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Where Dogs Are Welcome! Dayton, Ohio Edition

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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 where dogs are welcome.

Read on for our list of Dogs Welcome Here! locations in South Dayton near your Fath Properties apartment.

DAYTON

South: Centerville, Miamisburg

  • PLAY
    • Washington Place Apartments Dog Park. 8801 Motter Lane, Miamisburg. A residents-only, fenced-in park featuring dog agility equipment and a poop station. Open dawn to dusk, furry friends large and small play together. BYOW (bring your own water). More info here.
    • Montgomery County Bark Park. 6790 Webster St, Montgomery County Bark Park is comprised of six acres of land which are neatly divided into two fenced sections named Sonny’s Acres and Bark Park Hill. There’s agility equipment, a water supply, a poop station, plenty of shade trees, plus benches for humans. A dog license and current vaccinations are required. More info here.
    • Deeds Point Dog Park. 2600 Ridge Ave, Dayton. Located in Triangle Park, the dog park section is enormous with plenty of running space on both the small and large dog sides. Lots of trees and shelters make it ideal on a sunny day. There’s plenty of water for dogs and humans, trash cans, bags for cleanup, ample parking, a paved walkway, and a gravel one. Lots of picnic tables, benches, and even some Adirondack chairs. The dog park is located right across the Mad River from downtown Dayton, OH, in the McCook Field Neighborhood. More info here.
    • Creager Field Dog Park. 210 Shafor Blvd, Oakwood. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, this park features fenced large and small dog areas each with a water supply, agility equipment, poop stations, shade trees, and picnic tables and benches for pet parents. There’s plenty of parking adjacent to the park. Open year-round from dawn to dusk. More info here.
    • Canal Run Dog Park. 550 S. Main St, Miamisburg. $20 Annual Membership Required. Located in Community Park, the three fenced and secured areas are organized by dog size to ensure your pup has appropriate playmates. The park includes a water fountain for dogs and their humans, and benches. and poop stations. The entrance to the park is secured by a locking gate, followed by a fenced-in unleashing area. Dog-centered pop-up events are free for members. More info here.
    • Dog Park at Oak Grove Park. 1790 E. Social Row Rd, Centerville. Separate one-acre areas for large and small pups with water provided. A shade structure, shade trees, benches, and picnic tables are planned additions. More info here.

  • CARE
    • Pet Supplies Plus. 987 S. Main St. Centerville. Pet supplies, pet care clinic.
    • PetSmart. 2028 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, and 4333 Feedwire Rd, Sugarcreek Twsp. Pet supplies, grooming, training, adoptions, vet care, boarding, and doggie day camp.
    • PetPeople. 6221 Far Hills Ave, Dayton. Pet supplies, dog wash, grooming.
    • Petco. 300 E. Stroop, Dayton. Pet supplies, grooming, vaccinations.
    • Pet Wants Dayton. 8172 Washington Church Rd. Pet supplies.
    • Thia Pets Grooming. 871 E Franklin St, Centerville. 4.8 star rating. In business for 3+ years.
    • Wash Your Dog. 1999 E Alex Bell Rd, Ste 402, Centerville. 4.3 star rating, 20+ years in business. Professional grooming plus self-serve wash stations.
    • Animal Castle. 877 S Main St, Centerville 4.5 star rating. 10+ years in business.
    • House of Paws. 94A Westpark Rd, Centerville. 4.6 star rating. 3+ years in business. Grooming and boarding.
    • Urban Dog Day Spa. 40 N Main St #101, Miamisburg. 4.7 star rating, 5+ years in business. Walk-in services are available.
    • Jenny’s Pooch Parlor. 420 S 3rd St, Miamisburg. 4.9 star rating; 7+ years in business.
    • Pawsome Pet Supplies & Grooming. 27 Alexandersville Rd, Miamisburg. Pet supplies, grooming, and walk-in services are available.
  • SLEEPOVERS & DOGGIE DAYCARE
  • GOING OUT

    • Graeter’s Ice Cream. 2 N Main St, Centerville. Graeter’s Ice Cream, located in Centerville, is a small-batch ice cream shop that serves up French pot-style ice cream created using fresh, delicious ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor benches while you indulge your sweet tooth. Choose from an array of flavors including Vienna Coffee, Dutch Milk Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Salted Caramel, Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip, Toffee Chocolate Chip, Peach, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, and more! Try the Cheese Crown – cheesecake-flavored ice cream with cinnamon sugar pastry pieces and fondant icing flakes! Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
    • Lock 27 Brewing. 1035 S Main St, Centerville. Lock 27 Brewing is a local gastropub in Centerville, OH serving up house-brewed beer and comfort food on a dog-friendly patio.
    • City Barbeque. 5 E Franklin St, Centerville. City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Washington locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its ten outdoor tables. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
    • Five Guys. 1057 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
    • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. 5501 Wilmington Pike, Centerville. This dog-friendly eatery welcomes pups to join their owners on the outdoor patio. After your delicious lunch or dinner, try their freshly churned creamy desserts!
    • Wheat Penny Oven & Bar. 515 Wayne Avenue, Dayton. Wheat Penny is a locally owned restaurant with an eclectic flair and eleven dog-friendly tables. The menu reflects the chefs’ love for Italian food with plenty of inspiration from local cuisine, too.
    • Dublin Pub. 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton. Dublin Pub is an authentically Irish pub serving up appetizers, burgers, salads and sandwiches, Irish specialties, and plenty of beer on tap. Fido is welcome to join at the pub’s dog-friendly outdoor tables while you fill up on Whiskey Pork Chops with a pint of Guinness Stout.
    • Bennett’s Publical. 67 S Main St, Miamisburg. Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables with over 100 seats at this sports bar in Miamisburg serving comfort food and pub fare alongside drinks from the full bar.
    • The Trolley Stop. 530 E 5th St, Dayton. The Trolley Stop, located in Dayton, OH, is a dog-friendly tavern where Fido can join you at an outdoor table.
    • Another Broken Egg Cafe. 3450 Rigby Rd, Miamisburg. A dog-friendly, Southern-inspired restaurant, serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch to Miamisburg locals and tourists alike. Those wandering along Rigby Road with a craving for biscuit beignets can head to one of the Cafe’s six outdoor tables to enjoy alongside their canine companion.
    • Smashburger. 1200 Brown St, Dayton. Eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. Please note that table service isn’t available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
    • South Park Tavern. 1301 Wayne Ave, Dayton. South Park Tavern is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy pizza and beer in Dayton. Visitors to the Tavern with Fido in tow can head to one of its seven outdoor tables to dig in alongside their furry friend. South Park advises that guests with dogs call ahead before planning their outing.
    • For more Dayton pup-friendly restaurants and breweries, see Dayton937’s recommendations here.

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 South Dayton.

Have fun taking your furry friends everywhere Dogs Are Welcome Here! locations in the Dayton 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 Dallas, click here.

And tell your dog we said, “Hi!”

 

 

Petiquette For Perfect Pups

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Petiquette For Perfect Pups

 

If you are a pup parent, chances are you think that your pup is perfect. Mine certainly is. Seriously one of the best dogs there ever was. As hard as it is to believe for us dog lovers, however, not everyone loves dogs (GASP!) and not everyone thinks your pup is perfect (WHAT?!?). As responsible pet parents, it’s up to us to make sure that our fabulous furry friends don’t interfere with our neighbor’s right to the quiet enjoyment of their homes. Whether you reside in an apartment, condo, or single-family home, there are things you can do to help everyone love your pup as much as you do. We call it PETIQUETTE. noun. The customary code of polite pup behavior in society to ensure endless love from your friends and neighbors.

OUTDOORS

Leashes. Unless you and Rover are at the dog park, keep your pup on a leash. You know your dog like the back of your hand, but you don’t know all the other dogs, people, and events you may encounter that might trigger unusual behavior in your dog. Leashing your pup keeps him and all the other critters and peeps safe. Plus, Rover’s leash can tell the world what kind of pup he or she  is – adventure dog, princess, fashionista, bad to the bone. The possibilities are truly endless.

Poop Bags. I was just at a nice, well-maintained dog park last weekend and came home with poop on my shoe. UGH. WHY? Pay attention people! Don’t leave home without this essential and use them every time your pup poops. Dispose of the bags in a thoughtful manner – tie them up securely and place them in a designated container or common trash can. A carabiner clip on your leash can not only hold your poop bag dispenser, but also your house key, and a used poop bag. So handy if clean up duty comes mid-walk so you don’t have to swing a full bag the whole way home. Just remember to toss the bag before entering your home! Lesson learned the hard way. P.U.!!

Vaccinations. Show your pup some serious health love. Keep up on your dog’s vaccinations according to your vet’s recommendations. Don’t forget monthly heartworm treatments and flea and tick prevention. Fully vaccinated pups make for better pup friends.

Exercise. Dogs are a big-time commitment. Critical for keeping pups happy and healthy is to make sure they get regular exercise – and by regular, think several times daily. Learn more at the AKC website.

While living in an apartment, your dog is somewhat confined. He or she isn’t going to have a lot of room to run around, let out energy or play. Not only can this make little Buddy feel cooped up or frustrated, but it could also cause him to let out his energy in not-so-constructive ways (like chewing up your furniture, digging into your walls or doors, or barking).

Training and Socialization. Expose your dog to different people and settings regularly. Take him to the park, to the pet store, on a walk through town. Check out the Bring Fido app or website for a plethora of pet-friendly places that will welcome your dog. Praise him for behaving calmly around strangers and other dogs, or any other strange dog triggers. I once had a dog that had a very negative reaction to men in hats and to Siberian Huskies, but literally loved everyone and everything else. So weirdly selective.

Praise him lavishly for obeying commands and behaving well. Using positive, rather than negative, reinforcement will help your dog enjoy training.

ID Tags, License, Registration, Microchip. Be sure to get a dog license in the county where you reside. Registration fees are nominal, and the tag will help others to identify your furry friend if she decides to go on an adventure solo. Microchipping your dog is the ultimate, as a tag is removed when your dog’s collar is removed, but a microchip is there for the life of your dog. There are also sites where you can register the microchip number; again, so helpful if your dog becomes lost or stolen. Check out Home Again or Free Pet Chip Registry.

Spay, Neuter. Unless you intend to breed your pup, spay or neuter. It’s ultimately better for your dog’s health and disposition. And he really won’t miss his boy parts. Quit anthropomorphizing.

INDOORS

Control the Bark. Keep your neighbors in mind. Be courteous and consider that many people are sharing the space around your home. A dog that barks a lot will not be best received in an apartment with shared walls or a front door that is in a high traffic area. Ask your veterinarian about behavioral training if your dog is a barker. You can invest in a hand held barking deterrent, or a device that sounds when you are not at home.

Deal with Separation Anxiety. Some dogs, like my perfect pup, suffer from separation anxiety. I envisioned him being totally miserable every time I left home. Then I purchased a dog camera that allows me to see his activity on my phone and even speak to him. Turns out I was anthropomorphizing; he mostly slept after a minute of barking to let the world know he was not happy being left alone. There are even dog monitors that will allow you to remotely dispense a treat and are compatible with Alexa. Aww, way to reward your good boy or good girl.

Create a Doggie Haven. Dogs find it easier to relax and wind down if they have their own space, so make Miss Toes her own little haven in a corner of your apartment. Put a calming dog bed, a few toys, and her food and water bowls in his corner to give her a place to retreat when she needs a break. Or if she’s crate trained, make her crate as comfortable as possible. One of your used t-shirts can provide comfort, too.

Proactive Damage Prevention. Pet Proof. Even perfect pups can occasionally find it hard to resist temptation. Or get even. When Bosley came into my life, I bought him a shiny red raincoat with a yellow duck on the back. His humiliation the first time wearing it forced him to take a nice chew of my best Italian leather loafers. I learned my lesson.  So you won’t have a hard lesson to learn, move breakables or “chewables” to higher ground. Make electrical cords inaccessible to curious paws and noses. Block off any area of the house that’s off-limits. Block access to (or give away) any house plants that are toxic to dogs.

Potty walks are essential! Potty stains on the carpet, along with chewed doors, trim, and walls will present a financial issue for you when you eventually move. When your perfect pup has an accident (that was probably your fault, haha), be sure to clean it up right away using a cleaner that will remove the stain and neutralize the odor.

Playtime and Companionship. We all need a daily dose of fun for our mental health. So does Buster. In addition to outdoor exercise, Buster will love a game of toss or tug with you – his favorite thing in the whole wide world. She’ll also appreciate a play date with others of her own kind. You know, other perfect pups. A play date with a neighbor’s dog, a visit to the dog park, or an All Day Play session at your local pet retreat can work wonders. Playtime can also reduce stress-induced destructive behavior. It’s a win-win!

Good Eats, Drinks, Treats. Who doesn’t love dinner, drinks, and snacks? Of course you are going to feed and water your dog, but strategically offered snacks can encourage and reward the best pup behavior as pups tend to prefer treats over good boy stickers.

Groom. Fur sheds. Hair grows. Whichever you pup possesses needs frequent attention. If you opt to brush outside to avoid a mountain of fur inside, do so a respectful distance from your neighbors and common area, and bag up the inevitable mountain of fluff for the rubbish bin. Be sure to keep fur cleaned up from your carpets whether you brush indoors or out.

Find a Sitter. A sitter can be heaven-sent in terms of keeping your pup happy when you’re away working or having (GASP!) a life outside of your dog. Check out local dog resorts for day care or boarding, or Rover or Wag! for pet sitting or walking.

So, so many things to do and see to as a perfect pup parent, right? But aren’t they worth the effort? And won’t it be just grand when your neighbor welcomes your furry friend with some scritches (maybe ones even good enough to get that back leg going) instead of a harsh glare.

 

RESOURCES: Pet Safe, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Kennel Club, Apartment Guide, Human Animal Support Services