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Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Phil Frank
What can you do with your pooch in Chicago when the sweltering summer temperatures make humans pant like Poodles or the snow drifts pile up higher than your Great Dane? Turn to The Dog Lover's Companion to Chicago for the inside scoop on the best parks, dog runs, beaches, forest preserves, pet-friendly businesses, and much more. Local author Margaret Littman and her trusty companion Natasha have dug up many surprising resources available to dogs in the Windy City, such as baseball games, summer camps, lake cruises, and indoor play areas. For the less outdoorsy dog, there are doggy spas, art openings, and even synagogue services! Packed with wonderful illustrations, helpful maps, up-to-date leash laws, and a useful "paw" ranking system for all locations in the book, The Dog Lover's Companion to Chicago will become your pet's best friend as you enjoy this dog-loving city.
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| Pooch loves it too! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This book is a lot of fun. We have used it to try new bars and restaurants and explore different parts of the city and suburbs. I can't compare it to other Chicago dog guides, because this one has been sufficient.
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| Don't bother |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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Don't waste your money. Like many books of this kind, it's out of date by the time it's published. Also, it's not very well-written.
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| Required reading for Chicagoans with dogs |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Where can I go? Where can I not? Are dogs allowed on the beach? Can I get a Starbuck's with my dog?
These are all wonderful questions answered in this volume that is extremely easy to navigate. New to a downtown neighborhood, this book has been a lifesaver for me.
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| Better call first |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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This is a nice little book with lots of info for dog owners in Chicago. However, the first time I took my pooch, Kylie, to one of their recommended dining spots (Brett's Kitchen) I was told dogs weren't allowed and, further, they had no idea why they were listed in this book. However, we did find a great spot nearby on Franklin Street, Kitsch'n River North, where their first order of business was providing Kylie with a large bowl of water. Too bad they are not in the book...we had a great brunch, and Kiley had fun dog-watching.
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| Littman and Dogs: Even better the second time around! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Margret Littman knows Chicago, knows dogs and most importantly knows how to share information in a fun, friendly, organized and entertaining way. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the first edition of her book, the 2nd edition proves to offer even more details, stories and ideas for the Chicago dog lover. As a dog trainer and owner of three dogs myself, I have found myself turning the pages of The Dog Lover's Companion to Chicago with great enthusiasm while making mental notes about new places to explore with my pack. Thanks to Ms. Littman for providing our great city with yet another invaluable book. Can't wait for the 3rd edition!
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