Dog-Friendly Business Program
The Ottawa Humane Society’s Dog-Friendly Business Program is designed to increase pet-friendly attitudes in the community, by supporting dog-friendly local businesses. The OHS believes that both pet owners and non-pet owners should view pets as a positive and healthy part of the Ottawa community.
Learn more about becoming a Dog-Friendly Business or email us at education@ottawahumane.ca.
Dog Days of Summer Photo Contest
The dog days of summer are here and we want to see you out with your dog! We’re running a contest until August 31, 2025 where you can show off your pup at a local Dog-Friendly Business and win great prizes!
Enter the contest:
Share a photo of your dog visiting an OHS Dog-Friendly Business or patio (listed below) to our Facebook Event page.
When you share a photo, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a prize pack from the OHS and select Dog-Friendly Business partners! Don’t forget to mention which business you visited.
Please see the Facebook Event page for rules and restrictions.
Why are Dog-Friendly Businesses important?
- They help create a more welcoming and dog-friendly community in Ottawa!
- A more dog-friendly community means less dogs left in the car – which can quickly become deadly in summer months
- Visiting public businesses and patios is a great bonding experience for you and your dog, and can help with socialization
Official Dog-Friendly Business List
Storefront:
- The Spaniel’s Tale
- Prancing Paws Ottawa
- Beacon Hill Fur Family Grooming and Training
- Wild Birds Unlimited
- Ren’s Pets (all Ottawa locations)
- Critter Jungle (All locations)
- Bushtukah (All locations)
- Plato’s Closet (Merivale location, St. Laurent location, Hazeldean location)
- Bad Dog Co. — Vintage Clothing
- Green Wall Vintage
- Tickled Pink
- Masters n’ Dogs
- Katari Imaging
- Maker House Company
- 180 Degree Fitness
- Allure Laser & Esthetics
- Mint Hair Studio
- Dovetails and Lavender
- KJP Select Hardwoods
- Frontline Credit Union
- Head Office Ottawa
- Stagra Automotive
- Bel-Air Lexus
- Audi City Ottawa
- Southbank Dodge
- Capital Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram & Fiat
- Barrhaven Ford
- Travelodge Ottawa East
- The Metcalfe Hotel
- Premiere Suites
Service:
- Plumbing Now
- BLD Homes
- Tungsten Collaborative
- Koza IT Services
- Tektam Integrations Inc.
- Top Dog Cleaning Co.
- Clean POV
- DNSnetworks – Technology Company
- Future Solar and Electric
Patio:
- Beyond The Pale Brewery
- Bicycle Craft Brewery
- Stray Dog Brewing
- Moulin in the Park
- Black Dog Bistro
- The Mill Tavern