If your dog's the adventurous type but you're having a problem finding places that will accept your buddy for dinner reservations, relax. Plan a nice vacation for yourself and your pup around the Lake Tahoe area. Outdoor tables are available at various locations for you to dine with your canine. Afterwards, the two of you can go for a refreshing swim or an exhilarating hike. In some areas you can even take your pal on a gondola ride. The rules are obvious: clean up after your dog, keep control over your pet and never leave your animal unattended. Most places which accept pets also require them to be leashed at all times.
To help you plan your next puppy vacation, here is a list of the top ten dog-friendly cities in America:
1. Lake Tahoe, CA and NV
2. Key West, FL
3. Boston, MA
4. Chicago, IL
5. Tucson, AZ
6. Washington, DC
7. Monterey-Carmel, CA
8. New York, NY
9. Durango, CO
10. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Other appealing places which offer lots of cool stuff for canines is Dolphin Fleet of Provincetown Whale Watch at Cape Cod, MA where you can bring your dog along on one of the world's most popular whale watching tours. Or go to Hell's Gate Airtram in Vancouver, BC and ride the steepest air tram in North America with your pal. Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC offers 50 acres of gardens where doggie drinking fountains run throughout the showplace.
If your pal still wants more excitement, plan a cross-country skiing expedition to Grass Lake Meadow, Angora Road, or Echo Lakes. The skiing is fantastic, but watch out for snowmobiles! If warmer weather is more to your pet's liking, take your dog on a weekend camping trip. Many campgrounds across the nation allow dogs, but check with the particular resort before bringing along your pet. You can take him hiking in the woods or let him accompany you for some fishing. One suitable place for just this kind of excursion is the Glacial Lakes region of South Dakota. Before planning the trip, check with some of the area motels to see which ones accept pets. Or, bring along a tent and some camping gear and spend the night under the stars with your best friend. If you decide on a motel stay, expect to pay an extra deposit for pets, but these are usually refundable after verification that the room is left unsoiled.
Better yet, there are many campgrounds specifically for pets, like Barking Hill Country Club in New Jersey, Camp Gone To The Dogs in Vermont, or The Dog's Camp in North Carolina. These camps specialize in activities especially for dogs, like tracking, herding and flyball. In addition, some of these pet camps have "cutest dog" contests, running events, and even dance competitions! What more can a pet ask for? Well, if he could talk, he may ask you to teach him rollerblading, weight pulling, or theatre acting. Believe it or not, there are places especially skilled in teaching these hobbies to your dog, too.
Maybe your dog is partial to pheasant, grouse and woodcock, and would enjoy a leisurely weekend of hunting. Possibly a kayaking or canoeing trip would be to his liking. Still hankering for more? The Central Florida Flying Disc Challenge, held each spring in the Tampa area, is a great place for your dog to get lots of exercise and show off his talents, too. Most dogs love to play, so allow plenty of time, in your spare time, to take your pet somewhere where he can run free and have fun. He will enjoy anything you schedule, as long as he can be with his best friend - you.
