Dog Friendly Restaurants in Boston
There is plenty of confusion when it comes to finding a restaurant in Boston where dogs are allowed. I think most everyone understands dogs are restricted from going inside a business which prepares and serves food unless your dog is a service animal. Many dog owners understand your only hope is to find an outdoor [...]
The Very Beautiful Maudslay State Park
Just outside Newburyport we stumbled across the very beautiful Maudslay State Park, where on-leash dogs are allowed. Maudslay is not your average state park. You will find the sidewalks of Beacon Hill much more difficult to navigate than Maudslay's carpet-like trail system. The fields and woods almost seem manicured to eke out every bit of [...]
A Certain Level of Compassion
For the past year I have been in a creative overdrive photographing dogs and writing about the Boston dog community. I spend my day, head swirling, images, words, ideas, fitting together a dog community puzzle. Both an observer and active part of the dog community since childhood, I have been impacted by may people and [...]
The Urban Hound Daycare and Hotel in Boston
Overnight boarding or daycare for dogs has always been a challenge in Boston. I was excited to hear Rebecca Wilson of The Urban Hound is building a dog daycare and luxury dog hotel in the South End of Boston. I was even more excited when I saw the design and learned about the types of services [...]
A Dog Beach, Closer To Boston Than You Think
Finding a place to let your dog go swimming in Boston during the summer months can be a bit of a challenge. However, if you have been keeping up to date with Fido loves, you would know that I have been on the hunt for places around Boston to take your dog to cool off [...]
Dog Friendly Beach With or Without Sand
Brant Rock is unique, there are two dog friendly beach sections, one area with sand and the other without. Both areas of Brant Rock Beach are beautiful, you just decide what works best for you and your dog. If you are having dip with your chips you might choose, no sand. If you forgo your [...]
Long Beach in Plymouth With A Dog
There is a white sand beach where you are welcome to bring your dog just South of Boston in the town of Plymouth. Yes, the same town made famous by the pilgrims around 1620. Plymouth has much more to offer in addition to a beautiful white sand beach, making the hour trip from Boston worthwhile. [...]
Dog Friendly Beaches On Cape Cod
Our search for dog friendly beaches near Boston took us to the Cape Cod National Seashore this past weekend. I was on the hunt for a white sand beach where we could plop down a couple of beach chairs and a picnic. Like other dog owners, we want to bring the dog so he can [...]
Rockport, Classic Getaway For Dog Owners
It is only fitting that we found ourselves in the very dog friendly town of Rockport, Massachusetts on Memorial Day weekend. You could think of Rockport as a perfect slice of Americana, like apple pie, white picket fences and families with well-trained dogs. Yes, the classic American dream is alive and well in Rockport. This [...]
Woofwerks: Leather Dog Collars From Boston
The influence a dog can have on the direction of our lives can be amazing. For South End resident Jack Wright, the life of his dog changed everything. Tucker, a black lab and full time companion of Jack, had a long great life always by his masters side. When Tucker passed, the effect on Jack [...]
Take Fido to “SoWa Sundays” Open Market
During the spring, summer and fall you will find an open market in the South End of Boston every Sunday. The SoWa Sunday Open Market is a very pet friendly event where dogs are welcome. This is fantastic place to socialize with others while shopping for art by Boston artists, antiques and produce from the farmers market.
Dealing With Barking Dogs In Apartments
When you live with a dog in a city like Boston, odds are you will be living in an apartment or condo and very close to your neighbors. One of the fastest ways to be kicked to the street is to have your dog barking their heads off while they are home alone. It does [...]
Find Dog Friendly Beaches Around Boston
"Where is a dog friendly beach near Boston where my dog can swim?", might be the most popular question from Boston dog owners during the summer. I love going to the beach for a swim and so does my dog. Swimming is a great way to burn off extra energy and let them cool off at [...]
Kara Holmquist: Making A Difference For Animals
There are some people who toil endlessly to help others, often with little to no fanfare. To be honest, it is these unsung heroes who I admire most. The people making a difference not because they want to be on a cereal box, but because they want to leave the world a better place than [...]
It’s Not Yappy Hour, It’s Yappier Hour @Liberty Hotel
The very pet friendly Liberty Hotel sets up an outside bar in their enclosed courtyard for dogs and their owners. Drinks and appetizers were served among a unique mix of romping pooches and Bostonians. As I have heard great things about The Liberty from others regarding the quality of cocktail and conversation, I had high expectations already. I was, however, unsure how Moose our Pointer would fit in.
The South End Buttery: Great Food, Dog Friendly
The South End is known for great food and being very dog friendly. There is one place where great food and dogs come together perfectly, the South End Buttery. Usually you will find "The Buttery" on lists for best cupcakes or heavily reviewed by Boston Foodies as the perfect place to go for a great [...]
Canine Blood Donor: Your Dog Can Save a Life
Your dog or even your cat can be a blood donor for other dogs and cats. I don't want you to think they are pumping dog blood into humans; oh the uproar that would ensue. But your dog's (or cat's) blood, is very much in need. To help meet the demand, MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center [...]
Tapped for an Episode of HGTV’s “My First Place”
You know you are doing something right, when the producers of the HGTV show "My First Place" tap you on the shoulder to host an upcoming episode, right here in Boston. I am sure most people have watched the HGTV show which features first time home buyers working with a real estate agent searching for [...]
The Kennebunks: Dog Friendly Beaches
I am not sure how many Bostonians realize just how close "The Kennebunks" (Kennebunkport and Kennebunk Maine) are to Boston. This also happens to be a perfect place for a dog friendly weekend get-away. Here is are our notes from our latest day trip with our dog to swim at Gooch's Beach, shopping in Kennebunkport [...]
Unload the Loaded Dog
Unload your loaded dog, before you go... "Go where?" you ask. Anywhere, walking or hiking in public parks, the city sidewalks, an outdoor cafe in the South End, the list is endless. If you give your dog a moment to go to the bathroom in advance, you can save yourself the hassle of carrying around [...]
Acclimate Your Boston Dog to City Life
Dogs living in Boston, need a set of special skills as they navigate the mean streets of Boston. Well, OK, the streets are not that mean, but to a young pup or dog new to the city, the streets can be pretty intimidating. In addition to the hustle and bustle of cars and people, your [...]
The Charlestown Navy Yard, A Dog Community
What makes the Charlestown Navy Yard such a great place to live with a dog? Here is a little review, to introduce one of Boston's best communities of dog owners. If you are living with a dog in Boston, this is one neighborhood worth visiting with your dog.
Crane Beach: Where Good Dogs Go Off-Leash
When it comes to beaches, I am a bit of a snob after spending many a long summer on Nantucket's white sand beaches. This sunny winter weekend, we took a ride just North of Boston to Crane Beach in Ipswich Massachusetts. We found an incredibly beautiful beach, where dogs are allowed to play off leash, [...]
Bright Spot Therapy Dog Workshops
Beginning and Advanced Therapy Dog Workshops have been scheduled for Saturday, March 27th and Saturday, April 17th, in Northampton Massachusetts. Cynthia Hinckley, who was kind enough to write the therapy dog article for Fido loves, will be your instructor. I personally know Cynthia, she is a fantastic resource for therapy dog training and will make [...]