About Us
Life Is Better With a Dog by Your Side
Sidewalk Dog is the go-to guide for dog owners who refuse to leave their best friend at home. We research and review the best dog-friendly restaurants, parks, hotels, breweries, and more — so you can enjoy every adventure together.
Our Mission
We started Sidewalk Dog because we got tired of leaving our dogs behind. From patio restaurants that turned us away to hotels that charged absurd pet fees — we wanted a resource that actually helped dog owners live their fullest lives with their dogs.
Today, Sidewalk Dog covers 28 cities across the country, featuring thousands of dog-friendly businesses and original editorial guides for local dog lovers. Our reviews and listings are built on real experience, honest research, and a genuine love of dogs.
We believe the best days are the ones where you never have to say "sorry, no dogs allowed."
Who Runs Sidewalk Dog
Sidewalk Dog is an independent, owner-operated publication — not a corporate media brand. It's been publishing for dog owners since 2022, run by Jared McKinney, the site's owner and editor. Jared reviews and approves every article that goes live, and his email is the one that lands in your inbox when you reach out.
Our team uses modern research tools — including AI assistance for first drafts — but every published article passes through human editorial review before it goes out. We explain exactly how this works in our editorial policy, along with our sourcing standards and how we handle corrections when we get something wrong.
What We Cover
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Have a business you'd like to add to the directory? Want to write for us? We'd love to hear from you.