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Sugar at Dog-friendly Downtown Denver CO


Last weekend, we had a Westin Weekend at dog-friendly downtown Denver, CO.
This trip was Sugar’s 2nd visit to Colorado and 1st to downtown Denver. The weather was in the 70’s and pawfect weather to walk around downtown Denver.

What Makes Denver Unique

What makes Denver unique?
Denver gets 300 days of sunshine every year! Denver has the nation’s largest city park system with more than 200 parks within city limits.

Downtown Denver Parks

We did not have a hard time finding grassy areas. Lots of dog owners were also out with their four-legged friends. We were surprised to see many new developments in downtown Denver. Many housing developments are being built.

Denver Downtown Art

There were many art displays too; one of them was a bit unusual.

One of the highlights of our walk was seeing the Historic Sugar Building.

Sugar Building Denver CO

Some Facts about the Sugar Building

– 64,000 square feet
– Over 4,000 square foot rooftop penthouse addition
– Built in 1906 for the Great Western Sugar Company
– In 1978, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places
– Designed by Gove and Walsh, who designed Denver’s Union Station
– An original Otis “cage elevator” was restored to accommodate passenger use

Dog-friendly Denver Downtown

We partially walked the 16th Street Mall, ~ 1.25 miles. It is home to over 300 locally owned/chain stores, over 50 restaurants and the Denver Pavilions. Unfortunately, not all stores accept dogs. We had an emergency Verizon phone issues and the store was super dog-friendly. Sugar enjoyed lots of petting from the workers and shoppers.

Dining in Denver is dog-friendly especially if the restaurant has an outside patio. However, your dog needs to be on the other side of the fence, which we totally disagree. The Delectable Egg restaurant has an open patio, and it was pawfect. We had a delish breakfast, and many complimented and petted Sugar. Thirsty Lion was another pawsome restaurant. It has a great happy hour, and their patio set-up permits for the dog to be under the table.

WESTIN Denver Downtown

According to our pedometer we walked ~ 5 miles. Sugar was pooped and had a relaxing Golden Sleep at Westin’s Heavenly dog bed. Golden Thanks to Westin Denver Downtown for pawsome accommodations.

Downtown Denver

We love Colorado and looking forward to visit again.

Westin Dog #WestinWeekend


On a road trip, after a long drive, we like to treat ourselves to luxury accommodation. As a lifetime member of SPG, we enjoy staying at dog-friendly Starwood Hotels.  Westin is our favorite. Sugar has stayed at many Westin Hotels.

WestinWeekend Denver Downtown

Westin Weekend is the best! We stayed at Westin Denver Downtown.

Westin Denver Downtown Dog-friendly

#WestinDog Heavenly Dog Bed

#WestinDog: Weekend Denver Downtown

Lots of Golden Thanks for a PAWsome accommodation.

WestinDenverDowntown

We will share more about our weekend trip to Denver this Wednesday.

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Golden Happy to co-host Black n White Sunday Blog Hop with Dachshund Nola.
Have a PAWsome FUN Sunday!

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR



Is Mitsubishi Outlander GT Suitable For A Dog Owner? #DriveMitsubishi


Golden Honored to be offered by Mitsubishi to test drive their 2015 Outlander GT for a week. This is our first time to drive a Mitsubishi vehicle. When we first received the vehicle, we were amazed about size of the body, basic/extra features and the bright rally red color. We always chose a gray or silver car. The Mitsubishi Outlander GT rally red color is an elegant understated and sporty color.

Is Mitsubishi Outlander GT Suitable For A Dog Owner?

I am not going to bore you about the specs of the car. Click Here to read more about Mitsubishi Outlander GT specs. As a dog parent, I want to share with you our/Sugar’s experience with the Mitsubishi Outlander GT.

Mitsubishi Outlander - Dog Friendly

Does your dog love to travel? Did you know? 80% of dog owners take their dogs on a road trip. How about just going for car rides? For us, Sugar’s comfort and safety takes precedence when traveling via car.

When we purchased our current SUV, Sugar came to the dealership with us. We want to make sure it aligns with both Sugar and our needs. We created a “5 Golden Sugar CAR Check List” Lets see how did the Mitsubishi rank on Sugar’s check list.

1) Mitsubishi delivered an AIRY CABIN. Sugar was able to stand up without touching the roof. Sugar was able to stretch out too.

2) Surprisingly, the Mitsubishi Outlander GT seats 7. It’s very SPACIOUS. The extra SEATS are easily FOLDED for EXTRA SPACE, helpful if we need to bring a crate for Sugar. The extra space is also useful for large shopping/grocery items. Mitsubishi Outlander GT truck space was PAWfect to relax and watch the sunset. The Mitsubishi Outlander GT is best for dog owners of multiple dogs.

Mitsubishi Outlander Spacious

Sunset w/ Mitsubishi Outlander

3) As a Japanese branded car, we were surprised in the size of the Mitsubishi Outlander GT. It is big in that it delivers a tall RIDE HEIGHT. However, it was very challenging for Sugar to get in and out of the vehicle.

Mitsubishi Outlander Dog Approved

4) Mitsubishi Outlander GT has a REAR LIFT GATE. During our mini road trip to San Diego, we brought a medium size dog bed and it’s functionality helped us to easily load and unload.

5) The PERFORMANCE of Mitsubishi Outlander is unexpectedly good. We had an enjoyable ride when we drove for an hour to San Diego. Since the body is light, we heard more road noise. Sugar is deaf and she was not able to hear it. Also, the lane sensor was a bit sensitive and annoyingly beeped.We found out that the feature can be shutoff as needed. Good thing Sugar was not able to hear it, she was too comfortable at the back seat. There are moments on our ride when Sugar rested her chin on the center console as she was curious on the navigation monitor.

Have you driven a Mitsubishi Outlander? How do you and your dog(s) like it?

When buying or renting a vehicle, place a high consideration for your dog.
Keep your dog’s comfort and safety in mind.

Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Lots of Golden Thanks to Mitsubishi cars. It was a wonderful experience test driving the Outlander GT for a week. You’ve given us an opportunity and opened our minds for an option on our next SUV purchase. Woofs from SUGAR!

Travel Safely With Your Dog By Car, Buckle-Up!


Do you take your dog for car rides or road trips? Are you aware of the risks of traveling by car with your dog? Make your journey fun and safe.

Travel Safely With Your Dog, Buckle-Up

3 Reasons Why you need to restrain your dog in the car?

1) An unrestrained dog can cause distraction and interfere with your driving. Some of these distraction behaviors are treating/playing/petting your dog, your dog climbing over the front/back seats and having your pet on your lap.

2) If a crash should occur, unrestrained dog can be easily thrown from the car. An unrestrained 60 pound dog traveling at 35 mile per hour can turn into a 2,700 pound projectile in an accident.

3) If a serious accident occurred, an unrestrained dog can slow down rescue workers and can cause further dangers to your dog. During an accident impact, your dog can be frightened, run away and/or run into traffic.

Buckle-Up Dog Harness Sleepypod

Travel Safely With Your Dog By Car, Buckle-Up!

Keep your dog safe when traveling in a car. There are several ways to restrain your dog in your car. One way is using a dog harness specifically made for car travel. We recommend Sleepypod® Clickit Sport dog safety harness, which recently earned a five-star vehicle crash test rating from the Center for Pet Safety (CPS). Clickit Sport is Sleepypod’s next generation dog safety harness. It has less hardware which makes it light and easy to use. The padded vest along with a patent pending infinity loop work together to distribute and reduce damaging forces that can cause injury. It has a 3 point contact design that helps reduce forward and lateral movement in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

Sleepypod® Clickit Sport is the first dog harness in the industry to be certified by the Independent Pet Safety Research Institution, the Center For Pet Safety and receive a five-star rating. Click Here to see the Center for Pet safety test Results and videos. With Sleepypod® Clickit Sport, you’ll have a piece of mind for your dog’s safety. Visit Sleepypod® for more information about Clickit Sport.

Keep in mind not to place your dog in the front seat. During an accident, your dog can be injured or even killed if the airbag deploys. Be sure to place and restrain your dog in the backseat. The safest spot for your dog is the middle of the back seat.

Buckle-Up Sleepypod Clickit Sport

Ensure your Dog’s Safety, Buckle-up!

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