Toss a frisbee or tennis ball for your dog in this spacious, fenced-in park and before you know it, there’ll be a whole pack of dogs going after it. It’s also a great place to mingle with other dog owners. Credit: Photo Courtesy of anneheathen, Flickr Creative Commons
Pay a visit (dog in tow) to One Lucky Dog Bakery and pick up some homemade treats for your dog. Some even have ingredients that are useful in soothing more anxiety-prone canines. Pay a visit at 45 Public Square in Medina. Credit: Photo Courtesy of closetoamish, Instagram
Grab a drink with your dog on any of Cleveland’s dog-friendly patios. Sample craft brews in Tremont at Edison’s Pub (2373 Professor Ave), or participate in yappy hours every third Tuesday of the month at Tremont Taphouse (2572 Scranton Rd), the proceeds of which help local dog rescues. Credit: Photo Courtesy of grandillusion, Instagram
If you’re looking for somewhere serene, frolic through the flowers with your pooch at Holden Arboretum. These botanical gardens are oftentimes a little more peaceful than a dog park. Credit: Photo Courtesy of mando116, Instagram
Most Cleveland beaches don’t allow dogs. If you and your pup are itching for sand and surf, head to Stow and check out Bow Wow Beach, a large dog park complete with a lake for your pups to romp in. Credit: Photo by Cmcbrown/Flickr Creative Commons
If your dog enjoys curling up with you and watching Netflix, change up the scenery and take him to Elm Road Triple Drive-In for an outdoor movie. Make sure he keeps quiet, though! Credit: Photo Courtesy of mydoghikes, Instagram
If your dog is a bit more energetic, suit him up with a backpack and set out for a day of hiking in Cleveland’s Metroparks. Backpacking is a great outlet for working-breed dogs. A word of warning, though: backpacks should only be worn by full-grown dogs, and be sure to pack plenty of water! Credit: Photo Courtesy of marcdalmulder, Flickr Creative Commons
If you and your dog both have a habit of frequent snacking, counteract it and kick both of your asses into shape at Thank Dog! Bootcamp. Visit thankdogneo.com for more info. Credit: Photo Courtesy of taraatki, Instagram
Head out for a relaxing bike ride, canine companion by your side, through Lakewood’s historic neighborhoods. There are plenty of harnesses and bike attachments available to ensure your dog doesn’t topple you over in hot pursuit of a squirrel. Credit: Photo Courtesy of jessimac89, Instagram
Most pools have doggie swim days the last few days of summer, when no one cares if the water gets swamped with fur. Watch your pup paddle around at Hinckley’s Ledge Pool on August 24 from 1:00 – 5:00. Credit: Photo Courtesy of lovedogsociety, Instagram

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