20 Things To Do With Your Dog

20 Things To Do
With Your Dog

Missoula is a pet-friendly community. Here is a list of 20 things to do with your dog to prove it.

1
Visit A Montana State Park

Take a day trip from Missoula to visit one of the many State Parks that are just a short drive outside of town. Montana's State Parks are ri...

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2
Hike The M

A local favorite, the short scramble up Mount Sentinel takes you, courtesy of 13 switchbacks, 620 feet above the valley floor in less than h...

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3
Fort Missoula Canine Campus

The Canine Campus on Fort Missoula is located just west of the horseshoe pits.  This fenced area is a fun spot to bring your four legged fr...

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4
Learn Canine Agility

Bring your dog for a playdate, or to a canine agility class while you are in Missoula.  The Sit Happens Training Center is home to a lot of...

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5
Take Your Pet Shopping

Shopping with your pet in Missoula is a breeze thanks to the city’s pet-friendly stores. Local favorites like Toiffer and Dee-O-Gee offer...

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6
Go To An Annual Festival

From bicycles to pets, beer to peace and beyond, any reason that Missoulians can think of for an annual festival quickly becomes one. During...

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7
Explore Jacobs Island Bark Park

Jacobs Island Bark Park in Missoula, MT  is 6 acres of land, for you and your pet to enjoy unleashed.  Run, frolic and enjoy the beauty of...

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8
Explore Blue Mountain Recreation Area

Get unleashed at the Blue Mountain Recreation area.  With over 4,000 acres and 41 miles of trails, you and your dog will be able to explore...

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9
Hike in Pattee Canyon

Whether your dog is leashed or unleashed Pattee Canyon offers trails to explore.  Pets are allowed in almost all of the areas of Pattee Can...

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10
See Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Less than 5 miles from Missoula, Montana is where the Rattlesnake National Recreation area begins.  With trails and places to explore, you...

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11
Walk In Lewis & Clarks Steps At Travelers' Rest State Park

Travelers' Rest State Park is a place where history meets today, and the only campsite along the Lewis & Clark Trail that has physical p...

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12
Grab A Scoop Of Big Dipper Ice Cream

After a fun-filled day of hiking and exploring, take your pet and family to Big Dipper Ice Cream.  The outdoor setting is welcome to friend...

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13
Take A Break With A Pet Sitter

While there are many things to do in Missoula with your dog, sometimes you find an activity that just isn't suited to your four-legged frien...

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14
Go Rafting With Your Dog

Want to try something different with your dog while visiting Missoula?  Check out the local river outfitters; some  offer an afternoon on...

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15
Go To The Annual Pet Fest

Each year Missoulians come together to celebrate their pets at Pet Fest in Caras Park. This festival is perfect for pet lovers. There are ev...

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16
Attend The Annual K9 Friendly Wine Dinner

The Resort at Paws Up holds an annual Wine & Bitch dinner each year in the fall before their Canine Classic charity event.  This dinner...

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17
Join In The Canine Classic Event

The Canine Classic event held at The Resort at Paws Up each year raises money for the Western Montana Humane Society.  This benefit hike is...

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18
Go Out To Lunch

Caras Park in downtown Missoula offers events throughout the year, but a special treat in the summer time is the Out To Lunch events.  They...

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19
Try Out Skijoring

Skijoring is a winter activity where a person wears skis, and is pulled along the snow and ice.  Here in Missoula, there is a growing group...

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Find A Tasty Pet Treat

The bakery inside Go Fetch! is whipping up some scrumptious pet treats for your four-legged friends.  With items like carob muffins and pea...

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