Dog-Friendly Activities in Edgerton, WI

The Boneyard in Madison, WI, is a dog park with the joys of a biergarten, featuring on-and-off-leash recreation for dogs and humans to enjoy together. While you hang out, the Boneyard’s “Barktenders” will pull you a pint from 16 taps that include beer, coffee, wine and more. A day pass or annual membership is required. Dog owners must sign an electronic waiver on the website before bringing Fido to the beer garden.

Tyranena Brewing Company is a pet-friendly establishment in Lake Mills, WI. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table on their patio while you enjoy a craft beverage. Please note their pups may be on-site to say hello.

BarleyPop Tap and Shop is a dog-friendly taproom and bottle shop in Madison, WI. Join the BarleyPop staff for a selection of craft beers on draft, or take a six-pack home with you from their fully stocked fridge of carefully curated beverages. They don't sell food, so Fido can join you inside while you enjoy a cold one.

Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly State Line Distillery in Madison, WI. You can bring Fido both inside and out of this classy cocktail lounge. They offer a range of beverages, including a whole host of original mixes. Come by and try their handmade American gin, coffee liquor, rum and vodka.

Bring Fido to blow off some steam at the dog park at Capital Springs Recreation Area in Madison, WI. This fenced off-leash pup recreation space features separate sections for small and large dogs, trees and trails. An annual park permit or a small daily fee is required.

The Biergarten at Olbrich Park in Madison, WI, invites your leashed dog to join you at this pet-friendly outdoor biergarten near Lake Monona. Grab a seat at a picnic table in the grassy lawn, and sample their selection of beers on tap. They also have a few locally-crafted snacks for purchase including soft pretzels, brats, and cheese curds, or you can bring your own picnic to enjoy. Please remember to clean up after your pets. Dogs must be relieved outside of the biergarten and are not allowed on tables/benches or near the service counter. Temporary tie-up stations and a waste station are available on site.

Bring Fido to McFarland Dog Park, an off-leash fenced space in McFarland, WI. The park features an enclosed shelter, a heated, indoor washing station, a seasonal outdoor washing station, restrooms, and plenty of shade from mature trees. Your dog must be licensed, and a permit is required, which to use the park.

Your pet will go wild for the fenced-in and off-leash dog park at Viking County Park in Stoughton, WI, which includes a dock and beach where your pet can go for a dip, as well as paths and picnic tables.

Good Works Brewing Company in Milton, WI, is a dog-friendly brewery where you can enjoy a drink with your furry friend at an indoor or outdoor table. They offer a wide selection of house-brewed beers, including blonde ales, Scottish ales, porters, IPAs, sours and barley wine. For non-beer drinkers, craft sodas are available, and guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages. The brewery features a cozy lounge area with a game shelf and a chalk wall, and they sometimes host special events and food trucks.

Fido is invited to play at Terri Tinsley Dog Exercise Area, off Highway 26, in Johnson Creek, WI. The park is 109 acres and has two large and small dog areas. A daily permit or annual tag is required to entire the off-leash facility. Please refer to their website on how to become a member.

Fido is invited to play at the Tails n Trails Dog Park in Milton, WI. This off-leash facility has two separate areas for small and large dogs. Amenities include water, a walking trail and off-street parking.

The Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger). Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Take Fido for a shopping spree at the dog-friendly Olde Towne Mall, a historic shopping destination in Downtown Janesville, WI. The set of stores first opened in 1856. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Leashed dogs are welcome in the common areas of the mall but each store has their own pet policy.

Fido is welcome to play, exercise, and explore within the off-leash dog area at Palmer Park in Janesville, WI. From 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM year-round, this designated area welcomes pups to visit with their owners. Except in established dog exercise areas, pets are prohibited from Janesville parks and trails between May 15th and September 15th of each year. Note that this space is not fully fenced.

Dogs are welcome on the 11,000 square foot Cocktail Garden at Doundrins Distilling in Cottage Grove, WI. There is some seating, but you can bring your own lawn chairs/blankets to set up in the grass, too. Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they peruse the aisles of garments for men, women and children in the pet-friendly Marshalls, located in Madison, WI.

If a member, Fido is invited to play at Paw Print Park within Prairie Knoll Park in Janesville, WI. This off-leash facility is 16 acres and has two separate sections for small and large dogs. Amenities include waste stations, benches and a water hose. Please refer to their website on how to become a member.

Located in Pine Tree Plaza in Janesville, WI, HomeGoods is a dog-friendly retail store where your leashed pup is welcome to join you inside as you browse their selection. They offer pet supplies, kitchen essentials, rugs, lighting, furniture and more.

T.J. Maxx is a dog-friendly store with a location in Janesville, WI. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you inside as you browse their selection. They carry kitchen essentials, furniture, pillows, linens, clothing, accessories and more. Be sure to check their pet aisle to find a new toy for Fido.

Two- and four-legged friends are welcome inside and outside the pet-friendly Dancing Goat Distillery in Cambridge, WI. This craft distillery features a tasting room where visitors can enjoy craft cocktails, straight pours of spirits, and alcohol-free options.