Cool Places to take your dog in Pittsburgh

Sometimes you are getting ready to go out & you see a long face on your pup.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could bring your 4-legged companion with you?  There are lots of cool things you can do, places you can shop, and restaurants where you can bring your pet along.  Here are some events and places for you and your dog to try out around Pittsbugh:

Events*:

– Pittsburgh Pirates Pup Nights (Aug 18, Sept 15 & 29)

– Doggie Dip at Dormont Pool (September 7, Labor Day)

– Susan Komen Paws for the Cure  (October 4, Hartwood Acres, Allison Park)

– Tails on the Trails (September 27, Brady’s Run Park Shelter 7)

– Washington Area Humane Society 5k at Mingo Creek (we’ll be there!)

– CARMAA’s Dogtober Fest (October 3, Waterfront at Homestead)

– Pittsburgh Pet Expo (October 23 – 25, David Lawrence Convention Center)

Restaurants* (your pet can dine with you on the outdoor patio):

– Double Wide Grill on Carson St.

– Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub in Glenshaw

– Coca Coffee Lounge on Butler St.

– Cappy’s Café in Shadyside

– Nine On Nine on Penn Ave.

– Red Fin Blues at the Waterfront

– Brewster’s Ice Cream in Bethel Park (they have a doggie cup with vanilla ice cream & sprinkled with dog bones)

National Chain Stores*:

– Bass Pro Shop

– Home Depot

– Lowes

–  Petsmart

–  Petco

Offer Outdoor Kennel Accommodations*:

–  Cabela’s (Hamburg, PA)

Parks:

– Frick Park (Squirrel Hill)

– South Park Dog Park (South Hills)

–  North Park (off McKnight Rd)

–  Fairview Park (Bridgeville)

–  Schenley Park (Oakland)

– Olympia Park off Virginia Ave

–  Riverview Park (Northside near Allegheny Observatory)

–  Point State Park (downtown)

–  Penn Hills Dog Park (Penn Hills)

 * Always call ahead to double check their pet policy & any restrictions.

Time spent doing an activity with your dog or letting the dog particpate with you is an excellent relationship-builder and provides needed mental and physical stimulation for your pet. Please use a leash (where required) and clean up after your pet everywhere! Let’s keep Pittsburgh dog-friendly.