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D 5 d H B san diego pets EDITOR July –August 2008 Julie Mannis Hoisington Inside This Issue DESIGN DIRECTOR Casey Dean CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Cover Story Nicole Sours Larson Julie Mannis Hoisington 4. PETS AND THE CITY CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ... 35 Summer Activities Nicole Sours Larson Now that summer is in full swing, it's time to kick back, Casey Dean relax and share some special San Diego delights with Jason Gregory your urban dog. But where can you go that's dog friendly? With the whole city to explore, check out this PRODUCTION ARTISTS list for happy canine adventures and activities. Casey Dean Photo by Casey Dean Chris Baker Caseypix.com d Davidson David Ramsey Nicola Rushford 8. Miss Fido Manners ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Heather Snyder [email protected] 10. City Dogs (858) 270-3103 X115 ADVERTISING SALES 11. Gail Posner’s Conchita Kristen Silvestri x144 Kim Donaldson x104 12. Polished Pet /Haute Dog ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Mike Fahey x117 13. 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Animal Resources sdnews.com sandiegopetsmagazine.com 2 sandiegopetsmagazine.com | JULY-AUGUST 2008 D 5 d H B COVER STORY 35 summer pleasures to share with your canine best buddy BY NICOLE SOURS LARSON | SAN DIEGO PETS Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to kick back, relax and share some special San Diego delights with your urban dog. But where can you go that’s dog-friendly? With the whole city to explore, check out this list for happy canine adventures and activities. Bring a Frisbee, ball or stick and romp with 1 your dog on everyone’s favorite, Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. Follow up with a cleansing splash at the 2 Dog Beach Dog Wash or your favorite neighborhood dog wash or grooming salon. Take your dog skateboarding along the 3 Embarcadero or your local beachfront boardwalk. Teach your dog to surf and compete in the 4 next doggy-duo surf competition, even if you have to start your own. Take in the Sunday afternoon and Monday 5 night organ concerts at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, or any of the free neighborhood outdoor summer concert series where well- mannered dogs are always welcome. Bring your pooch for Happy Hour at the 6 dog-friendly Sunset Patio at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, where every Wednesday night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., City Dog co-hosts a “mix and mingle” for dogs and their humans to socialize, quaff wine and dine while their canine compan - ions enjoy doggy activities. Sling a hammock on your balcony, patio or 7 lawn and curl up with your dog and a good book or catch a few zzzs. Photo by Casey Dean Caseypix.com 4 sandiegopetsmagazine.com | JULY-AUGUST 2008 COVER STORY D 5 d H B Photos by Jason Gregory Pack your dog’s favorite water bowl, don your best Train with your dog to run a half-marathon 8 walking boots and set out to explore the hidden paths 10 together. and canyons of Balboa Park. Pick up a map of trails at the visitors center or a book detailing the park’s his - Take in a baseball game together at the Park in the tory at the Museum of San Diego History. While you’re 11 Park at Petco Park. in the park, stop to sniff the roses in the formal rose garden and admire the succulents in the well-tended Cool down together from the summer heat in the cactus garden, too. 12 enchanting and dog-friendly Dancing Water Fountain, next to Tin Fish Restaurant at Fifth Av - Rent or borrow a kayak for the day and take your dog enue and the trolley tracks next to Harbor Drive 9 kayaking in Mission Bay or along the ocean near La Jolla. in the Gaslamp. Healthy Pet Pantry Huge selection of human grade pet foods. 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"I bring my girls here to every concert and they enjoy it tremendously," he says. (RIGHT) Pat and Dave Martell of Coronado bring Baxter with them to the summer organ concerts. "We've been coming for years. He loves the concerts," she says. Get up early and explore with in Pacific Beach and at other Bicycle together through the 13 your dog some of the 27 miles locations around the city. 20 city, with your dog running of boardwalk surrounding beside you or riding in a spe - Mission Bay Park’s sandy Watch fishermen land their cial basket on your bike. bays. 17 catch at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach or at the Ocean Beach Take in an evening outdoor Sail your radio-controlled boat Pier. 21 film together at the Catamaran 14 in Mission Bay’s Model Boat Hotel, San Diego Museum of Basin, or bring your pooch to Take a stroll with your furry Art or other outdoor venue, watch while others launch 18 friend along the North Embar - with your buddy at your feet their miniature yachts. cadero and watch a cruise ship or in your lap. come into port. Look at the Ride the funicular together to city’s dazzling collection of Swim together off Fiesta Island 15 the top of the Convention Cen - museum ships before touring 22 or frolic in the ocean, jumping ter block, then race each other the latest set of Urban Trees waves. to the bottom of the long stair - “planted” along the seawalls, case. courtesy of the Port District’s Linger over the sunset at La Public Art Program. 23 Jolla Cove or Sunset Cliffs. Invite your dog along (leash, 16 basket or backpack preferred) Ride the Coronado Ferry together Play catch with your dog at when you take a trial twirl on a 19 and share an ice cream (not choco - 24 your local leash-free dog park. self-propelled Segway, avail - late) at Ferry Landing. able for rent at the Promenade 6 sandiegopetsmagazine.com | JULY-AUGUST 2008 COVER STORY D 5 d H B Buy your dog a special treat at 25 your favorite doggy bakery. Bring your dog’s leash and ex - 26 plore a new city neighborhood together. Rent a sailboat and let your dog 27 teach you to sail in San Diego Bay or Mission Bay. Go for a run with your dog 28 around Shelter or Harbor islands. Take your leashed and well- 29 behaved dog shopping at a pet- friendly shopping center, such as Fashion Valley or Otay Lakes, or take your dog along on your Photos by Casey Dean daily round of errands. Pet-friendly hotels like the Sofia Hotel, located centerally in downtown, are the ideal place for Albert to rest up after a big day of adventure. Sofia's "Pampered Paws" package includes a Go to an evening urban car show deluxe suite with a queen bed and queen-size sofa sleeper for two nights, a special amenity together and let your dog absorb 30 gift bag filled with a toy, treat and other essentials, and much more. all the new smells while you ad - mire all the classic wheels. Rent or borrow a snazzy chariot and Friendly Reminders when 31 go cruisin’ together to observe and impress the world while sussing out Bringing Your Dog to a Park new friends and checking out po - tential mates. All dogs shall be maintained on a Please adhere to the posted park leash not to exceed 8 feet, this in - rules and also... Bring your pampered pooch (in - cludes trails and canyons in all parks. 32 vite your sweetie, too!) along on For those parks that have been desig - • Always pick up after your pet a tour of the town aboard a horse- nated dog off leash areas, dogs must • Do not bring a puppy to the dog drawn carriage ride, leaving from be leashed until inside the posted park until he or she has had all re - Seaport Village.