Leave Only Paw Prints: Dog Hikes in San Diego County (Sunbelt Cultural Heritage Books)

San Diego County is full of great places for you and your dog to appreciate the fabulous scenery and famous climate, from dog beaches to desert hikes. Now local journalist Donna Lawrence has gathered the 77 best places to hike with your canine companion into one book. With dozens of trips easy to difficult, short and long the book is sure to provide inspiration for planning fun day trips for years to come. In Part One, Traveling with Your Dog, Lawrence gives tips on planning a trip, including preparing your dog and yourself for a hike before you go, how much obedience training is necessary, what supplies to pack for you and your pet, and what you need to bring in case of emergencies. Part Two begins with general tips for hikes with your pooch, describes the great wealth of exploring to be done in our National Forest, then moves on to California State Parks, including Palomar Mountain State Park and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Part Three, Desert Dogs, concentrates on trails in and around Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Part Four lists all the City of San Diego regional parks and open spaces, plus county parks. Part Five, Rex in the City, lists all of the San Diego dog parks from Balboa Park's Morley Field to Escondido's Mayflower Dog Park; plus dog beaches from O.B. to Del Mar; and finally some urban walks for you and your dog, from Shelter Island to Oceanside Harbor. Appendix 1 lists all the walks by their location, and Appendix 2 lists many local hotels and inns that welcome your best friend.