As dog lovers, we know to trust our dog’s judgment when it comes to people. I don’t know how many times my dog has not liked someone and it turned out to be with good reason. So, it only makes sense to bring your furry friend with you on your date to make sure he or she meets with their approval.
“If you really want to get to know someone you’re dating, then have them meet your beloved live-in companion, your dog – or, in my case, dogs,” says Kris Rotonda, CEO, You Must Love Dogs Dating, an online dating site for single dog lovers.
Better yet, if your date has a dog, too, why not double date with your dogs? It’s an effective and unpretentious way of getting to know each other and the significant four-legged others in your life.
But where to go?
There are plenty of fun, exciting, and romantic dates for dog lovers out there, including some where your dogs can go too.
May we suggest several dog-friendly dates:
- Look up the nearest dog beach or park. Dog parks and beaches are full of interesting sights and smells, particularly if you’re a dog, and room for running and playing games. You and your date can toss Frisbees, take a leisurely stroll with your dogs, or just kick back for some entertaining dog-watching.
- Dog-friendly bars and restaurants. More and more establishments are realizing the value of setting a place at the table for dogs.
- Go shopping together. Pet stores are always dog-friendly zones; check out fun new products together, scope out the fish and birds available for sale, you may even get a little paw mani-pedi together!
- Sign up for a pet charity walk/run. A fun, athletic date that gives back.
- Go on a Picnic. There is nothing more romantic that going on a picnic date, and it’s super easy to take the dog along.
