When deciding what Louisiana city to move to would you ever factor in dog-friendlyness?
Many people would, which is why Lawnstarter compiled a list of what cities are the best for dog owners based on five categories: access to dog-friendly housing and businesses, friendliness of dog-related laws, and affordability of canine services like training and dog sitting among 34 total metrics.
In honor of National Dog Day on Monday, August 26th, Lawnstarter compared 500 cities across the country to determine where dogs and dog owners alike would live their best doggone lives.
The number one city in the US for dog lovers is Scottsdale, Arizona followed by Asheville, North Carolina, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
So where are doggos and their humans happiest in Louisiana, let's take a look at the 4 Louisiana cities that made the list.
#4 Shreveport 291/500
Shreveport ranked 291 out of 500. Dog owners can visit Stoner Avenue Dog Park or Souther Hills Dog Park for plenty of space to run and play.
Shreveport also hosts Dogtoberfest and Paws in the Park which are both pet friendly events.
#3 New Orleans 238/500
NOLA City Bark
New Orleans ranked 238 out of 500. Not only does the city have The City Park and Audubon Park, they have Crescent Bark and NOLA City Bark which are both dog friendly parks.
Pet owners will want to mark their calendars for Barkus, a Mardi Gras parade highlighting dogs of all breeds.
#2 Lafayette 131/500
Lafayette ranked 131 out of 500. In the past few years, more pet-friendly restaurants like Adopted Dog Brewing and The Yard Goat have popped up around town. Moncus Park is the crown jewel in terms of local dog parks.
It offers both small and large dog fenced-in areas where dog owners can let their pets run off-leash. The park itself is also a great place to walk dogs and enjoy a beautiful day with your pets.
#1 Baton Rouge 66/500
Baton Rouge is ranked as the best city in Louisiana for dog owners coming in at 66 out of 500. It has off-leash parks like Forest Community Park Dog Park and Raising Canes's Dog Park, which feature separate areas for small and large dogs, water fountains, and plenty of space for your dog to run and play.
The LSU lakes and the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center are great places to take dogs for scenic walks outdoors. The Chimes, Tin Roof Brewing Company, and Curbside Burgers are all dog-friendly restaurants where you can enjoy a drink or meal while your pup chills out by your side.
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