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Socialize your dog—resources to help out.

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There are so many places that welcome dogs, but these are some of my favorites. It is good for socializing and getting out of the house.
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Make sure your dog is leashed and well behaved. Call ahead to confirm policies as often it is at the manager's discretion.
 
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Many Home Depot Stores allow leashed dogs. Call ahead or be ready for a short trip. Manager’s descretion.
The Home Depot
 
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Pet friendly except in restaurants and coffee shops within the store. Affiliate link
Fishing Gear & Tackle | Rods, Reels & Baits | Bass Pro Shops
 
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Your well- trained pup will be welcomed here. Affiliate link
Petco: Pet Supplies, Pet Food, & Pet Products
 
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Enjoy an outing to PetSmart! Affiliate link.
PetSmart for all your pet needs.
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Many Lowe’s stores allow leashed dogs; call ahead. Affiliate link
Lowe's Home Improvement
 
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Take your pup and shop for your favorite hobby. Most stores are pet friendly. Affiliate link
Michaels Craft Supplies and DIY Hobbies
 
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Make sure your dog is leashed and enjoy your shopping trip.
Ross Dress For Less
 
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Check with your branch, but I found Chase to be very dog friendly.
Find a Chase branch or ATM near you
 
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Find a store near you. They almost always welcome your pup. Affiliate link.
L.L.Bean - Outside Together Since 1912
 
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I have a Subaru and when I get my car serviced, my pup goes along. My local dealer even has a pup of the day feature!
Dog of the Day | Subaru of Puyallup
 
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I love this book store and so does my pup. Snoop around and pick up some books.
Half Price Books
 
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Shop here with your pup. They are dog friendly nationwide. Affiliate link.
Bed Bath & Beyond
 
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Gap stores are pet friendly nationwide as long as they are leashed and well behaved. Affiliate link
Shop at GAP with your pup.
 
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Macy’s– Official Site
 
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These two stores have been dog friendly for over three decades.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack

Tacoma, Washington

These are the places in Tacoma where I have visited with my dog.

 
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E9 Pub has an outdoor patio where pups are always welcome
E9 FirehouseEngine House No. 9
 
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Puppies are welcome on the covered, heated, outdoor patio.
Hanks Pizza and Beer
 
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Beverages only with your leashed pup on the outdoor patio.
Parkway Tavern
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Wonderful dog park for your pup to socialize and have fun.
Point Defiance Off-Leash Area
 
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A museum where your leashed pup is welcome.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
 
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Huge 22 acre off-leash park with trails and lots of fun!
Off-Leash Dog Park - City of Lakewood
 
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Great local pet supply store where your fur baby is quite welcome.
Mud Bay Pet Supplies | For Healthy Dogs and Cats
 
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Great resource in Tacoma, Washington for training and socialization.
Positive Approach Dog Training - Daycare, Boarding, Grooming in Tacoma
 
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A fun adventure just north of Tacoma.
Federal Way Farmers Market

Bend, Oregon

 
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One of my favorite places for dinner, a snack, or a beer tasting, Pups are welcome on the outdoor patio. Keep them on a leash of course.
West Bend, OR – 10 Barrel Brewing Co.
 
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Always a fun place. Pups allowed outside on a leash.
Crux Fermentation Project | Craft Brewery in Bend, OR
 
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Great dog friendly short term rental with dog friendly policies. We always stay here when visiting Bend.
Home in Bend · ★4.92 · 3 bedrooms · 3 beds · 2.5 baths
 
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Great off leash dog park in this Bend city park
Pine Nursery Park - Bend Park and Recreation District
 
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This truly is the best off-leash dog park in Bend. It connects to the Deschutes National Forest so you can hike with your dog friends on acres of forest land.
The Best Dog Park in Bend, Oregon
 
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More fun for pups—lots of space to run!
Big Sky Park & Luke Damon Sports Complex - Bend Park and Recreation District

Dog Friendly Hotels

 
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A happy place to enjoy the outdoors.
Sleeping Lady Resort | Mountain Resort in Leavenworth, WA