Hotels
There are 37 pet friendly hotels in Alexandria, VA.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Alexandria, VA below.
Westin Alexandria is pet friendly! Two dogs up to 40 lbs are welcome for no additional fee. Dogs may not be left in the room unattended. Beds and waste bags are available. There is a grassy area for pet relief on the property. Cats are not permitted. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Dogs are allowed at this 3-bedroom Airbnb rental in Alexandria as long as they will get along with the resident pets. Please contact Mary for more details on the pet fee, weight limit, and any other restrictions prior to booking.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 95 dog friendly restaurants in Alexandria, VA.
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Alexandria, VA that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
This little Old Town bistro remains mostly undiscovered. Stop by for excellent French fare in a romantic setting. Pets welcome outdoors.
Le Refuge Restaurant is Old Town's oldest French restaurant, offering classics like Fresh Dove Sole and Frog Legs. And dogs are welcome!
Lost Dog Cafe's extensive menu includes salads, chili, chicken corn chowder, baked 3-cheese ziti, spinach lasagna, over 50 types of sandwiches, gourmet specialty pizza, and chunky apple pie for dessert. The back patio welcomes dogs. Lost Dog also works closely with their rescue service to find homes for stray pups.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 27 dog friendly activities in Alexandria, VA.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" in Alexandria, VA below.
This large, fenced, grassy dog park is a wonderful place to bring your pet to play off-leash. There are plenty of toys on hand, but bring your own water.
The Mount Vernon Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Alexandria! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit <a href="http://www.traillink.com/viewtrail.aspx?AcctID=6032473">TrailLink.com</a>.
While visiting the historic hometown of George Washington and Robert E. Lee, you and your pooch can take advantage of one of Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past's many walking tours. Offering a combined total of 100 years experience in Alexandria, they are able to take you beyond the ordinary and let you in on little-known but revealing stories about well-known historical figures. It's both entertaining and educational, so it makes for a great event for visitors of all ages. They offer many variations of tours to suite your personal style and needs. Your dog is welcome to join at no extra cost, but must be under owner's control and leashed at all times.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Alexandria, VA who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite annual dog events in Alexandria, VA below.
BringFido to one of the largest one-day events in Old Town Alexandria. Featuring pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups, and a host of other musicians and performers. It is a fantastic day to spend with family or friends!
The Fun Dog Show precedes the Ballyshaners’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) will kick off the parade, and all friends, followers and former adopters are welcome to join the group to march, without or without their canine companions. March participants will meet at the intersection of King St. and Pitt St. at 12:30 p.m. to kick off the parade!
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The Fun Dog Show precedes the Ballyshaners’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) will kick off the parade with this fun event at 10:30 AM.
For the safety of all attendees, both human and canine, the AWLA requires that all dogs must be on non-extendable leashes that are six feet or shorter. Dogs will not be allowed on Market Square until 10:30 AM, once the Old Town Farmers’ Market has ended. While the AWLA loves all animals, the Fun Dog Show is only appropriate for dogs who are comfortable with crowds and other dogs.
All friends, followers and former adopters are welcome to join the group to march, without or without their canine companions. March participants will meet at the intersection of King St. and Pitt St. at 12:30 PM to kick off the parade!
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BringFido to yappy hour every Friday!
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Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 39 dog friendly pet services in Alexandria, VA that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need).
You'll find information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other pet businesses in Alexandria, VA below.
PetSmart is the #1 retailer of pet food and supplies in the United States, with more than 1000 stores across the country. In addition to pet food and supplies, you'll also find a Banfield Veterinary Clinic, PetsHotel/Doggie Daycare, grooming, training, and animal adoptions at this location.
Bone Voyage, Inc. has been in business since 1990 and is a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International. They are fully licensed, bonded and insured to protect you and your precious ones. Review their extensive referrals. At Bone Voyage, your home is their castle and your pets are treated like royalty! Their mission is to provide your precious pets with at-home care versus kenneling, boarding or other disturbing (and expensive) alternatives to pet sitting.
Conveniently located inside Petsmart, Banfield Pet Hospital offers superior medical care for pets. At the present time, they're considered one of the leading pet hospitals in the United States with more than 700 locations nationwide. Visit Banfield today and your pet will be 'treated like family' by the veterinarian and entire staff.
PetSmart's PetsHotel is a revolutionary alternative in day and overnight care for cats and dogs. PetsHotel provides superior care and personalized attention for all pet guests so pet parents have peace of mind that their pet is safe and happy while they're away. All caregivers are hand-picked for their love of pets, and someone is always there with your pet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We provide the BEST cage free Pet Styling in the D.C./ Nova area. Clients are scheduled on a one on one basis to minimize time spent in the grooming salon. The calm spa-like atmosphere combined with the comfort of cage free grooming makes all dogs love Pinnacle Pet Spa & More! Pet safe hair coloring available as well!!!!!!!
![Pet Friendly Wholistic Hound Academy in Alexandria, VA]()
Wholistic Hound delivers family dog training and behavior solutions that are both dog and people friendly. Their clients achieve excellent results in a short time by learning to communicate with their canine companions and integrate effective dog training techniques into their daily lives. Owner and Instructor Sandy Modell is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and has been training dogs for many years. Her philosophy and methods approach training as more than just dog "obedience." Humane and effective dog training is based on the science of learning behaviors of classical and operant conditioning. The methods and techniques that are used teach your dog to think as they learn new and good behaviors. At the same time, you build a stronger relationship with them. Sessions are positive, motivating, and fun. Private in-home lessons, group classes, and specialized consultations are offered for puppies and dogs of all ages. Group classes are sponsored through the City of Alexandria Department of Parks and Recreation.
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