I’ve noticed a definite increase of dogs with summer homes at the shore. And the local municipalities have eased the beach walking restrictions to accommodate this trend.Â
However, 2 basic rules still apply:Â pick up after your pet, and the dog must ALWAYS be on a leash.
I am not a dog owner, but as a mother, I can relate to the emotions. Letting an unleashed dog run up to a stranger walking along the beach is the equivalent of a mom saying “Isn’t my baby cute…do you want to hold him?” In that case, the stranger can politely say no. But with a dog, it’s not that simple.
Watching the Dog Whisperer has helped. I avoid eye contact with the charging dog, keep my pace, and hope for the best. My Cesar Millan skills worked this morning with an energetic black lab. Yet in the past, I have been chased, jumped on (knocking my iPod to the ground), growled at, etc. A reasonable request to leash the dog is often answered with “don’t worry, he won’t hurt you”.
Okay- that’s my rant for the summer. See you on the beach!
 Springer’s Ice Cream in Stone Harbor has a sign on their front door- open weekend of May 15th. That gives us a few days to review the list posted outside and select a flavor 😉
The pumped sand will cover the exposed rocks at the edge of the dunes- allowing for safe pathways to the new beach (working south from 9th to 26th Streets).
I Don’t Sell Houses
Every morning, I am genuinely in awe of my view as I walk over the beach path- what a great way to start the day!
There are plenty of options for a “beach house”- from a small condo or cottage, to a large, custom home. Realistic prices and low interest rates are great incentives, too!
If you know anyone looking for a beach house (to buy or rent), I appreciate the opportunity to help! ann@anndelaney.com