Dog Days of Summer

~ Tails Around the Ranch

finalYo sports fans, Sam here. Baseball and hotdogs. Does it get any more red, white and blue than that? But in this case, we’re talking about baseball and canines! Has baseball gone to the dogs? If you’re a Colorado Rockies fan the answer would be, yup…pretty much but not because us canines can attend (though there’s a date set for next month). My mom isn’t much of a baseball fan and good thing too, since the Rockies are currently in 3rd place and pretty much suck in the competitive west of the National League which is why I’m hiding my face. No self-respecting dog roots for these losers as they continue to find creative ways to blow leads and lose games. But apparently taking your dog to a professional baseball game isn’t as far-fetched or weird as it sounds.

As we move toward the Dog Days of Summer, it appears Major League Baseball offers several games where Fido can attend with their pawrents. The San Diego Padres opened the “Barkyard” at Petco Park where 6 premium box seats in left center field are available at all home games which accommodates 4 people and 2 dogs. Included with your admission is a free surprise for your dog, Petco goodie bags, shade umbrellas, a kind of artificial turf that doesn’t overheat to protect paws, and a pet concierge who escorts canines and their humans to and from “The Barkyard.”

PetSmart has partnered with the Arizona Diamondbacks by offering their fans the chance to bring their dogs to and Sunday home games to a destination designed specifically for them. Guess baseball has discovered that for many folks, pets are an extension of their families and therefore now offer an atmosphere for the entire family, including us dogs.

The remaining games around the league are:

The New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals hosted dog fur-iendly games earlier in the year.

So…if given the chance, will you be singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” to your pup in the stands? Will you give them some peanuts and Cracker Jacks? 🎶 Are you a fan or could you care less about the local team like mom?

Live, love, bark! <3

30 thoughts on “Dog Days of Summer”

  1. Sand Spring Chesapeakes – Cambria, WI – My husband and I have six "furry" children Gambler, Glory, Guilty, Slammer, Gertie and one cat Bones and two furangel's Norman and Nellie. We breed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. We are both avid hunters. We also enjoy competing with our dogs in hunt tests and field trials. That is where you can find us during the trial months which are April-September. When were not at a trial we are busy training our dogs. We go snow goose hunting in Canada each year and do all the hunting that Wisconsin offers.
    Sand Spring Chesapeakes says:

    Very cool, baseball would be much more fun with the pooch along

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Only if he could explain the infield fly rule to me. 😉

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  2. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Dakota/Caren/Cody says:

    Detroit already had their “Bark at the Park” We had toyed with bringing Dakota, but since he is often not a fan of other dogs, we opted not to. I am loving this baseball season because I am originally from Cleveland and my Indians are kicking ASS big time!! DakotasDen

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      😊

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  3. edgar62 – Semi-retired in South Australia. Interests are Music (Andre Rieu, Anna Netrebko) Reading (SciFi / Crime) and History Movies: The Day After Tomorrow, Casablanca, The Man Who Would be King Community: Secretary Support group, Royal Flying Doctor Service.
    edgar62 says:

    I wouldn’t take Benji to an Australian Rules Football Match – there’s way too much kicking, fighting, punching, swearing and screaming – and that’s just the players….

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I’ve seen some similar things at baseball games. 😜

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  5. Genevieve Petrillo – I'm a teacher-turned-writer - Author of Keep Your Ear on the Ball (Tilbury, 2007) and What If I Don't? (Meegenius, 2014). I love doing school visits and author talks. My stories, poetry, and teaching ideas have been seen in many teachers' and children's magazines. In my free time, I volunteer with Ocean County Volunteers for the Blind and TheraPet.
    Genevieve Petrillo says:

    Bark in the Park is the best idea ever. I hope Mom brings me there, sometime.

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Yeah, Sam doesn’t get the walk off run thing. 😏

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Excellent! Thanks Kismet.

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  9. Mom forwarded to my brother Andrew who is all sports all the time. Thanks for this cool info. Oh, and my grandma was a big Pittsburgh Pirates fan, since she and Mom lived just up the road.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Cool, Lexi. While I wouldn’t take Sam to a game, if your mom’s brother wants to go, good for him! Yeah Pirates!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Cool. Hope you had a safe and fun time with your pet.

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      1. Well, “we” meaning FACE as an organization, not “we” meaning your humble blogger. I don’t think our cats would appreciate an outing to the ballpark. 😀

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          I dunno…you never can tell about cats. LOL

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I think baseball is like that, you either love it or hate it. 😉

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Hot-dogs? Did someone say hot-dogs?! 😉

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  13. I like this idea for people who would tend to leave their pets in the CAR while watching a game. Personally, I would never bring my dogs to one. 1) it would be like taking a kid to a movie, right at the best part, someone has to potty. 2) I think some dogs can handle that kind of crowd but most can’t and I don’t want my dog stressed out. 3) Every game I’ve ever been to, it’s been hot as hell, I can barely stand it let alone put my dog through it. 😀

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I’m kind of with you, Jodi. Not particularly a fan of baseball anyway and this some activities with pets are best left at home without unnecessary stresses. 😉

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  14. tippysmom2 – I adopted a puppy in 2013 and it has been an adventure ever since. My Facebook friends love her stories, so thought I would share with others as well.
    tippysmom2 says:

    Love the picture. I usher for a local farm team of the Houston Astro’s. They usually have one day for a Bark in the Park. So far, I’ve been working those days, so haven’t been able to take Tippy. One year there were a lot of dogs there. Last year, I don’t think there were any.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks! Hopefully you’ll get an opportunity to take Tippy some time. Sam wouldn’t enjoy it, I think he’s too cerebral for baseball. BOL

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  15. easyweimaraner – brittany – Weimaraner /Braque de Weimar, born in 2009, male & fabulous From: Britanny / France Likes: Plushtoy-Shredding, Spikebones,long distance Walks, everyday a Gift, Chicken, Shoes, Underwear, my squeekie Pig & my whole Life Dislikes: Water, Cats, Beaf, Cats, cleaning my Ears, Cats, the Vet, Cats, Snow & CATS! Profession: Student of psychological War-technics & Terrorism, after my Masterdegree i become to rule the world or maybe to be the owner of toys r us. actually i'm not sure... Status: Single Pets: Hell, NO! i prefer a petfree home. but owner of two slaves for my comfy Misc.: Greencardowner for Masterbed, Master of Beggin, Prince of Thiefs We decided to leave Easy's datas as they were... although we lost him in november 2016, he is still with us.... and his little brothers Phenny and Nelly promised to write on not as Easy the weim, but as easy Weimaraner... About us: Mr. Phoenix, born 9/9/2016 a virgo and always clever&smart...Neilson, born 7/28/2017 a leo who thinks he is clever&smart...
    easyweimaraner says:

    ummmm better not…. Easy is more a ball-oney on that front :o)

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Hahaha! Bet he’d enjoy the hot-dogs though. 😉

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