Hotels
There are 1787 pet friendly hotels in Maryland.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Maryland below.
Westin Baltimore Washington Airport welcomes two pets up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night. Guests with pets are assigned to rooms on the second floor. Both dogs and cats are permitted. Well-behaved pets may be left unattended in guest rooms if the front desk is informed. Pet beds and food and water bowls are available. There are grassy areas on the property. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Pets are allowed at this 2-bedroom Airbnb rental in Ocean City. Please contact Dana for more details on the pet fee, weight limit, and any other restrictions.
The Columbia Inn at Peralynna welcomes up to one dog up to 20 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per night. Guests traveling with dogs are assigned to designated pet-friendly rooms. Dogs cannot be left unattended at any time. There is a grassy relief area on the property. Sorry, no cats. For same day arrivals, please call 877-411-3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
Frontier Town allows two pets of any size for a fee of $50 per pet, per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but must be crated if left unattended. Vaccination records are also required at check-in.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 1081 dog friendly restaurants in Maryland.
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Maryland that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Crab cakes, lobster tacos, and shrimp po boys, plus a variety of shaken and stirred cocktails. Outdoor seating with views of the water are dog friendly.
Locals and tourists both agree Macky's casual, festive vibe, traditional American menu, and dog-friendly beachfront seating make it the go-to dining destination in Ocean City. Delicious surf and turf options include blackened tuna, Buffalo shrimp, jerk chicken, ribeye steak, crab enchiladas, and lobster mac and cheese.
Bayside Skillet is pet friendly! Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the back porch!
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 256 dog friendly activities in Maryland.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours, stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" in Maryland below.
Pets love this Baltimore off-leash dog park, which is fully-fenced with astroturf, trees, rock outcroppings, and a water slide for thrill-loving pups. While there are not separate areas for small and large dogs, the park is reserved for small and senior dogs only every day from 9:00 am-10:00 am and from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. Please be a responsible pet owner and clean up after your pet.
Dogs are allowed on the beach along the Maryland portion of Assateague National Seashore, but are not permitted on the nature trails or anywhere within the Virginia portion of Assateague Island. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash at all times.
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash as you stroll through sections B & C of this lovely park which features waterfalls and rapids.
Cruise with your four-legged friend aboard a Watermark yacht! All cruises are pet friendly (for well-behaved, leashed dogs)--dogs ride for free!
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Maryland 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 Maryland below.
BringFido and come out to watch the Puppy Bowl while enjoying a cold brew! Come watch puppies hit the national spotlight when they compete in Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl.
Dogs are welcome, but all dogs must be on a leash while in the tap room!
Admission to the event is FREE, but be sure to purchase the Pup Cup - A Commemorative Beer Cup for $10. The Pup Cup showcases the sponsors of the Viewing Party, and includes one complimentary beer!
FEB
2
This fun family day will feature a vendor faire, food trucks, live music by “Making Waves”, and more!
Leashed pets are welcome. No retractable leashes. Dogs must enjoy the company of people and other animals. Dogs must be current on vaccines.
All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Carroll County.
JUN
20
A fun filled event that you can share with your furry friend. Vendors, food trucks, music, demonstrations, car show and much more.
MAY
17
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 337 dog friendly pet services in Maryland 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 Maryland below.
Paws & Claws, etc. carries only premium foods and treats for the health of your animals. They have the largest selection of anything you can possibly think of for your beloved pet (plus things you have never even heard of). Paws & Claws, etc. has two stores to serve you better; stop into either for personalized service and a wonderful shopping experience.
Grasshopper Pet Sitting is a certified animal technician and horticulturist with over 20 years experience providing pet care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, and small animals. Farm animals too. They also provide landscape care, greenhouse care, and indoor plant care, and are insured and licensed.
Homeward Bound Mobile Vet is a full service small animal clinic that comes right to your house! They can do surgeries, x-rays, dentals and all lab work. Discount for multiple pets or multiple neighbors signing up at the same time!
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.
4 Paws Spa and Training Center is a self-service dog wash located in Forest Hill, MD in Harford County. They also offer full-service grooming and training classes at all levels.
Group and private training emphasizing good manners for the household dog as well as introduction to formal obedience training, tricks, Rally and puppy socialization. In addition there are pooch play dates for handlers and dogs to utilize our 2500 sf facility, toys, equipment and more. Come in from the outdoor playgrounds and play with us. See website for dates.
Pitties and Purrs is a small, foster-based rescue in Baltimore, MD. Our rescue dogs come from all over the country in order to be rehabilitated and to ultimately find their forever homes. Because we are a foster-based rescue, we completely rely on our incredible volunteers to care for & to temporarily welcome the dogs and cats into their homes to prepare them for adoption.
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