Stand-Up Paddle-boarding has caught on big-time with canine passengers as well as the people who do the paddling. Most dogs love to ride along, although it can take some coaxing at first.
Read more.Farewell my friend
My dear Abby; we started off with a skirmish over a newspaper and quickly became the best of friends. I will miss you terribly but will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge! Farewell my friend. Love, Kayla Read more.
Water hazards and your dog
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. Read more.
Exploring Marin County with your dog
You’ve seen the views a million times in photographs, but if you haven’t soaked them up yourself, what are you waiting for? The Marin Headlands, that hilly peninsula on the Marin County side of the Golden Gate Bridge, is best known for views of the iconic structure, but with a little exploring, you’ll come to know it in a different way. Read more.
Samuel p. taylor state park
Redwood trees at Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Photo by Martha Bergmann.
This lush redwood retreat 15 miles west of San Rafael has dog-friendly picnic areas, campgrounds with showers and the five-mile Cross Marin Trail, shared with cyclists, that visitors with leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy. Read more.
