Now that the “dog days of Summer” are almost upon us, what’s a dog to do?
San Jose routinely places among the best places to raise children (Forbes 9/09). If you live in San Jose, and have a dog, you might also be asking: Where can I take my dog in San Jose?
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If your dog is the outdoorsy type, San Jose has numerous dog parks where Fido or FiFi can romp, chase, and chew. You will find them, with directions and maps, at www.sjparks.org. In Almaden Valley,
Fontana Park has a dedicated dog park area; other San Jose dog parks include Olinder, which has areas for both small and large dogs, and 11 dedicated parking places for their owners!
The County of Santa Clara has also “gone to the dogs.” It’s too late to go on their Wild Dogs Hike through Uvas Canyon County Park, but go to their website, www.parkhere.org, to learn about upcoming dog-friendly summer adventures. What caught my dog Sadie’s eye: Dog Days of Summer at Hellyer County Park on Saturday, July 3rd. A park ranger will lead dogs and their companions on an easy short hike and go over some tips for trail safety with your dog. If you or your dog are night owls, you might enjoy the Paws for Thought Dog Hike on July 10th. For reservations or more information go to the county website or call 408-842-2341.
Some additional web resources for Fido-friendly information:
(photos courtesy of www.BringFido.com)
Posted by: 
Colleen Badagliacco