Dog-Friendly Accomodations by city

[k9diabetes]

After watching Jack have the time of his life at a huge dog park in Reno, Nevada, I thought I'd start a thread where you can report dog-friendly accommodations - restaurants - attractions you have visited. There are enough of us close enough to each other that more than one of us might travel there and appreciate the tips.

Natalie

[k9diabetes]

Nevada: Reno

RENO NEVADA

25-Acre Off-leash Dog Park

West end of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Follow the road all the way to the end and take the gravel road to the right to the parking area.

Canine heaven on earth. Really, truly, seriously.... delirious joy.

It's essentially a pasture just off the end of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno. Basically a square 25 acres on the side of a moderate slope with rivulets of water running down the hill in skinny streams and across the grass in places in a very thin layer.

I have literally never seen Jack that happy before. He was totally in his border collie element. Running flat out across the pasture, splashing through the water, wading and rolling in the little streams.

And only twice did we have any significant problems recalling him (with chicken as an incentive) - when he got a full half way across the pasture and in the midst of some very good stuff and when he found the toad.... that he did NOT want to give up.

Restaurant: Archie's Grill

A small restaurant open seven days a week starting at 7am that has a great little patio on the east side. It's elevated up above the sidewalk and has four or five picnic tables under a well-shaded canopy. Dogs are entirely welcome.

Food runs to standard grill fare but was very very good and our border collie Jack was very comfortable there.

Hotel: Reno Ramada Casino

Located on the outskirts of downtown and allowed dogs of any size to stay for an additional $20 fee. Everyone we encountered was extremely pleasant and gracious.

Worst part was that the area designed for dogs to relieve themselves was being relandscaped and was very very small. Jack doesn't like to poop on a leash so wouldn't go there, which didn't matter cuz he went at the dog park. But that's definitely a drawback and one I mentioned to them on the way out.

Neighborhood is a little gritty but I felt that way about most of downtown Reno.

Looks to me like Ramada recently took it over and is refurbishing.

Aside from the limited relief area, we had a great stay there.

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Natalie

May 11, 2009

[forloveofandy]

Re: Dog-Friendly Places

I am still waiting for the day I can put Andy on an airplane to Texas where my family lives. I would gladly buy him a seat.

Currently most airlines will only let you take them in a carrier that fits under the seat. Is this right? Most dogs would never fit. I would never put a dog in cargo.

http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/tr...irtravel.shtml

[ravenecw]

Re: Dog-Friendly Places

I love taking my dog places, she loves looking at other animals- just looking, some she would like to chase but she loves to go to Petco for example and just stare in the cages.

I wish I knew more places to take my dog but I take her everywhere I can, this one time they allowed in her in this tool store, she ran up and down each aisle just looking at things. She loves checking everything out.

[frijole]

Re: Dog-Friendly Accomodations by city

I have to share this dog travel "horror story". Used to travel a TON for work and I decided to bring my dog Haley with me to Dallas on a business trip. We had an office down there so one of my employees arranged a hotel where my dog could stay.

Check in - $150 dog charge. (even if no damage!) It's late. I sneak the dog in to save the bucks. The room is by the elevator, stairwell and the rooms are so thin Haley hears everything and barks. I turn on TV, A/C unit on HIGH. I sleep with a coat on it is so cold in the room.

At 4 a.m. the fire alarms go off. I throw on clothes and sneak the dog out. I have no rental car as I had an employee picking me up. The sirens continue (false alarm) and she is howling. This went on for an hour and it was cold outside.

I decide to change hotels for next 2 nights. (still in Dallas)

We find a Holiday Inn that accepts pets. I get to registration counter and said - I'm the one who called about a pet. The lady SERIOUSLY said to me, "Are you the one with the cougar?"

Uhm. No. She explained that someone had one in their room and didn't notify them and the maid went in to clean. YIKES.

Got to room - ugliest room you ever saw. Old rust shag carpet. Bedspread was that real slippery fake satin. Haley LOVED the place. It was doggy heaven no doubt. I was so nervous when I went outside with her as I kept looking for the cougar.

Anyway we survived and I would love to have taken Haley to that wonderful place you went to Natalee! Oh the things we do ....

Kim

[Fishslayer]

Re: Dog-Friendly Accomodations by city

Old Packards coffee shop in Ramona.

7th & Main

Since some (&#&@*@( complained at the NEW Packards dogs aren't allowed inside the shop anymore, but are welcome on the patio area, and they keep a bowl for water so our fourleggers can have a drink, too. If it's not already out just ask.

I usually tip 'em a buck & have Dingo say "thank you!"



This thread's a great idea. I usually take Dingo with me everywhere & places that allow him inside get my repeat business.

Rick

[Roxee'sDad]

Re: Dog-Friendly Accomodations by city

Not that I am recommending taking your pup to Switzerland, but I've spent alot of time there over the last 22 years and it was great to see that dogs were allowed just about everywhere. Including hotels, Restaurants, pubs and most outdoor activities. I was so jealous of my friends living there. Funny thing is that cell phones were prohibited in many resaurants Dog -YES, Cell phone - NO

[BestBuddy]

Re: Dog-Friendly Accomodations by city

Wow you guys are making me jealous.
Here in Australia (what I have found anyway) there are no motels that allow dogs. Restaurants are also no but there are a few cafes that have outdoor seating that will allow dogs. Many beaches are also off limits to dogs, The only place I have felt welcomed with a dog is a pet shop.
So unless you travel and stay with friends that welcome you and your dogs you have to stay home or have them boarded.
Jenny

[k9diabetes]

Re: Dog-Friendly Accomodations by city

Things have really improved in the last five years as far as hotes/motels go. Used to be difficult to find a motel or hotel that would allow dogs but now it's fairly common in the medium-quality chains. Some still have weight restrictions like 40 pounds or even as low as 20 pounds though.

Restaurants are still tough though. Even when they have patios, they often preclude dogs.

But there's always the magic window!