When living in or visiting any area, you want to be sure that your pets will be just as welcome as you are. The City of Hoboken offers many dog friendly parks and dog runs, off-leash parks, and even hotels and bars where your furry friends are welcome. Hoboken was recently rated the #1 city for friendliness toward dogs by Belladog magazine. Come find out why, today!
Dog Runs and Off-Leash Parks
Church-Square Park features a dog run where your dog can roam free without even the use of a leash. This park includes water fountains, benches, a separate area for smaller dogs, and a special fenced-in park. Elysian Park also offers a dog run, but dogs must be leashed. Maxwell Place Dog Run is another place to bring your pets for some off-leash fun. There are also separate areas for small and large dogs.
One of the biggest benefits of visiting Hoboken is its proximity to the NYC area. Here you will find lots of off-leash parks and dog runs. Dog runs include Ewen Park, Frank S. Hackett Park, Franz Sigel Park, Seton Park, Van Cortlandt Park, and Williamsbridge. Off-leash areas may be found in Bronx Park, Claremont Park, Crotona Park, Devoe Park, Henry Hudson Park, Hylan Park, and many more. Just be sure to bring your dog license with you, and have proof of rabies vaccination available, and to have read the rules and regulations for each park. For more information on dog-friendly parks, rules, and regulations, visit the NYC Parks & Recreation Office’s website.
Not Just Parks
If you are looking for a place to bring your four-pawed friend, dog runs and parks are not the only venues where you can hang-out with your pets in Hoboken. Many bars are also pet-friendly. Some even encourage pet owners to bring their dogs with them while they enjoy a mixed-drink or beer. Bars that welcome pooches include Scotland Yard, Louise and Jerry’s, Morgan’s, and Northern Soul. Almost all these bars ask that you call or ask beforehand when bringing your dog inside, keep them on a leash, and refrain from bringing your dog in on nights when the bar is particularly busy or crowded.
If you call beforehand, bar owners or employees can give you specific rules for their places of business, let you know when dogs are allowed in their establishments, when would be the best time to bring your pet, and more. Dogs will often times receive free water while in bars, get lots of loving attention from fellow bar patrons, and can simply lie down on the floor to rest if the excitement become too tired or they are tuckered out. Bringing your dog to a bar, of course, is not recommended for owners of dogs that are particularly loud, intimidating, boisterous, not friendly to strangers, or who do not like people around. Be sure to know the temperament of your pooch before bringing him out for a drink.
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