High-tail it to San Francisco's High Tail Hotel
Just when you think nothing new can be done in the realm of pet day care, High Tail Hotel comes along and changes the entire game. The High Tail Hotel is an officially recognized Green business, and it's green in more ways than one! The idea behind the hotel is that it's the best of the outdoors, except it's indoors where dogs can play in a safe environment that makes them feel comfortable and mimics the experiences they get when they go outside.
Dog owners will be pleased to know that there are no cages at the High Tail, and the emphasis is truly on letting dogs play and roam around.
Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs
It's one thing to adopt a green lifestyle for yourself, but what if you want your dogs to live a life that is as environmentally friendly as your own? There seems to be a trend toward green everything these days, and Olive is a dog supply company that lets dogs get in on the action by providing the best and most ecologically sound choices for retail dog products.
Walk the Dog and Welcome the Wildflowers in the San Francisco Bay Area
It’s still officially winter according to the calendar but our Bay Area parks, greenways and hillsides don’t seem to know that. They’re already stepping into spring. Just about any outdoor area that isn’t paved is awash in lush verdant green. Fields, hillsides, freeway embankments, and coastal bluffs have begun their annual show of wildflowers in yellows, oranges, blues, purples, pinks and whites.
Handmade Dog and Cat Beds at Petooie
It's always nice to see independent merchants making quality handmade items for pets. Etsy is a great source of handmade items period. We saw these great cave beds, which gives smaller dogs and cats a nice, safe place to relax and nap in. This "safe haven" is perfect for places which have lots of stimulation and noise.
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Red Necks. Its Monday and we could all use a good laugh. Love this photo of these Hungarian Vizslas. Hope you are having a great week!
Help Create Pacifica's First Off-Leash Dog Park in the San Francisco Bay Area
It may surprise Bay Area dog lovers to learn that currently there are no off-leash dog parks or beaches in lovely Pacifica.
Oceanfront Pacifica has a relatively small population of 40,000 humans but welcomes many tourists and surfers year-round, and is home to lots of dogs. Pacifica Organization of Canine Helpers or “POOCH,” a non-profit organization of Pacifica dog lovers, aims to improve the community and quality of life for dogs by promoting the establishment and maintenance of at least one enclosed off-leash dog park where dogs and their guardians can play and socialize safely.
Dog House Created by William Pedersen in 2008
We still think this twenty square feet luxury condo for man’s best friend is breath-taking. Created by William Pedersen in 2008 this dog mansion was designed in the style of One Jackson Square.
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Our roving reporter Mochi, recently visited the Boat Park Dog Park in Foster City. And he has wonderful things to report about!
Preparing Rover to Welcome Baby: Oh Behave’s New Doggie and Diaper Class at Pet Food Express
If you’re expecting or thinking about having a baby, Rover may be the last being on your mind. You’re probably already busy planning for baby’s arrival – arranging for time off of work, thinking about nannies and day care, buying clothes, furniture and baby gear, and reading up on what to expect during pregnancy and afterwards.
Straybar: Pet-friendly Bar in Bernal Heights San Francisco
If you happen to frequent Bernal Heights, it's useful to know which places will welcome you with your dog. I always expect that there will be a few shops or maybe a restaurant willing to let me in with the dog on a leash, but I was really pleased to find that there's actually a pet-friendly bar there, too. But Straybar is not only pet-friendly - they've expanded that idea to create an entire experienced based on the idea that dogs are more than welcome.
Winner of February Modern Cat Designs Giveaway
Congratulations to Karen Pochodowicz from Bothell, WA (comment #122) for winning our Modern Cat Designs February giveaway. We hope you enjoy your tall cat condo! Thanks to everyone who wrote in! We'll have more great giveaways for you to win throughout the year.
Alamo Dog Friendly Park: Quintessential San Francisco City Views
Enjoy quintessential San Francisco views at Alamo Park. Local dog owners in the Hayes Valley area call this their favorite park. And we can see why – there’s a cute place to sit and chat, great views and last but not least a working doggy fountain!
Your Dog Could be a STAR: Pied Piper Players Production of The Wiz
Have you ever thought that your dog was well-trained enough to be an animal actor? There are lots of opportunities for animals of all types to get into performing, and if you think your dog has what it takes, you might want to let him try out for the part of Toto in the Pied Piper Players' production of The Wiz. There will be eight performances total; two dogs will be cast to play Dorothy's beloved pet for four performances each. Auditions take place March 12.
How do you know if your dog would be right for the part?
Paco Collars - Stylin' Gear For Dogs, Cats & People
Last week I stopped to admire a snazzy leather collar sported by a pit bull mix in my neighborhood. Adorned with round metal studs, the rich brown collar had attitude. The collar gave the pooch a hip edgy sophisticated flare – perfect for the urban dog, and as it turns out, the urban cat too.
Adolescent Dog Training with Dr. Ian Dunbar Seminar in San Francisco
Famed dog behavior expert Dr. Ian Dunbar is hosting a seminar in San Francisco in March, and it promises to be a real problem-solver for those who have been surprised by the behavior changes in their newly-adolescent dogs. A lot of people don't realize when they get a puppy that they go through a similar stage that human teenagers do - rebelliousness, raging hormones, and general mayhem.
