May 24th, 2007
Don’t get me wrong, getting away from the daily grind is fantastic, but for me vacationing without my pugs in tow is not much fun. So I am always on the lookout for great vacation destinations that are also dog friendly. DogFriendly.com is a great resource for traveling with your pug and they just recently released this year’s list of the Top 10 Dog-Friendly Vacation Destination Cities in the United States and Canada. Here are the cities that made the list:
- Boston - Take a boat or whale watching cruise. Walk the Freedom Trail, visit Salem and explore history at Minute Man Park. Your leashed dog is also welcome on the subway.
- Vancouver - Walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge and park. Take a walking tour of Historic Gastown. Take the ferry and visit nearby Victoria and beautiful Butchart Gardens.
- New York - Stay in luxury at many fine hotels. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge. Take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Ride the carriages. Watch a morning show. Shop in many famous stores.
- San Francisco - Luxurious hotels, outdoor dining, the Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach and many off-leash areas. Ride the cable car to the Fisherman’s Wharf area and stroll with your dog.
- Austin - Visit Zilker Botanical Gardens, catch a horse and carriage ride, dine in outdoor cafes. See the bats leave the Congress St Bridge at dusk. Use the city’s many parks.
- Portland - Enjoy over 20 off-leash areas, an amusement park and the famous Rose Gardens. Dine at the Lucky Lab. Visit the Saturday Outdoor Market and hike in the Colombia River Gorge.
- Northern Virginia - Dine or enjoy happy hour in dog-friendly Alexandria. Take the Canine Cruise on the Potomac. Visit outdoor monuments in Washington and Virginia.
- Orlando - Stay at resorts such as the Portofino Bay and Sheraton World. Take a boat cruise, shop Winter Park, and dine at Sam Snead’s where Jeb Bush signed the doggy dining law.
- San Diego - Off-leash dog beaches. Stay at Loews Coronado Resort. Shop at dog-friendly Otay Ranch Shopping Center complete with a dog park. Dine outdoors. Visit nearby Julian.
- Dallas/Fort Worth - Ride a carriage, visit Pioneer Plaza, take a walking tour. Visit Fort Woof dog park and the Stockyard in Fort Worth. Dine on Texas BBQ at outdoor restaurants.
What about you? What is your favorite dog friendly destination?
March 27th, 2007
HGTV is putting together a segment on dogs that enjoy the finer things in life and they want to know “How do you pamper your pooch?” So drop them a line and let them know exactly how you pamper your pug. Who knows, you may even get a shot at being on HGTV.
September 8th, 2006
The ASPCA is giving away free window decals that alert rescue crews that pets are inside your home. In the event of an emergency this sticker conveys valuable information to emergency personnel. So go ahead and get one, the price is right.
June 24th, 2006
An interesting article on how many families are incorporating their pet’s need in the design of their home. If you are looking for some inspiration for your own home be sure to check it out.
June 6th, 2006
Governor Jeb Bush recently signed the “Doggie Dining” bill which allows city governments to decide whether local restaurants may allow dogs to dine with their owners in outdoor seating areas. Even if a specific county permits dogs in outdoor areas, restaurants reserve the final say on whether or not they will allow dogs on their premises.
So far the reaction to the bill has been mixed. Some think it is great, others think allowing dogs in restaurants is completely absurd.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out. The “Doggie Dining” bill is currently under a 3 year test period. After 3 years, lawmakers will re-evaluate the bill and see how well doggie dining goes over with Florida residents and tourists.
May 24th, 2006
If you are anything like me, you probably get bombarded with all kinds of credit card offers each day. Most of the time, I feed all of the offers right into my shredder, but this one caught my eye. The PetRewards Visa card not only lets you put your pet’s photo on the card, but it also has a rewards program geared towards animal lovers. The card lets you turn your reward points into discount certificates for pet food, veterinary services or donations to animal shelters.
For complete details check out the PetRewards Visa card website.
April 5th, 2006
It may seem silly to some, but birthday parties are no longer just for humans. Spoiled pooches are now getting in on the fun and celebrating their special day by surrounding themselves with their closest human and canine friends.
If you want to throw your pug a party, check out some of these party resources:
Dog Cake Recipes
Dog Party supplies
And be sure to check out Throwing a Birthday Party for Your Dog - The Ultimate Guide from Pampered Puppy. Pampered Puppy is a great resource, but it is also home to Merry the pug - a true diva!
March 21st, 2006
Dogster.com recently teamed up with Simply Hired to create a job search engine that focuses on companies that are dog-friendly.
In a survey conducted by the two companies, researchers found that 66% of employees would work longer hours if they could bring their dog to work with them. 32% of the group surveyed even said they would take a 5% pay reduction to have the employee perk of pups in the workplace.
Researchers also found that dogs in the workplace help to reduce stress levels and help employees better connect and build stronger relationships.
Simply Hired’s new dog friendly job listing includes over 400 companies. Some of the larger companies included on the list with dog-friendly policies are Google and Amazon.
Find a job at a dog-friendly company
Benefits of working with your pug
