over-hydration the vet has deemed 'in her head' so our manic little dog needs to have her food and water highly regulated. If given the chance she'll drink until she's sick! When our vet suggested a high protein, grain free, diet for Nora, I was surprised to learn that such a change could help her maintain energy while actually eating less- therefor, cutting down on her body's natural water consumption.

We've been feeding the cat and dog Natural Balance® treats for several years now for their range of health supportive treats in a variety of game inspired selections. Making the switch to Natural Balance® Wild Pursuit™ Lamb, Chicken Meal, and Guinea Fowl formula dry food was a logical next step in our high protein diet program. Wild Pursuit™ is a brand new Natural Balance® range of grain free, high protein foods and treats specifically designed to engage your cat or dog's ancestral cravings. Nora has been eating a high protein diet for over a year now and the impact has been measurable- but I am especially excited to be upgrading her food with this new Wild Pursuit™ line. Learn more about where to find this range of quality pet food near you!

Each of the Wild Pursuit™ by Natural Balance® cat and dog food ranges contain a balance of 3 protein sources, from tuna and lamb to guinea fowl, and satisfies Nora's natural ancestral diet. It makes perfect sense, since she is such a 'wildling' herself! How do we know that Wild Pursuit™ satisfies so much, while helping to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle? Just look at those kisses Nora slaps on her dad after a wild day out! Silly dog, it's your mother that buys and pours the food! Do you think your cat or dog has major spunk and personality like Nora? Check out the Natural Balance® Natural Characters hub to share you pet, and their super star status, with the rest of the world!  Do you currently feed your dog a high protein, grain free, diet?

What Daughter Says: While every dog is entirely unique in personality and character, canine ancestors naturally enjoyed an ancestral diet high in protein and free of grains.