Top 10 Dog-Friendly Vacation Cities

Top 10 Dog-Friendly Vacation Cities

Dog Beach = Dogs on Crack

Yes, tis a long video...Aubry wouldn't allow much editing...it was his first beach trip. Not that he listens to me too much anyway, but he really took it a step farther here....he roamed around, stealing other dogs toys...acting like a stray dog high on drugs, foaming at the mouth...and loving every minute. Meanwhile, Eli had me working the tennis ball...Eli is basically a workaholic when it comes to fetch...

Nap Time

Rainy Day Activities for You and Your Dog - Bond With Your Dog Indoors

Rainy Day Activities for You and Your Dog - Bond With Your Dog Indoors: "Don't you just hate it when bad weather spoils your day? Rainy days, snowstorms or extremes in temperature can ruin your plans to go outside with your dog and play fetch, run in the park or just spend time together outdoors. To make matters worse, your dog can become restless or bored and begin to act out for attention. Fortunately, there are some indoor activities that can strengthen the bond between you and your dog, stimulate your dog's mind and sometimes even provide some light exercise. It might take some creativity, but the end result with make it worth your time."



(Photo © krossbow on flickr)

Great Pet Sites From Woof Report

Favorite Pet Sites to Browse & Bookmark

When the Woof Reporters aren’t at the dog park, they’re online of course. Pet-centric websites are the first stop for the latest and greatest doggie news we share with you. And don’t you know it, we have our favorites. You already know some of the Links We Love for dog care, pet travel, senior pet resources, adoption and more, but the list keeps on growing. Here are some new ones we adore, and they’ve just been added to our Woof Report site too. Get those bookmarks ready.

San Diego - Del Mar Dog Beach

Man oh man do I wish L.A. had a dog beach! We had a blast down in San Diego back in May...hit up the dog beach in Del Mar...the pictures speak for themselves...a great time had by both human and canine (even though the human got a hefty parking ticket)...

Sup? I'm Eli...

Where do I begin? I agreed to foster a young cocker spaniel back in January, I wasn't sure if I was ready to adopt after my dog Timmy passed away in November. A nice couple found the dog roaming in a river basin, limping but still full of energy. They cleaned him up, got him his shots, but had several cats which this young dog enjoyed terrorizing.

The dog rescue I was working with, Cocker Connection, told me they had not met the dog yet but it sounded like he was about 3 years old and white (although cocker spaniels usually don't come in white). I was shying away from light colors, since my last dog was tan.

So they brought the dog over, he was very handsome and right away I could tell he had a great personality. He did seem younger than 3 yrs old though. I like to say I "fostered" him for about 15 minutes...then there was no way I would give him up. I named him Eli, pronounced EE-lye. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "high", which describes exactly where my dog fits on my list of priorities.

I quickly learned Eli was most likely around 1 yrs old, potty trained and knew how to sit. He liked to chew, but nothing too destructive. Keeping him tired has been my best strategy at keeping him 'out of trouble'. We go on several long walks a day and he goes to doggy daycare at least once a week, which I highly reccomend if you work a 9-5 job and can't take your dog to the dog park for hours on end. Doggy daycare has taught him so much, and he comes back really pooped.

Eli loves the beach, Runyan Canyon, NPR and he is obsessed with tennis balls. I spoil him, which really shows when people come over to visit and he doesn't listen to a word I say, just looks at me and laughs with his eyes.

We have a great time together, I couldn't have asked for a greater pal...more to come...

Kailua Beach - Oahu

No doubt, this was a highlight of my trip to Hawaii. Kailua Beach is one of Oahu's most beautiful beaches. There are a ton of recreational activities (surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, etc).

A nice change from Honolulu (about an hour drive) and you really feel like you’re in a tropical destination...or you can pretend you're on LOST...if that's your thing...

I know why Kailua Beach is often cited as Hawaii's best beach. It was ranked as the finest American beach in 1998 and then "retired" from subsequent consideration (most likely to protect it). It is a crescent-shaped, about 2 miles long and 50-150 feet wide. The ocean bottom fronting the beach slopes gently to overhead depths without any coral heads.

There are many day-trip tours you can take to Kailua from Waikiki, definitely make the time!

Huntington Dog Beach

Ahhh…it’s another hot (and smoky) day in LA. Contemplating taking Eli to dog beach…although it’s an hour drive for us…usually worth it.

For any dog owners in SoCal…I highly recommend checking out Huntington Dog Beach…

Huntington Beach, CA, with a population of 200,000 is located 37 miles south of Los Angeles and 89 miles north of San Diego. Dog Beach is on Pacific Coast Highway between 21st St. and Seapoint St. in Huntington Beach and offers an amazing mile of beaches where dogs can run off-leash (cliffs also protect against dogs running up and out on PCH – this is a huge plus!)

I wish LA County beaches allowed dogs…I know a small part of Malibu does…but LA really needs an official dog beach like Huntington!
Here are some photos from past beach trips…

Runyan Canyon

This is a GREAT hike in Hollywood, CA that allows dogs off-leash. I take Eli a few times a week, gives us both a great workout.

Runyon Canyon Park is actually a 130 acre – just two blocks from Hollywood Blvd at Vista with another entrance north on Mulholland Drive. Official entrances are on Fuller, Vista St, and off Mulholland.

The park has a major loop as well as more demanding trails up to some great viewpoints where you can see the Hollywood sign and the entire city of LA (on a clear day)

The best part is the off-leash dog rule (in my opinion)…