EDITED BY
MONIcA TOPETE
hit The Trail
these paws are made
If you’re looking for new places off the
beaten path to explore with your dog,
grab a copy of “Best Hikes With Dogs:
FOR WALKINg!
Southern california” by Allen Riedel.
Riedel and his canine trail companions,
chewbacca and Socrates, have hiked
thousands of miles together throughout
People check their email, read the newspaper or listen to the radio to find
the region to select the best dog-
friendly, dog-fun and dog-safe hikes.
out what is going on in the world. Dogs walk. A physically and mentally
(Mountaineer Books: 2006)
healthy dog wants and needs to get out of the house every bit as much as
their humans do. Living behind fences or walls for a good part of their
day, dogs can become anxious and frustrated if not allowed to explore,
catching up what’s going on in the outside world with their nose.
While dogs can be great walking partners, some dogs can end up
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PeT eveNTS
walking you if you’re not careful! Consider the following suggestions to
get the most out of your time together:
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SaN deigO cOuNTY Fair
DoG WALKInG TIpS
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
✽ Walking your dog is one of the best ways ✽ As summer temperatures rise, be sure
858.755.1161/sdfair.com
check out this year's AgriFair for some fun,
to bond with him, but it is important to to walk your dog during cooler hours—
interactive animal experiences including: a Baby
maintain your pack leader status at all times. either in the early morning or late
chick Hatchery; Barnyard Babies Petting Farm;
Make sure you are in control of your dog afternoon when the sun is least harsh— Sheep and Goat Pasture; Pig Pen; Pet Booths
that it is you that is doing the leading. and keep him hydrated.
and more! cost: Free with fair entrance of $11.
✽ A dog that walks obediently next to you ✽ Vary your walk each day to keep it JuNe 22-26
will burn actually burn more energy than interesting for you and your dog. Walk
criTTer cONNecTiON aNimal camP
he would rushing and pulling you down on a different side of the street, walk in a
Escondido Humane Society
3450 East Valley Parkway, Escondido
the street. It’s kind of like driving in traffic different direction, walk on new streets or
760.888.BARK/escondidohumanesociety.org
versus on an open road. The former is much blocks, etc. See, hold, play and feed a variety of animals
more tiring because you must focus on your
including puppies, kittens, bunnies, snakes,
position in traffic as well as the drive itself. Above all, have fun! Walking your
insects and more! Also includes a farm area;
tortoise habitat; llama rides and a pet first-aid
✽
dog gives you a chance to break workshop. cost is $65. First grade and older.
You can train your dog to walk nicely
on a leash with nothing more than a
from your busy schedule and relax,
and your dog a chance to get out
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leather or soft buckle collar. A dog may
TaKe YOur dOg TO WOrK daY
learn to tolerate differing training collars,
and sniff every fire hydrant to his
takeyourdog.com
nose straps and harnesses, but he won’t
heart’s content. Enjoy!
Established in 1999 to celebrate the great
enjoy it. And you can be just as successful
companions dogs make and to raise awareness
at teaching him with a simple, soft collar
glenn Massie, a.k.a. “leader of the Pack” is a dog
about adoption, TYDTWD encourages employers
trainer who specializes in working with challenging
to experience the value of pets in the workplace
that is gentle on his neck and doesn’t pull
dogs. For more information on resources, and to promote their adoption from humane
at his coat. consultations, or training visit habitatoutfitters.com. societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs.
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