Taking your dog to the beach can be fun, playful, stressful, and nerve-racking all in one. But, with some tips and advice, you can take the stress and nerves away and just have an enjoyable day at the beach with your pup.
If your pup is fair-skinned (or furred), apply sunscreen on your pup before going in the sun for a prolonged period.
Bring lots of water—your dog will get exhausted and need a nice boost of hydration.
Pack a perfect beach treat. Your dog will suck down its favorite snack on a tiresome beach day.
Bring your pup’s favorite fetch toys.
Know the ocean conditions before you go, so you can decide if it’s a good day for your dog to go swimming.
Fort Lauderdale, FL is home to some of the best food in the best setting. Sometimes we want to enjoy the beautiful Fort Lauderdale setting at a restaurant with our pup but don’t know where to do that. Coconuts is THE dog-friendly restaurant to go to.
Coconuts is in the perfect setting. Located right on the water, the restaurant has a stunning view of the Intracoastal. Watch boats sail by on the dog-friendly outdoor seating deck-area or enjoy the ambiance of a local seafood favorite in the inside. You can dock your boat here, too. The environment is so fun and friendly. Locals love to come here to have a relaxed night with great food. Coconuts is also located right next to the Swimming Hall of Fame, so if you’re
There are not many beaches left in Florida that are dog-friendly. Even more rare are off-leash dog beaches. But no need to worry South Florida because Jupiter Beach has one of the best off-leash dog beaches. In a designated area in Jupiter Beach, your pup can roam and swim freely.
Dogs have the time of their lives here. Every time you go, you will see numerous dogs running in the sand, playing catch, and enjoying their time with other dogs. Jupiter Beach says that having this kind of off-leash dog beach is a privilege, not a right, so they like to maintain the beach in the appropriate conditions to keep allowing the pups. To help keep the beach in its purest form they ask to clean up after your dog, keep your dog
We all like to spoil our pets, but there are some things out there that just seem a little extravagant. Here are some pet gifts that will make you laugh, gasp, and wonder, “Who made this?!”
Custom Dog Nose Necklace You can now get your dog’s nose printed on to a necklace. Make a bold fashion statement that you love your dog with this $210 necklace. At least no one else will have your piece of jewelry.
Dog Purses When you buy a luxurious purse from a Forzieri collection, you can also get a matching mini purse for your pup. This pup purse is a petite purse that goes around your dog’s collar, so it can look like your pup is strutting its own bag. The next time you and your dog go shopping, why not have your dog be a mini you and match you. However,
Do you want to enjoy a nice meal with your pup? The Spillover in Coconut Grove, FL is the PERFECT place to do this. Not only will you love The Spillover’s fresh meals made from scratch every day, but your dog will also be able to devour a meal from the doggie menu.
The Spillover is not your average seafood house. Enjoy a variety of fresh starters, sandwiches, entrées, and desserts while taking in the relaxed environment. Some of the most popular meals are the crab cake sandwich, Bahamian conch strips, and lobster reuben. The Spillover has local, sustainable seafood and Coconut Grove’s first Cider and Mead bar. Even The Spillover’s produce is fresh from Homestead. If you’re a vegetarian, this seafood house is still
Happy Halloween! Making Halloween desserts is so fun and enjoyable, but have you thought about making a Halloween dessert for your pup? We know our pups love treats, and a homemade treat is the best. So, why don’t you end your dog’s constant barking at the doorbell tonight by distracting him with these delicious, cute candy corn dog treats.
Ingredients
Cookie: - 1 ½ cup of whole wheat flour - ½ cup of oatmeal - ½ cup of chicken or beef stock - 1 egg
Icing: - 3 tbsp. of all-purpose flour - 1-2 tbsps. of water - Yellow and red food coloring
Directions
Cookie: - Preheat oven to 350°. - Combine all of the Cookie ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and mix by hand until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Last Spring, two experienced sailors and their dogs, Zeus and Valentine, decided to take their sailboat from their home of Hawaii to Tahiti, which would take about a month. Weeks in to the trip, however, the trip took an unexpected turn. During a storm, the sailboat’s engine failed. They sailors believed that they could still get to their destination though, but after two months of being stranded at sea, the sailors realized they were in trouble. They started to send out destress calls with no avail. The two dogs and the two people survived off a year’s supply of dry food and a water purifier. The sailors feared getting eaten by the numerous sharks circling the boat. One sailor thought
If your pet doesn’t mind clothes, its finally the time of the year to find the cutest, funniest Halloween costume for your pet. Picking out a costume can be tough. There are just too many good ideas. Here are some of our favorite pet Halloween costumes to give you some help in narrowing down your selection.
Chia Pet
Piñata
Cat in the Hat
Ballerina Princess
Horse Racer
Cat-ifornia Roll
Barknado
Hello Kitty
Ty Toy
Indiana Jones
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Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon, CA is home of the World Record Corn Maze, a 40-acre pumpkin patch, hay rides, and so many more fun fall festivities. The corn maze is a different design every year. You can try the intermediate maze or perhaps get lost in the advanced maze. See if you can beat the World Record Maze. Next, pick your prized pumpkin in the enormous pumpkin patch. The patch even has gourds and squash. Cool Patch Pumpkin’s Hayride includes a grand tour of the patch. For the kiddos, you can head over to the Fun Zone. Kids will not want to leave the Fun Zone because they can play on trikes and in the hay castle, splash in the corn bath, and explore the mini corn maze. This pumpkin patch would not be the coolest
Is your pup’s birthday coming up? Or do you just want to celebrate with your pup? We love treating our four-legged friends like members of the family, so why not make your dog a birthday cake. This recipe is a perfect, easy dog-friendly recipe for a peanut butter cake with banana frosting that you and your pup will devour.
Ingredients
Cake: - 1 cup of whole wheat or white flour - 1 teaspoon of baking soda - 1 cup of shredded carrots - 1/4 cup of peanut butter - 1/4 cup of vegetable oil - 1/3 cup of honey - 1 teaspoon of vanilla - 1 egg
Frosting: - 8 ounces of cream cheese -1 container of baby food bananas or 1 mashed fresh banana -1 teaspoon of cinnamon
