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Field Trip Calendar

Now On Sale

300+ dog-friendly parks, beaches and trails!

This full-color travel guide is 56 pages and is organized by region for easy use. Each listing includes the name of the park, beach or trail; the location; whether it is on- or off-leash; any rules or restrictions; the name of the organization responsible for the land; and a phone or website for obtaining more information.

....All for just $4.95

~Please call or email us to place an order~

 

~Summer Specials~

1st time grooming clients: 10% off any salon service
 

Dog Walking Discount~ $5 off first Field Trip 

*offers  good through August

Referrals

We are now offering our existing clients $5.00 off the service of their choice when one of their referrals books with us.  We really appreciate all the kind words and rave reviews we've received thus far.  Just be sure that your friend mentions who referred them :)

Upcoming Events

 
Sunday August 31: Harbor Hound Dog Show: (Camden Harbor Park: 9am)  All "well behaved" dogs encouraged to participate. FMI 594-0904

Sunday September 7: 14th Annual Strut Your Mutt (Mother's Beach, Kennebunk)  FMI www.animalwelfaresociety.org

 For a detailed list of Maine Dog Events pick up a copy of Downeast Dog News 
found at many Maine pet shops, cafes, pet apparel shops and more

Greater Portland Off-Leash Dog Parks & Open Space

Capisic Pond Park: Capisic St.
Hinkley Park: South Portland
Clark's Pond Trail: South Portland
Stroudwater River Trail: Portland
East End Beach (except between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Eastern Prom near Portland House and Fort Allen Park: Cutter St.
Woods behind Portland Arts and Technology(PATHS) High School: 196 Allen Ave.
Hall School Woods: 23 Orono Rd.
Quarry Run Dog Park: Ocean Ave.
Behind Jack Elementary School
Riverton Park: Riverside St. 
University Park: Harvard St. 
Valley Street Dog Park: Valley St.
City-owned island parks
Pine Grove Park: Harpswell Rd.
Presumpcot Falls: Falmouth
Robinson Woods: Cape Elizabeth

Chaning's Favorite Portland Dog-Friendly Businesses

Emerson Booksellers Exchange St.
Portland Lobster Co. Commercial St.
Bullmoose Music Middle St.
Java Net Cafe Exchange St.
White Heart Congress St.
Hilltop Café Congress St.
Books Etc. Exchange St.
Fetch Commercial St.
Videoport Middle St.
Arabica Coffee Free St.
Novare Res (off) Exchange St.


Our Recommendations for Maine Dog Friendly Hotels
If you are traveling to the greater Portland Area and would prefer your dogs to stay with you instead of using our fabulous Kennel-Free Boarding, we recommend the following hotels.

The Inn at St John -939 Congress Street 800-636-9127 (3 blocks from dinky dogs)
Embassy Suites Hotel -1050 Westbrook Street 207-775-2200 (2 miles from dinky dogs) 
La Quinta - 340 Park Ave Portland 207-871-0612 (1 block from dinky dogs)
Eastland Park Hotel - 157 High St. Portland 888-671-8008 (1.3 miles from dinky dogs)


 ...And while you are out and about enjoying the fabulous sights and wonderful restaurants of greater Portland Maine, treat your four legged family member to an adventure dog walk or a full day of daycare and grooming spa services. 
We offer weekend care and we're open most major holidays!

Fun Dog Facts

* Pugs originated in China where they were called ba buo ("dogs that sleep snoring").

* Though Westies and Scotties look like the same dog in a different color, the Scottie originated in Aberdeen Scotland and the Westie originated in West Highland and was breed from white Cairn Terriers.

*The term "Dog Days" dates back to Roman times, when it was believed that Sirius, the Dog Star (as in, a twinkle in the sky, not a famous dog), added its heat to that of the sun from July 3 to August 11 and created exceptionally high temperatures. The Romans called the period "dies caniculares" or "Days of the Dog."

*It is said that the longest-lived dog died in 1939 at the age of 29.

*Longevity in domestic dogs depends on the care they receive, their breed, body size and environment but generally speaking, larger breed dogs have a shorter lifespan than smaller.
Many giant dog breeds average only 7 or 8 years, while it is very common for a small breed dog to live 20+ years....Another great reason to have a dinky dog!

 *It is a myth that dogs are color blind. They can actually see in color, just not as vividly as humans. It is akin to our vision at dusk.

*The average city dog lives 3 years longer than a country dog.

*The Chihuahua was named after the state in Mexico where they were discovered, however it is argued that they may not be from Mexico.

*Teddy Roosevelt's dog Pete ripped a French ambassador's pants off at the White House.

*Asian monarchs once exchanged Japanese Chin dogs as gifts since they were considered to be ambassadors of goodwill.

      ~dinky Dogs~
         Social Club & Salon
            1050 Congress Street (in-town)
             Portland , Maine
         207-774-7704
         email dinkydogs@gmail.com