Take a Hike!

New York is stifling these days, and the only kind of walk that's bearable is a walk in the woods. Luckily the Parks Department has compiled a list of hiking trails around the city. (For some reason they don’t include Inwood Hill Park, which probably has the only real wooded trails in Manhattan.) For more info on hiking geared to dogs in NYC and surround, consult these two excellent books: Best Hikes With Dogs New York City and Beyond by Tammy McCarley and The Dog Lover's Guide to New York City by JoAnna Downey.

This Saturday: The Dachshund Spring Fiesta

Calling all New York City Doxies! This event is one of our favorites. Each year, hundreds of long hounds and their humans gather under the arch in Washington Square, march around the fountain, and sing the famous Dachs Song, which begins simply, "There's no other dog like a Dachshund" (complete lyrics at the Dachs Song site). Check out last year's event.