Spring 2009 Survey Results

Congratulations to Sunshine Nelson from Felton for telling us about her dog and winning lunch for two at Lalla Grill in Monterey!

Don't forget to fill out our latest survey before September 1 for your chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to Rocky's Cafe in Felton.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our on line survey. Here are the results:

How often does your dog go for a walk?

• A few times a week- 19% of readers surveyed
• Once a day- 28% of readers surveyed
• Twice a day - 37% of readers surveyed
• More than twice a day - 16% of readers surveyed

What stops you from exercising your dog as much as he/she would like you to?

• Not enough time- 52% of readers surveyed
• My own physcial limitations - 12% of readers surveyed
• Not enough $$ for day care or to hire a dog walker - 4% of readers surveyed
• My dog does not get along with other dogs - 1% of readers surveyed
• My dog does not walk well on leash - 2% of readers surveyed
• My dog's physical limitations - 4% of readers surveyed
• Bad Weather - 5% of readers surveyed
• My dog never runs out of energy! - 2% of readers surveyed
• My dog gets the perfect amount of exercise- 4% of readers surveyed

Where is your dog's favortie place to hike and romp?

• Aptos dog park
• Henry Cowell State Park (2)
• Home (12)
• Old Fort Ord (9)
• Point Isabelle in Richmond
• Carmel Beach (18)
• Garland Ranch (5)
• Toro Park (2)
• Rip Van Winkle Open Space on Congress in Pacific Grove (6)
• On the Long Marine trail in Santa Cruz
• Any beach (11)
• Pebble Beach side of Asilomar Beach (12)
• San Simeon Beach down the coast
• Mission Trail, Carmel (3)
• Pebble Beach Quarry (3)
• Manzanita Park
• Branciforte Trail
• Blue Ball Park, Soquel
• Any gated dog park (2)
• Quail Lodge area
• The sofa!
• Davenport Beach
• Frederick Street Park, Santa Cruz (3)
• Del Monte Beach, Monterey (2)
• Pebble Beach Polo Field
• Scotts Valley Dog Park (4)
• Loch Lomond, Felton
• Fort Funston
• Aptos Dog Park by Polo Fields (2)
• Anywhere there is a river