Local Dog Hike Author Signs Book at Del Mar Bookstore

Aug. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- SAN DIEGO, CA— Everyone knows that outdoor exercise, whether walking, hiking or just playing, is a great time for bonding with your four-legged best friend.  But does everyone know how many exciting adventures they can share with their pooch in San Diego County?  Local journalist Donna Lawrence has gathered 77 of the best places to take your canine companion in a handy guidebook titled Leave Only Paw Prints: Dog Hikes in San Diego County.  Saturday, September 3rd at 10am, dog lovers can get a signed copy from the author at Del Mar’s Earth Song Books and Gifts—dogs welcome!
Veterinarians agree that exercise is one of the most important things that dog owners can do for their pet’s health and well-being—and canine behavioral experts will tell you that regular exercise is key for a well-behaved dog!
Luckily, San Diego County is full of fun places for dogs and their people to visit, and more “dog parks” continue to be added, but as Caesar Milan says, “dogs are animals, and animals need to travel and discover the world.  A big back yard is no substitute for a good walk.  Master the walk and your dog will relate to you on a deeper level.”
Leave Only Paw Prints starts with tips for planning trips and hiking with your pooch, then gets right to the many wilderness trails in our nearby National Forests and State Parks.  Chapters cover the many City of San Diego regional parks and open spaces, plus county parks, off-leash dog parks, and local “dog” beaches. Also included are urban walks for you and your dog, and an appendix of dog-friendly hotels.
Donna Lawrence is a dog-lover and a long-time resident of San Diego County, who is now living in Los Angeles. She has written for National Geographic Traveler, the San Diego Daily Transcript, and the San Diego Natural History Museum's Field Notes, among others. With a Master’s Degree in Geography, Lawrence has long appreciated San Diego’s varied terrain; she enjoyed exploring the county with her husband and their faithful dog Bailey.  She plans to be well stocked on canine treats for any pups that happen by.  

TITLE: Leave Only Paw Prints: Dog Hikes in San Diego County
SPECIFICATIONS: 6”x 9,” 192 pages
ISBN: 978-0-932653-78-9
PRICE: $14.95

WHO: Donna Lawrence
WHAT: Signing Leave Only Paw Prints
WHEN: September 3rd, 10 am
WHERE:  Earth Song Books & Gifts - 1440 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-4254

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