Dog friendly adventure travel can present some unique challenges. Here are some dog-friendly places and products that Bailey and I have enjoyed! (And before Bailey, old man Duke was my first well-traveled dog!)
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Dog-Friendly Destinations
Bailey and I have been on the road seeking out dog-friendly destinations. Here are a few of our favorites!
- Prescott, Arizona
- Medford, Oregon
- Bend, Oregon
- Roseville, Minnesota
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Detroit, Michigan
- Flagstaff, Arizona
Planning to take your pup out on the water? Check out these water safety tips for dogs!
Dog-Friendly Hotels
Always call ahead to verify pet rules and fees. Pet fees can vary from zero to $100, and can be per night, or per stay, so as much as I prefer to be spontaneous on a road trip, it helps to do a little research ahead of time. On road trips, we stay at many Holiday Inn Express locations, as they often have the lowest pet fee, and are located right off the interstate. On urban trips, we tend towards Starwood hotels – many Sheraton and Aloft properties do not charge a dog fee at all!
Dog Friendly Hotels in the Southwest US
Of course, there are tons of dog-friendly hotels all over the US. These are the ones we’ve personally stayed at during our travels, and would recommend to fellow travelers.
- Colorado
- Breckenridge: Residence Inn Breckenridge
- Vail: Westin Riverfront Vail Valley
- Denver area: Staybridge Suites Denver/SouthPark Meadows
- Arizona
- Phoenix: Sheraton Phoenix Airport Tempe
- Chandler: Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler, Element by Westin Chandler
- Page: La Quinta Page at Lake Powell
- Sedona: Holiday Inn Express Sedona-Oak Creek
- Flagstaff: Courtyard Flagstaff
- New Mexico (tbd!)
- Basecamp Tahoe South – Lake Tahoe, California
- Utah – Red Mountain Resort in St. George
Dog Friendly Hotels in the Midwest US
- Lafayette Hotel – Marietta, OH – cool historic hotel that also allows pets!
- White Pine Lodge – Munising, MI. Snowmobilers paradise. Few dog friendly options in Munising, so be prepared to spend a little extra!
- Edge of Town Motel – Sister Bay, Door County, WI
- Sheraton Suites – Cuyahoga Falls, OH. No pet fee!
- Holiday Inn– Austin, MN – good stop en route to Montana!
- Ramada Inn – Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Residence Inn – Roseville, MN
Kennels
While bringing my dog along is always preferred, sometimes there are places they can’t go, like in a kayak or whitewater raft! It’s much better to let them stay with a trusted professional than to leave them in your car while you’re off adventuring!
- Lucky Dog – Chicago, IL. My sister and I have both been bringing our dogs here for over 15 years! You can really tell the owner loves what she does and I feel 100% safe bringing my dog here for any amount of time. (Convenient hours are awesome, too!)
- Mountain Parks Vet Hospital – Evergreen, CO
- Hickory Hills Kennels – Madison, WI. Madison is a great adventure hub – I’ve used this kennel when kayaking nearby on the Wisconsin River.
- DogVacay – I had one great experience and one mediocre experience with DogVacay homes, but think of it as Airbnb for your pup!
- Pete and Mac’s – 3 Phoenix locations – although I now live in Tucson, I use the Phoenix airport for most of my travels. Pete and Mac’s has lots of options for boarding and 3 locations throughout the Phoenix metro area, plus 2 near Kansas City. The Gilbert location is about 15 minutes from the airport.
Dog Products
- UltraPaws Dog Boots – read my review here.
- Ruffwear Highlands Bed – click to buy at Amazon.
- Ruffwear Palisades Pack – read my review here.
- Car Hammock – great for road trips! Keeps your dog (and most of their fur!) in the backseat
Want more tips for traveling with dogs? Check out my articles at GoPetFriendly.com!