Hitting the beach with your canine companion is a great way to relax and enjoy the summer season. Games of fetch, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, and meeting new friends. Who could want more?
Not all beaches are dog-friendly, though, and many have strict restrictions on where and what you and your pup can go and do. Luckily though, there are beaches across the country that welcome canines and even offer special amenities just for you and your pup. We’ve compiled a list of the top five dog beaches in the US, so pack your beach bag and hit the road!
Gratitude may be one of the most powerful emotional forces we have. It pulls you from worrying about past, fretting about the future, and centers you in the here and now. It’s the antidote to fear, anxiety and anger. Taking a few minutes each day to feel grateful can shift your entire life towards more joy and abundance.
Stand up paddle boarding is all the rage right now. It’s a great way to work on your balance, get some sun, and enjoy the water at the same time. Oh, I almost forgot to mention: your dog can join in on the fun too!
I know that putting a dog on a stand up paddle board seems like asking for trouble, but all it takes is a little training and you and your dog will be cruising the lake together in no time.
Your cell phone is dinging with Facebook notifications, the e-mail in your inbox keeps piling up and that laundry you need to do is just sitting in the corner, silently judging you. There are a million and one things competing for your time and attention, and they’re all screaming that they are the most important. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin.
Then your dog comes in with a tennis ball and puts his head in your lap....