The Dog Lovers Companion to Boston
by JoAnna Downey, Christian J. Lau, Phil Frank
Category: Pets

PUP, PUP, AND AWAY INTO A WORLD OF DOGGY DISCOVERY Follow the tracks of dog experts JoAnna Downey and Christian Lau as they dig up the best beaches, parks, forests, campgrounds, and wilderness areas in which to cavort with your canine. From the North Shore of the Atlantic and the beach on Poponesset Bay to the Charles River Valley and the Great Cedar Swamp, The Boston Dog Lover's Companion features the best places for dogs and their people to eat, sleep, run, explore, and nose out a chop-lickin' good time. Inside, rated from a dog's-eye view on a one- to four-paw scale, you'll find: -- Current in-depth information on all the best doggone attractions for you and your dog, including more than 350 parks, beaches, forests, and conservation areas. -- Hundreds of hotels and campgrounds that roll out the welcome mat for pets and their people. -- Doggy diversions, such as cruising Boston Harbor, picking apples on the North Shore, and perusing an outdoor art festival at the DeCordova Museum. -- Fido-friendly shops and restaurants -- a taste for every tongue! -- User-friendly maps with precise directions to every dog-loving destination, including plenty of off-leash spots where Rover can romp. -- Helpful hints from dining etiquette to avoiding pooper-scooper faux "paws". -- Wonderful, witty illustrations from celebrated cartoonist Phil Frank.