There is no doubt about it that Louisville is a city built for dogs, making it the perfect place to open a Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique! There are dozens of parks and dog-friendly businesses.
Eat
Bring your fur baby with you to eat at these tasty restaurants in Louisville:
Garage Bar
700 E Market St.
Garage Bar is housed in a former auto service garage in downtown Louisville’s vibrant East Market or NuLu Neighborhood. They are known for their tasty wood-fired brick oven pizzas and have a great outdoor seating area, purfect for your fur baby!
592 N English Station Rd
Blind Squirrel is a restaurant and bar with over 15,000 square feet of entertainment! Featuring an enormous patio area, outside games, large fire pit and 6 volleyball sand courts. It’s safe to say Blind Squirrel is extremely dog friendly. 
934 Baxter Ave
Flanagan’s Ale House is a charming neighborhood pub that happens to be dog friendly! Have your pup tag along with you to the weekly trivia and poker games.
Drink
Because what’s better than enjoying a drink with your fur baby at your feet?
800 Baxter Ave
PG&J’s Dog Park Bar is Louisville’s first dog park bar! If you love local craft beer and dogs, then you’ve found your new favorite bar.
969 Charles St
Nachbar is a hip, laid-back neighborhood bar with a roomy and dog-friendly outdoor area. They are known for their imported beers and whiskey.
2235 Frankfort Ave
The Hub is stylish and industrial, with an expansive patio perfect for your pup! Known for their Southern eats, specifically their fried chicken and grits.
Grooming & Boutique
Taking your dog to the pet store can be fun for both of you. There are toys, clothes and so much more you can explore together. There are several options for pet stores inLouisville. Dogs need a bath and grooming too!
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique
13401 Shelbyville Rd #105
Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique is the premier dog grooming service in the Louisville area. Splash and Dash breaks away from the typical “big box” pet stores (Petco/Pet Supplies Plus). The great thing about Splash and Dash is that it’s family owned and run, they offer professional grooming services and natural dog treats and products. When you think of Louisville Dog Grooming, you think of Splash and Dash.
All Splash and Dash products, dog food, and dog treats are 100% sourced in the USA and USDA approved. All of their dog treats are 7 Human-Grade ingredients or less. Play dirty, Live clean, Eco-Friendly dog supplies are in abundance around Splash and Dash. Splash and Dash Memberships start at $39.95 a month! This unique monthly membership offered by Splash and Dash allows your pup to get unlimited baths and brushes all month long. Splash and Dash is the top groomer in the Louisville area.
Petco Dog Grooming
1963 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Chain with pet food & supplies, such as toys, beds & apparel (many offer pet services & adoptions). Although dog grooming services here aren’t of the highest quality, they have many products to choose from.
Adopt
Animal House Adoption Center
3516 Newburg Rd
Where homeless shelter pets from Louisville Metro Animal Services go to be adopted! They have a large selection of pets looking for a loving home.
Animal Care Society
12207 Westport Rd
Louisville’s first no kill shelter — in business for 27 years and still going strong! They have placed 12,000 pets in devoted and loving homes.
Play
Morton Avenue Dog Park
1500 Morton Ave
They have chew toys, tennis balls, water and disposal buckets available for free. There is also a good amount of space and lots of friendly dogs.
Cochran Hill Dog Run
740 Cochran Hill Rd
This two-acre park is divided into a one-acre small dog area and a one-acre area for all dog use. The park also features baggies for cleanup and water for dogs. An official Louisville Dog Run Association Dog Park Permit is required to use this park
Iroquois Park
2120 Rundill Rd
Located south of downtown, Iroquois Park is known as “ Louisville’s Yellowstone”. The 725- acre park is the perfect spot to take your pup!
Sleep
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville
500 S 4th St
This historic and classic hotel is pet- friendly! If you’re just visiting Louisville for a vacation and need a pet-friendly hotel this is the place for you.
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Northeast
3500 Springhurst Commons Dr
This modern all-suite hotel is pet-friendly! The perfect hotel for you and your fur baby while in Louisville.
Incase of an Emergency
Jefferson Animal Hospital
4504 Outer Loop
6902 Bardstown Rd
Jefferson Animal Hospital has been in business for 40+ years and they have two locations! It’s safe to say that they are a safe place to take your fur baby.
Springhurst Animal Hospital
9909 Brownsboro Rd
Springhurst Animal Hospital has been in business for 20+ years! They offer emergency care, allergy testing, vaccinations and pet dentistry.
