Photo by Chenla Ou
Belle Isle was voted Best Place to Run with Your Dog.
Best Dog Treats
Three Dog Bakery
Stony Point Fashion Park, 330-3536
Three Dog Bakery vows to bake only the best for your four-legged friends by using human-grade ingredients to create gourmet goodies. For the summer, your pet can indulge in a pup-perfect Happy Meal complete with a woof-burger, pug-in-a-blanket, and frenchie fries. “It really does look like a burger!” says owner Myra Holden, “but it’s specially flavored for your dog.”
2. DogTown Lounge
3. Clementine’s Munchies
Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant
(Tie) Brio Tuscan Grille; Crossroads
Brio Tuscan Grille, Stony Point Fashion Park, 272-2255; Crossroads, 3600 Forest Hill Ave., 231-2030
At Brio Tuscan Grille, dog owners can lounge with their pets on a sprawling terrace. “We all enjoy dogs here, so we extend the same kind of service to our four-legged guests,” says manager Rachel Rhodes. The staff will accommodate canines with water service, and owners may order menu items to share a little taste of Italy with their dog. Meanwhile, Crossroads owner Will Herring notes, “Once upon a time, this neighborhood was called Dogtown.” With the river and Forest Hill Park just a short jog away, Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream is an ideal pit stop for you and your dog. While you sip on coffee or a cold brew, your dog can enjoy complimentary dog treats and water bowls under the covered patio.
2. Café Caturra
3. Tie: Burger Bach; Can Can Brasserie; Portrait House
Best Place to Run with Your Dog
Belle Isle
At Belle Isle, dog lovers can indulge in nature without leaving the city. After running along one of the trails lacing through the island, you can cool off with your canine companion by taking a dip in the river. “My dog, Luna, can’t get enough of Belle Isle,” says Christiana Lee. “She gets so excited that getting her to stop running is the problem!”
2. Bryan Park
3. Monument Avenue
Best Locally Made Pet Product
Best Bully Sticks
5701 Eastport Blvd., (877) 483-5853
“Dogs go absolutely crazy for them!” says Bill Chilian, vice president of marketing for Best Bully Sticks. Produced by dog lovers for dog owners, Best Bully Sticks are all natural and great for your dog’s teeth. “They keep your dog’s teeth clean and help remove plaque and tartar,” Chilian says.
Best Doggie Day Care
Holiday Barn
900 Southlake Blvd., 601-4794
3800 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, 625-4114
“Our owner Michael Hughes chooses the best pack members to work with your dog and treat them like one of their own pets,” says marketing director Martha Prideaux. Doggie day care at Holiday Barn is a resort experience for your dog that can include spa services, training time and play dates with other canines while you work your 9-to-5.
2. Impawsible Pups
3. Diamond Dog House
Best Place to Board Your Pet
Holiday Barn
900 Southlake Blvd., 601-4794
3800 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, 625-4114
Holiday Barn treats your best friend to luxury lodging so you don’t have to worry while you’re away. “Clients have even asked if we can babysit their kids for them!” says marketing director Martha Prideaux. And its no wonder when the staff will pamper your pooch with playtime, room service and potty breaks, not to mention help your feline feel fancy in a private kitty condo.
2. Impawsible Pups
3. Diamond Dog House
Best Local Veterinary Practice
Dr. Locke Taylor
9023 Woodman Road, Henrico, 262-8629
“I try to treat every pet as if they were my own,” says owner Dr. Locke Taylor, a philosophy he has followed since opening his practice in 1969. “The honor and glory of this award belongs to the staff of 25 people who have helped create this reputation.”
2. Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic
3. Church Hill Animal Hospital
Best Pet Sitter
Canine Adventures
334-8811
“We focus on quality handling and behavioral-training reinforcement to create more fulfilling relationships between people and their dogs,” says owner Josh Rickey. From midday walks that let your pet stretch its legs during your workday to swimming down by the river, Canine Adventures provides customized appointments to stimulate your dog’s mind and body.
2. Pet Pleasers
3. Pets at Play
