Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Theo is today’s four-legged legend—a joyful, tail-wagging explorer captured in an epic moment sprinting through a green field with the Flatirons in the distance and the sun lighting up the grass like a dream. His boundless energy and open-heart enthusiasm remind us why dogs thrive in Boulder’s green spaces—and why Boulder might just be the dog capital of Colorado.

Why So Much Green Space in Boulder?

Boulder isn’t just lucky—it’s intentional. The city made a bold move back in 1967, becoming the first in the country to approve a dedicated sales tax for acquiring and preserving open space. Today, Boulder manages over 45,000 acres of protected land and 155+ miles of trails through its Open Space and Mountain Parks program. That means fields, meadows, and foothill paths are never far from home.

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These green spaces act as a buffer from overdevelopment, protect wildlife habitats, and offer an unrivaled backyard for hikers, bikers, nature lovers—and yes, plenty of pups like Theo who can run wild (within voice and sight control limits, of course).

Fun Facts: Dogs and Boulder Go Hand in Paw

• High Pup-to-Person Ratio: Boulder has more dogs per capita than most cities in America. There’s roughly one dog for every 6.5 people here.

• Trail Buddies Galore: About one in every five trail users in Boulder is walking with a dog. If you’re hitting Mt. Sanitas or Wonderland Lake, odds are good you’ll meet a few wagging tails along the way.

• Off-Leash Life: Boulder offers a Voice and Sight Tag Program that allows dogs to explore off-leash in many open space areas—freedom for the well-trained pup and pure happiness for dogs like Theo.

Why Dogs Love Boulder—And Why Boulder Loves Them Back

With fields to explore, streams to splash in, and mountain trails to conquer, Boulder is a paradise for active dogs and dog-loving humans alike. Theo’s picture-perfect moment in the green field isn’t just adorable—it’s a symbol of what makes Boulder special. Wide open spaces. Clean mountain air. And dogs living their best lives.

Here’s to Theo, a trailblazer in the grass and our Dog of the Day!

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