Dunwoody

Located slightly northeast of Atlanta, Dunwoody offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, making it a wonderful place to live, work and play. But did you know that it's also a fantastic place for pet owners? Dunwoody has plenty of pet-friendly shops, restaurants and parks for you and your furry friend to visit together.


Boarding Facilities in Dunwoody:

  • Dunwoody Animal Medical Center - 2482 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 600, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - At Dunwoody Animal Medical Center, we are pleased to offer our current veterinary clients limited boarding, for both medical and non-medical admissions. You can put your mind at ease while you are away, knowing that your pet is in an environment that emphasizes safety and cleanliness. As an AAHA accredited hospital, we provide a higher level of veterinary care than other non-hospital boarding facilities.

  • Camp Run-A-Mutt - 5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Suite 16C, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - This facility offers cage-free boarding where dogs enjoy a safe, supervised environment with indoor and outdoor play areas, fostering socialization and relaxation. Camp Run-A-Mutt is staffed 24/7 to ensure comfort and safety, providing an ideal stay for active dogs.

  • Atlanta Pet Resort - 4343 Dunwoody Park, Suite G, Dunwoody GA 30338 - Atlanta Pet Resort provides dog and cat boarding with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, ensuring a fun and safe stay for pets of all ages. Their experienced team focuses on personalized care, keeping pets comfortable and engaged throughout their stay.


Off-Leash Dog Parks in and around Dunwoody:

  • Brook Run Off-Leash Dog Park (Dunwoody) - 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - The Brook Run Dog Park is roughly three wooded acres for off-leash play. Nestled in the woods towards the back of Brook Run Park, the tree canopy offers shade protection from the summer heat as well as from mild rains. The Dog Park is entirely fenced and features multiple entry points with double-gates for safety of the dogs and their humans.

  • Brookhaven Dog Park (Brookhaven) - 4158 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 - Renowned as one of Atlanta's best dog parks, this greenspace features nearly 21 acres of fun for Fido! Not just for dog enthusiasts, though, the park is a perfect playground for walking, picnicking, mixed-use sports, and other activities. A mini-trail running around the park provides a great outlet for nature lovers and a pavilion and BBQ grill area round out this island of green surrounded by urban living.

  • Newtown Dream Dog Park (Johns Creek) - 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 - Newtown Dream Dog Park, one of the top dog parks in the country, is located inside Johns Creek, GA's Newtown Park toward the front entrance. It is a fenced once-acre area featuring artificial turf, sprinklers for dogs to play in, obstacles to play on, plus water fountains for people and pets. This dog-friendly park also offers separate areas for large and small dogs, along with benches, shelters, and shade trees.

  • Pickneyville Dog Park (Peachtree Corners) - 4758 S. Old Peachtree Road, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 - This spacious three-acre fenced dog park features separate areas for large and small dogs, grassy spaces, benches, small shade shelters, canine drinking water and agility equipment.

  • Overlook Dog Park (Morgan Falls) - 100 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 - Your dog can romp off-leash with canine pals at Morgan Falls Overlook Park Dog Park in Sandy Springs, GA. This dog park offers separate fenced sections for small and large docs, seating and basic agility equipment.

  • Graves Dog Park (Norcross) - 1540 Graves Road, Norcross, GA 30093 - This fenced dog park features separate areas for large and small dogs, grassy spaces, benches, small shade shelters, canine drinking water and agility equipment.

Newtown Dream Dog Park

Photo Courtesy of Johns Creek Georgia


Pet-Friendly Parks in Dunwoody:

  • Brook Run Park - 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - At 110 acres, Brook Run Park is the largest park in Dunwoody. This signature park features a large playground, 2-mile loop multi-use trail, skate park, disc golf course, off-leash dog park, community garden, two artificial turf baseball fields, two artificial turf multisport fields, amphitheater, open fields, event pavilions, and the Treetop Quest adventure course.

  • Dunwoody Park - 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - Stretch across a sprawling 35 acres, Dunwoody Park is a great park for you and your pup to stretch your legs and explore its picturesque nature trails. Let them dip their paws in the refreshing waters of Wildcat Creek that winds through the park.

  • Chattahoochee River NRA - 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 - Located just outside of Dunwoody, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a 10,000-acre open space along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs, offering a vast trail system for walking/hiking with your leashed pet.


Pet-Friendly Dining in Dunwoody:

  • Lazy Dog - 4532 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30346 | (770) 376-0111 - This restaurant and bar loves dogs so much, they built an entire patio just for them!

  • Vintage Pizzeria - 5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | (470) 359-5982 - This delicious pizzeria boasts a spacious enclosed outdoor patio where your dog is welcome to join your family as you eat.

  • Culinary Dropout - 1231 Ashford Crossing, Building 900, Atlanta, GA 30346 | (470) 242-6712 - Don't miss the chance to dine at Culinary Dropout with your furry friend, where you can savor delicious dishes together while your pup enjoys the comfort of their own "wish you were beer" water bowl.

  • Village Burger - 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | (770) 522-1600 - Savor the classic burgers and milkshakes at Village Burger, a Dunwoody staple where you can enjoy their patio alongside your pup, and don't forget to treat your furry friend to a scoop of ice cream.

  • The Brass Tap - 4504 Ashwood Dunwoody Road, Ste 32, Atlanta, GA 30346 | (770) 557-0232 - This craft beer bar welcomes dogs on its outdoor patio.

  • Hobnob Tavern - 1221 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta, GA 30346 | (470) 395-7904 - This pub allows pets on their outdoor patio.

Lazy Dog

Photo Courtesy of Bring Fido


Pet-Friendly Events in Dunwoody:

  • Brook Run Food Truck Thursdays (Seasonal) - 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | (404) 754-3211 - Take Thursday nights off from cooking, grab the dog and head to Brook Run for food trucks, music, and a whole lot of fun! Runs May - October (weather permitting).

  • Brook Run Farmer's Market (Seasonal) - 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 | (404) 919-4422 - Stop by Saturday mornings (weather permitting) for FRESH seasonal produce, free-range meats, cheeses, jams, jellies and a variety of baked goods!

  • Dunwoody Art Festival (May) - 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - Held annually on Mother's Day weekend and located at the Dunwoody Village Parkway and the Dunwoody Village Shopping Center, the Dunwoody Art Festival features top artisans, one-of-a-kind vendors, children's activities and unique fares from across the country. Plenty of food trucks will also be serving up culinary treats.

  • Tartan Trot 5K/10K Race (February) - 1978 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 - Every year around 1,000 runners will father to the sound of bagpipes to race through the streets of Dunwoody in this pet-friendly race.


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