With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, every couple could use ideas for new and romantic dates. If you and your partner have a beloved pet, spending time with your dog can make the holiday enjoyable for everyone. Here are five ideas for romantic dates that include your adorable dog.
1. Find a Pet-Friendly Restaurant
Pet friendly restaurants are becoming more and more common as pets become a part of people’s families, so look in your area and see if any restaurants will let your bring your dog with you. Many restaurants will even provide a meal for your dog to enjoy while you wine and dine your partner.
2. Have a Date at the Drive-In
A drive-in movie theater is the perfect way to enjoy a date with your loved one and your pet. Bring a cozy blanket to snuggle up in with your partner, and enjoy watching a movie without having to leave your dog at home.
3. Look at a Historical Walking Tour
Museums typically do not allow pets indoors, but there is still a way for history buffs to enjoy an informational Valentine’s Day date with their dog. If your area has a historic area full of traditional buildings, a tour where you walk from house to house can be interesting, and dogs are typically welcome.
4. Take a Hike
A hike through a beautiful forest or meadow that ends in a picnic is an ideal Valentine’s Day date for an active couple. if the weather in your area is warm enough, look for the State Parks in your region, because most of them will let you bring your dog with you.
5. Check Out New Training Classes
An obedience class may not be the most interesting activity, but the new dog activity classes that many obedience schools are offering can be fun for everyone. Agility courses are an exciting activity that will give your dog some exercise and allow you and your partner to focus on a common goal.