The Doggie Brigade Returns!

Our doggie brigade(4 dogs, 6 people) has finally returned relaxed and refreshed from beautiful Tahoe California and with a ton of wonderful snapshots from our adventures!

Check out a paw full of our pup filled adventures below....


We camped at Tahoe Valley Campgrounds on the south side of Tahoe. Dogs are allowed there if they are on leashes (but if your pups are well behaved, you can let them off on your site)

Just a short walking distance away, there was a wonderful field that the dogs loved to run wild in.... (Vixen)






(Abbey, Nutmeg and Vixen)












....and just a few more steps away was a river full of endless amounts of fun for the doggies. (Vixen and Abbey using teamwork to bring a big log to shore)










Next we rented a boat and headed for Emerald Bay.... (Vixen enjoying the scenery)











Vixen and Abbey both wanted to be the skipper!












Once on shore the pups had a great time checking out the beach, greeting other campers and playing in the water. (Abbey, Vixen and Nutmeg)










Bailey discovered a nice stick floating around....












....and Abbey brought in a pine cone!












Everyone had so much fun....and this is only part of the adventure!
Stay tuned for pictures from our rafting trip on the Truckee River (4 dogs, 6 people, 1 raft = wet, wet, wet)


For more information on Tahoe, dog friendly campsites and activities, visit the links below:

Dog Friendly City Guide - Lake Tahoe, California

Fido Friendly, The Travel Magazine for Your & Your Pets

TahoesBest.com - Dog Friendly Lodging

Unleash the Beast - A Dog Park Guide

Now that Winter has ended and Spring has arrived, what better time for you and your pet to stretch your legs and join the fun at a dog park?

I will admit, I was a little leery of the whole dog park idea at first. Hundreds of dogs running around off their leashes....who knew if the other dogs would want to be my pups friend or her bullies! Not to mention, I had a rough time locating a dog park nearby.

But after finally locating an amazingly large and well groomed dog park a few miles away, I have to admit that I have completely changed my mind. Vixen and I visit the dog park at least once a week now and it really is a fun activity for us both. Vixen enjoys chasing her tennis ball in all of the open space while I really love watching the different breeds of dogs (big and small) playing and having a great time together!

I really think any dog owner should try the dog park experience at least once. SO to make things a little easier, I have put together a list of sites that will help you locate a dog park in your area. Enjoy!

• DogGeek.com
  
• DogFriendly.com, United States and Canada Off-Leash Dog Park Guide.


• DogFun Directory.com, the original dog park directory.


• Animal Planet's Dog Parks USA


• USADogParks.com


• DogPark.com, Off-Leash and On-Line.


• Southern California Haute Dogs. Lists great dog beaches too!

**I recommend that your pups have all of their current shots before going to any dog park. Remember that a large number of dogs visit each park daily.

Have a dog park in your area that you absolutely adore? Send us your story and the parks information and we may select the park for a future Dog Park of the Month Segment!