Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Washington, DC?
No problem.
There are
292 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.
Tabard Inn allows dogs up to 40 lbs for a fee of $100 per pet, per night. Sorry, no cats.
Multiple pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee!
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.
Kimpton Rouge Hotel is pet friendly! Three pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee. A $21 nightly "facility fee" that covers WiFi and local/long distance calls is charged to all reservations.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 358 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 33 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" 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.
Bordered by the Smithsonian Institution, the Washington Memorial, and the Capitol Building, the National Mall is great for running, walking, picnics, and playing a game of frisbee with Fido. However, dogs must be leashed, so make it a long one.
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.
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 33 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.
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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Need to attend an important business meeting, go to a wedding, or even just have a romantic dinner without Fido when you're in Washington? If your plans will require you to be apart for a few hours, but you don't want to leave Fido unattended in the hotel room, our partners at Rover.com can help! They have dozens of responsible dog sitters in Washington who can visit your dog in the hotel room, take him for a walk, or even watch him overnight in their own home, if needed. Prices vary by sitter, but generally start at $15/night. You can find the perfect dog sitter for your pooch by browsing local profiles on Rover.com and reading the reviews left by other dog owners. Some of the sitters have even pledged to donate a portion of their fee to help save homeless pets!
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.
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!
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