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For our green single dog owners, we're pleased to feature a guest post by Carrie Boyko of Organic Journey Online. More about Carrie at the end of the post.
Hello dog lovers, and welcome to the post that is just for you. If you enjoy spending time with your dogs, you may not want to leave them for an entire afternoon and evening, when you take off for a special, all-day date. Yet, there are plenty of things you can do to include your pups in the fun, and still get some couple’s time in too. No need to sacrifice the romance. This scenario is just one of many possibilities. Think creatively about your own area as you read this narrative and then…go have some fun with the dogs.
Visiting an off leash dog park is a delightful way to break the ice, while bonding with your date and your dog. Some Frisbee or tennis ball fetching can include all 3 of you, while accomplishing the important task of tiring Fido out, to assure your quality time later. Don’t forget to enjoy the scenery and the variety of breeds that come to visit the park while you are there. Each time the gate opens another unique visitor adds to the fun.
If possible, pick a dog park near a waterfront where you can take a leisurely, romantic walk afterwards. Or perhaps a sunset dinner would suit your fancy. If Fido is willing, you can do both. After a long walk, a nice cool drink is in order. Choose a restaurant with outdoor, waterfront seating, where pups are welcome to sit under their owners’ tables. Place the dogs in a “down” position under the table with a bowl of water, and soon they will be snoozing, dreaming of their fun afternoon in the park. Now, it’s your turn to enjoy some quiet conversation to kick off a romantic dinner, priming the evening to follow. Dinner at sunset can do wonders to improve the mood.
Whenever I dine out with the dogs, I always bring along some rawhide strips to keep the dogs busy and satisfied while we enjoy dinner. The plan works perfectly for us, and dinner generally proves to be peaceful, allowing indulgence in enjoyable conversation and good food.
After a day of outdoor fun and a charming dinner, it’s time for dog chow and a bit of alone time. Once the dogs are snuggled into their crates for bedtime, it’s perfect timing for that first kiss.
Carrie Boyko has enjoyed many a “green dog date”, as part of her lifestyle of writing about dogs, green living, and eating healthier at her blogs, Organic Journey Online and All Things Dog Blog. She has been happily married for 31 years and has 3 grown children and 3 active dogs.
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Jul 28 2009
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