![]() You’ll need to bring Fido extra early to the Tidal Basin, but you practice your yoga among the grove of trees at daybreak or sundown.įrequently, Parker and I see people exercising. So instead of racing around to see every cherry blossom, why not enjoy some meditation time with your dog by staring at one Yoshino tree while resting on a bench? It is even better if your dog finds a stick waiting for him on the bench. Nothing is better than loafing in a dog’s world, especially if his human is available for cuddling. Keep off the ground around the Yoshino trees Do sit on a bench Climb on concrete, not the ground around the Yoshino trees. Walking around the base of the tree will compact the soil and hurt the delicate trees. Sticks & twigs are off-limit Don’t step on the tree’s rootsĮveryone knows dogs like to sniff so naturally they want to get under the cherry trees to investigate. You will hurt future dogs (and humans) because it permanently kills any new blossom growing from a snapped branch or twig. Yes, dogs like to proudly carry a stick in their mouth when promenading but don’t do it. Don’t break off a limb, stick or twigĪlthough your dog might want a souvenir of his cherry blossom trek, don’t break off a limb or stick or twig from the Japanese cherry trees. Stop! First Lady Helen “Nellie” Taft did not go to all the trouble to negotiate with Japan during her husband’s administration to get cherry trees imported in 1912 just to see them plucked. Now we know there are a few people who are thinking about breaking off a delicate white Yoshino blossom to stick on top of your dog’s bandana. Find a patch of grass at the Tidal Basin and let it flow. Although your dog might want to raise his leg and tinkle on the cherry trees, be respectful. Yes, cherry trees need lots of water to grow strong but they don’t need the yellow version. Parker’s advice: Take a photo of the cherry blossom tree and then insert your dog into the photo with photo software. Remember park rangers will be on the lookout. So getting a photo of your puppy by sitting on a limb to shoot downward will not get you out of jail times. It is illegal to climb the Japanese cherry trees … for any reason, according to the U.S.
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