Roberta

Member since June 2018

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Underwhelming and a bit depressing

Doggywood at Dollywood

We went to Dollywood largely because of Doggywood. It is nice the have kennels but really this is all it is -- kennels, aka large cages, in the back of the building. They are air-conditioned and they give your dog a bed and water. You have to go back during the day to walk your dog and given the size of the park that can be hard to do. The other dogs in at the same time were barking a lot and he didn't like it, I ended up just walking him once and leaving early because he was so resistant to going back in the cage after his walk. I couldn't take having to shove him in there a third time in one day. The staff was friendly but really all they do is check your dog in and out.

Jun. 26, 2018

Dog-friendly, good food

Laughing Seed Cafe

You can sit with your dog on the outer part of the patio. Another reviewer said they had to order inside but we had table service so perhaps that has changed? Good food if you are willing to eat vegetarian.

Jun. 26, 2018

Most dog friendly staff I've seen

Carmel's Restaurant and Bar

We didn't actually eat here but we were walking past and looking at the nearby arts vendors and multiple members of the restaurant staff came over to meet our dog and offer him treats. I wish we hadn't already had lunch or they certainly would have had our business.

Jun. 26, 2018

Dogs welcome on trails only

Cradle of Forestry

We didn't have the best experience though that was partly weather-related. Your dog can go on the trails but you mist buy tickets inside which means one person has to wait with him outside (you can briefly walk through the building to get him there). Buying tickets is done through the gift shop which had a line so it took a while. When we got to the trail it was starting to rain and though an employee offered us umbrellas the thunder then set in so we had to abandon the enterprise. There are inside exhibits too but we couldn't take the dog in.

Jun. 26, 2018

Friendly staff, nice artsy store

Appalachian Craft Center

The employee welcomed our dog in right away and even said we could just let him lie on the floor if we wanted to rather than dragging him around (he is a basset hound). The merchandise is lovely handmade local stuff too.

Jun. 26, 2018

Dog friendly and artsy shopping area

River Arts District

In terms of dog-friendliness this area is a 5. There were a couple of stores which had no dog signs. In others we asked and were always told our dog could come in. Often he was warmly welcomed. My only complaint is that stores open late, often after 11am, even when their signs state otherwise.

Jun. 26, 2018

Friendly staff, nice store

Mast General Store

An employee offered us dog treats as soon as we walked in. The store is huge and the merchandise is nice and fun to look at.

Jun. 26, 2018

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