Author Archives: Sherri Telenko
Toast the Coast: Norfolk County Long Weekend Dog-friendly Road Trip
On a weekend road trip with my dog, we had to veer off the beaten path to find Hounds of Erie Winery, one of the newest additions to the Toast the Coast Trail, a self-guide tour of Norfolk County wineries in Ontario, Canada.
Pawsitively Elgin: Dog-friendly travel to Aylmer, Ontario’s Conservation Area
During one of the many heat advisories this summer, hundreds of dogs and their people – including me and my dog Victor – strolled into the Springwater Conservation Area at $12 per car to participate in Pawsitively Elgin on July 27, 2019.
This Little Puppy Went to Market: 6+ Dog-friendly Ontario Farmer’s Markets
(Updated June 2026) Farmer’s Markets … the new Saturday (or Sunday or Wednesday) morning ritual, especially for those shopping within the 100-mile radius of home. Until my tomato plants start blooming, I’m heading to the farmers’ market with my dog. We first published this list almost a decade ago, and a lot has changed in […]
Chasing Waterfalls at Chutes Provincial Park (with the dog)
Sometimes you have to go chasing waterfalls… especially if it’s easy. At Chutes Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada, it’s easy – and dog-friendly.
Located one kilometre off Highway #17 in Massey, Ontario, it’s the best provincial park between Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie, and the best stop if you’re travelling to either city from Toronto.
Kitchener Pet Festival: Ontario DogLoversDays of Summer 2019
Rarely do I get to Kitchener anymore, but when I do it’s for a dog event – and usually at Bingemans Park. (I will try camping there sometime). Dogloversdays was back at Bingemans Marshall Hall July 13 and 14, 2019, 10 am to 4 pm. Indoors (except for dog diving) and free. Yes, free this […]
Contest #5! The Dog Books of Summer Reading List 2019
So here it is, after some tidying, the dogtrotting.net summer dog-themed reading list. Be sure to let us know what you’re reading (and maybe win a book).
Dogs, Cats, Wine and Festivals – Purrfect Weekend Combination
The heat wave passed, and the rain held off, making Sunday neither too hot or too muddy for Muddy Paws annual winery dog festival. That’s right, July 6 & 7, 2019 was take your dog to the winery weekend – every year Featherstone Winery and Vineland Estates team up and allow pets and people to enjoy a glass of wine (or more) some stone-baked human garlic bread treats and pumpkin dog puffs.
Dogtrotting goes to the cats… wait what? meowfest 2019 here we come!
Dogtrotting.net interview with meowfest 2019 organizer Sarita Fichtner. I don’t talk about this enough, but I was first a cat-lady before my dog Victor dropped in my lap. Suddenly, one of my fur-babies was portable and he and I hit the road. Dogtrotting.net was born. However, cats are my first love. I grew up […]
Mining and Mutts: Travel to Dog-friendly Sudbury, Ontario
Sudbury, Ontario. Admittedly, not a common destination to pack up the car and head to. But stopping on the way to somewhere even further north … why not? On a journey to Sault Ste. Marie, we stopped at the Big Nickle and more to put together this dog-friendly guide to Sudbury. Here’s where to take […]
Affordable Pet Testing: Surprising Allergy Results. (See for yourself)
Affordable Pet Testing, based in Georgia, USA, is an easy way to find some answers about your pet’s health and intolerances without a vet visit. Simply mail 10 to 15 strands of pet hair in an envelope provided.
