They’re like family. We want to make it as easy for you as possible to love and care for your pups without having to spend a lot of time wondering where to take your favorite furry friend for an off-leash run, a day of monitored play, a sleepover, or to join you someplace pup-friendly for a cold brew.
Read on for our list of Dogs welcome here locations in North and Northeast Dallas near your Fath Properties apartment.
North & Northeast
PLAY
- White Rock Lake Dog Park. 8000 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75218
The newly renovated White Rock Lake Dog Park is a 3-acre “off-leash” dog park located on the northwest side of White Rock Lake Park at the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and W. Lawther Drive. This doggy paradise boasts great views of the lake, trail, and wildflower areas. You and your pet will enjoy the wide variety of big and small K-9’s that frequent this park, and most importantly you’re only steps away from hiking, jogging, cycling, or boating around Dallas’ largest lake.
The dog park is open daily from 5 AM until 11 PM except on Mondays for maintenance and on rainy days. For specific park information, call their Dog Park Hotline / Rain Out Line at (214) 614-6711. Or, download the “Rain Out Line” App or view info here!
Park Features:
- 2 acres Large Dog Paddock
- 1 acre Small Dog Paddock
- Pavilion with Lighting & Electrical Outlets for Events
- Shade Structures in Dog Paddocks
- Information Kiosk
- Dog (Launch) Water Access & Overlook
- Lighting in Dog Paddocks Parking Lot
- 6’ Tall Ornamental Fencing with Mow Strip
- Gated Entries to Dog Paddocks & Dog Launch
- Drinking Fountains
- Dog Washes (Pet Comfort Stations)
- Benches
- Pet Waste Stations
- Trash Receptacles
- Concrete Sidewalks
Fun fact: Mockingbird Point was the first dog park in the Dallas Park and Recreation System.
- Wagging Tail Dog Park. 5841 Keller Springs Rd. Dallas, TX 75248
Wagging Tail Dog Park is a 6.9-acre “off-leash” dog park, in north Dallas. It is located northwest of Preston Road. A wonderful flagstone observation deck rises 35 feet above White Rock Creek and offers majestic views of a waterfall. The beautiful metal fencing with custom-cut dog silhouettes and expansive landscape is ideal for both large and small dogs. After enjoying the company of other K-9s, be sure to stroll around the 6-foot wide loop walking trail.
The dog park is open daily from 5 AM until 11 PM except on Mondays for maintenance and on rainy days. For specific park information, call their Dog Park Hotline / Rain Out Line at (214) 614-6711. Or, download the “Rain Out Line” App or view info here!
Park Features:
- Benches
- Dog Drinking Bowl
- Drinking Fountain
- Fenced Area
- Grill
- Large Dog Area
- Nature Observation Platform
- Parking
- Pet Waste Station
- Picnic Areas
- Picnic Tables
- Shaded Areas
- Small Dog Area
- Trails
Fun Fact: Wagging Tail was the first dog park designed by the City of Dallas.
- For information about Dog Parks that are part of the Dallas Parks System in other locations of the city, click here.
- For information about other parks in the Dallas area, click here.
- If you’d like to take Fido on a road trip, here are Dog Parks in cities outside Dallas.
CARE – SUPPLIES & GROOMING
- Hollywood Feed. 7150 Skillman St, Ste 100. Supplies.
- Pet Supplies Plus Dallas-Medallion. 6464 E NW Hwy #170. Dog wash, grooming, pet supplies, pet care clinic.
- PetSmart. 5500 Greenville Ave STE 900. Supplies, grooming, boarding, day camp, training, veterinary services.
- Pet Supermarket. 3911 Lemmon Ave. Supplies, dog wash, grooming, adoption, pet insurance, pet care clinic.
- Petco. 4325 Lovers Lane. Supplies, grooming, training, vaccination clinic, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking.
- Kibble Pet Grooming | The Hill. 8061 Walnut H Lane #904. 4.3-star rating.
- Park Cities Pet Salon. 10455 N Central Expy #116. 4.4-star rating.
- Barkbus: Mobile Dog Grooming. 5-star rating.
- Poochies Dallas Mobile Grooming. 8-star rating.
SLEEPOVERS & DOGGIE DAYCARE
- Camp Bow Wow. 2060 W Spring Creek Pkwy STE 4. 7-star rating.
- Ruffit – Preston Forest. 2060 West Spring Creek Parkway Suite 404. 7-star rating.
- Barking Hound Village Lake Highlands. 7610 Greenville Ave. 9-star rating.
- Sugar’s Pet Sitting. In your home. 5-star rating.
- Happy Tails Dog Daycare. 10121 E Northwest Hwy. 4.9-star rating.
- Dogtopia of Park Lane. 8060 Park Lane STE 126. 4.6-star rating.
- Classy Canine Daycare. 17390 Preston Rd. 4.7-star rating.
GOING OUT
- Eater Dallas. 12 Essential Dog-friendly Dallas Patios. From quick-stop seafood joints to fine dining establishments, grab your four-legged friend and head outside to enjoy good food and drinks at these dog-friendly restaurants in DFW.
- Bring Fido. 351 pet-friendly restaurants in Dallas that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? You’ll find a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners.
- Visit Dallas. Restaurants that welcome your pup are everywhere in Dallas – the link has some of their favorites. Take your dog to the park, and then get a table at one of these spots.
- Yelp. Yelp’s top 10.
- 10 Best from Ideal Turf. Spots where you can sit back, relax, order your favorite food and drink and simply enjoy being outside. And no need to leave your canine best friend at home when you head out if you choose to dine at one of the many great dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas. You and Fido can enjoy an afternoon of people-watching and good company together when you dine at one of these yummy dog-friendly spots in the Dallas area.
Disclaimer: This list was assembled by the Fath Properties marketing team who have been Googling like crazy on your behalf. We have no personal experience with the vast majority of these businesses (although we are most definitely dog lovers and have personal experience with businesses in our various home locations), so do not necessarily endorse them due to our global inexperience. This writer would not mind a fact-finding expedition to experience them all with pup-in-tow, but that would be a story for another day). This list is provided here for you simply to narrow down your search for services and Dogs Welcome Here! locations near your Fath apartment in North and Northeast Dallas.
Have fun taking your furry friends everywhere Dogs Are Welcome Here! locations in the Dallas area near your Fath Properties apartment home. Maybe we’ll see you there.
For Dogs Are Welcome Here locations in the Greater Cincinnati area, click here; for locations in Dayton, click here.
And tell your dog we said, “Hi!”