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Beaches for Dogs

5/23/2014

Dog-friendly beaches are Mother Nature's dog parks. Not all beaches allow us canine, but the ones that do get two paws up from me! There are a few friendly beach areas around the US, so I checked a few of them out. I will continue to check out more and share them with my friends, but for now here are five awesome ones. The great news is that some even have campgrounds where we can get back to our roaming days of exploring the great outdoors.

FLORIDA

Ft. De Soto Paw Playground in Saint Petersburg, Fl has a dog park where dogs are allowed on the beach if they stay in the designated area. They have two fenced areas for those big dogs as well as for us little ones with water stations as well as a lot of area for dogs to explore, including an old Spanish Fort. Ft. De Soto also has overnight camping available and you guessed it, we are welcome with our humans. @pineellascounty(dot)org

Dog Beach, Ft Myers, Fl
According to the leepark(dot)org website facility info, "Dogs can roam leash-free from dawn to dusk. There's even a 'kayaking with canine' program so you and your best pal can paddle off into the sunset together. "There are no restroom facilities for humans, and no running water for either species, so come prepared."

CALIFORNIA

Huntington Dog Beach, California
This place might just be doggy heaven. We canine can run leash-free over 1-mile of beach, sand, and waves. It is only about 10 miles from Disneyland, so if we are taking a road trip there, lets stop off and get our sun on. Dog Beach is maintained by a nonprofit organization, so they do sell T-shirts and you can always offer a donation to keep the maintenance of this location up. @dogbeach(dot)org

CHICAGO

Montrose Dog Park, Chicago
Located at the NW corner of Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan, dogs can roam leash-free. It's usually open from dawn - 9 p.m. The entry is free, but you do need a $5 tag to get into the dog-friendly areas. Consider giving a donation to the Montrose Dog Owners group since they are the ones that keep it up for us. @mondog(dot)org

SOUTH CAROLINA

Edisto Island Town Beach and State Park, South Carolina
About an hour drive from Charleston, the park's 1.5-mile sand beach leash laws are in effect, and also on the town beach May through October. You can pitch a tent in the 1,255-acre state park's oceanside campground and there is a lot to do here. They have fishing, boating, hiking, and biking.

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Let's head to Huntington Beach

2/27/2014

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With only a 10-minute drive from Disneyland, this city makes a perfect stop for the whole family, especially the canine members. Huntington Beach is known for their dog-friendly attitude. There are so many things you can do and include us, I think it should be on my humans' list for our next vacation. From a cool dog park in Central Park, a beach that allows us to be leash-off, to some friendly restaurant patios, and even a few hotels that love us.

Huntington Beach A super dog-friendly beach. With leash-off room to play some catch and socialize, this is a full day adventure to wear us out.

Waterford Beach, Hilton "Wag it at the Waterfront", offers a variety of amenities to both feline and canine companions, including pet beds, a feeding bowl, and custom selected treats. Pet sitting and a pet room-service menu are also available and can be arranged through hotel. "Our standard $50 pet fee is a per stay non-refundable fee".

Huntington Beach Central Park The website Stock Team is a great website on Central Park's rules as well as other activities for dogs around the Huntington Beach area.

Restaurants in Huntington beach There are a lot of restaurants that cater to dogs with humans so you will easily find a lot to choose from. The Park Bench Cafe even has a doggie menu just for us and we can celebrate our birthday here! Oh, that reminds me, my birthday is coming up, someone tell my humans to take me here, I will order the Rover Easy.

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Indoor Dog Parks- Fancy and Fun

12/6/2013

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My girl Gem is very prim and proper and could win the Olympic Gold Medal in the game of catch. There is not a ball or toy she will not spend hours fetching. I hear this can get pretty tiring for her human. With her delicate complexion, she needs to be careful outdoors. So we looked around to find some indoor dog parks where she can play catch.

The Zoom Room, which has many locations nationwide, was founded by top dog trainer Jaime Van Wye. They provide us city dogs with a dedicated indoor space to train, socialize with our new friends, and, of course, shop. They also offer dog training classes including a full indoor dog agility course and, for those cool athletic dogs, they have agility classes. The Zoom Room does not forget about our humans and they know how to keep them happy as well. With fresh coffee, some great tunes, oh and free Wi-Fi, so you can still get your work done while we play. They also have some unique fundraising events like birthday parties and even a Doggie Disco. My girl Gem can show off her dance moves when she is there.

If you are going to be in New York, check out the Fetch Room! All I can say is wow, high-class just the way Gem would love it. They have so many spa services available, a Club Fitness center for a high energy canine workouts, and a theater in which you can recline on a custom, organic bed and enjoy a classic canine film. They even have a restaurant with high-quality canine meals and they say they will deliver it to us properly, for me that means just put it in front of me, but for you that might mean something else entirely.

Gem is a 9 lbs. six-year-old American Hairless Terrier

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Halloween Dog Park Parade & Events

9/27/2013

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Dog-friendly parks have been popping up all over the US. From parks with water features, to obstacle courses, and even extensive walking trails. I will be exploring a lot of them and giving my brethren my feedback, but since Halloween is coming soon, I wanted to find one that had a Halloween activity that included dogs.

One of the dog parks I would love to visit is in New York. Tompkins Square Dog Run often makes the list for top 10 because it has a surface of crushed stone (also known as sand) and three swimming pools. There are picnic tables so the family can join us and after we are done playing there are bath areas and hoses that you can use to spray off your pet. Ya... that bathing thing sounds no fun to me!

What does sound like a lot of fun is their 23rd annual dog parade on Oct 26th, 2013 at noon. This fundraiser, the Halloween party, is the big event to raise the money needed to maintain the run. In previous years, the attendance was more then 400 dogs. Sounds like the biggest dog Halloween party to me! Now I just have to plan my costume that will play up my adorable side. I hear they have some neat prizes.

Other Halloween events for dogs:

13th annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade (Oct. 27) Marina Vista Park, Long Beach, Calif.

Petsmart's Online Halloween Cute Monster Photo Contest with lots of great prizes!

Spooky Pooch Parade at Chicago Botanical Garden (Oct. 19) – Glencoe, Ill.

Photo: Genghis is a 32 lbs. French Bulldog. According to his human "He enjoys football, frisbee, and taking long naps. He loves all kinds of treats, he even likes kale! He occasionally goes out in the yard and picks the low hanging pears off the trees and eats them. He is a character." We agree and also think he is absolutely adorable!

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Dog Parks and Hiking

8/9/2013

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Dog friendly parks:
Many local parks are going dog crazy
allowing us superior creatures our own piece of land to play at. So, if you’re planning on taking man’s best friend on your trip, why not plan a stop for us to have our own type of amusement park along the way. Heck, bring a Frisbee or ball and the whole fam can hang. Before you go, make sure that you check and confirm the areas are size separated since them big boys can be scary for little dogs like my Cousins Guinness and Gem, but for a big dog like me… eh, I can handle them.

Hiking:
Nothin like a trip out in
the sunshine to remind me of my
wilder days, roaming the land searching for food. Ok, Maybe not my days but still… Hike anyone? Most hiking trails have signs posted whether my kind is allowed.   Make sure and
bring me plenty of water, and always keep us on a leash.  As for my humans, remember the sunscreen so I can keep my hairless skin burn-free.

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Dog-friendly Tips

Tank had been posting about his adventures and recommendations for a many years now. As a senior dog his explorations grew limited. He also battled with Canine Cognative Disorder his last two years. I am saddened to announce Tank took his last walk just two months shy of his 15th birthday.

For those who are his fans, know that he was always spoiled and loved. His explorations with us are our fondest memories.

Make sure to browse Tank's extensive archives for tons of ideas to enjoy with your best friend.

Beaches for Dogs

Let's head to Huntington Beach

Indoor Dog Parks- Fancy and Fun

Halloween Dog Park Parade & Events

Dog Parks and Hiking

Dog-friendly Tips

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