Pup-friendly venues that go the extra mile!
Atlanta offers a host of dog-welcoming locations, so you can bring your canine best friend almost everywhere you go these days. We singled out a few locations that offer a little something extra special—for both you and your pooch—on your dog’s day out.
CITY DOG MARKET
While shopping for healthy pet supplies, you can also give your pup a bath at one of the private DIY dog-washing stations at this Brookhaven business opened in 2008. City Dog Market is a strong advocate for animal rescue and adoption, and hosts annual fundraisers for the cause. Its Share the Love program also offers a free adoption kit to new pet parents within 30 days of adopting from a nonprofit shelter or rescue group. Last October, it also added dog chiropractic services.
“We are seeing terrific results with chiropractic adjustments for dogs dealing with mobility, joint issues or pain management,” says Renee Palmer, the market’s founder and CEO.
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FIRE MAKER BREWING COMPANY
This Westside spot opened in 2020 with a park just next door where dog and beer lovers can enjoy a brew, hang out with friends and let their pups play. The 3,000-square-foot Mac’s Dog Park is a tribute to the CEO/owner’s former family dog, Mac.
In fact, the entire Fire Maker Brewing Company campus is dog friendly, including the tap room, patios and beer garden. The brewery is involved in multiple pup-related events, including the PAWS Atlanta Rescue Brew Contest on Aug. 3, benefitting nonprofit PAWS Atlanta.
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LAZY DOG RESTAURANT
This establishment offers a pupfriendly patio and a takeout menu just for dogs. CEO and Owner Chris Simms has dogs of his own and knew he wanted to include them as part of his small-town hospitality ideal.
“That includes being able to bring the pet members of your family to our restaurant,” says Justin Ross, general manager of Lazy Dog’s Dunwoody location that has been open for three years. “Some people have even brought their cats and birds.”
The restaurant also hosts pet adoptions, specialty beer promotions and “tap takeovers” that benefit animal shelters.
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PERK-N-POOCH
At this Sandy Springs venue, you can pamper your dog with a spa treatment while enjoying a cup of joe in the coffee shop. Services include do-it-yourself dog-washing stations as well as a variety of professional grooming packages.
The coffee shop has floor to ceiling windows, so you can see your dog getting that special touch while you wait. Plus, the bathing tubs are surrounded by 6-foot walls so dogs can’t see each other and potentially become overstimulated.
Owner Joe Guerrisi says most of their clients bring their dogs in after spending time at a boarding facility or for a clean up after a hike at a nearby walking trail.
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