Happy Trails To You
If you live in Massachusetts you probably already know there are an abundance of hiking trails. The problem is that not all trails for humans are necessarily good for our furry friends.
If you want to find the best dog friendly hiking trails check out Best Hikes with Dogs: Boston & Beyond by Jenna Ringelheim, the only book devoted entirely to hiking with dogs. The book has a great mix of urban and rural trails with trail descriptions that detail leash laws, directions, maps, distance (hike’s total mileage), and elevation levels. It covers trails for active and senior dogs so no pup will feel left out.
The book also has some great tips on canine trail etiquette, hiking with dogs and their special needs, what to do when you meet other hikers, and unique skills for preparing your dog for the Massachusetts mainland and island terrain.
Win yourself a free copy of Best Hikes with Dogs: Boston & Beyond by simply leaving me a comment in the comment section on why you like hiking with your dog. I will pick one winner at random on August 25th. Happy trails to you.
Oh, how I would love a copy of this book.
My 1 and a half year-old black lab “Sawdust” are newcomers to New England and we go several times a week to local woods (we live in Waltham, about 10 miles West of Boston) and take Sawdust to run and swim. He’s a star.
Sawdust also inspired me to organize a fundraiser for a local shelter “Buddy Dog Humane Society” in Sudbury, MA last Spring. We are big fans of dogs and pets in general.
I’m a Colorado girl raised in the Rocky Mountains. I lived for 10 years in LA, CA and I can’t express how happy I am to be in a dog-friendly place with all of the amazing trails nearby. The only challenge is finding out the type of info in this book you’re giving away.
Love it!
Starting September 1, 2008 I will be adding a pet section to my online boutique http://www.mdesignboutique.com along with a list of great pet finds…This book and dogster are obviously on the list!