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 [...]
Boston’s Most Dog Friendly Neighborhoods
How we defined which Boston neighborhoods are dog friendly and a quick review of our favorite Boston neighborhoods to live with a dog. This is the first part of multiple articles, about living in Boston with your dog.
What You Might Not Know: MSPCA-Angell
We were invited to tour the MSPCA-Angell Animal Hospital and Adoption Center in Boston, for a behind the scenes look how MSPCA-Angell helps the Boston dog community. All Boston dog owners should take a moment to learn about the resources available in Jamaica Plain.
An Opportunity for Legal Off-Leash Dogs at Sheepfold
The DCR is re-evaluating how visitors may use the Middlesex Fells including the Sheepfold. Currently off-leash dogs are not allowed even though a recent study showed 87% of the dogs are off-leash. This is an opportunity to have the rules changed to legally allow off-leash dogs at Sheepfold.
New England Ski Trip With Your Dog
Pack the ski gear, load the car and head North, just don't forget to bring the dog. Because this New England ski trip is pet friendly not just pet tolerant. Too many times in the past we have cut our ski trips short because of the dog. This weekend that changed when we drove into [...]
Walking Your Dog In Boston’s Public Garden
This beautiful park is perfect for taking your dog for a walk right in the heart of Boston. The Public Garden is a Boston landmark where you will find plenty of other people and dogs out for a stroll. Your dog will find plenty of grass to roll in, squirrels to stalk and other dogs to say hello
Off-Leash on the Boston Common
In my opinion the Boston Common and Public Gardens are the beating heart of Boston. On any day you will find Bostonians with and without dogs milling about, socializing and sometimes just catching a noontime nap under one of the fantastic trees or beneath the summer sun. The Boston Common is the first public park in [...]
