We clicker train Chloe, and it’s going well, but the sheer noise of our standard box clicker hadn’t struck me until a recent houseguest quailed at the beginning of a training session. They don’t last long — usually only a few minutes at a time — but our guest’s reaction made me think twice about traveling with a clicker.… Read the rest
If you’re looking for a dog-friendly pub in England, Scotland or Wales, I have a couple of resources for you. The first site, Doggie Pubs, is no-frills in both presentation and requirements: A pub’s food and drink have to be good, and your well-behaved dog has to be welcome to sit by you while you eat (it’s just not good enough if you can only have a beer with your dog).… Read the rest
Petside.com just published a list of the top ten off-leash dog parks in the U.S. The only information I have about their survey is their statement that “Petside looked at the size of the dog park, amenities and activities offered, hours of operation and the cost of entry,” but I point you to the list as a resource.… Read the rest
There are few things nicer in life than going punting with a sweetheart or a small group of friends. You’re on the water among ducks and swans, someone’s brought a picnic, and since you’re all beginners, there will be lots of laughter.… Read the rest
The Volunteer Park Café is a gem — a corner café just two blocks east of Volunteer Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, with fantastic baked goods from co-owner Heather and fantastic everything else from co-owner Ericka. They serve breakfast and lunch every day except Monday, and dinner every day except Sunday and Monday.… Read the rest
This is my first annual birthday post, featuring something goofy from the world of pet travel
Say what you will about American Girl dolls and products, but you have to admit that the company’s attention to detail is amazing. Case in point: Your Just Like You doll’s pet (choose among puppies Coconut, Sugar and Honey, or cat Ginger) can be carried in a pink and white pet carrier complete with mesh ventilation panels on the short ends (each with a privacy panel), an ID tag, a faux sheepskin pad, and a collapsible water bowl.… Read the rest
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operates a commuter rail service connecting the Northern Virginia suburbs with Alexandria and Washington, D.C. The Manasses Line starts at Broad Run and Manassas; the Fredericksburg Line starts at Fredericksburg and comes into town by way of Quantico.… Read the rest
Sometimes I run across things that you might want to know about, but they’re not appropriate for a Dog Jaunt post — they’re brief, or local, or not quite on topic (like great chew toys for dogs, or an interesting convertible seat belt harness/leash product too heavy for dogs Chloe’s size).… Read the rest
Portland has 32 off-leash dog parks (including 5 fenced ones) and Portland Parks & Recreation’s website provides a useful list of them, along with descriptions and a map. (Please note that dogs are welcome in most Portland parks, but they need to be on a leash.… Read the rest
No matter how short the trip, Chloe invariably becomes filthy at some point and requires a bath. Most of the time, it’s no problem, since nearly every place we stay has a shower — and with a small dog, a shower’s all you need.… Read the rest
