Life with your dog
Life with your dog
Tell us where you live and we'll show you the places that make everyday life with a dog a little easier.
Sharing your location is up to you, and we won't store it without asking.
Wherever you are
We're building the local listings city by city. Until yours is ready, here's what we'd look for in each — it's the same checklist we use ourselves.
Dog parks
Fenced, with a separate area for small dogs, and never so crowded that your dog can't leave a situation.
Good walks
Loops of 30-45 minutes with soft ground and shade. Vary the route — new smells tire a dog more than new distance.
Off-leash areas
Check the local rules and the season; ground-nesting birds mean leads in spring almost everywhere.
Training and puppy classes
Ask which methods they use. Reward-based, small groups, and you should be allowed to watch a class before booking.
Vets
Register before you need one, and note the nearest out-of-hours emergency clinic on the fridge.
Groomers
Ask to see how they handle a nervous dog. A good groomer will happily do a short first visit with no clipping at all.
Dog walkers and sitters
Insurance, references and a meeting on your dog's terms. Ask how many dogs they walk at once.
Dog-friendly cafés
Water bowl outside is a good sign; a bowl and a treat behind the counter is a better one.
Restaurants and hotels
Phone ahead — dog-friendly often means the terrace only, and that matters in February.
Beaches and swimming
Check seasonal dog bans, currents and blue-green algae warnings before letting a dog swim.
Pet shops
Somewhere that will order your food in and knows the breed-specific bits beats the cheapest shelf price.