And the whole leash thing? Well let’s just say we can buy cute, functional, or special-purpose versions, but dogs merely tolerate them. When it comes to nature and smells and such, novelty is good for (most) dogs. Although sliding in at #5, this item is really at the top of our list. ![]() And if you’re a newbie or infrequent visitor of designated off-leash areas, we’ll admit to a bit of favoritism. If “d-o-g p-a-r-k” is in your pup’s vocab, when you say it, you gotta deliver. River ho! At the Minnehaha Dog Park (Photo: Jack Stark/Facebook) Ultra-athletic doggies may also dig a ride on a paddleboard, canoe, or kayak, though it’d probably have to be a double.Īnd then there’s Duma, the waterskiing dog. For others, the wide world of water is most enjoyed while cuddled in a towel or blanket on a human lap (talkin’ to you, Maggie Moo). For the fearless and free-spirited, a boat ride can be the exhilarating full-body version of head-out-the-car-window. (We don’t understand this strange game either.) Play fetch and let ’em roll in the sand on the riverfront beach at Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Recreation Area in Minneapolis or let ’em splash in the ponds at Battle Creek Regional Dog Park in Maplewood. Of course, if you or someone you know is lucky enough to live on a lake somewhere, you’ve already experienced the benefits (bone-tired post-swim) and hazards (dead-fish perfume).Īnd as for the non-swimmers, living in Minnesota means plenty of other water-related recreation options as well. ![]() ![]() The weather and water are still warm enough for a full-on swim, a romp through the shallows, or a diving-for-rocks session. This is the land of 10,000 lakes, after all - not to mention rivers, streams, ponds, and even slimy swamps. And if you didn’t make it to Psycho Suzi’s in Northeast Minneapolis this summer, for dog’s sake, go! Tip: Most Blue Plate restaurants, including The Freehouse in Minneapolis and 3 Squares in Maple Grove, have patio heaters. Nonetheless, we’ve got a full fall to enjoy, so grab your dog and go eat, drink, and be merry - together! Just be sure to grab a jacket (and maybe one for your dog, too) and call ahead to see if the heat sources are blazing. Now who among us enjoys that sort of thing? We hardy Minnesotans will brave these ever-chillier evenings as long as we have appropriate attire, beverages, and portable heat sources to keep us toasty! However, in our northern clime, even those days are numbered and when the snow flies, those that still find this activity fun and relaxing are, well, a different breed altogether. And if Juggler drops something, help your pup resist the urge to lunge for the fetch.Ī friendly patio filled with happy-to-be-socializing people and their happy-to-be-included pups. ![]() So do, or the fun will be over quickly.)īut don’t delay - Ren Fest only goes through September 30! We say what better way to fete fall than with bawdy medieval entertainment and ginormous turkey drumsticks? Period dress is entirely optional, but if your dog don’s the garb, we wanna see (#sidewalkdog). We tell ye the truth: Dogs are absolutely welcome at the epic sensory overload known as the Renaissance Festival in Shakopee! (But as with jousting and dragon-slaying, there are rules and petiquette to follow. “I smell Scotch eggs, Dad.” (Photo: Ren Fest)
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