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Best Dog-Friendly Beaches

Kudos to Coastal Living Magazine  for publishing in the most recent issue their vote for six of the best dog-friendly beaches and what a fun way to exercise your dog (and yourself) than a pooch-friendly beach. So let your salty dog take a run along the wet sand, take a cool dip in the ocean and lap up the fun at one of these great dog friendly beach destinations.  Click here for the link to Coastal Living Magazines Best Dog Friendly Beaches article-

Please help keep these beaches dog friendly:
* Never leave your dog unattended.
* Always keep your dog on a leash or under voice control.
* Always clean up after your dog.
Here's a great listing of Dog Beaches & Dog Friendly Beaches in the U.S. created by Pet Friendly Travel

Have you visited one of these beach destinations with your nautical pet? Have another dog-friendly beach to recommend? Let's here about it! Send pics too.
Posted by Joe Elder at 8:54 AM 1 comment: Labels: dog beaches, dog friendly beaches, nautical pet, salty dog The Salty Pet Are these guys having fun or what? Ready, set.... Rocky models a signal flag and matching leash in Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA. Thanks for the picture Rocky. Diver Dog Only in Italy! Posted from the Nautica Store in Cagliari, Italy Not a City Slicker! Duncan McCay is dressed for fowl weather in his yellow slicker. The Morris Animal Foundation A Healthier Tomorrow for Animals Beach Kitty Looks like our cat Ben on holiday! The Mad Catter No, my cats would not be happy either! Nautical Pet collars & leashes at Skipjack Dress up your salty pet with one of our nautical designed collars and matching leashes. Taking Paws A boat, a couple, and a couple of dogs. From our friends Karen and Jeffrey Siegel with Dylan & Dyna aboard the aCapella. For the Love of the Labs Rescue For the Love of Labs Rescue $1.00 Fan Challenge. Give generously. They need your help! Click on the pic for details. Our dog Chance models a nautical flag collar You'll love our collection of Nautical inspired ribbon designs on nylon webbing. The Ship's Cat Try climbing the ratlines. This cat can! Nautical Pet Favorite Links The Nautical Pet Sponsor The Nautical Pet blog is sponsored by Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery