My Dog's Ideal Day
not bored in dcthings to do, eat, and know
Lil Mikey loves nothing more than getting pet by strangers, treats, playing at the dog park, and sniffing sniffs with his pack. This is what we do for him when it's a special day like his birthday.
8 spots
1
Location
Rock Creek Park
Park· Northwest Washington
Lil Mikey loves to sniff along the trails. We try to go to one he hasn't been to before (or in a while) as a treat
2
Location
Takoma Dog Park
Dog Park· Takoma
We go to the dog park close to the next couple of stops, and stay as until HE is ready to leave
3
Location
The Big Bad Woof
Store· Takoma
This local pet store is one of his favorite places, and he paws at the door to get in. We let him pick out a toy or a treat of his choosing (but he always chooses a treat). He's allergic to chicken, and they have plenty of options.
4
Location
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop· Takoma
In the same small strip of stores as Big Bad Woof, there's a Starbucks where he enjoys a pup cup
5
Location
National Mall
Park· Southwest Washington
The Mall is a great place to meet strangers. Tourists who miss their dogs love to ooh and ahh and ask if they can pet him. He is always happy to oblige.
6
Location
The Wonderland Ballroom
Gastropub· Columbia Heights
Wonderland's patio is where he wants to go every day, every week.
7
Location
Barrilito Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant· Petworth
Dinner time: steak taco from Barrilito, his favorite restaurant. They will make a plain steak taco. He thinks it's torture to wait until it's cooled down, though.
8
Quiet Time
Back home, and lights off. Once the sun goes down, he wants darkness and quiet so we better shut up and watch him sleep.