Off the beaten path, Bauneg Beg Mountain in North Berwick, Maine is a quiet place to hike with your dogs. Although the trail head can be difficult to find off the winding back roads of North Berwick, Bauneg Beg Mountain is definitely worth the effort. Used mostly by locals, this conservation area consists of 89 […]
Hot dogs are a great summer treat. Except when it is your dog who is hot! When enjoying a Summer outing with your dog, it is important to watch for signs of dehydration and heatstroke. Dogs do not sweat like humans. They release heat through panting and limited sweat glands between their toes. Therefore it is […]
UPDATE 2021: Dogs will continued to be allowed. However, dogs need to be leashed and under control of their owners from April 1st to September 30th on beaches in Saco where piping plovers or least terns are present or have traditionally nested. Previously, dogs only had to be on leash on the beach from 9 […]
Time to hit the road and enjoy all that Summer has to offer. But before you and your dog head out, remember that when you bring your dog you are committing to spending the entire time with him. Never leave a dog in a car during the summer. Even with windows opened on a 70 […]
Fort McClary State Park, located in Kittery, Maine is a good dog friendly place to visit. Since 1689 this site has been used to protect the Piscataqua River and surrounding communities in Maine and New Hampshire. Today Fort McClary offers historic buildings to explore and scenic views of the harbor. Often less crowded than more […]
Maine has many dog friendly beaches. This is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on town owned beaches in Maine during the Summer Season. Click on the highlighted names for more information on dog beaches that we recommend in that town, including directions, parking information, current weather, photos and more to […]
September 2016 Update: Please note due to construction work at the wastewater treatment facility, the City of Portsmouth has CLOSED the Peirce Island Dog Park for approximately the next four years. Once a replacement off-leash dog area is established, it will be posted. In the meantime, to learn more about other Dog Trails in the area, please visit our Dog […]
Here at LWAG we like to share information on local businesses that can help your dog. Purely Oh Dog Bakery, based out of Fremont, NH, is one such business. Our first Golden Retriever, Lemmy, had severe food allergies. At that time several years ago, we had trouble finding dog treats that he could digest. That’s […]
Fort Foster Park in Kittery, Maine is the ultimate place to spend the day with your dog. It has everything for the perfect family day with your dog: beaches, trails, picnic areas, and playground. Located on Gerrish Island, Fort Foster is 88 acres of dog friendly hiking trails, beaches, and a former fort to explore, […]
Our favorite store to shop at in Newburyport is Pawsitively Best friends in Newburyport, MA. The store has always been a fun place to stop with our dogs whenever we are visiting the downtown area. One of our goals at LWAG is to connect people to dog friendly places as well as give back to the businesses […]