California
Dog Beaches and Pet
Friendly Parks include some fantastic locations along the California
Coast where you can actually let your dog
romp and play with other pets in the ocean, streams or parks and
forests. There's nothing more joyful than playing and getting
exercise with man's best friend, the pet. Dog ownership is estimated to be 25% of the populations and
if those figures play out in California, there are well over 9
million dogs in California alone! No wonder you'll see so many dogs
at the dog parks and beaches! As
owners increasingly seek places to take their pets in urban
environments, they may consider looking to European cities for
solutions. For instance, it has been well over 30 years that cities
in Switzerland have devoted pet squat areas in public places,
allowing dogs on a walk with an owner to do their biz. When you
visit a California dog friendly
beach, watch the practices of
owners and act accordingly. Beware of taking small children to such
beaches where they may play with the sand and put things in their
mouth. It's possible to have fun and share these treasured
resources with a pet.
Now
for the fun stuff: In Southern California, some of the favorite
places to take pets to the beach
include Ocean Beach
Dog Beach in San Diego, Laguna and Newport
Beach beaches before 9 a.m. and
after 5 p.m. (check our site to confirm), Huntington
Beach Dog
Beach and Long
Beach Dog
Beach. On the Central
California coast dogs are permitted on many beaches...check signage
as you enter. And in Northern California, while dogs are permitted
on most beaches, signage alerts pet owners to local restrictions in
areas where elephant seals and other wildlife habitats may be
disturbed.
Be
sure to check local regulations such as leash laws before taking
your pet to a destination that you believe is
dog-friendly. Sometimes the
once-friendly dog
beach or park has been removed.
While the trend is toward greater services and facilities for pets,
dog clean-up and
dog bites have causes closures due
to liability issues. So the word to the wise is be nice and keep an
eye on your pet. Don't let your dog
terrorize other animals and especially keep a watchful eye on humans
nearby. Dog bites are costly
propositions. Top breeding dog
bites in the U.S. include: Pit Bulls, Rotweilers, German Shepherds,
Huskies, Doberman Pinschers and Chow Chows, accounting for 44% of
bites. Children under 10 are most frequently bitten by dogs with
the face area the top point of attack. Every 40 seconds in the US a
person is seeking treatment for a dog
bite.
For
pet friendly California beaches that also are clothing optional,
the list is small. Another
point of interest for those seeking to take their dogs to State
Beaches in the Bay Area,
here's what the State Parks officials
say.
California
Dog
Beaches and Parks have grown up and become responsible places for
millions to enjoy
California Dog
Beaches and Pet Friendly Parks
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