The rules: Always be sure your dog is well walked before you head out for your day of adventure. Never leave home without a pooh bag and paper towels. The City of San Francisco regulations dictate "that dogs must be leashed at all times when not on their owner's property."

"Neighborhood Strips" -- One of the best ways to get a feel for San Francisco's unique neighborhoods is to stroll along its shopping streets, taking in the unique store windows, charming sidewalk cafe's, or just hanging out to people-watch. (See Pet Friendly Stores & Restaurants)

Walking Tour -- Rachel Heller @ (415) 221-8442 will guide you through the history of the "Haight" --from the Victorian era to the "Flower Power" summer of love -- during a 2-hour tour starting at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday-Saturday. There is an admission fee for humans but dogs are free -- as long as they are well-behaved and leashed.

Cruise the Haight on your Own -- If a tour isn't your thing, create your own adventure by sauntering through this quirky little neighborhood with its colorfully painted Victorians (along Masonic, Piedmont & Delmar Sts.). You'll find vintage clothing shops, book and record stores, and innovative restaurants. Look up the homes of former residents: Janis Joplin @ 112 Lyon Street or the Grateful Dead @ 710 Ashbury Street.

TwentyForth Street -- Take a leisurely cruise along 24th St, situated in the heart of the Noe Valley, there are lots of shops, restaurants and cafe's,many of which will welcome your dog.

I bark, you bark, we all bark for pups cup! On a hot day while you and your human are cruzin the strip in Noe Valley stop by the Fountain of Youth ice cream parlor which offers: cones, floats, shakes, sodas, and sundaes, as well as espresso drinks and a goodly selection of cookies and brownies and such. But the high point on this menu is a concoction especially for dog owners who've always felt guilty about eating ice cream in front of their pleading, panting pooch. It's the Pup Cup - a scoop of dog-safe vanilla ice cream (no chocolate) surrounded by doggie treat biscuits. ($1.75) ... 1484 Church, (415) 206-9411.