Texas with Dogs is the only book that goes in-depth to show readers the best places to travel with your dog -- top destinations, dog-friendly hotels and restaurants, and special doggie activities -- in the Lone Star State Open Road and Dogtipper.com are introducing a new 'travel with dogs' series, the first book of which is "Dogtipper's Texas with Dogs." More people travel with dogs each year, and these travelers need specifics: is there a weight restriction at the hotel? is their hotel close to a dog park? does the dog park have a small dog section? will the restaurant let them bring their dog to dine on the patio? what are all the things we can do in this city or area with our dog? Travelers want to know this information before they arrive at a destination so they can plan their trip. The authors, Paris Permenter and John Bigley, are Texans, and their website, Dogtipper.com, is one of the most popular with dog owners. The guide is 4-color and features lots of photos, sidebars and maps. Destinations include Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Hill Country, Gulf Coast, and select other regions. "Texas with Dogs" begins with an introduction to the state; a know-before-you-go section of basic info; best places to stay with dogs, including info for dog travelers including restrictions on size and number of dogs, special features and packages for dog travelers, proximity to dog-friendly locations, RV parks, etc.

; where to dine (including delivery services); where to play (dog parks, hikes, lakes, etc) including suggestions written in the 'voice' of local dogs; where to shop (boutique stores, dog bakeries, dog-friendly bookstores, Whole Earth Provisions, etc); where to stray (day trips with your dog); and where to paw-ty (special dog events around the state -- eg, Dogtober Fest, the Mighty Texas Dog Walk -- dog festivals, dog shows, dog expos, plus features on dog rescue operations).