15 Best U.S. Cities For Dogs

Man’s best friend is putting it lightly when it comes to our dogs. They’re more than just a pet, they’re family. And we want the best for our family, whether that’s what they eat, where they play, or how they socialize. Even more important is where they live. It’s one thing to live in a city that hosts other families with dogs. It’s a completely other thing to live in a city that celebrates dogs and sees them in the same light that their owners do.

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When choosing a place to visit or live, if you have a canine companion, you’re more than likely going to be looking for a city that’s cohesive with that lifestyle. Vacationing with your dog wouldn’t be the same without the ability to find fantastic trails to hike together or city tours to indulge in where your pooch is just as welcome as you are. Likewise, dining and sleeping just aren’t the same without Fido by your side. Finding a place that not only hosts a vast array of parks and dog-friendly shopping centers but also ways to visit museums and annual events hosted with your four-legged friend in mind plays a huge part in the lifestyle you can enjoy with your pet.

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We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best US cities for dogs, and that’s means they’re the 15 best US cities for the dog owners as well. While these lists don’t incorporate everything each city has to offer, they’re a good starting point to realizing just how much the cities love their dogs and work to accommodate the surroundings for them. From opening bars with pets in mind to hosting hot air balloon rides that your pet can enjoy right alongside you, these cities really go all out for their pooches.

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Check out what each of these best 15 cities have to offer their canine companions, and book your next trip or buy your next house to enjoy all a dog city has to offer. Or, if you already live in one, brag to those you know just how awesome dogs are and your city for recognizing that fact.

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15. Portland

If you’re looking for a place especially devoted to dogs, Portland is that place. There are 30 parks alone throughout the city and surrounding areas that are dedicated off-leash year-round, and 25 additional parks that are shared with designated off-leash areas. Combine plenty of park options with a multitude of unique business focused around your beloved canine, and you’ve got a great place to call home.

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Portland boasts many dog boutiques where you can buy custom clothing, collars, and gifts, there are over 90 doggy daycares, over two dozen dog bakeries and multiple options for pet massage therapists. Numerous restaurants and coffee shops offer outdoor seating for your four-legged friend, and some of those even include doggy menus. And if you’re looking for a way to communicate with your pet, there are several pet psychics around town as well.

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14. San Diego

This city has eight beautiful beaches perfect for taking your pooch out for a day of fun in the sun. There’s even an annual dog surfing competition held in July. Beyond the many parks, restaurants and hotels offer dog-friendly venues, you can also enjoy working out with your companion. Fitness classes offer opportunities to do yoga, hike, run and get that cardio in with your dog right beside you.

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And if the evening hour keeps you away from your pet, there are several locations that offer Yappy Hour where you can have your cocktail and they can enjoy things like treats, pupcakes, or even sparkling water. Don’t forget to head to the annual Puppy Prom in metro area Rancho Santa Fe.

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13. Seattle

If you’re looking for a place with more dogs than there are kids, Seattle is it. Here, dogs can ride the King County Metro Bus line and even go with you on the South Lake Union Streetcar. There are a multitude of hiking trails, off-leash areas in parks around the city, and over 70 hotels that are dog-friendly. You can even go kayaking and paddle-boarding with your furry friend.

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Is your dog feeling stiff or tired? Try acupuncture or get them a massage at the many locations that offer these services. Hate leaving them for work? Drop them off at doggy daycare where you’ll know they’ll be loved on your day off. And, for the dog craving the life of luxury, there are several dog spas throughout the city to enjoy.

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12. Austin

As with all the other dog-friendly cities, Austin boasts many off-leash park areas and dog-friendly hotels and restaurants. If you’re looking for a nice play to play, head to Ladybird Lake where your pooch can jump in the lake after balls and cool off from the heat of the summer sun. Take a stroll through Zilker Botanical Garden where they welcome dogs.

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There are places to hike, but if you’re looking for a shopping excursion, head to The Domain where you’ll find over 100 upscale shops, restaurants and mainstream stores. The area is dog-friendly, and many stores will allow you to bring your companion inside while you shop. Then, grab a bite and drink at one of the many restaurants that offer dog-friendly outdoor seating.

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11. Las Vegas

Las Vegas offers numerous choices for parks with off-leash areas for your beloved canine. If you’re looking for some scenery, head over to Red Rock Canyon with your furry friend. Echo Canyon in the Fossil Ridge Loop is perfect for great hiking trails for you both.

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If shopping is what you’re after, Downtown Summerlin offers a dog-friendly atmosphere. For that big day in your life, make your way to the Wedding Bells Chapel where your four-legged friend can join in your wedding party. Or, if Fido has met the one for him, the great people at the Wedding Bells Chapel will even host the doggy wedding!

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10. Miami

Offering more than just beautiful scenery and over a dozen off-leash parks, Miami has many unique business catered specifically to man’s best friend. If you need to transport your pet from the vet or groomers or even the airport, you can call Pet Limo to handle it.

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While you’re out and about, keep an eye open for the food truck for dogs to score the perfect lunch for your pooch. Miami also offers many Yappy Hour events, and you can get gourmet pet food delivered straight to your door from Doggie Bag Café. They also have a pet boutique to provide your pet with their perfect wardrobe for the season.

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9. San Francisco

Having the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in your backyard makes a perfect place to play. Crissy Field is just that kind of spot for dogs and dog lovers alike. The city also offers 28 off-leash parks, some fenced and some not. Glen Canyon is a great spot for hiking with your furry friend, but make sure to keep them on a leash due to the large coyote population.

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There are several dog-friendly bars, restaurants and cafes throughout the city. And if you’re looking for a way to bring Fido along while you workout, the neighborhood gym fit BERNAL fit and fit GLEN fit offer supervised play areas for your pooch while you exercise.

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8. Albuquerque

This city offers many unique opportunities to spend quality time with your four-legged friend. Are you into books? If so, check out Bookworks where you can bring your pet in while you browse. Three Dog Bakery is the place to get Fido’s birthday cake as well as everyday supplies like leashes and bowls.

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Tingley Beach offers hiking areas for you and your dog, and the Sandia Crest Trail No 130S is the perfect place if you’re looking for taking that new puppy on a hike It’s great for beginner to intermediate hikers. If you’d like something less traditional, Albuquerque offers tours you can take with your pooch such as: ABQ Trolley, the Petroglyph National Monument, and the History and Ghost Tours of Old Town.

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7. Boston

Along with the many dog-friendly parks and off-leash parks, Boston has loads to offer your four-legged friend. Bark Place is a doggy spa that offers aromatherapy, facials and massages plus hosts play groups and offers daily daycare for your pooch. Fido can join you in seeing a vast amount of attractions from the Freedom Trail to John F Kennedy National Historic Site, and you can even take them on a ferry ride with Bay State Cruise Company.

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Harvard Square and Downtown Crossing Shopping Centers offer a dog-friendly atmosphere, and you’ll find loads of pet loving stores throughout the city. For some time near the water, Carson Beach offers a dog-friendly environment.

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6. Phoenix

This city offers many dog-friendly trails like Cambelback Mountain, Shaw Butte and Lookout Mountain to name a few. Kodi’s Natural Pet Foods is devoted exclusively to your pet. They offer supplements, freeze dried and raw foods, natural foods and treats as well as every day supplies.

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If you’d like to capture your companion in a beautiful photo, there are photography businesses in Phoenix devoted to just that. Arizona Animal Chiropractic is a mobile practice with almost three decades of experience in keeping your animal aligned. And if the parks aren’t enough for your friend, take them on an hour-long hot air balloon ride for a different view of the city.

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5. Minneapolis

Offering several off-leash parks, Minneapolis has a multitude of options when it comes to your pet. Take a stroll through Lake Harriet Rose Garden with your pooch or browse through the Birchmark Books store.

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You can even find several vacation rentals that are dog-friendly! Surdyk’s boasts a Halloween celebration exclusive to your furry friend, and if it’s a date night you’re looking for, dinner and a movie is the perfect thing. Head over to Sgt. Peppers Grille and Bar. There, Fido will enjoy water from a dish along with bacon while you eat. Once you’ve finished up there, take the short drive to Lake Elmo’s Vali-Hi Drive-In to enjoy a movie with your pooch.

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4. Colorado Springs

There’s plenty of camping opportunities in Colorado Springs, and many locations with dog-friendly campgrounds. You can take Fido along with you on the Colorado Transit or on one of the nine hiking trails approved for dogs including the ones at the majestic Seven Falls and the trails in the Garden of the Gods.

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If your pooch is needing to get some exercise time in, the animal lovers at Front Range Dog Runners will do just that. You can keep your pet aligned with Oswald Animal Chiropractic, and if you’d like to stroll through history, take your pooch along with you to places like the Cripple Creek District Museum and the Peterson Air and Space Museum where they’re welcoming to dogs.

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3. Chicago

This city is booming with its love for dogs. The vast selection of parks and recreation areas is astounding, and there are so many things to do with your companion. Go together on a Mercury Canine Cruise and hike the Valley Line Trail, a former rail line turned trail. Enjoy a day at Montrose Dog Beach or even take your pooch kayaking.

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Take in the sights and sounds at Navy Pier together or secure your spot with Seadog Cruises and see the city from a speedboat. If you’re needing help finding all the right places for your pet, contact the Chicago Canine Concierge where they’ll refer you to dog sitters and walkers, groomers, pet food stores and other places that match your pets needs.

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2. Denver

This is a beautiful city with loads to do and many parks and places to hike with your pooch. If Fido’s made a mess in the yard, call PooPs-R-Us to come clean it up for you. You can find numerous photography studios dedicated solely to your furry friends in town as well. Among the many bars and restaurants that are dog-friendly is The Watering Bowl, a bar featuring a fully fenced, private dog park.

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You can also take your dog inside at The Barker Lounge while you enjoy your cocktails. Take Fido with you to File-n-Style Nail Salon and Boutique, and they’ll be treated to water and doggy treats while you get that pedicure taken care of. And of course, don’t miss out on the gorgeous scenery at Red Rocks Amphitheater and Park where you and your pet can stroll through the trails together.

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1. Cleveland

If a city with tons to do with your pooch is what you’re looking for, Cleveland’s got it. It has a vast array of patios and bars for you and Fido, many of which you can take your pet inside with you. The list is lengthy for the number of off-leash parks, and there are four beaches to enjoy with your furry friend.

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Your four-legged companion is sure to enjoy the many options of Halloween parties around town that feature costume contests. And every year, the Hair of the Dog Happy Hour and Silent Auction hosts an event and donates all the proceeds to a local animal shelter.

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