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Durango Pet Travel
Hike, roam, play, swim and stay!
Durango, Colorado is a doggone friendly town! Durango and the surrounding area boast thousands of miles of beautiful Colorado trails, a river to swim in, a 5-acre dog park to play in, and many options for pet-welcoming Durango lodging!
Durango pet friendly lodging
When you’re dog-tired and ready to curl up, the Durango area offers a number of hotels, motels and inns that will extend a warm welcome to both you and your pet. Vallecito Lake, which is surrounded by literally millions of acres of the San Juan National Forest, also welcome pets at a number of lodges and cabins. Click on select under Pet Services to view the pet friendly lodging!
Camping with your doggie in Durango
Most Durango campgrounds are quite accommodating to pet owners and their pets!
Hiking with your dog in Durango
Durango is an outdoorsy-dog’s paradise. There are thousands of miles of Colorado hiking trails surrounding Durango that are beckoning to be explored by you and your dog. Local dogs will tell you that the Horse Gulch Trail System, Vallecito Lake, and the famous Colorado Trail are a few of the popular places to hike, roam, and play.
Hiking and walking in town
In addition to over 2,000 miles of hiking trails surrounding Durango, there are a couple of spots right in Durango that are perfect for you and your pooch:
- The Animas River Trail is a paved trail that follows the Animas River for roughly 5 miles, winding in and out of parks and over several bridges. The northernmost entrance to the trail is located at the intersection of 32nd St. and East 3rd Ave., near the north City Market grocery store. This is also a popular “put in” for kayakers and rafters. The Animas River Trail’s southernmost entrance is currently located near the Durango Mall along south Camino del Rio. Durango leash laws apply (see below).
- The Durango Dog Park is a 5-acre off-leash area which offers river access for dogs and plenty of space for dogs to run, roam and play. Pedestrian access to the park is located along the Animas River Trail on the south side of Hwy 160 west, just .1 mile west of the intersection of Hwy 160 and Hwy 550. No on-site parking is available at the Durango Dog Park, with the exception of one accessible parking space located roughly 300 ft west of the entrance.
Durango area leash laws
Durango is a dog-friendly town for sure, but for the safety of your pet and of others, please be aware of these Durango area leash laws:
- Within Durango city limits - The City of Durango requires that all dogs be on a leash and that they not be tethered along public streets.
- In La Plata County, the Durango Dog Park, the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area - Dogs are permitted to be off leash in these areas as long as they are within sight and under voice control.
Durango Pet Perks
Historic downtown Durango is not only a great place to stroll with your pooch but a few Durango businesses are offering well behaved dogs (and their owners) a treat! Make sure to visit Jitters’ Java drive-thru coffee kiosk on the corner of 8th St. and Main Ave. as well as Maria’s Bookshop and Southwest Sound for your pet perks. While health code doesn’t allow dogs inside restaurants, many of Durango’s outdoor cafes and picnic areas have tables where your well behaved dog is welcome. Lastly, when it’s time to clean up before heading home, Durango has a self-service dog wash as well as several spas and salons.
Durango Pet Services
With so many places for you and your dog to hike, roam, play, swim and stay, Durango is truly one for the dogs! If you’d like to enjoy a day without dog, however, make arrangements for Fido to stay with a local dog-sitter or at one of Durango’s doggie daycares for the day! Some Durango dog kennels even offer early drop-off and late pick-up times for dog owners riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or visiting Mesa Verde National Park.
Browse the listings below for more information on Durango’s dog-related services including doggie day care, veterinary hospitals, kennels, groomers, pet supply stores and pet friendly lodging.
| Akunow Kennels | 3705 C.R. 250 Durango, CO 81301 info@wonuka.com (800) 516-0144 |
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| Custom Animal ServicesCustom Animal Services provides house and pet sitting services including overnight stays in your home, stop by visits and pet exercise for both large and small animals. |
customanimalservices@gmail.com (970) 759-6724 Book now | View website |
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| Custom Animal Services |
customanimalservices@gmail.com (970) 759-6724 View website |
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| Dogs RockDay Care, Pick up and drop off service. | 244 County Road 233 Durango, CO 81301 dogsrock@durango.net 970-946-2813 |
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| Dogs Rock Custom Canine Day CareReservations required. | 244 C.R. 233 Durango, CO 81301 dogsrock@durango.net (970) 749-9812 (970) 946-2813 |
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| Durango Dogs |
info@durangodogs.com (970) 382-2542 View website |
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Durango Pet ResortHere at Durango Pet Resort we offer boarding and daycare for both cats and dogs. We have 3 indoor/outdoor play areas totaling 6000 sqft. | 35 Design Center Rd.Durango, Co 81301 970-259-7387 View website |
| Durango SittersA licensed on site sitting service specializing in: Childcare, Pet/Dog Walking, House Sitting |
970-375-9910 View website |
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| Elite Executive Services | Durango, CO 81301 (970) 247-0417 |
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| Happy Paws Pet Spa | 1301 E. Florida Rd. Durango, CO 81301 (970) 259-7917 View website |
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| Healthy Hounds and Fat Cats | 21738 Hwy 160 W. Durango, CO 81301 (970) 375-9700 |
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| House Nanny | Durango, CO 81301 (970) 403-4904 |
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| Pampered PetsDog boarding while you're on vacation! Kennel your dog just for the day while you ride the train. Pick up and delivery! | 2943 C.R. 321 Ignacio, CO 81137 pwccinc@frontier.net (970) 883-2220 View website |
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| Pet Mania | 1420 C.R. 302 Durango, CO 81301 (970) 946-6717 |
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| Puppy Love Kennels | 130 C.R. 234 Durango, CO 81302 (970) 259-3043 |
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| Walkin Paws | 1385 Avenida del Sol Durango, CO 81301 (970) 759-5464 |
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| Wild Haven | 1635 Foxfire Rd. Bayfield, CO 81122 (970) 884-5284 |
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| Willow Tree Kennels | 6510 C.R. 203 Durango, CO 81301 Monday-Saturday 8a.m.-12p.m. 1-5 p.m. Sunday 8-10 a.m 3-4 p.m. (970) 259-0018 View website |
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