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Volcano Winery

Volcano Winery

***December 2020 Update: Friendly, leashed pups are still allowed at Volcano Winery, but must remain OUTSIDE in their newer outdoor seating area. Still a wonderful place to take your dogs and enjoy some of their wine and charcuterie plate. ***April 2017 Update: I was contacted by one of our viewers who said someone arrived at the Winery with five dogs who were not under control and who chased the cats who reside on the property.  I confirmed with the Winery owners on July 8, 2017 that the Winery still allows friendly, leashed dogs, but as always, please be extremely considerate and grateful (I tip 30 to 50% any time a place accommodates me and my dog)…Call ahead or at least leave your dog outside and check with management first before arriving with your dog and ask if there’s an area that would be best for you and your pup.  Incidents like this give responsible dog owners a bad image.  This is something we are working hard to change on...

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Ruff It – BIG ISLAND

Ruff It – BIG ISLAND

Lucky we live Hawaii, eh? But where do we take our dogs for hiking, playing at the beach, or strolling in a park? Click on the links below to see descriptions and photos and what you need to know before you go: NORTH KOHALA Waikoloa Beach – Anaeho’omalu Bay (“A” Bay) Waikoloa Village Dog Park (In progress!) Waikoloa Village Post Office Trail Waikoloa Village Pu’u Hinai Cinder Cone Trail Puako Beach Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Kawaihae Harbor Beach Landing Shipping Docks Waimea Nature Park (Ulu La’au) and trails Mana Road (Waimea) Ala Kahakai Trail (south of Spencer Beach Park) – **PLEASE READ UPDATE** Pololu Trail KONA 1871 Trail to Ki’ilae Village (from Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park) Central Bark Dog Park(s) (Holualoa/Keauhou Mauka) Dog Beach (Honokohau Harbor) Kaloko Fishpond at Honokohau National Park Honua’ula Forest Reserve Makaula O’oma Tract (Kaloko) Ka’awaloa Trail (Kealakekua Bay) Paws University (Yappy Hour) – Most Sundays (10-11:30 am – Small Shy Dogs; 11:30 am-1:00 pm – Big Puppies/Shy Dogs; 1:00-2:30 pm – Big Dogs) –...

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Dog-Friendly Lodging on the Big Island

Dog-Friendly Lodging on the Big Island

Traveling with your dog can be a lot of fun until you try finding a hotel that will welcome you and your pooch. To make it a little bit easier, I’ve scoured the island for the most dog-friendly accommodations, and put together this list. Our Dog-Friendly Lodging directory lists those establishments that welcome dogs, along with their detailed pet policies and fees. This is no recycled list of dog-friendly hotels that is so commonplace on the web. Each of these establishments has been individually contacted to inquire about their policies toward dogs, and I have found a few who I haven’t contacted, but their listings clearly state that pets will be considered.  In your travels, if you should come upon some dog-friendly establishment not listed here, or one that has changed their policies, please contact me and let me know. I try hard to keep this list updated on a monthly basis, but as you can imagine, these policies tend to change without notice, so be sure to contact the establishment before...

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Hilo Coffee Mill

Hilo Coffee Mill

17-995 Volcano Highway Mountain View, Hawaii  96771 (808) 968-1333 Open Tuesday – Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (closed Sundays, Mondays); Saturday Farmers’ Market from 9am – 2pm. Website: hilocoffeemill.com and on Facebook March 7, 2017 – When a business owner writes to me and asks that I share their dog-friendly business with viewers, this sure means a lot.  Mahalo to Hilo Coffee Mill (HCM) owner Katherine Patton for allowing responsible dog owners and their leashed dogs to enjoy this beautiful location, which can be seen along Volcano Highway when driving from Hilo to Volcanoes National Park.  HCM has lots of grassy areas to walk your dog as well as lots of outdoor seating.  Dogs are welcome anywhere on the 24-acre property any time.  They must remain on leash, especially since there are many cage-free chickens and a cat that roam around the property.  On Saturdays, there is a small farmers’ market with great food, plants, fresh produce, live music, and more!  Market updates can be viewed on their calendar.  As...

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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Every year we take the pooches to Volcano area for a few days and try out a new dog-friendly vacation rental (There are many, and here are just a handful of the ones we have checked out:  https://lavadogshawaii.com/dog-friendly-lodging/).  While the Hawai’i Volcanoes NP allows pets in the park, they are prohibited on any hiking trails…Bummer, I know, but it is for the protection of the federally-protected, endangered Nene goose, which nest in the Park.  We take our dogs there on one day during our trip, and we enjoy driving through the park, walking with them on leash from the visitor center parking lot toward the sulfur vents.  And then we drive and stop periodically in parking lots with overlooks, including the Jaggar Museum (which is CLOSED now, but dogs were allowed at the overlook only, not inside the museum). ( **PLEASE NOTE: Pets are no longer allowed at the end of Chain of Craters Road where Holei Sea Arch is located. There are many that rely on this area for...

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Dog Sitting, Doggie Daycare, Overnight Boarding

Dog Sitting, Doggie Daycare, Overnight Boarding

Paws University73-4259 A Hawaii Belt RoadKailua-Kona, HI(808) 325-6436www.pawsuniversity.com Paws University is a fantastic facility that offers dog boarding (Starting at $32.45/day), doggie daycare ($25/day; offered Mon – Fri. 7am – 6pm and Sat. 7am – 4pm ) and now CAT boarding (Starting at $22.50/day).  Discounts are available for multi-day/multi-pets.  Puppy Boarding School (a one-month program designed for puppies between ages of 4 – 7 months old) and Paws-itive Change Boarding School (for dogs over 6 months old who are displaying undesirable problem behaviors) are programs designed around the specific need of the dog enrolled.  To ensure their safety, each animal is carefully screened prior to playing and socializing while at Paws for the day, overnight, or during extended visits, and integrated into the supervised play group that best suits them.  Owner and operator Allen and Lana Daniels are passionate about their business, and Allen (who is a very experienced and knowledgeable dog trainer) is happy to meet 1-on-1 with dog owners to tackle any questions you may have about your dog.  Paws...

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