You may have noticed from our Dog Friendly Places videos that we use head halters on our dogs. But often when we are out and about people have asked us why our Goldens are wearing muzzles! Head halters are not muzzles, rather they make it easier to control our dogs when they get excited in […]
Ok, I get it. Puppies explore the world by putting everything into their mouths. But Asa is certainly pushing the limits by treating our morning walks like a puppy smorgasbord! Must he stop and sample every maple tree seed, pinecone and twig that he sees? Worst yet, why does he insist on licking worms and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Newburyport, MA is a dog friendly town that we frequently visit. Just like all tourists, our dogs enjoy spending the day sightseeing, shopping, and of course fine dining, all of which Newburyport offers with a dog friendly flare. On a recent visit we spent the morning enjoying the cool breezes along the waterfront. The Harbor […]
The Eastern Trail is a great place to walk your dog in Maine. Stretching from Casco Bay in South Portland, ME to the Piscataqua River in Kittery, the Eastern Trail is part of the East Coast Greenway a 2,900 mile network from Maine to Florida. Although I’m sure Chuck Billy and Asa would love to […]
Nooooo!!! The most horrific event happened in my neighborhood this morning! Our town’s Department of Public Works took away my branches! I was helpless to intervene while the maintenance workers slowly moved along our street inserting the fallen branches into their wood chipper. If only I had thumbs so I could open the door to […]
Looking for a dog friendly beach? Here is a quick reference on the dates and times dogs are allowed on town owned beaches in New Hampshire and 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, […]
In honor of National Pet ID Week, it’s a good time to discuss what information is on your dog’s ID tag. With Lemmy we practically had a book written on his first tag. This included his name, a phone number, our street address, and even the line “I need medicine please.” In order to fit […]