tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886875223002857992024-03-13T04:08:26.596-07:00Hiking With Dogs"I looked up my family tree and found three dogs using it." ~ Rodney DangerfieldPetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-73837177304636802742023-05-30T09:38:00.017-07:002023-05-30T15:46:00.577-07:00Camping and Hiking with Miko<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3Ouk5Kf7iANclXvMZIOtyoz1yolS2FJJpKwusPpTHJOgUPMbPjEmphXvEdnJH_HefWYzijs1PvCY_xUqw0Gkin41ysu6hV_yKS6lUOstELysCPdejpRt9qYAs6a3msK2RrAFw_s5-aQVhgdnvFbUOCyDdM2mtJDhp3lF-HXYNhupm9jIzgAb48urCQ/s999/Miko%2011.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3Ouk5Kf7iANclXvMZIOtyoz1yolS2FJJpKwusPpTHJOgUPMbPjEmphXvEdnJH_HefWYzijs1PvCY_xUqw0Gkin41ysu6hV_yKS6lUOstELysCPdejpRt9qYAs6a3msK2RrAFw_s5-aQVhgdnvFbUOCyDdM2mtJDhp3lF-HXYNhupm9jIzgAb48urCQ/s999/Miko%2011.PNG" width="200" /></a>
<div><span> </span>This past week and wknd I welcomed a beautiful girl, Miko, into our home to care for and provide all the daily activities a furry friend wanted and needed. Most importantly though, what a joy I got from watching this beautiful & sweet German Shephard pup for almost 6 days. <span><a name='more'></a></span>With the owner's permission, Miko has joined me for 2 nights camping trip at one of my favorite spots, <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/647/files/SanMateo082609.pdf" target="_blank">San Onofre San Mateo Camping</a>. </div><div><span> </span>We hiked a <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=647" target="_blank">1.5-mile Nature Trail</a> that connects the San Mateo campground to “Trestles Beach,” the world class surfing site. From there, it connects to old PCH road that are now walked or biked on only with mostly surfers going to their hot surfing spots. We loved the Nature Trail that connects to the San Mateo camping site. We chased bunnies, smelled flowers, and simply enjoy all the beautiful nature that surrounded us. We covered about 4 miles each day on the hikes and some short once in the morning and evenings for Miko to mark her new territory :)</div><div><span> </span>I have lots of experience camping with dogs and bringing my own girl, Ava, for many years and couple of my clients' dogs, Lola and Keeleigh. So I knew what I was doing and Miko was a perfect camping companion and a pup to care for. </div><div><span> </span>Miko, I hope you had a fantastic little vacation with us and I hope to see you again. I think my cat Harry is secretly in love with you, because he just wanted to see everything you were doing and be close to you :)</div>
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PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comCapistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA 92624, USA33.4596667 -117.66902085.1494328638211542 -152.8252708 61.769900536178845 -82.5127708tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-80500430399765104072023-05-16T09:06:00.005-07:002023-05-30T15:49:04.780-07:00Hiking with Fozzi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9h-N7utNKE0pi8lkDLzoOiJqe2lkwmVdvgf6aFG7EbXqtDxTX2SrVxEKcJZQrYcuVJa8blFSUif_Omh4N0fOPwK5Qw64rwoEkyp3UQpRR_1tws6yleq-AVIG5NzCfsE2460D36zpxHtXt_wlrPIGhCpeC3xU-UddRkArVVby178FfEqpnwKEYVlMzA/s838/Fozzi%20San%20O%20SB.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9h-N7utNKE0pi8lkDLzoOiJqe2lkwmVdvgf6aFG7EbXqtDxTX2SrVxEKcJZQrYcuVJa8blFSUif_Omh4N0fOPwK5Qw64rwoEkyp3UQpRR_1tws6yleq-AVIG5NzCfsE2460D36zpxHtXt_wlrPIGhCpeC3xU-UddRkArVVby178FfEqpnwKEYVlMzA/s838/Fozzi%20San%20O%20SB.PNG" width="200" /></a>
<div>I had the pleasure of dog sitting this bonnie lad this week-end and taking him to one of my favorite hiking trails in San Clemente area that are dog friendly, <a href="https://sanoparks.org/hiking/" target="_blank">San Onofre Bluffs Trail 6</a>. We covered about 5-6 miles each day on our hikes in the morning. Plus couple more around our neighborhood and Doheny beach area in the evenings. <span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div>Fozzi loves hiking and running. He is a natural athlete and loves life. Check some of the pictures from our hikes as well as him lounging around in my home: inside and outside (fenced in yard). Plus he found all the toys and pillows that my pup, Ava, left behind for pups to enjoy when they visit our home when I dog sit & dog walk. </div><div>Fozzi, I hope you had a fantastic little vacation with us and I can't wait to see you again...and your brother who mostly was hiding from me but had a great appetite as his kitty bowl was always empty after re-fills :)</div>
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PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comSan Clemente, CA, USA33.4273521 -117.61260045.1171182638211548 -152.76885040000002 61.737585936178846 -82.4563504tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-42002503462995574252023-02-01T11:01:00.000-08:002023-05-23T10:16:46.888-07:00Best Hiking with dogs Video on YouTubeThis video for all the dog lovers and 2 feet & 4 paws hiking lovers :)<br />
More to come and to show you some of the hikes we do at <a href="http://www.petsdigthis.com/" target="_blank">PetsDigThis.</a><br />
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Please, train your dog to avoid these predators especially if you planning to go hiking, backpacking and camping.<br />
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I signed Ava up for the next week-end at the <a href="http://www.scvquwf.com/Snake%20Avoidance%20Clinics.htm" target="_blank">Rattlesnake Clinic in Santa Clarita</a>, before we'll start backpacking around in Cali (can't wait;) There are few other places that offer Rattlesnake training for your dog.<br />
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Rattlesnakes receive their name from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattlesnake#Rattle" title="Rattlesnake">rattle</a> located at the end of their tails which, when <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YkezntRmTes/T42P6gnD5zI/AAAAAAAABE4/vpghasNaZI0/s1600/rattlesnake.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YkezntRmTes/T42P6gnD5zI/AAAAAAAABE4/vpghasNaZI0/s200/rattlesnake.jpg" width="200" /></a>shaken, it makes a loud rattling noise that deters predators or serves as a warning to passersby. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YkezntRmTes/T42P6gnD5zI/AAAAAAAABE4/vpghasNaZI0/s1600/rattlesnake.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Rattlesnakes rarely bite unless they feel threatened or provoked. Caution is advised even when snakes are believed to be dead; rattlesnake heads can see, flick the tongue, and inflict venomous bites for up to an hour after being severed from the body.
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<a href="http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news/issues/snake.html">Rattlesnake in California</a> info.<br />
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Stay safe! Ella, the honey badger ;)</div>
PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comSan Clemente, CA, USA33.4273521 -117.61260044.96184685706265 -152.7688504 61.892857342937347 -82.456350400000019tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-34010237472908260662020-08-05T15:53:00.009-07:002023-05-30T15:49:36.936-07:00Dog Lovers Facts<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">It is believed that one of the benefits of dog ownership is that it helps
to prevent heart disease and can lower blood pressure. Dog owners are
more likely to go walking, running, and hiking with their dogs on a
regular basis and therefore tend to get more exercise than people without a dog.
Dog ownership can also help to fight depression and reduce stress.
Owning a dog adds joy to you and your pup’s lives. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Interestingly, since 2006 dog ownership has increased among single people by <b>16.6% </b>: <b>27.7% </b>among single men and <b>22% </b>among single women. Further, six-out-of-ten pet owners, or <b>63.2%</b>, consider their pets to be family members*. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">You <a href="http://www.petsunitepeople.com/dog_lovers_site.php">must love dogs</a> to feel this way and be a devoted dog owner. So come on all of you ladies and gentlemen who love dogs! Meet your like-minded peeps and paws on our community site for dog lovers.
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* 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook
PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comDana Point, CA, USA33.4672256 -117.69810145.1569917638211535 -152.85435139999998 61.777459436178844 -82.5418514tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-34846272010539693202020-05-11T19:48:00.002-07:002023-05-30T15:50:15.044-07:00San Luis Obispo, Winery, Glamping and moreRoad trip with my dog and a little glamping in Arroyo Grande. <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2391767" target="_blank">The camper</a> I rented out was from <a href="http://airbnb.com%20/" target="_blank">airbnb.com </a>one mile from <a href="http://www.kynsi.com/" target="_blank">Kynsi winery</a>. The camper was awesome and set up in a beautiful country site in Arroyo Grande farm. It was a short distance to San Luis Obispo where I went after visiting wine tasting for a little BBQ pork pulled sandwich at the <a href="http://oldsanluisbbq.com/" target="_blank">Old San Luis BBQ</a>.<span><a name='more'></a></span>Glover beach, Shell Beach, Avila Beach are all dog friendly and some of my favorite places to visit as you can tell from my older posts. Every time we go there we discover something new. This time it was Dinosaur Cave Park in Margo Park. Take a little walk north from Margo park to discover the somewhat hidden stairs that lead to the beach and come to amazing caves to explore. Ava (my dog) had lost her marbles and had so much fun and the scenery is unbelievable. If you interested to explore more, there are people who paddle and kayak in this little hidden jam. I believe you can rent the boards and kayaks on this beach. I wish I knew that before coming in there, I would have loved to explore more and see if Ava was up to that adventure.<br />
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PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comSan Luis Obispo, CA, USA35.2827524 -120.65961566.9725185638211542 -155.8158656 63.592986236178845 -85.5033656tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-27980338355296961132019-06-01T08:56:00.019-07:002024-01-16T11:38:16.623-08:00Rates<p><b style="font-family: inherit;">Dog Walking & Hiking</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">: San Clemente, Dana Point, Capistrano Beach, San Juan Capistrano</span></p><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p>30 min: $25 | <br />60 min: $35 | <br /><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Daily hourly visit:<br /></b>$35 Per Hour </span>| </div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Pet House Sitting at your home:</b></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$75 Per Night | +$30 Additional Dog | +$5 Cat<br />$70 Per Night if more than 6 nights | +$25 Additional Dog </span> | <span style="font-family: inherit;">+$5 Cat</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$35 additional 2-4 hours [</span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Extended Rate]</b></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></b></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Holiday Rate*:</b></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">$90 Per Night | </div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Holidays include New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please contact me and I would be happy to provide daily activities and loving care for your pup.</span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Contact Name: Ella & Ava<br />Phone: 424-241-9164<br />Email: ella@petsdigthis.com
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This hike in Palos Verdes area (near Malaga Dune Trail) is one of our favorite day hikes in the neighborhood. </span>The hiking trail starts near the old fire road and splits in few different directions. It offers the view of the beach and its beautiful coastline. We make it about 1-1.5 hours total round trip and cover about 3-3.5 miles total.</div><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTOeTWkzI5c/UwOdIxOyjzI/AAAAAAAACCs/-C4la5vWYSU/s1600/Ava+and+Artie.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTOeTWkzI5c/UwOdIxOyjzI/AAAAAAAACCs/-C4la5vWYSU/s200/Ava+and+Artie.jpg" /></a>The hike is a moderate level and have a steep climb for about 200 feet at the beginning and then becomes a pretty easy and pleasant hike with beautiful views. We recommend to wear hiking shoes and bring water for you and your pups. Always apply some sunblock as well.
We are working into capturing on GoPro camera and share it with you soon.
We hope you join us and looking forward seeing you and (if you have a dog) your pup at the trail! </p>
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PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comRancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA33.7444613 -118.38701735.4342274638211521 -153.5432673 62.054695136178843 -83.2307673tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-21244189506098449332013-08-05T19:56:00.005-07:002023-05-19T11:18:21.247-07:00What would a dog do?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Here are 3 things that you shouldn't try to
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1. Testing bear pepper
spray. </div>
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2. Sleeping-In is not going to happen even if you
had a bottle/box of wine the night before.</div>
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3. Drinking wine without spilling it, nope, not gonna happen.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/100536020778197455966/albums/5875727824103856049?banner=pwa" target="_blank"><b>Ava: Wishon Camp, Sequoia NF</b></a></td></tr>
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Sleeping-In while camping the right way. No such thing! All the
beautiful wildlife is going to knock on your door…wait… there is no knocking or door. It
starts with birds singing Ҧ <span class="line">Come on</span>, Come on,
Rock your body ¶"! Is that’s why birds whistle so much to
each other? Dirty little birds… </div>
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Even your own dog will keep staring at you in the am. They know there are no walls, no bed, no doors and
will try to walk through the tent to get out, in hopes playfully chase those
birds, while I want to shoot them. So sleeping-In, not gonna happen.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e68FUo_Wyvw/UYvqJH5AKyI/AAAAAAAAB5k/jLMHN8ZSB0A/s1600/Wishon_creek.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e68FUo_Wyvw/UYvqJH5AKyI/AAAAAAAAB5k/jLMHN8ZSB0A/s200/Wishon_creek.jpg" width="200" /></a>But why I love camping so much?! Actually, seeing the Nature,
bright and early is a beautiful thing, as beautiful as all the Swimwear super-models,
who in fact do wake up early to capture the early morning ‘warm light’. There I
was in my swimsuit gear; ok my hiking supermodel gear, when I stumbled upon the
most beautiful places. I would not been able to dream about while sleeping-in,
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Hiking wilderness trails and finding some breathtaking places
early in the morning, in a beautiful Sequoia NF blew my mind. I want to thank
all the wildlife and my dog, for making me drag my ass out of my tent and
capture all the breathless moments. I will have these memories for the
rest of my life. I didn’t run into any GQ model shoots, but you never know. Until
then, I can’t wait for another camping adventure, soon ;)<br />
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Here is the <b><a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/100536020778197455966/albums/5875727824103856049?banner=pwa" target="_blank">link </a></b>to my April's road-trip pictures: from LA to Stanislaus National Forest to Yosemite NP, through Sierra NF for some camp scouting and at last Sequoia NF. <br />
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By the way, I usually look for National Forests to go hiking with my dog. The difference is National Forests allow dogs on their
trails, where most National Parks or State Parks don’t, or some that do allow under strict
regulations.<br />
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Be aware: Ticks!!! Its spring and these blood suckers were
everywhere in the area. I found few on Ava right after our daily hikes. Bring a comb with
you to brush them off from your dog before getting into the car, tent, cabin, etc after the hikes, and check
again every couple hours or so to make sure no suckers left behind, stuck on
your dog. Check yourself as well. Please, make sure your dog is treated monthly for fleas and ticks,
especially during spring and summer months.<br />
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Thanks for reading and Rocking!!! -EV & AV<br />
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This well-known park is great for socializing and exercising with your pup. Usually, we pick more isolated trails, but we sure enjoyed this popular park. <br />
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The parking can be a challenge (thankfully we got lucky). As we were exiting the park on our way back to the car, we heard few comments about some cars being towed from the parking lot and saw one paralleled car getting a ticket because it parked pass the parking parallel zone. Please, pay close attention to the signs and parking zone regulations. This park gets lots of parking law enforcements and has enough people watching your car.<br />
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One of the entrances to the park (we used): Runyon Canyon Park, 2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046. If you are taking <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cahuenga Blvd E and looking for Mulholland Dr. Stay on the right lane (going East). The Mulholland Dr. is on the right and going to sneak up on you. You will miss it if you are going a bit too fast (it happened to us). It’s easy to miss Mulholland Dr, because it comes up right after the little curve(ball) and you don’t have enough time to react to turn right if going fast enough.<br />
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Ava (my dog) and I were back in Mammoth this year to play in the snow with some friends and try something new for 2013.
Cross country skiing with my pup has never crossed my mind until 1 week ago.</div>
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We decided to go for it, the conditions were perfect and fortunately for Ava the opportunity presented itself, so we made the best of it. The fresh snow was delightful and eatable for Ava if needed.<br />
We rented the cross country ski at <a href="http://www.skirentermammoth.com/" target="_blank">The Ski Renter</a> in Mammoth Lakes. The guys at the shop are very helpful and answered all my silly little questions and concerns that I had since I’ve never tried cross country ski before. If you don't know your shoe size or magically dropped some pounds, "don't worry ... be happy", they will measure you. In best case scenario you might have more cushion for support, you didn't know you had... jk ;) The weight is important to match with the right skis, so it has to be done. Also, if you have Big Feet, like above 12, you will need to call the ski shops in advance to reserve and see if they carry your shoe size. This ski shop is located very close to the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/outdoorlearning/recarea/?recid=20444&actid=118" target="_blank">Inyo NP Mammoth Visitor Center</a>, which is very convenient since that is where we’ve planned on our ski adventure.<br />
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From Maine Street/Hwy 203 take Sawmill Cutoff and drive 2 miles, merge into Sawmill Rd. towards Whitmore Recreational area. Now park and ski right there! The trail starts about 20 feet.
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First walk through the parking lot to the trail in your ski boots (about 20 feet to the tail). Ski boots are very comfortable to walk on and won't hurt your feet. Once you on a trail, attach the boots to the skis and don't forget your ski poles. You are ready to take on the mountains, hopefully not too high once, cause breaking might be a problem. Also, I had Ava off the leash most of the time, but I always bring her leash with me just in case. So don't forget your dog's gear as well. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tkKJ8KYnmbw/URAAhL7lyhI/AAAAAAAABuU/K6mEitGTHdA/s1600/Ava+snow.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tkKJ8KYnmbw/URAAhL7lyhI/AAAAAAAABuU/K6mEitGTHdA/s200/Ava+snow.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a>
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While cross country skiing with your dog be prepared: </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2</b>. Falling in the snow and feel like a <b>kid </b>again and your body & booty will agree with it too. <b>Yes, surprised me too</b> ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>3</b>. First time falling, your <b>pup </b>might bark to show concern</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4</b>. After 2 more fun-fallings in the snow, your dog <b>stops giving a sht</b>.. hehe
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The list goes on...One more thing, cross country skiing is very much like hiking, only you can cover a lot more ground and give more exercise for you and your pup.</div>
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Thanks for following and reading my new adventures about me and my dog!
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Places to stop by to see in between, from LA to Lake Tahoe for you and your pooch. Starting from route hwy 14 to hwy 395 and hwy 50.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631" target="_blank">Red Rock Canyon State Park</a> </u>is on hwy 14, Abbot Drive, Ricardo, California (about 2hrs from LA). Trail head starts 400 ft from hwy 395. Visitor's Center about 1.5 mile away if continue on Abbot Drive.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mono_Lake" target="_blank">Mono Lake</a> is on hwy 395, a little south from Lundy Lake. We took Picnic Shortcut Rd (right off hwy 395). It takes you immidiatelly to the parking lot and Mono Lake Trail. Absolutely stunning!<br />
Dogs are allowed on a leash. This Mono lake is about 5 hours from LA.<br />
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<a href="http://www.climber.org/driving/LundyCanyon.html" target="_blank">Lundy Lake Canyon Trail</a> is on hwy 395 (about 5 hrs from LA). Turn West on Lundy Canyon Rd, trail-head begins in 2 miles. After 2 miles the road gets ruff. That is where we stopped driving and started hiking. There is a creek running along that trail, fun time for your doggy. You'll see few fishermen near by the lake. <br />
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<u><a href="http://www.nvtrailmaps.com/trail.php?trail=15&keyword=&region=&activity=&length=&elevation=&ada=&search=true&page=8" target="_blank">Spooner-to-Kingsbury trail / Tahoe Rim Trail</a> </u>is on hwy 50 (in Lake Tahoe, 8 hrs from LA).<br />
Directions: Where Highway 28 meets Highway 50, you need to stay on Highway 50 and drive about 0.7 miles. The trail-head parking lot is on the right, which has room for 20 cars. Spooner-to-Kingsbury trail-head has a pit toilet and several picnic tables in a nice setting under a grove of aspen trees. The trail-head is about 14 miles northeast of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50. There is no access to water on a trail, bring plenty of water. Hiking naked on this trail is not recommended ...hehe..I kid I kid. Meaning it is populated. Here you will run into some bikers and hikers, everyone I ran into is very nice and friendly.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.lakesideinn.com/" target="_blank">Lakeside Inn And Casino</a></u>, Lake Tahoe, NV hwy 50. This was our final destination at the dog friendly hotel & casino. Highly recommended: dog friendly, stuff is very professional, very helpful and nice. Also, there is a casino and two restaurants in the hotel and some friendly local patrons ;) After hiking with your dog, you can escape for couple hours to play or watch some sports while your doggy is taking a break from you to rest ;)<br />
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Also a huge plus, there is a trail right next to the hotel. The trail will take you and your Fido to Nevada beach and <u><a href="http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Nevada_Beach_Campground_Nv/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71530&topTabIndex=CampingSpot" target="_blank">Nevada Beach Campgrounds</a></u> in Lake Tahoe. It's about 1.5 miles to get to the beach from the hotel or stay on a trail to go further for a scenery hike.<br />
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Fall season at its best and sharing it with you makes it that much better! Cheers! -Ella & Ava ;)<br />
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Big Bear week-end was incredible and full of fun memories ;)</div>
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It all started with a ‘little’ warm-up (before hiking with
Ava) - <u><a href="http://toughmudder.com/" target="_blank">Tough Mudder</a> </u>, Snow Valley Resort, Saturday July 7<sup>th</sup> 8:00am wave! 10+miles up mostly/down hill course with <a href="http://toughmudder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/12.07.07.CA-Course-Map-06.07.pdf" target="_blank">21 challenging obstacles</a>. This was an amazing experience
and I sure will be doing another one in 2013 or maybe even sooner.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">supporter of the <a href="http://toughmudder.com/wounded-warrior-project/" target="_blank">Wounded Warrior
Project</a> and what a great feeling to be part of this <a href="http://http//www.woundedwarriorproject.org/">mission</a>. </span></div>
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After this incredible event; I was ready to hike with Ava
the next day.<a href="http://bigbear.us/bigbeartrailmap.html" target="_blank"> Marine Corps Trail</a> (near Buttercup campsite) has appeared before us on Sunday morning
hike, so we were the chosen ones for this adventure. We hiked for 2 hours and
saw lots of chipmunks as we got further away into the woods. On our way back,
we passed the <a href="http://bigbear.us/bigbeartrailmap.html" target="_blank">“Buttercup”</a> campsite. After chatting with a couple about the “Buttercup”,
there was one complain: the mountain bikers hauling down the trails through the
site occasionally. So if you like mountain biking and camping, this trail maybe
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Here is the link to my <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/100536020778197455966/BigBearToughMudder" target="_blank">photo album </a>from the Big Bear adventure and some of Mt. Baldy (I won't recommend to take your dog on a hike to Mt. Baldy, especially in summer. Some areas of the hike a bit dangerous and I am glad Ava stayed home).<br />
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Ava and I are back from our 1 night backpacking and camping at the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recarea/?recid=41704" target="_blank">Spruce Grove camp</a>, located at the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles" target="_blank">Angeles National Forest</a>. It was an amazing first time experience, backpacking and camping!<br />
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Once we arrived to the campsite, Ava wasn’t ready to settle in yet. So after setting up the tent, we hiked another 3 more miles (roundtrip) and checked out Mt. Zion. (Spruce Grove campsite, continue on the main Gabrielino trail to Mt. Zion Entrance Summit, 1.5 miles) That is exactly what we did. Overall we hiked 7 miles and Ava was ready to rest and I was ready for some Malbec (wine;) </div>
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The campsite has picnic tables and the fire-pits (<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/calcampfirepermit2012.pdf" target="_blank">fire-permit required</a>). There are 2 bathrooms (bring your own TP). </div>
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Total hike distance from the main parking lot to Spruce Grove campsite: 4 miles using <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recarea/?recid=42008" target="_blank">Gabrielino </a>trail. </div>
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A lit bit about the Gabrielino trail split: Lower trail climbs above the beautiful waterfall and some areas of the trail are narrow and of the cliff. If you are scared of the heights, I would recommend you to take the Upper Trail to get to the Spruce Grove campground. Upper trail is an easier trail to hike on. However, the Lower trail is more scenery. We took the Upper trail to get to the Spruce Grove camp. On our way back, we took the Lower trail and that was a perfect combo. We didn’t miss anything.</div>
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This hike is recommended during the week. The reason is the parking. This area is popular during the week-end and if you are not at the parking lot by 630am the latest, you will need to find a parking spot along the road. We arrived at 7am and found a parking spot about 1 mile away from the main parking lot/entrance.</div>
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Spruce Grove Backpacking & Camping <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/100536020778197455966/SpruceGroveCamp" target="_blank">pictures</a></b></span>! <br />
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Cheers!-Ella</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a historical hike where a Nazi compound was once built.
It was housed to Adolf Hitler's supporters in the event if Hitler was going to
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<span style="font-size: large;">The camp site is tucked away in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rustic_Canyon,_Los_Angeles" target="_blank">Rustic Canyon</a>, Santa Monica
Mountains. The old buildings, or what’s left of them, has become popular with
graffiti artists. The mysterious history of this site has turned into a work of
art in some parts of these structures.</span></h3>
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All 4 of us, girls (that’s including Ava, my doggy;)
absolutely loved this hike that lasted about 6 miles round-trip.<br />
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Thanks to Ava
who found the secret old wooden stairs at the beginning of our hike. This stairs lead us down to a little creek at the bottom of the Santa Monica Mountain.
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stumbled upon the old fireplace/chimney that is still standing tall but the remains of the house is burnt (at least we decided that’s
what probably has happened).<br />
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Please, check the <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/100536020778197455966/MurphySRanchSacretStairs#" target="_blank">pictures</a></b></span> as I do not
want to bore you with all the details of things we have found, unless you want
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west to Pacific Palisades. Turn right on Monaco Drive, take the
roundabout to
Capri Drive, turn right on Casale Road and park. Capri Drive becomes
Sullivan Fire Road. Walk up Sullivan Fire Road until the wrought iron
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<i> Peace! Ella ;)</i><br />
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After <a href="http://petsdigthis.blogspot.com/2012/03/camp-golf-and-wine.html">“Camp, Golf and Vino”</a> stop, we arrived to Pismo beach.</div>
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This place got it all right: plenty of free parking, drive through the beach, park on the beach if you'd like & good surfing spot.</div>
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Pismo & Grover beaches: rent ATV to ride on the beaches & on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalupe-Nipomo_Dunes">Oceano Sand Dunes</a>. <a href="http://www.xtremehummeradventure.com/">Xtreme Hummer Adventures</a> was highly recommended to me as well. I will be going back to try this, suggesting to make a reservation.<br />
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I crashed at Motel-6 in Pismo Beach. All Motel-6 are dog friendly and on the budget ;)
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A mile north from Pismo beach/PB Golf Course is Pismo Beach town with few local shops, restaurants & the pier itself.<br />
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I would highly recommend not getting on 101 hwy from Pismo if heading up north. Stay on PCH (Hwy 1), drive up north and see <a href="http://www.pismobeach.org/index.aspx?NID=293">Margo Dodd Park</a>, Shell Beach, <a href="http://avilavalleybarn.com/farm_stand.html">Avila Ranch Barn</a> (market with fresh produce and fresh baked pies + some other goodies), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avila_Beach,_California">Avila beach & San Luis Port</a>. These are must see and experience. Please, see <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/100536020778197455966/PismoBeach324325?authuser=0&feat=directlink">pictures</a> ;) Rock On! <br />
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PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.com25 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 9343335.1255247934279 -120.629882812535.021650293427896 -120.7878113125 35.2293992934279 -120.4719543125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-70955363957820892822012-03-27T10:15:00.001-07:002013-05-06T12:53:08.320-07:00Camp, Golf and WineI love traveling and finding new places spontaneously that aren't planned.<br />
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Let me present to you: Live Oak Camp/Trail and Rancho San Marcos Golf Course.
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This Live Oak Camp (on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Cachuma">Lake Cachuma</a>) is walking distance to the <a href="http://www.santabarbara.com/activities/golf/ranchosanmarcos/">Rancho San Marcos Golf Course</a>. The camping site is far enough so you don’t have to worry about your balls landing on someone’s tent, unless you are Tiger Woods. Then if you are him, I’ll keep your eyeballs on the golf clubz.. ;)<br />
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What a great gateway if you like golfing, camping and some vino.
The wine counties are not far away (13 miles on 154 hwy from the camp/golf site). The first wine county Santa Ynez, then Solvang and Buellton (within 2-5 miles of each other).<br />
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I want to mentioned, while I adventured into the Live Oak Camp, I also found myself back in Medieval times. Apparently it was the week-end of <a href="http://www.carregwen.org/eventmap.html">The King's Hunt </a> (Society for Creative
Anachronism, Inc <a href="http://www.sca.org/">SCA </a>). I almost landed myself a Renaissance man...ha<br />
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On my way back home from my amazing trip (from Pismo to LA now). I took 154 hwy again, to enjoy the beautiful ride vs. staying on 101 hwy. As usual, I got hungry and adventuresome. I decided to stop by Santa Ynez for a quick lunch. I bought a delicious BBQ sandwich at the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/roundup-market-santa-ynez">Roundup Market</a> in Santa Ynez and a bottle of local wine.</div>
Looking forward to open the wine soon ;)<br />
I will be posting additional pictures and blog about Pismo Beach. Let me just say, it was F&Amazing! F& for fun and amazing, well and that's too ;)<br />
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Lift your booty and take it to <a href="http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/la-tuna-canyon-in-the-verdugo-mountains">La Tuna Canyon Trail </a>in Verdugo Mountains (situated between Burbank and Glendale). The first mile is a great butt work-out by climbing up the hill (after that it gets easier).<br />
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I'd recommend to arrive there early in the morning, because it can get
crowded later in a day. Otherwise you may have a crowd watching your
booty shake as you're climbing up the hill. Park on a lot or side road
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Fido. Ava and I did 6-7miles round-trip hike, about 2-3 hours. Hiking
shoes recommended. Please, feel free to ask question. Thanks for shaking
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</a>PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.com8911-8963 La Tuna Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 91352, USA34.2370691 -118.320044334.1845606 -118.3990083 34.2895776 -118.24108030000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-56213186735422129842012-03-08T10:23:00.002-08:002012-03-28T10:15:22.502-07:00A bit of the topic: KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible ChildrenPlease check this and share. Thanks!<br />
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</tbody></table>PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.comHermosa Beach, CA, USA33.8622366 -118.399519433.849051100000004 -118.4192604 33.8754221 -118.3797784tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388687522300285799.post-67767922099814701982012-02-21T21:52:00.000-08:002013-05-06T12:47:18.498-07:00Vasquez Яocкs Иatioиal Paᴙk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Total hike time: 2.5hrs. Wildlife we observed: jackrabbit, rabbits, coyote, birds. Domestic animals: Horses. Parking recommended: all the way to the end. Water: Bring your own water, no water facility. Check the <a href="http://parks.lacounty.gov/Parkinfo.asp?URL=cms1_033383.asp&Title=Vasquez%20%20Rocks%20Natural%20Area%20and%20Nature%20Center">park's web-site</a> for additional info. Pictures posted in <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/100536020778197455966/VasquezRockNP?locked=true">My Photo Album. </a></div>
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Finally, we decided to make it happen and drove to Vasquez Rock NP. <br />
<a name='more'></a>If you want peaceful, solitude hike, and see some wildlife (before they went on to hiding) the earlier times recommended. Later in a day, it can get pretty crowded with families and kids.<br />
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We arrived here at 8:30am and were the only one here. The first resident to greed us was this big jackrabbit, with long ears, Larry, that is now his name ;) It was really quite remarkable starting this hike with Larry. Thankfully Ava was too ADD and never saw the fellow, but he sure saw her. I was a bit ADD myself with all the remarkable sightseeing of the rocks and their angles. I couldn't stop taking pictures, yet I couldn't wait to start the hike. Finally after few roll shots, I was able to pull myself together to explore the trails.<br />
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The 'rabbit trails', or so Ava calls them. They can be found everywhere where the rocks/brushes are. Ava sure found the little rabbits and tried to make friends with them, but you know...they didn't give her a chance. It's ok, cause later on we ran into a coyote and Ava wanted to introduce herself but thankfully listened to me and we agreed, not to bother... Coyote (I have to say) did scary me a bit, I never witnessed one so close, so silent and boom just appears/disappears.<br />
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The views are here spectacular, please, check 'My photo album', Larry is in it too, we both were pretty quick (I am with my camera and him disappearing in a bushes).<br />
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I am planning to go on a hike this or next wknd and looking for some ideas. If anyone has any place in mind you would want to go (but haven't yet and looking for a Ginny-pig) or if you did go, please, let me know ;) Thanks for following and running into us! ;)PetsDigThishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493291450411774042noreply@blogger.com10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA34.482777 -118.3158834.481141 -118.3183475 34.484412999999996 -118.31341250000001