What better to venture into Boulder’s beautiful open spaces than with a furry friend. Boulder Open Spaces and Mountain Parks offers a sprawling 145 miles of trails to the avid hiker, and up to 90% of those trails are open to dogs. This includes the Chautauqua Meadow, Mt. Sanitas, NCAR trails, Bear Canyon, the Table […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Colorado is frequently ranked high on lists of the most dog-friendly places. Match.com ranked Colorado as the number one dog loving state. Spending quality time with pets, specifically dogs, provides humans with companionship and can improve health. From a physiological standpoint, being with your dog can release feel-good hormones such as serotonin and oxytocin that […]

Boulder, Colorado is an ideal place for hiking with dogs due to its natural beauty, diverse terrain, and dog-friendly culture. The city is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and has over 150 miles of trails, making it a perfect destination for dog owners looking for outdoor adventures. One of the reasons Boulder […]

Boulder is full of animal lovers with roughly one-third of all households in the entire city owning at least one dog. Although Boulder has created several dog laws including a law that doesn’t allow animals on Pearl Street, it’s safe to say that Boulder is one of the most dog-friendly places in all of Colorado. […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille