12/18--Spaniel Social

Got a Spaniel? Join in on the Spaniel Social on Saturday Decemeber 18th at Oceanside Dog Park from 11:00am - ? pm at 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA. 92054. The San Diego Spaniel Rescue site says, "Join fellow Cocker Spaniel owners (and their dogs!) for a leisurely get together. Our Spaniel Social happens monthly.... Your Spaniels can run and play in the fenced-in dog park. This is a great opportunity to bond with your canine companion while providing socialization skills."

San Elijo Hills Dog Park

Did you know San Elijo Hills in San Marcos has a dog park? Actually, they have two, one for small dogs and one for bigs dogs, right next to each other. We took Penny there and she had a lot of fun! (However, in this picture she is sitting on the bench watching the other dogs play...sometimes we swear she thinks she's a human!) Plus, you can walk around town there and stop into the Dexter's Deli with your dog. Such a beautiful community!

Dog Park in Carlsbad

Have you and your dog been to the dog park in Carlsbad off of Carlsbad Village Drive (just east of El Camino Real)? We have been quite a few times. It's nice and big and open, and there are always other dogs there for yours to play with. There's a drinking fountain inside...one for humans and a lower one for the dogs, and some benches to sit at. The park is only a couple minute drive from the beach and just up the hill from a children's playground. Might be a fun place to check out this weekend!

A scenic place we have found to walk Penny is at Lakeview Park in San Marcos. There is a large pond (or small lake) to walk around with groomed paths. There is a dock (which we call "duck dock"--try and say that 3 times fast) that the ducks swim around and Penny gets so excited about all the duck smells and quacks. (Often times there are people fishing there, so watch out for hooks.) There is also a playground at the entrance to the park for kids. There is a path that we have started that leads up the mountain at one end of the lake, but we didn't finish because Penny seemed tired--maybe we were a bit tired too :)--so next time we plan to go all the way up! A great place to take a dog for a walk--so calm and peaceful!

San Elijo Hills

Not too long ago we took Penny with us to the San Elijo Hills community in San Marcos. It's beautiful and has that small town feel! We went to Dexter's Deli and then walked around. There is a large pretty fountain with several tables around it that you could bring a meal to and eat at. There is a play ground and spray-ground for the kiddos nearby. And since we've been there we have heard there is a dog park in the community, so we'll be sure to go back soon!

Spaniel Social

Got a spaniel? Bring them to a Spaniel Social that occurs monthly to meet some other spaniel friends! Check out San Diego Spaniel Rescue site to learn more.

Saturday May 1st - Doyle Park, Dog Park at 1:00pm

Saturday May 15th - Oceanside Dog Park at 11:00am at 2905 San Luis Rey Road
Saturday June 5th - Doyle Park, Dog Park at 1:00pm
Saturday June 19th - Oceanside Dog Park at 11:00am at 2905 San Luis Rey Road

Sunset Park--San Marcos

There is a new park in San Marcos (on the border of Vista), called Sunset Park, and it is so nice! It's 19-acres, has an ocean view, a couple of playgrounds and spray-ground for the kiddos, picnic tables, a soccer field (and a couple other fields that could be used for sports games) and a frisbee/disc-golf course. And last, but certainly not least, there is a dog off-leash area. Actually there are two...one for big dogs and one for little dogs (right next to each other)! We have been there a few times and love it! One thing to look for when you're there--which I find odd and amusing--is the sign on the front of the dog off-leash area. It says something along the lines of: A six foot maximum leash must be used inside the off-leash area. How contradictory is that!?! (Typo...I'm assuming.) There is lots of space and paths to walk your canine companion. Thank you to my friend at San Diego Deals and Steals for letting me know about this new park! I can't wait for summer when it's nice and sunny so we can enjoy a picnic at Sunset Park!

Escondido Paws in the Park event on 3/28/10

Check out 'Paws in the Park' on Sunday, March 28, at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Participate in a 1.5- or 2.5-mile fundraising walk and festival with your canine. Registration is at 8am and walk starts at 9am. Escondido Humane Society website explains this event is to, "Raise awareness and funding for animals in need while celebrating those special pets in our lives..." and "helps us care for more than 4,000 animals a year and protect 155,000 more, and we NEED YOUR HELP. Every dollar raised at Paws in the Park will be transformed into safe shelter, healthy food, medical care, rehabilitation, and new, loving homes."