Meet Maggie at Wag the Dog UK

Photo courtesy of Wag the Dog UK

The best gifts are thoughtful words and actions...and that's the idea behind Something Wagging This Way Comes wonderful Pet Blogger Gift Exchange!  Not only is this a fantastic way for a bunch of pet bloggers to exchange kind words, but it's also a great way to introduce you to new blogs, and help you discover more about the blogs you already love.

I'd like to introduce you to Wag the Dog UK. Maggie and Trina are your hostesses to this delightful blog. In addition to being attractive, this blog is so useful. You can find information about food, care, and traveling with your dog (Did you know that you can cruise with your dog aboard the cruise ship, the QE2?!)

So, because this is a holiday blog hop, I'm going to wish HAPPY HOLIDAYS to Wag the Dog UK with this acrostic:

H--- is for HAPPY, which is the way Maggie the beagle describes herself! I can see why!

A-- is for ADVENTURES. Maggie loves to travel, and has lots of tips to help you travel with your pet too.
P--is for PHOTOS. I love the great pictures on the site. One of them even won an award for Best Dog Friendly Travel Photo!
P-- is for PRODUCT REVIEWS. Reviews on leashes, tags, travel bowls and more will help you make informed decisions on pet needs.
Y-- is for YUMMY. Check out recipes dogs will love for beef stew, chicken soup and pumpkin biscotti!

Photo courtesy of Wag the Dog UK

H--- is for HOTELS. You'll find information on dog friendly hotels here.
O-- is for ooo-la-la. Read about taking your pet to France!
L-- is for LIVER BISCUITS. You can find the recipe here!
I-- is for ITCHY. Check out Maggie's video of back scratching fun in the grass!
D-- DOG FRIENDLY GUIDE to the Big Apple...what you need to know to visit NYC with your dog!
A--ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER-- find out if dogs can get this condition.
Y-- is for YES! The answer to the question, Would Wag the Dog UK make me want to wag, if I had a tail?
S -- is for Switzerland, where Trina, Maggie and the gang live!

I hope you stop by and visit Wag the Dog UK and say hello and Happy Holidays!

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Holiday destination with your dog--San Francisco

Dreaming of a holiday vacation with your family and of course the dog? Then check out our guest post today, about a great travel destination for you and your dog, and some tips for vacationing in an RV.

Today's Guest Post is contributed by Joe Laing of El Monte RV.

A Holiday RV Vacation in San Francisco with Your Pet
By Joe Laing, El Monte RV

San Francisco, California is a perfect holiday destination and one where you can comfortably and happily take your pet with you. This city has many dog parks, including Golden Gate Park where four-legged animals can romp with abandon over more than one thousand acres. The winter holidays in the Bay Area offer so many events, attractions and performances, you won't want to miss a thing.

When you take your pet on vacation with you in an RV motorhome, you will find many conveniences. Your dog will feel right at home the whole time, surrounded by his or her favorite toys and pillows. There will be no frantic searching for hotels or motels that accept pets, no trying to find accommodations that don't charge fees for animals that are accompanying you. An RV vacation to San Francisco is a great way to visit Northern California. You simply fly in, rent an RV and get started.

RV camping in San Francisco is abundant and provides all the amenities you need. San Francisco RV Resort is only fifteen minutes from the city, giving you easy access to all sights and attractions for your holiday adventures. The Pillar Point RV Park is south of San Francisco in beautiful Half Moon Bay and you just have to travel north to the city for your planned activities. This campground accepts pets with a few restrictions.

Take your pet with you as you celebrate the holidays in the City by the Bay. There is nothing sweeter than stopping by Union Square and enjoying the marvelous sight of the gorgeously decorated Christmas tree. It will put you right into the Christmas spirit. Of course, along Union Street there will be a month-long list of celebrations all through the holidays.

Take a trip over to Benicia for the Christmas Parade & Holiday Market on the 8th of December. There will be local bands, plenty of friendly folks, foods and of course, Santa! Bring some tidbits for your dog to keep him happy.

Fisherman's Wharf is a pet-friendly place, and you will find that the Fisherman's Wharf Fishing Fleet remains lit all during the holiday season. Head over to the Sport Fishing Harbor where you can get the best views of this breathtaking display. On December 14, catch the Holiday Lights & Sights Boat Parade at Fisherman's Wharf on Pier 39. This is a parade you won't easily forget, with boats all decorated with lights and decorations parading along the waterfront.

photo by Melissa Doroquez, Flickr.com

There are many more pet-friendly attractions that you can visit. At the Embarcadero, walk your dog along the beautiful pier, and maybe even gaze upon some of the famous San Francisco seals. If you have always wanted to visit Coit Tower now is the time. This attraction is open to pets, and gives you an incredible view of the San Francisco skyline. And remember, you can get around the city in the pet-friendly cable cars.

If you want to get outdoors with your pet for a romp, go to San Francisco's Ocean Beach and stroll the three plus miles of sandy expanse. Watch the sea birds soaring above you. You can also head down to the south end and come upon Fort Funston, a dog's paradise. Pack a lunch to take along and hike the trails around the dunes. There are even dog bowls for your pet that are located by the main trail where it forks and goes down to the dunes. If you want your pet to have some fun off-leash, go to Baker Beach and let him play while you enjoy the views of the Marin Headlands.

A few things you might want to do and leave your loved pet at "home" in your RV are ice skating at the Embarcadero Center Ice Rink or attending the December 7 production of the Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol" at the American Conservatory Theater. You can also attend Nutcracker Sweets which is being presented by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project at the Children's Creativity Museum. This will run each weekend through December 23.

Spending the holidays in San Francisco is wonderful, particularly when you don't have to leave your pet alone for the time you are away. A trip there in an RV motorhome is the perfect way to keep the whole family together for the Christmas season.

About the Author
Joe Laing is the Marketing Director of El Monte RV a nationwide provider of RV rentals (http://www.elmonterv.com/) and used RV Sales (http://www.elmontervsales.com/).

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A Bridge, and Old Fort, a Large Bird, and Two Dogs

Brooks and Kelly really enjoyed our vacation.

On the way home, we stopped at Crown Point, NY. This is where the bridge connects Vermont and New York, crossing over Lake Champlain. We liked to stop at the top--traffic permitting--where the kids in the back seat would still be in New York, and we'd be in Vermont (or the other way around, depending upon which direction we were heading) They always thought that was funny. Or, that we were big dorks. Not sure which. Anyway, a couple years ago they had to blow up the old bridge, so this was our first time over the new one:

We stopped to visit a historic site, the ruins of Fort Crown Point from the Revolutionary War.

On the way home, we saw this giant bird's nest on a high tension wire.  See it up there?

I think it was an osprey baby. We saw two adult birds flying around overhead, but they didn't land while we were watching.

So finally we were home, tired but having had a lot of fun on vacation!

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