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Ever want to take your Frenchie on that errand, out for a bite to eat, or even on vacation? Just don’t know where you can take them or who will accept, or even tolerate, a short, furry companion? Do a little web searching and you’ll be surprised at how dog-friendly your area can be. (We’ve assembled a few links for you at the end of this blog entry.)

We are lucky because many local places will accept and even cater to dogs. When we take them to a dog-friendly restaurant, the waiter will often bring a bowl of water for them and stop to pat them. Naturally, the dogs think this is as good as the occasional tid-bit that falls from the table.

If you are trying to think of a summer get-away with your pet, an enjoyable people/canine vacation is to rent a cabin and go camping “light”. You still have electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, but the setting is out in the countryside. Then you and dogs can go on nature walks and river tromps and explore new territory.

So try out your local establishments, or plan a quick get-away. Just be sure your dogs are on good behavior and you keep things “tidy” so shops, restaurants, and hotels keep welcoming all dogs back.

Have fun relaxing, shopping, or power-lunching with your best, four-legged pal!

LINKS
This is a great site for Austin, Texas which list all the dog-friendly spots and is kept up-to-date by a local dog enthusiast.
Austin Dog Friendly

If you want to find something similar for your local area, try a web search for your city and “dog friendly”.

Nationally, there are good sites. Some have restaurant reviews for local areas. Some also list international travel requirements.
www.dogfriendly.com
www.petswelcome.com
www.pettravel.com
www.petfriendlytravel.com