Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Vermont?
No problem.
There are
1,044 pet friendly
hotels in Vermont.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels,
vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
in Vermont below.
Stowe Mountain Lodge welcomes three dogs with a combined weight up to 100 lbs for an additional fee of $125 per stay. Dog-friendly rooms are limited. Guests traveling with dogs must call (877) 411-3436 prior to booking to verify availability of a dog-friendly room or risk not being able to check in with a dog and/or incurring any associated cancellation penalties. Dogs may not be left unattended at any time.
Vermont's Paw House Inn caters entirely to dog owners and their dogs. In fact, there is a $10 per night fee if you DO NOT bring a dog. Two dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. All rooms are dog friendly. No cats allowed.
This 2-bedroom vacation rental in Stowe allows pets of any size for a fee of $50/stay.
Dogs are allowed at Winhall Brook Campground and trails, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet when outside your vehicle. Dogs should not be left unattended at the campsites. There are no pet fees. For more information on pet restrictions, please call (802) 824-4570.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner. There are
193 dog friendly restaurants in Vermont!
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Vermont that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Vermont Pub and Brewery serves traditional pub fare and offers a wide range of craft beers. The shaded deck welcomes dogs.
Sweetwaters is a popular European-style outdoor cafe that allows dogs on its award-winning patio.
Burlington Bay is dog friendly, serving "doggie ice cream" and dog treats as well as tasty human treats.
Activities
Get out and play! There are
39 dog friendly
activities in Vermont.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours,
stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.
Dog Mountain is THE meeting place for dogs with their people. Located in the breathtakingly beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, it is a 150 acre farm that has been transformed into a doggy playscape, complete with swimming ponds, hiking trails an art gallery full of dog-related artwork and the only Dog Chapel in existence. The Chapel, built by Vermont folk artist and children's book author Stephen Huneck is visited by thousands annually to reflect and post message and photos of pets that have passed on. The Chapel walls are covered in layers of heartfelt notes. Dog Mountain hosts a number of annual events, including Memorial Day Celebration, August Dog Party, and October Dogfest.
Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this brewery. Magic Hat Brewing Company serves craft beers that are made on-site including #9, Dream Machine, Circus Boy, Electric Peel, and a revolving list of small batch and seasonal brews. The brewery also serves artisanal cheese plates, Caesar salads, and a variety of sandwiches including BBQ chicken, Reuben, grilled cheese, and Caprese. Magic Hat Brewing Company is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 7pm, Sunday noon - 5pm in the summertime; hours vary seasonally.
Bring Fido to explore over 10,000 square feet of space filled with antique furniture, collectibles, glass and pottery, vintage jewelry, and decor at Twitchell House Antiques. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany owners while they shop.
Enjoy the scenic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains from the comfort of your car. Bring your canine companion along as you wind your way to the summit ridge of Mount Mansfield on this historic auto toll road.
The Island Line Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Burlington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Island Line Rail 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=6032327">TrailLink.com</a>.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Vermont 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 Vermont
below.
AUG
4
Named one of the top 10 Summer Events of 2018 by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, this doggie bash is not to be missed. Four-legged friends and their two legged companions will gather for a romping good time. The dogs that attend are deliriously joyful, and their joy is contagious.
There will be a bounce house for the kids, lawn games, dog contests, bubble machines, plenty of dog-friendly vendors, farm fresh local food by Chez Mami, foot-tapping live music by Chris White from White Steer, and more!
With plenty of room to run and play, visiting families and their dogs can enjoy Dog Mountain’s leash optional policy from the ponds, trails, and pastures to the whimsical art gallery. Dogs and humans alike will have a ball!
Event is held rain or shine.
JUL
22
*Click on Visit Website for concert schedule*
For the second time, the Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series will activate the Stephen Huneck Gallery at Dog Mountain—a bucolic, DOG-FRIENDLY, 150-acre space spot in the center of a former industrial area that is now a center for joy and healing—to drive economic activity, bring the community together, and elevate community pride.
Presented by Catamount Arts in partnership with Dog Mountain, the Town of St. Johnsbury, the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, Kingdom County Productions, and Lyndon State College.
In the event of rain or thunderstorms, concerts will be moved indoors to the Fenton Chester Arena located at 145 College Rd, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Schedule updates due to inclement weather can be found on Dog Mountain's Facebook page.
JUL
29
*Click on Visit Website for concert schedule*
For the second time, the Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series will activate the Stephen Huneck Gallery at Dog Mountain—a bucolic, DOG-FRIENDLY, 150-acre space spot in the center of a former industrial area that is now a center for joy and healing—to drive economic activity, bring the community together, and elevate community pride.
Presented by Catamount Arts in partnership with Dog Mountain, the Town of St. Johnsbury, the Northeast Chamber of Commerce, Kingdom County Productions, and Lyndon State College.
In the event of rain or thunderstorms, concerts will be moved indoors to the Fenton Chester Arena located at 145 College Rd, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Schedule updates due to inclement weather can be found on Dog Mountain's Facebook page.
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens. Luckily, there
are 94 pet
services in Vermont
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 Vermont below.
Franklin County Humane Society promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont by providing temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community. They offer low-cost spay/neuter clinic, rabies and microchip clinics, cat and dog adoption, fundraising events, pet therapy, pet education, animal abuse investigating; lost & found services, pet food for parties in need, feral cat Trap and Release spay/neuter program, and animal behavior consultations.
Off The Porch Dog Walks and Rambles is a dog daycare camp that offers dogs and their owners a variety of dog exercise options. Morning rambles are 4 hour off leash walks in dog friendly areas/parks, where dogs will socialize, run, play, hike, and sniff to their hearts' content. Evening walks can be scheduled, are typically shorter and work on leash skills along with plenty of exercise and exploring along the way. On Fridays they offer 4 hour rambles from 7am - 11am, and again from 1pm - 5pm, so your favorite companion is ready for a weekend with you!
Every dog and cat, regardless of size, breed, age or coat type, needs to be groomed on a regular basis. The caring professionals at PetSmart Grooming Salons are available seven days a week and provide an array of services to ensure your pet is happy, healthy and looks great. Visit your local PetSmart Grooming Salon for more information on rates and to schedule an appointment.
PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.
Unleashed is a locally owned pet food and supply store. They also have a self dog wash station and a dog bakery.
Find the perfect pet sitter near you to watch your pup while you're in Stowe! 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!
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.
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont’s only multi-specialty and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital. Their board-certified internal medicine specialist and surgeon are available by appointment Monday through Thursday 8AM–5PM.
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