Telluride Dog Friendly Journey

Colorado’s four-seasons beauty is a can’t miss for any traveler’s bucket list. Breathtaking mountain views, crisp mountain air, and both large and small towns that offer a unique experience everywhere you go. Choose Telluride, a place where four-seasons fun is the name of the game, with winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, to summer fun like festivals, white-water rafting, and hiking and biking through the mountains. Include the whole family and bring your dog along to join in the fun. There are even some Telluride dog friendly activities that your pup can enjoy along with you!

Hiking

Lace up your hiking shoes and grab the leash. Hiking the breathtaking mountains of Telluride and the surrounding area is a must for every to-do list, and it’s also a great way for everyone, including your pup, to get some exercise in the great outdoors. There is a myriad of trails that challenge every skill level from beginner to advanced, and allow your pup on the trail, just make sure to keep your fur baby leashed and pick up after them. Make sure to pack your hiking essentials, including your sun gear, plenty of water for all, and your camera.

Parks

There are several parks in Telluride that welcome two-legged and four-legged guests. You’ll love the hiking, open space, picnic areas, playgrounds for the kids, and more that each provide. Many of these parks allow your furry friend to join in the fun. There is information about restrictions posted at each park, so you’ll know before you enter where your dog can and can’t go. Hike the area trails and see some amazing sites and breathtaking views. Make sure you pack plenty of water and sun protection for everyone!

Restaurants

You may think that if you want to experience Telluride’s many world-class dining facilities, you’ll have to leave your pup behind. There are several places where humans can dine or drink and their pets are welcome, too. Just about every restaurant in town with outdoor seating allows your pet on the patio. Some even offer a refillable bowl of water and even a treat while the humans enjoy their own meal.

4×4 Fun

Your pup likely loves hanging their head out the window as you roll down city streets or the highway, feeling the wind blow through their fur. Select 4×4 tour companies around Telluride offer adrenaline-pumping rides for both humans and their pups on private tours. You’ll need to let them know ahead of time, and make sure your dog is well-behaved and leashed.

The Gondola

You and your pup will love the one-of-a-kind ride. Leashed or crated pups are welcome in any car marked with a paw print. It’s the best way between dog-friendly Telluride and dog-friendly Mountain Village, is free to ride, and is the gateway to plenty of hiking trails and other pup/human fun.

Shopping

You’ll no doubt want to do some shopping while you’re here, for that perfect souvenir or to find the perfect local craft. The pet-friendly atmospheres of Telluride and Mountain Village offer pet-friendly shopping as well. It’s up to the business, of course, and they’ll post whether or not they’re pet friendly. Some businesses allow you and your pup to come in and browse, while others go the extra step of providing treats and water for your pup.

Spa Day

Drop your pup off for a little bit of pampering, then enjoy some of your own. There are pet spas and grooming salons that offer your pup head to toe pampering. Choose from services like nail trims, haircuts or baths, toothbrushing, and everything else that will make your pup feel pampered. While your pup is getting pampered themselves, choose one of Telluride’s many human-serving salons for your own mani/pedi, facial, body wrap or scrub, massage, or new hair cut or color. By the end of the day, you’ll both be pampered head to toe and ready for the next Telluride adventure together!

Care for Your Pet

Just as humans may catch a cold during vacation, pets can too. There are local vets and animal hospitals that can take care of your pet’s every health need while you’re on vacation. Many of the hospitals are open 24/7, so whenever your pet needs attention, they’ll be able to get it.

Pet-Friendly Fun in Telluride

As you plan all of your must-do activities for yourself and your pet, don’t forget to book a pet-friendly vacation rental with Lodging in Telluride so you can both be comfortable during your stay. Choose a cozy studio-style unit for just you and your pup, all the way up to a six-bedroom unit to include the whole family. Prepare a home-cooked meal and keep your dog’s food on hand in the fully equipped kitchen, then everyone can stretch out and relax in a private bedroom or open living space. Dogs will love curling up in front of the fireplace in many Telluride dog friendly rentals, too.