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The man, the myth, the Woody

9/1/2015

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What a guy!
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My Dog the Caveman

8/20/2015

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File this under "things my dog does while I'm at work." Woody has gotten really good at building caves to burrow in with my bedding. It doesn't matter if the bed is made, he will find a way to make a cave. This is his best work yet:
Dog cave
What crazy things does your dog do when you aren't home?
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Beaches, Bacon, Bones: A Cleveland Dog Weekend

8/19/2015

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The last few weekends I haven't been the best dog mom in that most of the activities I've been doing were not dog friendly. So this weekend I wanted to make it up to Woody. Saturday we took him to Edgewater Beach to watch the sunset and get a little bit of ice cream. I try to take him for ice cream once a summer as a treat - just a little bit of plain vanilla is all he needs. Edgewater serves Honey Hut, one of Cleveland's local ice cream staples.
Dog eating ice cream.
Ice cream at sunset? Nothing better!
Sunday we checked out the Hingetown Sunday Market. I go to a lot of markets in Cleveland - Cleveland Flea and Night Market are a few of my other favorites - but I personally feel that this one is the best for a solid mix of vintage finds and handmade artisan goods. It is also really laid back and features some of the best food trucks and beverages for a nice Sunday Funday. This chill vibe is great for dogs because you aren't fighting the big crowds of other events so you don't have to worry about your pup getting trampled. The market takes place on the third Sunday of every month through October, so definitely check one out before 2015 is over. Woody not only got to eat the bacon off my breakfast sandwich from Off the Griddle, but also got a souvenir from Ohio City Dog Haven.
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"No time for photos! Give me the bacon!!!"
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G.I. Bone. $3.
What are some of your favorite outdoor activities that you have to do with your dog before summer is over? Comment below!
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The Bachelorette

5/24/2015

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Apparently Woody resembles a certain Bachelorette contestant this season. Anyone else see it?
Jared from the Bachelorette.
Woody is definitely single. And a ladies man.
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Walking Observations: from Woody's Eyes

4/12/2015

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It's finally nice outside, so Woody and I have been enjoying our walks. Note to self: Get one of those fancy dog cameras and really see Cleveland from the dog perspective.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting

4/8/2015

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Today I found out one of my very dear friends and her husband are expecting twins. She is already a dog mom to Griffin, a dalmation who happened to live with us during college. You could say he was a former roomie just as much as she is. The way she told our group of friends is probably the cutest way anyone has told me they are pregnant to-date.
Dalmation reading a pregnancy book.
Read up, Griff!
Griffin has a lot of reading to do before he becomes a big brother!
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Photo Doggies for Anthony

1/5/2015

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If you have not submitted your dog photos to Photo Doggies for Anthony, you should do it now. People complain so much about the negatives of social media, but here is a perfect example of using it for social good.

Not sure what I'm talking about? I'll let the Facebook page do the talking.
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Walking Observations: Christmas in the CLE

12/18/2014

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It's been a busy last few weeks for the Woodster and me. From getting ready for the holidays to taking Woody on walks before the ice and snow make it unbearable, this December has been jam-packed. The other night we were able to walk through Playhouse Square, the temporary home for Cleveland's Christmas tree and light display.
Playhouse Square Christmas
Woody is wearing a stylish scarlet & grey fleece while I wore sparkly sweatpants and my best coat to get in the holiday spirit. We couldn't get a picture of the big tree because the other lights were drowning out the holiday lights, but you get the point.

I've only lived in Cleveland for a couple years, so I don't know if I can pinpoint a Cleveland holiday tradition just yet, but I do have one that's starting to become a thing that merges Cleveland with a family Christmas memory. You probably know that A Christmas Story was filmed in Cleveland. You probably also know that there is a 24-hour marathon devoted to it on TBS (which I LOVED to watch with my uncle, who recently passed away this year). But I bet you didn't know that, beginning last year, A Christmas Story House Foundation hosts a 5K/10K race to support the restoration of the house, the museum, and the neighborhood. I've now ran in it both years and will probably continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The race begins downtown, and the distance to the house is an exact 3.1 miles. The people watching is fantastic, as Pink Nightmares, leg lamps, robbers and elves go running through the streets of Cleveland.
Christmas Story House 5K.
It's a major award!
Oh, and did I mention you can run with your dogs?? Woody can easily run a 5K but unfortunately his paws are a little too sensitive in cold weather for this type of race.

I've shown you a little of what I've been up to so I have to ask - what's your favorite Cleveland Christmas tradition (both dog or non-dog friendly) and what should I definitely make a point to do before the season is over, or even next year?
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The Downtown Cleveland Dog Park is Open!

10/19/2014

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The downtown Cleveland Dog Park officially opened last Monday. Woody and I couldn't make the grand opening because I was heading back from Chicago. So, Saturday morning was the day. It was a bit cold and rainy, and around 9 a.m., so Woody was the only dog there. This gave him enough time to attempt to pee on everything and explore the entire scenery.
Cleveland Dog Park
Checking out the new scenery.
Though the dog park is on the opposite side of downtown from where we live, it gives us an excuse to go on a long walk. Plus, the scenery is awesome. The park itself is over 3,000 square feet and has ample room for games of fetch. The only complaint I've heard from others is that there isn't an area that separates small and big dogs. I didn't have any problem with this...but we were also the only ones there when we went.

Regardless of distance, I'm going to take full advantage of this before it gets too cold for Woody to be outside for a long time. I'm so happy this is here and appreciate everyone who made this possible, including Curt's brother on behalf of Harlem Public - his bar in NYC - and his dog Meatloaf.
Harlem Public
Have you made it to the Downtown Dogpark yet? And, what's your favorite dog park in Northeast Ohio?
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Downtown Cleveland Dog Park: An Update

9/17/2014

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In case you hadn't heard, WE ARE OFFICIALLY GETTING A DOG PARK IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND! I received an email about this earlier this week, though it doesn't look like anything has been made public yet. Thank you to everyone who donated and made it possible for Cleveland's downtown pups to have a safe place to play.

Get all the official details on the DCA website and bring your dog down to play before winter comes!
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