Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Washington, DC?
No problem.
There are
295 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 welcome for no additional fee. A $21 nightly "facility fee" that covers WiFi and local/long distance calls is charged to all reservations.
Tabard Inn allows dogs up to 40 lbs for a fee of $100 per pet, per night. Sorry, no cats.
This studio Airbnb rental in Washington, DC welcomes one dog or two cats up to 50 lbs for a $150 refundable damage deposit. Pets must be crated when left unattended.
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
356 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!
Scion Restaurant is a neighborhood restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine, local craft beer, and dog-friendly outdoor seating in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy filling options like bacon wrapped shrimp, wasabi Caesar salad, lobster reubens, steak frites, duck ravioli, and Maple Cider pork chops. Scion opens at 11:30am during the week and 10am on weekends.
Cafe Ole specializes in delicious Mediterranean dishes, featuring over 30 tapas and 25 wines by the glass. Popular menu options include lentil soup, Moroccan BBQ salad, grilled kabobs, tagine of lamb, eggplant stew, and dolma. Dogs are welcome on the spacious, heated outdoor patio. Open at 11am daily.
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.
Activities
Get out and play! There are
30 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Bring Fido out to a ballgame! Presented by Budweiser, this 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 a pet-friendly Outfield Reserved section.
Proceeds from the dog tickets benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance.
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Bring Fido out to a ballgame! Presented by Budweiser, this 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 a pet-friendly Outfield Reserved section.
Proceeds from the dog tickets benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance.
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Bring Fido to this fun event where the 5k course, which starts and ends in the Stadium, will take walkers and runners around the beautiful Capitol Riverfront area. Upon return, participants are invited to visit the Health Fair which includes free health and wellness screenings, exclusive access to the Nationals dugout and batting cages, food, kids activities and more!
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens. Luckily, there
are 30 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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Find the perfect pet sitter near you to watch your pup while you're in Washington! Our partners at DogVacay know that even when you're traveling with your dog, you can't take him everywhere. That's where DogVacay's thousands of vetted and insured pet sitters across the country come in. Sitters can watch your pup for a few hours, a whole day, or overnight - in your hotel room or in their home. All reservations included pet insurance and 24/7 customer care, and you'll get photo and video updates so you can see how much fun your dog is having!
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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