dogcentricities

Since the question came up once again today, I am reposting my dog blog doggerel from last year.

Ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you that I am one of those nutty dog people.  I spend more money on and time with his royal highness than I probably should, but he is the best boy ever, so I have no choice.  Anyway, someone called here to know which of our events are dog-friendly, and was very unhappy when my reply was that none of the indoor events are.  (Not sure why anyone would think it’s a good idea to bring a dog to a church or the Orpheum, but there you go.) I told him that much of First Night happens outdoors, and that dogs are of course allowed in all of the outdoor places where they’re usually allowed, and all of the usual rules apply.  If you are planning to bring a dog down here, I just wanted to offer some advice, crazy dog person to crazy dog person.

1. I don’t know about anyone else, but my dog is TERRIFIED of fireworks, and we have two displays - one at 7 p.m. and one at midnight.  If your dog is freaked out by loud noise, don’t have him out at those times.  

2. I’m thinking the Grand Procession is not the best place for a dog.  It’s loud and crowded and a bit chaotic (in a good way).  If I was a foot and a half tall, I don’t think I’d like it.  

3.  Don’t let your dog pee on the ice sculptures.
And from Charlie Ashmont (below, sans dignity), plus Raddichio Bishop, Trudeau Burroughs and all the other First Night staff doggies, Happy New Year.