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The article highlights the restoration of the San Geronimo Golf Course in Marin County, California into a public park through funding from Trust for Public Land. The restoration includes reconnection of floodplains, migratory and breeding grounds for endangered and threatened species, and trails for habitat. It discusses the benefits of rewilding a golf course for animals, plants and people. It also reports the restoration of the Mesquite Golf & Country Club in Palm Springs, California.

The article discusses how New York City's new regulations on outdoor dining, which limit the use of sidewalk seating and dining sheds, have led to fines and confusion for restaurant owners, impacting popular outdoor spaces and causing frustration among both businesses and patrons.

The article focuses on comparing three distinct properties, highlighting their unique features, settings, and price per square foot to illustrate the diversity in real estate options available.

The article examines the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, U.S. where the party, in response to former U.S. President, Donald Trump's recent assassination attempt, attempted a shift towards unity and respect, despite lingering signs of discord and reluctance among some members.

The article discusses strategies to strengthen bones, particularly for women at higher risk of osteoporosis. It highlights the benefits of targeted exercises like weight-bearing cardio, resistance training, and balance exercises to maintain bone density and reduce fracture risk, highlighting the adaptability of bones to stress and the importance of regular, varied workouts tailored to individual bone health needs.

The article focuses on observations and comments from onlookers gathered across from the museum steps during the Met Gala, capturing the diverse crowd and the anticipation surrounding the event.

The article focuses on Donald Trump's upcoming rally in the Bronx, highlighting the local reaction to his visit, the political landscape of the borough, and the efforts by both supporters and protesters to make their voices heard during the event.

The article focuses on three different properties in various locations, including Provincetown, Austin, and Charleston, providing details such as size, price, setting, indoor features, outdoor space, taxes, and contact information for potential buyers.

The article focuses on the author's journey into birdwatching, reflecting on the transition from merely observing birds to actively identifying and seeking out various species, exploring the nuances of becoming a birder and immersing oneself in the subculture of birdwatching.

The article explores the abandoned cemetery near Rivesaltes, France, where the bodies of Harki children, predominantly Muslim Algerians who fought for the French during Algeria's war for independence, are believed to be buried.

The article focuses on the challenges of dealing with extreme heat in places like Phoenix and the Grand Canyon, highlighting the need for precautions and understanding the risks involved, particularly in preventive search-and-rescue efforts.

The article focuses on the reasons behind the Hollywood writers' strike, emphasizing that the discussion about money misses the real point of worker strikes. Topics include the personal experience of the author's father facing exploitation after a heart attack, the injustice of corporate entities refusing to provide support, and the connection between such exploitation and the ongoing strike.

Reports that the French government has suspended hunting and dog walking in the western Pyrenees to save a bear cub orphaned when its mother was killed by hunters.

The article focuses on Serena Brennan, social worker at Presbyterian Hospital, has been spending time without a mask tending to patients who have coronavirus and mentions that professional dog walkers are facing consequences due to loss of income and jobs.

The article reports on dog hiking companies in New York City, like My Dog Hikes, founded by animal behaviorist Andrea Klein, and NYC Doggies, owned by Jennifer Wheeler. Topics discussed include costs of taking city dogs hiking for a day, profound effect of the field trips on dogs' behavior, particularly those confined by cramped apartments, according to dog hikers, and perks of the program of My Dog Hikes.

The article presents several questions and answers related to interpersonal relations which include dating with friend's ex-girlfriend; ways to handle a friend who uses free time for dog walking or plant watering; and covering cost of cosmetics used to hide love marks on neck.

The article discusses the studies on the health benefits of walking dogs which are by kinesiology professor Katie Becofsky and colleagues and by professor Melanie Sartore-Baldwin and colleagues.

The article reports on the investment of the SoftBank Vision Fund, managed by Japanese millionaire Masayoshi Son, in Los Angelese, California-based start-up Wag with app that keeps track of where one's dog is being taken by someone.

The article focuses on the efforts of social activists led by Carole Babikian, to improve public services and clean the streets of Beirut, Lebanon, which are soiled with dog poop, and talks of public attitude for clean surrounding which is a metaphor for Lebanese politics and social conditions.

The article offers news briefs on several studies, including teenage obesity increasing risk of colon and rectal cancer, dog owners tend to get more physical activity than people without dogs, and wearing proper headphones can decrease hearing impairment rates among young people.

The article discusses the health benefits of walking a dog, both for owners and pets, including a study conducted in Australia, that answered about the obstacles to dog walking, the size of dogs to be walked as perceived by owners and affection as the prime reason of regular dog walks.

The article presents questions and answers related to interpersonal relationship, including questions on topics including selfish behavior of one's boyfriend, phone conversation of one's husband, and dog-walking.

The article focuses on the life-changing event of Raymond Goynes, a homeless man, after being hired by New Yorker Mary Kilty as her dog walking companion for her 11-year-old wheaten terrier and cites how Kilty and Goynes relationship was bond by her dog.

Describes the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, a famous stretch of pavement, during winter in New York City. Citation of vintage view to watch the ice floe glide by; Suitability of place for walking the dog; Comparison of the place during summer season.

The article relates the experiences of readers in New York City including the death of butcher Harry Oppenheimer, the expenses made as a teenager during the war years and the offer received for a beagle near Sutton Place.

The article offers information on on-demand dog-walking mobile apps such as Wag!, Swift, and Zingy, which allow dog owners to select and hire dog walkers in their area.

The article offers insights from Zach Blank, vice president of Paragon Sporting Goods, a quintessential store for New York athletes and a family business, on his Sunday routine which include walking and running with his dogs, going to Bluebell Caf é, and watching television (TV) with family.

The article offers information on the life and works of Costello Caldwell, professional dog-walker at dog-walking company Royal Wolves, who designed their uniforms with a local shoemaker who assemble the utility belt of the dog-walker.

The article offers the author's Sunday routine from walking his dog early in the morning, meeting deadlines for his theatrical production to reading books during bedtime.

The article presents the insight of various people regarding their experiences in New York City, including one on dog walkers, one on the need to be with people whom supposed to be with as someone is always watching, and another on the closure of Big Nick's Burger and Pizza Joint.

WESTON, Conn. AT the Trout Brook Valley nature preserve in this picturesque corner of the state, all appears calm. An unseasonably mild breeze rustles the bare trees, while a red-tail hawk glides high above. A stream of dog walkers comes and goes, nodding to ruddy-faced hikers and the occasional rider on horseback. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New Yorkers are accustomed to having access to a wide range of personal services like food delivery and dog walking. On Saturday, the architecture firm Diller Scofidio & Renfro and the Dutch design group Droog are holding an event to explore creative ways of bringing more of such services to the suburbs, through home-based businesses. ''We want to assist people in finding their inner service provider,'' said Charles Renfro, a partner at Diller Scofidio & Renfro, ''as a way to provide an alternative economy'' in a difficult economic climate. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A familiar city ritual with a dog and a dog walker took place Monday evening at Smith and Wyckoff Streets in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AN unmarked driveway leading to Denis and Ann Leary's country house here greets visitors with foreboding security cameras and signs warning, ''Beware of Dogs.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

He may be the leader of the free world, but he still has to walk the dog. ''We all have to take turns walking the dog,'' President Obama declared Tuesday, as Bo Obama, the newest -- and only four-legged -- occupant of the White House, made his much-anticipated Washington debut. Then again, Mr. Obama had his two young daughters with him. What else could any self-respecting father and new dog owner say? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

I'VE never had it so easy. Getting my 9-year-old daughter to accompany me on a restaurant reviewing trip is like suggesting she take the dog for a walk. She knows she'll have to do it, but she isn't exactly enthusiastic. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Focuses on how people in New York are coping with the cold weather. The amount of time Danny DeLarosa, manager of Walkee Doggie, a dog walking and sitting service in Manhattan, spends outdoors; Factors contributing to increased opportunity in this business; Comment of owner Seth Edelstein on price of the service; Use of protective clothing for the animals.

Provides information on the mission of Dogwalking for Rainforests, a pet walking, training and sitting collective that donates 30 percent of its fees to causes around the world.

Discusses the disappearance of Svetlana Aronov, a woman who never returned from walking her dog in broad daylight in New York City. Lack of clues three days after her disappearance; Inability of her husband, Alexander, to name an enemy who would want to harm her; Efforts of New York police to trace her with a bloodhound; Biographical information about Svetlana and her husband; Description of her schedule on the day of her disappearance.

Reports on the competition in the professional dog walking business at the Hillside Dog Park in Brooklyn Heights in New York City.

Reports on the effect of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City on dog walking, dog day care and kennel businesses.

Describes the author's efforts to influence New York City residents' willingness to clean up the excrement produced by their dogs in public places. How he stationed himself in a certain park for a week, and gave five dollars and a congratulatory certificate to each dog owner who cleaned up after their animal; Claim that the number of people who voluntarily cleaned up had increased by the end of the week; Mention of how a similar effort to improve compliance with the city's leash law had failed; Implications.

Focuses on a practice in New York City parks of networking for jobs while walking the dog. Number of people going to the parks before and after work to share jobs leads with other dog walkers; Opinion that it is a good networking tool since dogs are social animals.

Presents stories of love that started on a dog walk in New York parks. How Jessica Smith, a public relations writer, describes the attractions of canine courting; How Doctor Rebecca Campbell met husband Malcolm Smart through her dog; How the pet dogs of Sue Nastasi helped her in meeting husband Michael.

Offers the author's humorous view of pet owners, following an incident where a woman walking her dog asked if he had a baggie. View of walking dogs and cleaning up after them; Thought on the difference between normal New York City residents and those who walk dogs; Suggestions for dog-walkers.