Cape Cod 2013

We had a fabulous two weeks on Cape Cod, exploring, hiking, cycling, swimming, shopping and eating amazing local seafood, especially lobster...it truly is our slice of heaven.  The dogs had a blast, running in the marshes, on the beach and Savi loved swimming and retrieving in the marsh and bay.  They enjoyed meeting new people and shopping with us in all the dog friendly shops.  Our girls are amazing travelers and it feels just like home having them with us on vacation.  I really enjoy photographing the dogs and sharing their adventures.  

Daily hikes in the salt marsh are fun, give the dogs and people plenty of exercise!

 Truro is our favorite spot on the cape with rolling hills, salt marshes and fantastic bay and ocean beaches.

Running through the hills and swimming after ducks!

The dogs settled into our new routine there pretty quickly and with much planning and packing, we were well prepared to make their vacation with us an easy one.  It is important to make sure when traveling with pets that you not only have their food and depending where you go, water, extra leashes and ID on their collars, but all kinds of medications (check with your vet) and first aid supplies (vet wrap, hydrogen peroxide, super glue, etc) in the event of an illness or accident. We always carry anti-diarrhea medications and antibiotics.  Also, check to see where the nearest vet and emergency animal hospitals are located.  Since Cape Cod is also known for its ticks, we make sure to apply Frontline or Vectra to the dogs a few days before we leave to give them adequate protection.

Just like at home, we set up crates and dog beds for the dogs in the house and show them their potty area and bring a pooper scooper for clean up.  A few favorite toys, treats and special chews, new knuckle bones from White Dog Bone, kept the dogs busy, especially on rainy days. Another important piece of equipment that we "schlep" with us are the xpens, which we attach to the deck.  Since our rental house did not have a fenced yard, it allows the dogs to hang out with us on the deck or alone while we are home, in a safe, contained outdoor area.  For practical reasons, it works great to put them in when we get back from the beach and they are wet and sandy; you sure do not want them in the house full of sand!

I took a ton of pictures and will continue to share some of my favorites in future posts.

Beach babes

Jam and Savi enjoying a romp on the beach.

Life's a beach

 Trixie enjoying a beach romp to Ryder Beach.  A nice cool day and chance to get our toes in the sand as part of a 6-mile hike from the Atwood-Higgins House, the oldest house on the Cape, from Bound Brook Island to Ryder Beach and then loop back to the house.

 Trixie and her shadow

One of Cape Cod's beautiful beaches

From Bravo's Blog: Sara Renee's visit

SaraRenee visit Bravo -March 22-25, 2012

Lucky Guy when SaraRenee visited from Muncie, Indiana to photograph Bravo for his ad portfolio.

Bravo won three Best of Breeds at the Vallejo Dog Shows and hosted Sara at the beach, Stanford University, and in his yard. 

Then we romped at the beach

 

Showing off for SaraRenee!!

Coffee and Donuts are a MUST!

Bravo hosted a wonderful visit from Mara Wildfeuer.  Always kisses for the girls!

           Bravo let his lil sister, Emme get hugs too.              It's a great life with Dogs!

                           Too much excitement, too little sleep.  Bravo watches over SaraRenee. 

Even our Tulips were in full bloom for SaraRenee.

Playtime with Bravo

We had one of the best vacations visiting with Bravo and his family.  They were so gracious in inviting us to use their beach house and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.  It is a very special place, as you can see in the pictures.  Half Moon Bay, outside of San Francisco has some of the most picturesque beaches and cliffs, which are surrounded by rolling hills and farms.  The beach cottage we stayed at is located on Martin's Beach, 3-acres of private beach and little cottages, with dramatic views that take your breath away.

Non-stop fun when Bravo is around.  He loves to retrieve and play in the sand.

Good boy!  He also showed us his zoomies - a typical Weim scene!

He was so sweet and has similar mannerisms to his littermate Savi.

He gives kisses and is so light on his feet, gently leaning on us.

A shot of the gorgeous sunset.

Thank you Jay and Ron for sharing your special place with us!

Beach stacks of Bravo

Time to pose for Linda

Of course, we had to get some stacked shots of Bravo and see for ourselves what a handsome boy he is!  The last time I stacked him, he was 8 weeks old!


What a good man and the fabulous beach was the perfect background for our photoshoot.

Our visit with Bravo's family continued at the beach at Half Moon Bay

Dinner and Sunset 

                                

Bravo's Beach and Pumpkin Field Visit

Enjoy these fabulous pics from Bravo's Blog, our California beach boy.

Let's have some fun today!

Bravo, GCH Grayhart Crescent's Bravo, is owned by Jay Logan and Ron Goularte.