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One-Day, Dog-Friendly Market to Feature Local Businesses

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ali

At this point, even your pooches should know the importance of buying local and supporting small businesses, which is why Sidewalk Dog is proud to sponsor the upcoming pup-friendly HAMMS Event. No, we’re not talking pork here—HAMMS stands for “Help a Minnesota Maker Succeed,” and the dog-friendly, one-day-only market will take place at the former … Continue reading →

Tagged 3waybeauty, B+W Specialty Cofee, Becky Sturm, crowdfunding, dog-friendly, dog-friendly event, doggystyle, Emily Schmidt, Hamm's Brewery, HAMMS, HAMMS Event, Irely, Minneapolis, Sairey Gernes, Sidewalk Dog, St. Paul, StormSister Spatique, TowelTopper | Leave a comment

USA TODAY to Feature Twin Cities Pooches

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Ali

Thanks to all of you who sent photos of your pups livin’ it up in the Twin Cities to USA TODAY after reading this story on our blog last month. Turns out our evil plan actually worked and a few of your pooches are going to be featured in an article about pet-friendly cities in their … Continue reading →

Tagged Bumblebee Personal Assistants, dog-friendly, dogs, Emily Schmidt, Mary Pokluda, Minneapolis, pet-friendly, pets, Sidewalk Dog, St. Paul, Twin Cities, USA TODAY | Leave a comment

USA TODAY Wants Picture Proof of our Pet-Friendliness

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Ali

We already know that Minneapolis/St. Paul is a pawsome place to raise pups, but now we have a chance to prove it to the rest of the nation. USA TODAY is asking for reasons why our town is so great for pets, and they want picture proof. And get this: The best responses will be featured in their … Continue reading →

Tagged dog-friendly, dogs, Emily Schmidt, Midwest, Minneapolis, pet-friendly, pets, Sidewalk Dog, St. Paul, Twin Cities, USA TODAY | Leave a comment

Introducing Our December Cover Dog

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Ali

Meet Penelope, the two-year-old pit bull who won our December Facebook Cover Dog Contest. To learn more about this courageous girl and the special bond she shares with her dad Nick Anderson, check out Man’s Best Friend: Twin Cities Pups and Their Pops.

Tagged A Rotta Love Plus, dog-friendly, Facebook Cover Dog Contest, FB Cover Dog Contest, Minneapolis, Nick Anderson, Penelope, pit bull, Sarah Beth Photography, Save-A-Bull Rescue, Sidewalk Dog, St. Paul, The Wine Thief | Leave a comment

Living It Up: Dog-friendly apartment life

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Meredeth

Not that long ago, it was hard to find a dog-friendly apartment, townhouse or condo in the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. But the times, they are a-changin’. Dog-friendly housing is becoming more and more common, probably as it becomes more and more requested. For example, locally based StuartCo owns and operates oodles of dog-friendly … Continue reading →

Tagged ADOGO Pet Hotel, Arlington/Arkwright dog park, Black Dog Cafe & Wine Bar, Camp Bow Wow, Deer Ridge Townhomes, Depot Coffehouse, dog-friendly, dog-friendly apartments, dog-friendly Hopkins apartments, dog-friendly housing, dog-friendly Plymouth apartments, dog-friendly restaurants, dog-friendly St. Paul apartments, dog-friendly stores, dog-friendly townhomes, French Regional Park, Greenfield Apartments, Hopkins, Laurel Street Flowers, Minnetonka, Morrie's Minnetonka Subaru, Parkside at Medicine Lake, PetSmart, Plymouth, Plymouth dog park, Primp Cheap-Chic Boutique, Riverview at Upper Landing, Running Room, shop dogs, Sidewalk Dog, Sidewalk Dog directory, St. Paul, StuartCo, The Bark Park, urbanimal, W.A. Frost & Company | Leave a comment

Life Is Grand: Dog-friendly shopping on St. Paul’s sweetest street

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Meredeth

Well hello there, my canine-loving friend! How’s that holiday shopping coming? Oh, not so great, you say? Can’t find the perfect gifts to fit your list? WHAT? YOU HAVEN’T EVEN STARTED???!!! Don’t despair—you live in close proximity to a strip of street steeped in a grand (heh-heh) tradition of stores stocked with every delight you or … Continue reading →

Tagged dog-friendly business, dog-friendly consignment shop, dog-friendly shopping, dog-friendly shops, Garden of Eden, Grand Ave., Grand Groomers, holiday, holiday shopping, home brewing, Minneapolis Marathon, My Sister's Closet, Northern Brewer, Pottery Barn, Shoesters, Sidewalk Dog, Sixth Chamber Used Books, St. Paul, Steele Fitness, The Running Room, Treadle Yard Goods | Leave a comment

Fun with Feedback: We really want to know, fur reals!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Meredeth

Ed. note: We first posted this on September 16th, but the response was more like a few quiet whimpers rather than a series of loud barks. We’re reposting in hopes that you’ll respond with your thoughts and feedback. Tell us whatcha think of SidewalkDog.com Well, three months into our relaunch, we at Sidewalk Dog are still … Continue reading →

Tagged directory, dog parks, dog-friendly patios, dog-friendly restaurants, dog-friendly shops, Feedback, Minneapolis, Sidewalk Dog, SidewalkDog.com, St. Paul, Twin Cities | Leave a comment

Have a Grand Time in St. Paul this Sunday

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Meredeth

By Meredeth Barzen As if this summer weren’t full enough with events celebrating great neighborhoods and their four-legged friends, we’ve got another one to tell you about: This Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Grand Avenue will be packed with pups for the Paws on Grand event. For the fifth year, the Grand … Continue reading →

Tagged animal communication, animal first aid, clicker training, Dog Days, dog-friendly business, dog-friendly dining, events, Frattallone's Ace Hardware, Grand Avenue, Grand Avenue Business Association, Grand Avenue Veterinary Center, Homeward Bound Rescue, Linda Schindler, locally made, Meredeth Barzen, Minneapolis Picks, On Cue Training & Behavior, Own Your Pets Life, Paws on Grand, pet clinics, Pet Picks, Pure Spirit, restaurants/cafes, shopping, Sidewalk Dog, St. Paul, The Bibelot Shop, The Pet Project | Leave a comment

Romp 'n' Roll: It's always play time at Twin Cities dog parks!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Meredeth

By Meredeth Barzen Note: Be sure to let your fellow readers in on your favorite area dog parks in the comments section below. Better yet, go one further: We’ve teamed up with our friends at Stunt Puppy to create this super-snazzy interactive map of our choice dog spots in the area. Check it out and … Continue reading →

Tagged Airport dog park, Alimagnet Dog Park, Arlington/Arkwright Park, Battle Creek, Bloomington, Bloomington Dog Park, Burnsville, Carver Park Reserve, Champlin, Chanhassen, Cleary Lake, Coates, Coon Rapids, Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Dakota Woods dog park, Dayton, Dog Fancy Magazine, Dog Grounds, dog parks, dogs, Eden Prairie, Edina, Egan Park, Elliot Park, Elm Creek Reserve, Hanover, Kaposia Landing, Lake Minnewashta, Lake of the Isles dog park, Loring Park, Maple Grove, Meredeth Barzen, Minneapolis, Minnehaha Dog Park, Minnesota, North Loop, off-leash recreation areas, Otter Lake, Plymouth, Prior Lake, Rice Creek Dog Park, Richfield, Roseville, Shoreview, Sidewalk Dog, South St. Paul, St. Paul, Staring Lake dog park, Stunt Puppy, Trackside dog park, Van Valkenburg dog park, Victoria, White Bear Township, Woodbury Dog Park, Woodview Dog Park | 9 Comments

Alfresco Fido: Nine Favorites for Dining with Our Dogs

Posted on September 3, 2008 by scribe

By Meredeth Barzen As summer wanes, we here at Sidewalk Dog want to be sure you’ve made good use of the Twin Cities’ marvelous dog-friendly-dining culture. So, we’ve compiled an itinerary of our favorite spots for you and Spot to find refreshment. In Southwest Minneapolis—always a hotspot for dogs and the people who love them—we … Continue reading →

Tagged Barnette, Cafe Barbette, Cafe Lurcat, Cafe Maude, Cafe Twenty Eight, Cathedral Hill, coffee shops, Cue, dog-friendly business, dog-friendly dining, dog-friendly restaurants, Gold Medal park, Guthrie, Linda Haug, Loring Park, Lucia's Dog Bar, Lucia's Restaurant, Meredeth Barzen, Minneapolis, Northeast, Psyc, restaurants/cafes, Sidewalk Dog, St. Paul, Stone Arch Bridge, The Happy Gnome, W.A. Frost & Company | 4 Comments

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