2001 Clues: [What they meant]

Walking my dog to the east on the west [go east on West Main]

Right one made me think of rest. [Bill Knapps on the right]

Then place to rest ‘long with a test. [Davenport College]

To left one said, “And so do we!” [Eye Care on the left]

Then right past lowlands to 36th’s trees. [past K Valley to Linden Woods; 36th President being LBJ]

Circumspice. Voila! Yipee!

Hints:

Hint 1: The tag is the dog’s, but the dog is a (well rested) red herring.

Hint 2: The tag is outside.

Hint 3: The dog is not allowed on the resting place.

Hint 4: Pay your —— ‘fore you take a —— or you’ll sleep-wash dishes in the back.

Tag was tacked to a pole in Linden Woods parking lot.