Texas Trip: Part I

To celebrate Valentine's Day (or at least so mom could), we took a trip to Texas! One of my favorite places to visit is Houston, where my grandparents live. They have a HUGE backyard, and it's really like having my own personal dog park (without the cute Shih Tzus to sniff).  Whenever we stay there, I insist on playing fetch for several hours every morning.

When my favorite ball got stuck in the bushes, I panicked!

...but fortunately all good grandparents keep a supply of toys in assorted colors and sizes.

And the best part about being in Houston?

There are so many places for me to nap!

Dog Parks 101

The first thing you need to figure out about living in New York is that your social life will revolve around the dog park. Before she found a dry cleaners, my 20-something mom located the nearest dog park in our West Village neighborhood. This is where I go to play, relax, meet friends, and get really tired so that I sleep the rest of the day.

While it's not the closest dog run to where I live, my personal favorite is Tompkins Square Park. There's a separate section just for small dogs, but I prefer to run with the big guys. When spring comes, I hope to spend most of my weekends here.