Posts Tagged ‘dog travel’

Dogs At Dollywood? YES!

Who doesn’t like amusement parks? Who doesn’t like road trips? Well, if you’re heading to Dollywood and your four-legged canine buddy is accompanying you, don’t worry, you can leave her at Doggywood while you go play.
Doggywood is a day boarding facility where visitors to Dollywood can leave their dog while enjoying the park. The [...]

Why You Shouldn’t Leave Your Pet In The Car

We have all done it with friends, kids, and our pets – leave them in the car for a few minutes to run into a store and pick something up. A few minutes on a cool day may not be bad and many times, nothing happens, except with the pets where you may find nose [...]

Looking for the local dog park? There’s an app for that!

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If you have a smartphone like an iPhone then you probably have apps that help you find places to eat, places to go, and games. There are also several apps for pet owners. Some apps are for storing medical, some are designed to help find nearby dog friendly places, and some are for training.
Here [...]

Ten Most Popular Dog Breeds in America: Good Dogs For Travel?

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1. Labrador Retriever
These are one of the most common dogs in America, every year. They are big, fun, friendly and good with children. They are one of the best family dogs.  They are great travel dogs because they love exercise and can adapt to different environments. They are fun to take to the beach, or [...]

Great Dog Parks in Toronto, Ontario

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Toronto, Ontario, is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada, and is the most diverse. It is a very well-planned city with great transit and layout. It is also a great place to have a dog, even in the cold weather, since there are so many dog parks and services. It attracts thousands of [...]

Great Dog Parks in Boston

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Heading out to Boston? This beautiful city is full of American historical sites, impressive architecture, delicious food and of course, dog parks! Most parks in Boston proper require a leash, but are nonetheless enjoyable and often scenic.
The Boston Common

This park is almost 50 acres, and connects many of the Boston neighborhoods, so you can get [...]

Boarding Your Dog

While it might seem counter-intuitive for a company that promotes taking your pets with you wherever you go, it might not always be possible to do so. If you have a young puppy that hasn’t had all of his required immunizations, you probably don’t want to expose him to the general riffraff that he might [...]

Tips for Summer Getaways With Your Dog

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Taking your dog for a hike? Going camping this summer? Great idea! But first, be sure you and your dog are prepared for the upcoming trek. Here are a few tips for taking your dog on a camping trip or summer hike.

Expect the Unexpected
Although you can probably expect temperate weather, summer trips can mean unpredictable [...]

Southwest Airlines Introduces New “Pet Friendly” Policy

Southwest Airlines just today announced their new pet-friendly policy, PAWS (Pets are Welcome on Southwest).

Doggie Olympics

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Convinced your dog can shed with the rest of them? Well now you have a chance to prove it.