https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:11:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-YDWWYW-2023-favicon-1-32x32.png https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com 32 32 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-lake-padden-bellingham/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-lake-padden-bellingham/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=2845 We frequently visit Bellingham, WA and part of what I like about the town is that it’s very dog friendly. One of my first stops when we arrive is the Lake Padden dog park where my pups can stretch their legs and work off some energy. It’s convenient because it is not far from the...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-lake-padden-bellingham/feed/ 10 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-tips-for-visiting-a-pumpkin-patch-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-tips-for-visiting-a-pumpkin-patch-with-your-dog/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:36:25 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21904 If you love to take fall-themed photos of your dog, you may be looking for a dog friendly pumpkin patch or corn maze to visit. Photos of dogs with pumpkins and fall decorations are popular on social media, expecially Instagram, but they’re also great memories to cherish for any dog owner. There are some things...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-tips-for-visiting-a-pumpkin-patch-with-your-dog/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-tips-for-visiting-a-tulip-festival-with-dogs/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-tips-for-visiting-a-tulip-festival-with-dogs/#respond Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:44:35 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21429 If you love to take spring-themed photos of your dog, you may be looking for a dog friendly tulip festival. Photos of dogs in tulip fields are popular on social media, expecially Instagram, but they’re also great memories to cherish for any dog owner. There are only two tulip festivals where dogs are allowed in...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-tips-for-visiting-a-tulip-festival-with-dogs/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-visiting-painted-hills-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-visiting-painted-hills-with-your-dog/#respond Tue, 25 May 2021 20:00:55 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20543 Painted Hills is part of the the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and dogs are allowed. There are 3 land units that make up the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the Painted Hills Unit is one of them (Clarno and Sheep Rock are the others). It’s the most notable of the 3...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-visiting-painted-hills-with-your-dog/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-dog-friendly-beaches-in-lake-tahoe/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-dog-friendly-beaches-in-lake-tahoe/#comments Tue, 25 May 2021 17:49:10 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20563 If you’re vacationing with your dog in the area, you’re probably looking for Lake Tahoe dog friendly beaches. Well, you’re in luck! I combed the internet for weeks and came up with this list. Remember to respect other beach visitors and help keep the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe beautiful by always following posted rules...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-dog-friendly-beaches-in-lake-tahoe/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/an-unexpected-adventure-dog-friendly-carson-valley-nevada/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/an-unexpected-adventure-dog-friendly-carson-valley-nevada/#respond Tue, 25 May 2021 01:49:03 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20540 Carson Valley, Nevada is an often overlooked area of the state, at least by many tourists. Most people pass through Reno, just to the north of the Carson Valley, on their way to Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas but it’s worthy of a stop on it’s own. Or rather, a stay, because there is a...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/an-unexpected-adventure-dog-friendly-carson-valley-nevada/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/visit-beautiful-fort-worden-state-park-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/visit-beautiful-fort-worden-state-park-with-your-dog/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:51:49 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20462 Fort Worden State Park is one of my favorite places to take my dogs when visiting Port Townsend, Washington. With a rich history, over 430 acres of land crisscrossed by miles of trails, and over 2 miles of saltwater shoreline, it’s a great place to play and relax with your dog. Note: You will need...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/visit-beautiful-fort-worden-state-park-with-your-dog/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-3-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-death-valley-national-park/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-3-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-death-valley-national-park/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17156 Death Valley National Park is a very unique place to travel with your dog. It’s a gorgeous, rustic land of extremes. I’ve taken many vacations to Death Valley National park with my Dachshunds so I thought I would share my favorite things to do. Whether you’re already planning to vacation in Death Valley with your...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-3-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-death-valley-national-park/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-5-dog-friendly-ghost-towns-near-seattle/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-5-dog-friendly-ghost-towns-near-seattle/#comments Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=14586 I’ve recently taken on a new-found interest in visiting Washington’s dog friendly Ghost Towns. The abandoned buildings found in ghost towns tell the story of a different time and a different way of life, and I find myself drawn to exploring these neglected, and often times eerie, historical sites. Ghost towns allow you to take...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-5-dog-friendly-ghost-towns-near-seattle/feed/ 4 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/visiting-port-townsend-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/visiting-port-townsend-with-your-dog/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:00:39 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=12205 UPDATED: March, 9 2021 I spent last weekend in Port Townsend, WA with my dogs and we had a lot of fun. Port Townsend is a cute little Victorian port town and a great place to visit with your dog. A Brief History Lesson There was early speculation that Port Townsend would be the largest...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/visiting-port-townsend-with-your-dog/feed/ 23 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-backcountry-hut-adventure-scottish-lakes-high-camp/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-backcountry-hut-adventure-scottish-lakes-high-camp/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:52:07 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9820 I am always on the search for dog-friendly adventure destinations in Washington State. Doggy Daddy and I hardly go anywhere without Chester and Gretel because, well, they are part of the family and an adventure isn’t the same without them. A few months ago I found a wonderful gem – Scottish Lakes High Camp. The...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-backcountry-hut-adventure-scottish-lakes-high-camp/feed/ 22 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-unique-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-seattle/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-unique-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-seattle/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9023 Seattle is one of the most dog friendly cities in the U.S. You may have heard but there are actually more dogs than kids in Seattle. It’s hard to go anywhere without seeing people driving with dogs in their cars, eating outside at restaurants with their dogs, or out walking with their dogs. Dog friendly hotels...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-unique-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-seattle/feed/ 16 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/11-reasons-why-seattle-is-the-most-dog-friendly-city/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/11-reasons-why-seattle-is-the-most-dog-friendly-city/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=8343 Seattle is the best city to travel to, or live with, your dog. I may be a bit biased because we live here and I know all the “secrets” but I have not been to a pace that I found to be as dog friendly as Seattle. Keep reading for 11 reasons Seattle is really dog...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/11-reasons-why-seattle-is-the-most-dog-friendly-city/feed/ 28 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/best-dog-friendly-breweries-in-bend-oregon/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/best-dog-friendly-breweries-in-bend-oregon/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:45:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=7495 We took a road trip to Bend, Oregon for vacation a couple of weeks ago and stopped by as many dog friendly breweries as we could find. Here are our favorites. UPDATED: January 8, 2023 Top Dog Friendly Breweries in Bend 1) 10 Barrel Brewing Company There are quite a few locations that you can...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/best-dog-friendly-breweries-in-bend-oregon/feed/ 23 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-cannon-beach-oregon/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-cannon-beach-oregon/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:00:48 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=2240 I heard that Cannon Beach was one of the most dog friendly coastal towns in Oregon so, or course, we had to visit. Since our first visit, we’ve been back several times. During our first visit though, we decided to take the budget route and camped at the quaint, family-owned Wright’s for Camping just off...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-cannon-beach-oregon/feed/ 18 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-seaside-oregon/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-seaside-oregon/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=1440 Seaside, Oregon is a top spot along the Oregon coast for dog lovers. There are plenty of dog friendly restaurants, places you can stay with your dog, and, most importantly, your dog can run off leash at the beach! If you’re looking for things to do along the northern Oregon Coast and you’re bringing your...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-seaside-oregon/feed/ 15 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-unfriendly-astoria-oregon/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-unfriendly-astoria-oregon/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:00:10 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=1391 We visited Astoria a few weeks ago on our Oregon Bike Tour. Astoria is where we were going to leave our car and launch or trip from. Before we left, I did a search of dog-friendly stuff in town. I didn’t really find anything except hotels and restaurants on BringFido when I searched “stuff to...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-unfriendly-astoria-oregon/feed/ 14 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-magnuson-part-i/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-magnuson-part-i/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 11:00:40 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=693 Magnuson off-leash area is Seattle’s biggest dog park. It’s also one of the top 10 dog parks in the Seattle area. The off-leash area sits within the larger Warren G. Magnuson Park located in the Sand Point neighborhood of Seattle along the shores of Lake Washington. It the only dog park in Seattle with water access. The dog...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-magnuson-part-i/feed/ 19 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-golden-gardens/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-golden-gardens/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:00:05 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=525 When we visited Golden Gardens off-leash area, part of the park was closed off because it was so swampy. Still, this fully fenced park has plenty of space for the dogs to run around. Even though the closed end was all mud, the surface in main area the ground was moist, soft dirt with only...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/off-leash-dog-park-review-golden-gardens/feed/ 17 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/we-love-spring/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/we-love-spring/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:00:08 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=502 Every spring, I fall in love with Seattle again. The city is so pretty when all of the trees, flowers, and cherry blossoms are blooming. It’s one of the one most magical times to grab your pooch and tour the City. Here are some of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Seattle with...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/we-love-spring/feed/ 19 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/bavarian-bratwurst-and-weiners-in-leavenworth-wa/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/bavarian-bratwurst-and-weiners-in-leavenworth-wa/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:00:58 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=113 The Bavarian town of Leavenworth, WA is a fun, dog-friendly, town. We like to spend some time relaxing in town after hiking or snowshoeing one of the several great trails in the area. The streets are always crowded with tourists and at least a quarter of them bring their dogs. Since we usually get into town...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/bavarian-bratwurst-and-weiners-in-leavenworth-wa/feed/ 2