Marin County
What a difference a bridge makes. Marin County, across the Golden Gate from San Francisco, is a little different and a little “out there” in many ways—but certainly not by accident. Residents have fought hard for many decades to create and preserve the vast tracts of open space that contribute so much to the views and the outdoor lifestyle cherished by most who live here.
And what dog wouldn’t give his spots to be a Marin resident? With twice as many dogs (an estimated 60,000) as school children, you might say that Rover rules the road—or at least the trails and open spaces that available for dog-friendly recreation. Tens of thousands of acres are, including 24 preserves within the Marin County Open Space District, 130 miles of trails managed by the Marin Municipal Water District in the Mount Tamalpais watershed, and various beaches, trails and tracts under jurisdiction of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
From redwood forests to ocean beaches and rugged, trail-laced headlands, this land is custom-made for visitors with four-legged friends.
Vet Buzz from Bill Barboni, DVM and Chris Pitts, RVT,
Marin Pet Hospital, San Rafael, CA
We love to enjoy good weather by taking our dogs for a hike, but the happiness will quickly end if you are allergic to poison oak. If you're like me, you can't walk past a poison oak patch without breaking out in a blistery rash. Dogs, however, seem to have a higher tolerance for poison oak than humans.
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Vet Buzz from Bill Barboni, DVM and Chris Pitts, RVT,
Marin Pet Hospital, San Rafael, CA
Woo hoo! Spring has sprung! There is more sunlight to enjoy, gardens are being planted, and many plants are starting to bloom. Spring is a wonderful time for your dog to encounter allergens, as well as toxins in your yard.
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Vet Buzz from Bill Barboni, DVM and Chris Pitts, RVT,
Marin Pet Hospital, San Rafael, CA
Swimming is not for every dog. Some dogs are afraid of water and others, such as greyhounds, have a tendency to sink. That said, there are a ton of water-loving dogs out there who will love to go on hikes that include a swim, or who love to paddle around the family pool. more »
There’s no need to work up a sweat on a waterfall hike, especially if the hike is a family-friendly, one-mile round trip to Fairway Falls, also known as Arroyo de San Jose Falls. This seasonal gusher offers its best rewards just after a hard rain, when a swath of water takes a fierce, 30-foot tumble through a forested ravine into a rock-lined pool and the fast-flowing, foamy creek below.
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Today's Wednesday Woofable is all about understated style and fashion, for your dog and you! Duke & Winston is a casual menswear line based in Philadelphia that also has a limited dog line, and we are smitten. more »