Friday, August 23, 2013

Water Play in Roseville area

It's summer time where do you take your dog to play in the water?
Where are good places to cool down with your pup?
What should I worry about or watch out for?
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There are lots of great water places for your pup but I want to discuss a few other things 1st.
Warnings and things to be careful of:
  • Leptospirosis read more about it here  Has your dog has the vaccine?
  • Giardia is very common around here in any water that isn't "fresh". Here is more info on giardia.
  • Rattlesnakes like to hang out on the same warm rocks by the beach that you and your dog like to lay on so just watch out for them. Rattlesnake Aversion Training is available by THIS company. Great option to help reduce the chance of your dog running into one.
  • Horses - there are lots of horse trails around our area and it is not uncommon to come across a horse on most trails.
These warnings are just things to be aware of. STILL take your dog out and have fun but just be aware of these things. Remember we do have leash laws and technically all dogs should be on a leash at any public location so unless your dog has a flawless recall and will come the 1st time you call do not allow your dog off leash.
PLEASE be respectful of others! Dogs are being banned at many locations all over because owners aren't being responsible.
Make sure to
  • Pick up your dogs poop and dispose of it properly
  • Don't allow your dog to run up to another dog or person. Let them come ask you or you can ask but not while your dog is 1/2 way there.
  • Keep your dog under control. You can buy 20 - 30 - 40 ft long lines :)

Now.. where to go?

Hidden Falls in Auburn off of Mears Place rd - Great little swimming hole but if you can go on a weekday it gets packed on the weekends. Not so hidden anymore.

Folsom Lake again on the weekdays are better even in the evenings after work is nicer than a packed weekend. Lots of entrances. Granite Bay, Beals, Folsom Point etc.

Dry Creek Trail is right near Walegra and PFE rd. great little creek runs along most of the trail nice to cool off your pup not enough water for a full swim though.

Sacramento River

American River

Rollins Lake up towards Colfax. Nice Lake - great for boating but they charge $3 a dog.


Where do you take your dogs in the area?
Welcome all input.

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  1. Rachael (Fire, Zoey& Abby)September 1, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    We're all about Folsom Lake, weekday mornings or evenings. Especially awesome when the water is low; lots of beach type walking area (some rocky areas to traverse, but you can get around them if you are willing to walk further & can't/don't want to climb over the rocks).
    Negro Bar & under Rainbow Bridge are also good spots. Plus about Rainbow Bridge is it's free. There's beach access & there's a little lagoon type area. Down side, it's often busy.

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