The Laughing Dog Brewing’s motto is to provide “fetchingly good beer!” The beaming smile on every glass is Ben, owners Fred and Michelle’s beloved Yellow Lab, whose big grin keeps people and pups flocking back to Idaho’s best dog-friendly brewery. You’ll see the canine theme flowing through some of their most popular beers, including the Dogfather and Alpha Dog. When it’s cold outside, Fido can toast his paws inside by the log fire. Say goodbye to dog-themed beers and hello to real-life pups romping off leash at Dog Beach Park on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille.

Bring your laughing dog to nearby Hotel Ruby Sandpoint, which has a dog park on the property with waste bags and a watering bowl.

Explore the northern panhandle of Idaho with Fido at Round Lake State Park, Idaho’s most dog-friendly state park. Your adventurous canine can join you on the many trails in the forested park, and for a float or paddle on the 58-acre Round Lake. Kayak and paddle boards are available to rent. Winter activities to enjoy with your pup include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and sledding. Wildlife like beaver, owls and turkey vultures are prominent in the park, and your pup might even spot a moose.

Continue your time on the water by pitching your tent at one of the 16 serviced sites at Round Lake State Park Campground.

Find out why Boise is one of the top pet-friendly cities to move to with your pooch with an afternoon at Together Treasure Valley Dog Island. This delightful park is fenced and equipped with a shy dog area, picnic shelters, shady spots, benches and a pond for an afternoon splash. Dogs are also welcome off leash at the surrounding Ann Morrison Park from November 1 through the end of February. Afterwards, clip on your pup’s leash and continue your adventure on the Ridge to River Trail System.

Cross the Boise River into downtown for a night of relaxation at Inn at 500 Capitol. Canine guests receive treats at check-in and can borrow a bed and bowls.

Camp with Fido along the Salmon River at Wagonhammer RV Park and Campground in northern Idaho, where you can park your RV or “ruff” it in a tent at one of the pet-friendly campsites. The highlight of Idaho’s most dog-friendly campground is the large island specifically for pets. Let your canine adventurer run leash-free on the nature trail, cool off in the pond, or take a dip in the river. You and your pup can also admire the rugged landscape of the Rocky Mountains while trying out recreational opportunities like kayaking or fishing on the Salmon River, or venturing out to nearby Painted Rocks State Park for miles of dog-friendly hiking. Dogs of any size are permitted for no additional fee.

Bring your couch “pugtato” to one of Idaho’s hidden gems, Nampa Dog Park. This large, fully-fenced space covers six acres of land near Nampa Municipal Airport, so you can view planes taking off and touching down while your dog sniffs around. The grassy park is divided into separate sections for small and large dogs and also includes walking trails, water fountains, shade shelters, trees and benches. The centerpiece is a shallow pet-friendly swimming pond, which makes it Idaho’s best dog park.

Bring the whole pack along to Nampa and stay in this 4/2 house with a fenced yard, which boasts hardwood floors downstairs and space to play outside.

Fill up on baked goods from Stanley Baking Company & Café, then set off on an adventure on Hell Roaring Creek Trail, Idaho’s top trail to hike with your dog, within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. You and your pooch will pass wonderful waterfalls and crystal pools full of rainbow trout on this secluded hike through Gem State backcountry alongside the trail’s namesake, Hell Roaring Creek. At a fork in the creek, veer left to reach the stunning lake, where pups and people can paddle and cool off. Hell Roaring Trail is relatively flat and suitable for all hiking levels at six miles roundtrip.

Make a reservation at Mountain Village Lodge in downtown Stanley. Fido can relax next to you as you enjoy the in-ground hot tub with uninterrupted views of the mountain range in the distance.

Idaho’s best pet-friendly B&B, The Roosevelt Inn is a former schoolhouse in the heart of downtown Coeur d'Alene. The building has been converted into a boutique B&B with a variety of dog-friendly rooms ranging from a standard double to a king room with a lake view. Four-legged guests receive a pet kit with sheets for the bed, a towel, bowls, treats and a tennis ball. Take an afternoon stroll together and tour nearby Tubbs Hill. Then, join your hosts and their Golden Retriever for a movie night on the lawn.

The Roosevelt Inn welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $55 per stay.

Kicking off with a parade of lights, Sandpoint Idaho's Annual Winter Carnival celebrates all the things we love about the chilly season. Eichardt’s Annual K9 Keg Pull is one of its signature events, and Idaho’s can’t miss dog event. Held in the Granary District, named for the 75-foot grain storage building still occupying the site, this intense battle through the snow draws large crowds every year. Dogs of all sizes take turns running full-pelt down the snow-packed course, dragging a keg or can of beer in their wake.

Stay for a long weekend in The Gem State at Cedar Street Hotel & Suites. Dogs receive a welcome bag with treats and waste bags at check-in.

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