Dreading Valentine’s Day? Why not skip the stressful dinner reservations and overpriced flowers, and make time for the one that always gives you unconditional love: your dog. Here are 5 ideas for fun dates to go on with your dog, on Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.

1. Have a Picnic

Walks and snacks are likely two of your dog’s favorite things, so why not combine them into a fun Valentine’s Day picnic outing? Grab a blanket and pack your basket full of dog-friendly treats, such as apples and peanut butter, carrots or pineapple slices. Don’t forget a Frisbee for some post-picnic play time! And if weather isn’t favorable, rain check the trip until spring.

2. Check Out a Dog-Friendly Café

Need a java fix? Bring Fido with you! Many coffee shops offer outdoor seating, so you can sip on a latte with your pup by your side, while other cafés that don’t serve food may even allow your pet inside.

3. TREAT Yourselves

Stop in Top Dog Barkery for a special treat or order online to get your pup something more creative than his/her usual “pupacinno”. Can even order a special Barkery Cake!

4. Take a hike

Burn off those Puppacinos with a trek through the woods. Put on some comfy athletic shoes for yourself, and make sure to bring plenty of water for you and your pup.

5. Have a beach day

Enjoying long walks on the beach may be a cliché, but it’s one that your dog would love to live out. Here are some of the top dog-friendly beaches in the U.S.

Including our very own Huntington Dog Beach!

Just don’t forget to check local rules and regulations about dogs on the beach, keeping in mind that these often vary between peak season and off-season times.

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