How to travel with your dog: Dallas Edition
Thursday, October 13, 2016 03:41:00 PM America/Los_Angeles
You might think that traveling to a large city, like Dallas, with your dog would be challenging. However, there are actually many ways you can have a great time in this city with your favorite furry animal. Before you make the trip, however, you first need to know a little more about what to expect and which dog friendly places in Dallas you will have the best time at.
Below, you will find the information you are looking for that will help make your trip to Dallas with your dog the best trip yet.
Where to Stay
Naturally, one of the first things you will be looking for is a great place to stay in Dallas. Luckily, there are quite a few options. Wherever you stay, be sure to have a DoggieLawn available for your pup so they have a place to potty.
The Westin, located in Dallas's downtown area is extremely pet-friendly. It accepts both dogs and cats and even has a beautiful green area outside where you can take your pet to play.
The Sheraton is another great location to stay. The rooms and suites are quite spacious, which will give your dog plenty of room to roam around. In addition to this, several of the local pet-friendly restaurants and shops are located close by. Both the Omni the Nylo Hotels also accept pets and provide access to the great outdoors.
Where to Eat
After you've found the perfect hotel for you and your dog, you will then be looking for great dining options. Just as it has many great hotels to choose from, Dallas also has a huge number of pet friendly restaurants to enjoy.
For example, Lee Harvey's is a casual bar that offers convenient, outdoor seating for pet owners. What's even better about this restaurant is that it even has a special day devoted to dogs. On Sunday's pet owners can bring their dogs to run and play with other dogs in the enclosed area just outside the restaurant.
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Katy Trail Ice House is another great stop for those with pets. It offers great burgers and beer and has a great patio for pet owners. Along with these restaurants, you will also want to check out Bolsa. This is a great restaurant for those who want to taste the local cuisine and enjoy a great atmosphere.
Mutts, is a restaurant and dog-park that lets your dog and you run around wild. All dogs, besides pitbulls, are allowed inside the dog park unleashed and allowed on the porch leashed. At $9.95 a month or $4.95 per day, this dog park is a definite must see when in Dallas.
As you can see, there are a number of pet-friendly restaurants in the Dallas area that are perfect for you and your dog. The list just goes on and on when it comes to these types of restaurants, so be sure to take a look at a large number of your options before settling on the best restaurant for you and your dog.
Events to Visit
Depending on the time of year you are visiting Dallas, you may find that there is a great event for you to attend with your dog. During the summer, you will definitely want to check out some of the local pools' famous Dog Swim Days. These are a great way for you and your dog to enjoy some time together cooling off at the pool.
Throughout the year, there are also several walks and runs that are popular outings for pets. The Liver Life Walk DFW takes place in September and the Walk to End Alzheimer's is scheduled for October. There is also a huge festival to celebrate dogs called Dog Day Afternoon, which is held in October. It offers free microchipping of dogs, goodie bags, "Ask the Vet" tents, and an assortment of great vendors.
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Keep in mind that there are also several dog parks all throughout the city. NorthBark Dog Park has over 22 acres of off-leash space. It even has separate areas for smaller and larger dogs to keep everyone comfortable. Another great dog park is White Rock Lake, which has access for swimming, and other great amenities. Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve is also a great place to bring your leashed dog to enjoy 600 acres of the beautiful Texas outdoors.
All these options are great dog friendly places in Dallas for those who are visiting with their dogs. Make sure you check them out when you decide to make this trip.
