What Activities To Do With Your Dog in Chicago?

Chicago is a city renowned for its bustling urban landscape, but it also offers plenty of opportunities for four-legged friends to join in on the fun. As a dog-friendly metropolis, the Windy City has a wide variety of activities that both you and your canine companion can enjoy together.

Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, this city has a host of pawsome experiences to offer. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top five activities to do with your dog in Chicago, ensuring that you and your furry friend make the most of your time in this vibrant and pet-loving city.

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Top 5 Activities To Do With Your Dog in Chicago:

A Corgi with tilted head faces away from CloudGate, a silver, reflective, bean shaped sculpture in Millennium Park. Downtown Chicago in the background. The pup is tan and white, with amber eyes and a calm, curious demeanor.

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1. Go For a Hike Together

Black and white photo of a black lab with its long tongue out, eyes closed, and ears flopping. The dog is in Lincoln Park, with Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline in the distant background.

Take in the sights and smells of nature while getting some exercise.

Check out our recent blog post on the best hiking trails and supplies to bring along on the journey!

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2. Visit A Dog Dark

Two Golden Retrievers sit in the middle of an empty walking path in a park. It's a sunny day, the dog on the left has a paler coat, and is yawning. The golden on the right gazes off into the distance, tongue out, and bears a coat of a more amber color.

Let your pup socialize with other dogs and burn off some energy. Not sure which dog parks to check out? We’ve got a handy dandy guide to help you out!

3. Have A Picnic In The Park

In a park, 4 friends and their dog gather for a picnic. They sit on a white blanket, drinking from red plastic cups. They sit in a grass clearing, shaded by trees in the background.

Bring along some of your dog’s favorite toys and treats.

4. Spoil Your Pup With A Spa Day

SIT Social is your one stop shop for all things puppy pampering. Chicago Urban Pets actually sat down with Sit Social’s owner for an interview in 2017. They have a puppy spa, a bakery dedicated to created baked good for canines, and even offer dog-safe cocktails!

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5. Take a Trip To The Dog Groomer

Corgi getting bathed, sits in a dog washing station, tan and white fur wet with sudsy water. A dog groomer's soapy hands (tipped with red polished nails) cup the pups chin and crown of head. The corgi has closed eyes and a stuck out tongue.

Get your pup clean and trimmed while bonding over the experience.

There’s So Much To Do!

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Whether you’re taking your pup for an outdoor adventure or an indoor excursion, there’s plenty to do in the City of Broad Shoulders. We hope this guide has sparked some inspiration for how to spice things up with your pet, if you live here or are just passing through.