Hotels
There are 287 pet friendly hotels in Washington, DC.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Washington, DC below.
Kimpton Rouge Hotel is pet friendly! Three pets of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are permitted. Well-behaved pets may be left unattended, but housekeeping will not enter the room unless the pet is crated. A welcome kit is provided at check-in, and bowls and beds are available upon request. There are grassy areas for pet relief on the property. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Multiple pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee!
Tabard Inn allows dogs up to 40 lbs for a fee of $100 per pet, per night. Sorry, no cats.
Dogs are allowed at Taconic State Park Campground (Rudd Pond Area), but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (518) 789-3059.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 364 dog friendly restaurants in Washington, DC.
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Washington, DC that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Art & Soul is dog friendly! The restaurant features an inventive, Southern-inspired menu and modern cocktails with dog-friendly patio seating. Art & Soul has a dog menu with creatively named items like The Hungry Dawg and Peanut-Banana Pupsicles. The menu for humans features a varied array of delicious options including bacon cheddar cornbread, braised short rib empanadas, seared diver scallops, duck leg confit, and fried Amish chicken.
Chef Geoff's is known for its reliable, classic American cuisine, fabulous Sunday jazz brunches, and a spacious outdoor dining section that welcomes dogs. Menu features honey-sriracha wings, crispy calamari, Hawaiian pizza, jumbo lump crabcake sandwiches, wild mushroom ravioli, and Italian sausage penne, plus and extensive selection of craft cocktails and global wines. Opens at 11:30am Monday thru Saturday, 10:30am on Sunday.
Fill up on delicious American comfort grub at this well-loved Logan Circle favorite where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. Tasty menu options include ginger calamari, baked meatballs, PEI mussels, chipotle fried chicken, shrimp po'boys, bison burgers, and Cajun rubbed salmon. Opens at 11:30am during the week, 10:30am on weekends.
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 34 dog friendly activities in Washington, DC.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" in Washington, DC below.
Bring your leashed pup to the super dog-friendly Montrose Park, considered one of Washington's best-kept dog-loving secrets.
1,754 acres that lie north of the National Zoo. Has hiking and horseback riding trails, Peirce Mill, The Old Stone House, and a tennis arena. Lots of green space in the bustle of the city.
LUSH is a company that produces handmade, fresh bath and beauty products. Dogs are welcome to join their owners while they shop.
Save your shoes from miles of wear and tear and climb aboard a Discover DC Pedicab for an unforgettable tour of the nation's capital. A variety of tour options await you and your pup, including a Tidal Basin tour, Moonlight Monument tour, Lincoln Assassination tour, and many more. Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans on nearly every tour.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC below.
Skip the dog park and come to Nationals Park! Pups in the Park presented by Budweiser is a unique opportunity to bring your dog to a Nationals game. You and your dog will both get to enjoy the game with other dogs and dog lovers from seats in the pet-friendly outfield reserved section. All proceeds from the dog ticket sales will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Participants must complete a waiver and bring it to the game in order to bring your dog into Nationals Park. Click Visit Website for more details and to download the waiver.
The full information regarding Pups in the Park will be emailed to all special ticket event buyers 24 hours prior to the game. Special tickets must be purchased online from the Nationals website link prior to the event. Special tickets will not be available at the Nationals Park box office.
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This event is the only black-tie gala where movers and shakers of Washington DC can bring their canine companions as their dates. The Bark Ball draws many of the area's most illustrious residents and their four-legged friends, all in honor of the programs and services of the Humane Rescue Alliance. The guest list always includes leading figures from the political, media, entertainment, sports, and business worlds. There will be a reception, extensive silent/online and live auctions, seated vegan dinner, and program.
Dogs are welcome and encouraged to attend.
All dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes please).
Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations.
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BringFido and kickoff Oktoberfest at this annual event! $500 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the speediest dogs. All race proceeds benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Don't have a dog? Come listen to the music, drink cold Oktoberfest beer, participate in the stein-hoisting competition, munch on great food and watch the funniest race around on a 17 foot jumbotron!
Don’t have a Dachshund? You can still take part in the excitement with the all-breed contest for best dressed dog! Plus, there will be local vendors and giveaways from DC’s best pet friendly businesses.
This is a family-friendly but you must be 21+ to drink beer, no outside alcohol allowed.
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Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 33 dog friendly pet services in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC below.
PETCO is a leading retailer of premium pet food and supplies with more than 850 stores in 49 states. At this location, you'll find more than 10,000 high-quality pet products, as well as professional dog training, pet photography, and a full-service grooming salon.
Metro Mutts offers dog walking and pet-sitting to make sure your pet stays happy and healthy. The Metro Mutts staff are avid animal lovers trying to accomplish one goal... making you and your animal happy! They love dogs, ALL dogs. Whether they be big or small, purebred or mixed, puppy or adult, passive or aggressive. They provide services that enhance the quality of your friend's life. Metro Mutt offers personal home care while you're away through our pet sitting program and celebrating any milestone with a K9 party! Just remember our motto: Metro Mutt is a good time.
Greetings from all of us at District Vet, a full-service animal hospital in the Brookland Neighborhood of Washington, DC!
District Vet is the vision of Dan Teich, DVM, and his cohort of clients, friends, and colleagues he has met over the past decade in DC.
The practice is a warm, approachable, progressive and comprehensive environment focused on client care and best medicine. Our commitment to you is summarized in Our Promise. Be a part of the vision! Give us your ideas, thoughts and ideas. Help us be the best community practice possible – yours!
Why limit your dog to boring dog walkers, unstructured doggy daycare, or unpleasant dog trainers? Pant & Wag provides a fun and customized workout for your dog which may include exciting activities such as hiking and biking through Rock Creek Park, an underwater workout using their underwater treadmill, and even 'pawlates' exercises using a balance ball.
Pooches Kitties & Kisses is a mobile grooming salon that comes right to your home! They provide services for both large and small breeds of dogs, as well as cats. All of the services are performed inside their state-of-the-art mobile grooming salon which operates on its own source of power and is completely self-contained. Their mobile grooming salon is equipped with hot and cold running water for a comfortable bathing experience; heat and air conditioning for a comfortable grooming experience; a full size tub; an adjustable grooming table; and soothing music. Each pet receives one-on-one care in a stress-free environment and is never crated, cage-dried or sedated. The salon is cleaned and disinfected between each guest.
With a company philosophy of “Easy Does It”, David Schmucker, of SideWalk Dog Training, has been solving unruly, disobedient, and uncontrollable dog problems in Washington for years. His dog, Tessie is a good example. Labeled “Uncontrollable” 5 years ago and put up for adoption, Tessie is now David’s constant companion and assists with the training of client dogs. How? Teaching puppies how to walk by following her example or encouraging a dog’s aggression so it can addressed – just to name a few. Call or email today to schedule an appointment. He'll demonstrate training techniques that will benefit your dog and family.
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