Considering we’ve got about a four-month window of considerably hot and mostly sunny weather in Cleveland, it’s in our best interest to take advantage of this as much as possible. But how are we supposed to leave for outdoor pursuits when we’ve got the saddest lil’ eyes in the world begging us not to go?

Simple: we take our furry friends with us on our adventurous romps. Here are 10 cool things you can do this summer with your favorite canine companion.

For even more ideas, check out this list of dog-friendly activities in Northeast Ohio.


This article appears in Jul 2-8, 2014.

Cortni Dietz is a senior at Ohio University and a Scene blogging intern. When taking a break from the rigorous pursuit of journalism, she enjoys eating, reading, hanging out with dogs of all shapes and sizes and drinking overpriced coffee.