Portland is an incredibly dog-friendly town. Chances are, if there’s a bar or restaurant with an outdoor patio, your dog is welcome to join you for some appetizers during happy hour. There are also over 10,000 acres of parks just within the city limits, and most welcome dogs. But with all the choices available, it can be hard to know the best spots to try with your canine companion. So we talked to Portland-area Muddies to find out where they’re taking their own dogs during their days off and came up with this list of thirteen options.
Tin Shed takes dog-friendly to an entirely different level with its actual dog menu. There’s plenty of great restaurants that allow your dog on the patio or near other outdoor seating, but The Tin Shed is one of the few spots that provides both human and dog-friendly food and dog-friendly indoor and outdoor seating. They have terrific house-made meat and rice dishes that dogs seem to love.
If you’re looking for a beach to enjoy with your dog, George Rogers Park is great choice. Not only is there nice beach access along the Willamette River, but there are plenty of short walking trails perfect for dogs. For longer walks, we recommend strolling along Old River Road.
This diner-style restaurant offers excellent vegan and vegetarian reinterpretations of classic foods. As you’d probably expect from any diner, their breakfast offerings are really special and range from waffles to biscuits and gravy to burritos. Once you’ve grabbed your food, you and your dog can enjoy while sitting at the dog-friendly picnic tables.
If you’re looking for a place for your dogs to run off-leash, 1000 Acres is the place! This enormous dog park has both on-leash and off-leash trails, and the park never feels crowded. The swimming hole is a great place for dogs, although it can get crowded in hot weather. There’s also access to the Sandy River, which provides a great way for your dog to cool down after a run.
Heathen Brewing Feral Public House provides dozens of beers on tap, and you’re welcome to bring your dog and sit in the large outdoor seating area. If you want to taste a certain brew, you can check their website to see what they have on tap and how much they have left. In addition to a wide selection of drinks, Heathen Brewing also offers a great selection of tacos, burgers, pizzas and other ‘pub grub.’
At nearly 30 acres, Laurelhurst Park has plenty of room to accommodate a variety of dog-related activities. There’s plenty of trails to explore with your on-leash dog, but you can also visit the off-leash dog park for a game of catch or some doggie socializing. It’s also a great park for human socializing–there’s plenty of dog owners eager to talk about their own pups–and many organizations use this park as a meeting place for breed-specific playgroups.
Dive bars and dogs don’t always mix, but at Holmans, your pup can visit if she’s willing to stay on the enclosed patio. This patio has lots of plants and a fountain to provide a bit of ambiance, which makes it more fun for you and your dog. If you manage to visit during the weekend, try the make-your-own bloody mary bar which attracts many dog owners looking for a good way to ease into the weekend.
Powell Butte Nature Park offers a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood on a clear day. With over 600 acres of park lands and 8 miles of trails, there’s plenty of room for you and your leashed dog to explore. For people who prefer to walk on hard surfaces, there are several paved paths, as well as gravel and dirt paths to enjoy.
Unlike a lot of dog-friendly breweries, Great Notion actually has a covered outdoor patio. This feature makes it a great spot for really sunny or even rainy days. They have lots of amazing and completely unique beers to try, such as the blueberry muffin sour and the cookie monster stout, but be forewarned that they only sell one type of beer per day to take home.
If you don’t have time for a long trip outside of Portland, drive to nearby West Linn and visit Mary S. Young Park. The park is over 120 acres, so it’s easy to feel like you’ve taken a trip into the country. There are miles of trails and a designated off-leash area for your dogs. For hot days, there’s also access to the Willamette River.
Right along the Columbia River, this twelve-acre park offers a long paved walking trail that connects to Marine Park. As one of the only city parks in Vancouver with water access, it’s also a great spot if your dogs want to take a swim to cool off. Wintler Park also has restrooms and benches in case you need to make a quick stop for any reason. There are also garbage cans along the trail, which is always handy!
Sauvie Island Beach is a great place for your dog to run and enjoy the water. Collins Beach, which is a nude beach, can also be a great spot for your dog to visit for some fun in the surf. There are also some trails near Collins Beach if you want to take a longer walk, as well as a boat that was marooned during a flood. It looks a bit like a UFO, so most people know it as the Sauvie Island UFO.
Located right across the street from Kenton Park, Parkside has great food and cocktails in a dog-friendly location. Unlike some of the larger breweries in Portland, Parkside a small neighborhood bar. It can get crowded on the weekends, but it’s still a great place for you and your dog to enjoy.
Mud Bay Concordia is our eleventh Portland-area store, and we welcome leashed dogs any time we’re open. Whether you want to try our free treat of the week or need a little nutritional advice, Muddies are ready–starting on our September 1st opening day–to help. We also offer harness fittings, so you can find the right harness for your dog’s needs and get ready to visit one of Portland’s other great spots together.***
Mud Bay Memorial Day Hours ⏰
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Today, Monday, May 25, all Mud Bay locations will be open from 10 am to 6 pm.
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Delivery orders placed after 2 pm on Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. Store pickup and Instacart will still be available. 🐈 🐕 🚚
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🐾🌷The Ruffwear Front Range Flex Collection
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Meet Harley, out in the tulip fields and ready for her next outing in the Front Range Flex Harness, Collar, and Leash.
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Whether it’s a walk through the neighborhood or your next PNW adventure, this collection is designed for everyday use and changing conditions:
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Lightweight and built to handle wet conditions
Easy to clean, just hand-wash and air-dry
Made with durable materials for every outing
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Harley picked her look… now it’s your turn.
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The Ruffwear Front Range Flex Collection is now available at Mud Bay. Shop in-store or online today!
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This cheese-flavored 🧀 💊 pill wrap helps make giving medicine easier for both dogs and cats. 🐕 🐈 Simply tear, wrap, and serve. It’s quick and mess-free.
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The soft texture can be torn to fit any pill, and the cheese flavor makes each dose easier to give. Now with pumpkin, and always free from grain, gluten, and soy.
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Stashio’s is a woman-owned company from Minnesota that creates simple solutions for daily pet care.
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You can find Stashio’s wrap-ups at Mud Bay, both in-store and online.
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Let your dog relax 💆 and unwind with a Puptail.
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After a walk, run, hike, or just because, this brunch-inspired Puptail is a fun way to help your pup slow down and take it easy. It’s easy to make and flexible, so you can mix and match to make it your own.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Green Juju Golden Blend
- 1 tbsp blueberries
- 1 tbsp banana slices
- 1/2 cup Primal Raw Goat’s Milk Cranberry Blast
- Swell Dog Gelato Banana and Peanut Butter (for topping)
- Wagster Banana and Toasted Coconut Biscuits
- Green Juju Freeze Dried Vitality Blend
- Furvor Concentrated Beef Bone Broth (for ice cubes)
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Optional Extras 🐕 🐶
Blueberry and bone broth ice cubes
Wag and Bright Supply Co. Spirulina and Beef Collagen dog chew
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Directions
1. Add Green Juju Golden Blend as your base
2. Layer in blueberries and banana slices
3. Pour in goat’s milk between layers
4. Repeat layers as desired, then freeze or serve as is
5. Top with gelato, biscuits, and freeze-dried blend
6. Add ice cubes and extras for a cool finish
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Furvor bone broth is made with 100% human-grade ingredients and is up to 30 times more concentrated than regular broths. It provides protein, collagen, amino acids, and important nutrients to help your dog’s gut, joints, skin, coat, and overall health.
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The 20 oz bottle provides more than 20 servings, making it an easy way to add beneficial nutrition to your dog’s daily routine at home.
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If you’re out and about, Furvor’s single-serve pouches will help keep your dog hydrated, with a pep in their step wherever you go. They’re great for summer, hikes, walks, or days by the water.
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Just tear open, squeeze, and serve. You can mix it with water, pour it over kibble, or give it on its own. You can buy them one at a time or in a pack of six.
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Shop Furvor Bone Broth in-store or online today! 🛍️ 🐾
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Capstar Oral Flea & Tick Treatment
🐾When fleas show up, it helps to act quickly. Capstar is an easy-to-use oral treatment that starts working in about 30 minutes and can kill most fleas within the first few hours. It’s a simple way to bring fast relief and can be used alongside your dog’s regular flea and tick routine.
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Vetality Flea & Tick Monthly Topical Treatment
🐾 For ongoing protection, Vetality Avantect offers vet-quality coverage at a great value.
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These broad-spectrum topicals kill and repel fleas, flea eggs, ticks, and mosquitoes, while also targeting all stages of the flea life cycle. It also helps repel biting flies and kill lice. Available in four weight ranges and a four-month supply for continued protection.
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🛍️ Shop in-store or online today.
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We have all the treats, toys, and zoomie-inducing catnip options for your cat, both in-store and online at Mud Bay.
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So whether you have a cat who likes to bite, rabbit-kick, or lie back and relax with a nice treat and some catnip, we have what your feline friend needs to keep them happy, healthy, and engaged.🐈
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Oven-fresh meals straight to your dog’s bowl.
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Nulo Culinary Harvest is a high-protein, oven-baked dog food, basted in bone broth to support your dog’s digestion and joint health.
Nulo only uses high-quality proteins like turkey, herring, chicken, pork, lamb, and beef, then bakes each formula slowly at low temperatures to retain nutrients and make meals easier to digest.
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Choose from Adult recipes such as Chicken & Whitefish, Turkey & Herring, or Pork & Lamb, available in 4-lb or 25-lb bags. For small breeds, Beef & Lamb comes in 4-lb and 10-lb bags.
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Shop Nulo Culinary Harvest Oven-Baked Dog Food in stores or order online today!
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Did you know that Mud Bay now has sushi 🍣 for cats?
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Thanks to our friends at Fabcat, your cat can now enjoy a 5-piece sushi combo platter at Mud Bay. Each piece is not only fun to play with, but also filled with North American-grown catnip that will get your cat excited to bite, swat, and zoom around.
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Check out the Fabcat Sushi Combo Platter and treat your cat to something special. Available in-store or online.
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Looking for a simple way to slow things down at mealtime or keep your dog busy?🤔
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The Walkabout from Woof is a multi-purpose enrichment toy that can hold up to 2 cups of food or treats. Just twist it open, fill it up, and rotate the inner dial to adjust how quickly food is released.
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It’s designed for quieter play, gentle on teeth, and safe for your floors—no marks, no noise, just steady engagement.
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A great option for busy days, working from home, or dogs that need a little extra enrichment. 🛒 🛍️ Shop the Walkabout in-store or online at Mud Bay.
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You heard us, now we want to hear from you! 📣 👂
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We want to know your dog’s favorite woof Pupsicle recipe. Let us know what your pup loves most in their Pupsicle. We’d love to share your recipes with our followers, too.
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Send us a DM, leave a comment, share photos, or tag us in your favorite woof recipe. We might even make your recipe in-store and give you a shout-out! We can’t wait to hear from you.
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Stay tuned, because we’ll be sharing some of your recipes 🧑🍳 in the coming weeks!
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Nulo Culinary Harvest coming soon at Mud Bay!
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This new option from Nulo is an oven-baked, high-protein dog food basted in bone broth. And because it’s oven-baked, that means it’s cooked at a lower temperature, so your dog can absorb more nutrients and get the most out of each meal. The bone broth also adds extra flavor, perfect for dogs who appreciate something extra at mealtime that also has functional benefits to their overall health.
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Nulo Culinary Harvest for Adult and Small Breed dogs, will soon be available both in-store and online at Mud Bay.
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