Cincinnati Is Better
With Dogs.
Local guides, dog-friendly places, and everything you need to explore
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with your four-legged family.
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Find places to go, things to do, places to stay, dogs to help, and trusted local resources throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Parks & Trails Explore together.
Dog parks, walking trails, scenic routes, and outdoor places worth discovering.
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Eat & Drink Bring your best friend.
Dog-friendly patios, breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites.
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Stay With Your Dog Make a trip of it.
Pet-friendly hotels, weekend getaways, unique stays, and places where dogs are genuinely welcome.
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Adoption & Rescue Find a new best friend.
Local shelters, rescues, adoption stories, and ways to help Cincinnati-area dogs.
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Trusted Resources Good people for good dogs.
Local trainers, veterinarians, groomers, boarding, pet services, and other resources worth knowing.
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Meet Goldie
Meet Goldie, Our Ace Reporter.
Sniffing out the best of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky.
Goldie is the four-legged face of Good Dog Cincinnati, helping us explore the parks, patios, getaways, local resources, and stories that make this region better with dogs.
Goldie's Paw Rating
This is Good Dog Cincinnati's simple way of showing readers WHY something is being recommended.
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Goldie Approved
A Good Dog favorite — places and experiences we're especially happy to recommend.
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Trusted Recommendation
Recommended by people and sources we know and trust.
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On Goldie's List
Something promising that's caught our attention and is worth a closer look.
Goldie does the sniffing. We do the fact-checking.
Latest from Goldie
Latest from Goldie
Trusted Resources Who Do You Trust With Your Dog? What to Look for Before You Hand Over the Leash
From trainers and veterinarians to groomers, sitters, and boarding facilities, choosing someone to care for your dog is personal. The right questions can tell you much more than a list of services or a page full of reviews.
Adoption & Rescue Sometimes the Best Rescue Is Helping a Dog Stay Home
At UCAN, affordable veterinary care isn't only about healthier pets. Sometimes it's what helps keep a family together.
Stay With Your Dog At The Lytle Park Hotel, the Best Dog-Friendly Amenity May Be Right Outside the Door
The Lytle Park Hotel welcomes dogs—and Lytle Park is right outside. Here's what to know about the pet policy, park access, fees and the stay.
Behind Good Dog Cincinnati
Meet the Publisher
Chris Harris Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
For more than 25 years, Chris has helped plenty of good dogs—and their humans—find the perfect place to call home throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Good Dog Cincinnati grew from that same love of the region: discovering the parks and trails worth exploring, the patios where dogs are welcome, the places worth a getaway, the people you trust to care for them, and the local organizations helping dogs find homes of their own.
Here, Chris serves as Publisher & Editor-in-Chief while Goldie handles the reporting. When she's wearing her real estate hat, you'll find her helping buyers and sellers throughout the region at Greater Cincy Homes.