MOST DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES IN THE US (AND HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOURS ONE OF THEM) FRI, 19 MAY 2017 BY LINDA ROSADO The countdown to Memorial Day weekend is officially here and that means one thing –it’s almost beach season. For humans and canines alike, that spells hours of fun in the sun and the…
GETTING YOUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT DOG PARKS THU, 27 APR 2017 BY LINDA ROSADO A dog park is a great addition to any community. It provides a big, open space for dogs to play, exercise and socialize. Parks made specifically for dogs are more beneficial for local communities, dog owners and their pets, as they…
TIPS TO CREATING THE BEST DOG-FRIENDLY AREAS THU, 19 JAN 2017 BY LINDA ROSADO When it comes to creating the perfect environment for our fur loving friends, going above and beyond to provide features and amenities that could put five-star day spas to shame is a great way to create dog-friendly areas that other neighborhoods…
PET-FRIENDLY TRAVEL: AIRPORTS NOW REQUIRED TO HAVE ANIMAL RELIEF AREAS MON, 07 NOV 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO On an average day, there are about 8,000,000 travelers taking to the friendly skies. In 2013, the record was broken with 3.1 billions passengers, with that number continuing to grow. And these passengers are not always traveling alone;…
MAKE YOUR BUSINESS ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE DOGS TUE, 20 SEP 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO September is National Service Dog Month and no one can deny the major role these four-legged companions play in the day-to-day lives of their owners. Although businesses are required to allow persons with disabilities and their service dogs wherever customers are…
INVITE MAN’S BEST FRIEND TO FOOTBALL GAMES THU, 08 SEP 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO Fall has finally arrived; the leaves are changing, kids are back in school and the aroma of pumpkin spice fills up the air around you. All this means everyone’s favorite season is upon us—football season. This pastime doesn’t just rule Monday…
PET WASTE REMOVAL TIPS FOR BEACH MANAGERS TUE, 16 AUG 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO Beach managers have the important job of both maintaining the appearance of a beach while also providing beach goers the best summer hangout experience possible. With potentially hundreds of visitors coming and going throughout the day, it can be both an…
HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL MORE PET-FRIENDLY MON, 27 JUN 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO As the summer months are upon us, thousands of people are travelling across the country to various destinations and more and more of these folks are starting to travel with their pets. As the number of travelers-with-pets increases, so does the…
MAKE YOUR REST STOP READY FOR SUMMER TUE, 24 MAY 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO The temperatures are rising and so is the amount of visitors to your rest stop area. The summer season is dawning on us, which means more free time for future travelers to come your way. As schools let out, parents and…
OPENING YOUR CAMPGROUND FOR SUMMER TUE, 10 MAY 2016 BY LINDA ROSADO Aside from rejoicing over warmer weather and shedding winter coats, a lot of people are excitedly taking their vacation days to flock to the great outdoors. Peak season for camping kicks off during the month of May and continues until September, coinciding with…