Tag Archives: Dog Friendly Beaches

Grab Your Leashes and Sing Along to a Summer Classic

Studies show that humans remember things better when set to a familiar tune. They also say repetition helps to retain information. Therefore rather than our usual post reminding folks that dogs must obey the leash rules, today I’m resharing Asa’s song on the topic. So grab those leashes and sing along to Asa’s parody of […]

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Beach Dog Rules New Hampshire and Maine 2024

In recent years many towns have changed their ordinances because of dogs not following the beach rules. Please keep the beaches of New Hampshire and Maine dog friendly by following the rules! Here is a list of dog friendly beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine […]

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Singing Beach, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts

Last November I thought what better place to take Asa, an up and coming rock star, than Singing Beach in Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts. Dogs are allowed during the off-season of October 15 – April 15. Although I probably should have done my research before taking Asa there to perform. The name Singing Beach […]

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Plight of the Piping Plover

Coastal Maine suffered extensive damage this past winter, leaving returning seasonal visitors the difficult task of rebuilding their summer homes. This includes our feathered friends the Piping Plovers. Along Maine’s seacoast much of their nesting areas in the dunes and sandy areas above the tideline were damaged or washed away in the record breaking storm […]

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Beach Dog Rules NH and Maine 2023

Before heading out for a day of sand and surf, be sure to know the dog beach rules! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the 2023 Summer Season.  For more information please click on the highlighted name.  […]

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Piping Plover Pup Pledge 2023

Dogs, do you enjoy going to the beach? Do you want to continue to be welcomed at Maine beaches? Then we all must do our part to protect the Piping Plovers! Piping Plovers are the small birds seen flitting across the shoreline. They nest above the high water mark, in the dry sandy areas, often […]

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Maine and New Hampshire Dog Friendly Beaches 2022

Before heading out for a day of sand and surf, be sure to know the dog beach rules! Here is a list of Dog Friendly Beaches, with the dates and times dogs are allowed on beaches in New Hampshire and Maine during the 2022 Summer Season.  For more information please click on the highlighted name.  […]

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Be a Dog Beach Ambassador this Summer

Dogs, the official start to summer is almost here, and that means many of us will be heading to the beach with our families. Last fall I wrote a shout out to all the good dogs, congratulating the many dogs we saw working with their humans to obey the beach rules. We were very impressed […]

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Stockton Springs Sandy Point Beach, Maine

Now that summer has officially arrived, we would like to share some of the places we visited in the past that you may enjoy exploring as well. First up is Sandy Point Beach Park and Trails in Stockton Springs, Maine. This beach is a dog friendly romp through maritime history, as well as a great […]

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