Whether you are a dog owner in Baltimore or visiting Baltimore with your dog, Charm City has so much to offer our four-legged friends. Here at Dogs of Charm City, we consider ourselves to be the experts when it comes to all things “dog” in Baltimore, but you— Baltimore pet parents — are no novices. That's why we started the Dogs of Charm City Choice Awards, an annual contest where we rely on our Baltimore dog community to cast their vote for the very best dog-friendly spots around Baltimore.
What are the best dog-friendly restaurants in Baltimore? Who is the best vet in Baltimore? What stores can I shop in with my dog? And where are these dog-friendly beaches in Maryland that everyone is posting photos of?!?! If you're wondering what Baltimore Dog Owners have to say, read on.
Thousands of you weighed in on your favorite dog-friendly places, people, and businesses in Baltimore, and here are the results!
Best Dog Park
Winner: Patterson Dog Park
Runner Up: Latrobe/ Fort Ave Dog Park
Best Public Park
Winner: Patterson Park
Runner Up: Riverside Park
Best Hiking Spot
Winner: Patapsco State Park
Runner Up: Gunpowder State Park
Best Spot to Take A Dip
Winner: Patapsco State Park
Runner Up: Quiet Waters Dog Beach
Best Pet Store
Winner: Petco
Runner Up: Pet Valu
Best Veterinarian
Winner: Charm City Vet
Runner Up: Eastern Animal Hospital
Best Groomer
Winner: Yvonne at Petco Canton Crossing
Runner Up: Hair of the Dog
Best Dog Daycare + Boarding
Winner: Dogtopia of Canton
Runner Up: Downtown Dog Resort
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Winner: Blue Pitt BBQ
Runner Up: Lee's Pint and Shell
Best Dog-Friendly Brunch Spot
Winner: Little Havana
Runner Up: The Point in Fells
Best Dog-Friendly Brewery
Winner: Checkerspot Brewing
Runner Up: Union Craft Brewing
Best Dog-Friendly Store (Non-Pet)
Winner: Best Day Ever
Runner Up: Ace Hardware
Best Spot for a Dog-Friendly Treat
Winner: Bmore Licks
Runner Up: Rita's Italian Ice
Best Dog-Friendly Hotel
Winner: Sagamore Pendry
Runner Up: Admiral Fells Inn
Best Dog-Friendly Neighborhood in Baltimore
Winner: Canton/Patterson Park
Runner Up: Federal Hill
Best Pet Photographer
Winner: Pro Petshots Photography
Runner Up: Nicole Gould - Unpredictable Moments Photography
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