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SUMMER 2016’S
Dogtown U.S.A.
The top U.S. cities for dog owners
What are the top cities for modern dogs and their families this
summer? Two of the top companies for dogs and the people who love
them have teamed up to give you the scoop: Whistle, makers of the
smartest pet products, and Rover.com, your one-stop shop for trusted
neighborhood pet care. Based on their unique data, they’ve discovered
which cities offer prime conditions for pet-friendly living. Epic dog
parks and summertime adventures await.
The top U.S. cities for dog owners
We've crunched the numbers, and these cities should rise to the top of every dog lover's list.
To rank each city, we weighed the availability of pet-friendly amenities like off-leash dog
parks, trusted pet sitters, and pleasant summer temps, along with the number of active dogs.
Did your favorite city make the cut?
1. San Francisco
8.
Chicago
15. Washington D.C.
22. Nashville
2. Portland
9.
Denver
16. Long Beach
23. Miami
3. Seattle
10. Minneapolis
17. Austin
24. Dallas
4. Oakland
11. San Diego
18. Raleigh
25. Tampa
5. Colorado Springs
12. Boston
19. Los Angeles
6. Las Vegas
13. Salt Lake City
20. Atlanta
7. Sacramento
14. San Jose
21. Baltimore
Most off-leash dog parks per capita
These cities love their dog parks. From beautiful
views to oversized toys and splash pads, they’ll
keep your dog busy for hours. Portland wins,
Dog parks by the numbers
with Las Vegas close behind.
1.
Portland
2.
Las Vegas
3.
San Francisco
4.
Albuquerque
5.
Seattle
1979
the world’s first dog park opened
in Berkeley, CA
9 acres
the total area of Seattle’s famed
Magnuson Dog Park, with
fences, trails and access to Lake
Washington
136
The number of dog parks in New
York City
Best weather for dogs
As the temperatures rise, it’s important to keep your hot dog cool—and hydrated. With
mild summer temperatures and lower humidity, these cities are especially dog-friendly.
In these cities, average temperature feels like:
61°
64°
66°
67°
69°
70°
San Francisco
Oakland
Seattle
Colorado Springs
Portland
Denver
#2
#3
#4
#5
Tie for #1
Fill up the water bowl!
Stay cool…wear fur.
Like humans, dogs are made up of
nearly 80% water. Simply pinch your
dog's skin between his shoulder
blades. When released, the skin
should quickly fall back into place. If
it falls back slowly, your dog may be
dehydrated.
A “summer cut” for your dog may
actually make your pet feel hotter.
Your pet’s fur provides insulation
and protects them from UV rays.
Ask your vet if your dog needs a
summer 'do.
Dog lovers for hire
Whether you’re planning a quick adventure or a weeklong getaway, there’s always a dog sitter
on Rover ready to adore your dog. These cities feature the most pet sitters and dog walkers per
capita—so go ahead and book that flight outta town.
1. Seattle
2. Denver
3. Austin
94%
39%
of pet parents consider
their dogs family according
to a survey by Rover
of pet parents ‘fessed up to
missing a trip because they
couldn’t find care for their dog
4. Miami
5. Washington D.C.
Short stacks in the big city
Massive metros
With the highest number of dogs under
Make room for bigger pups in these
30 lbs based on Whistle pet profiles,
cities! According to Whistle’s pet profile
these cities are ready to welcome your
data, this is where you’ll find the most
tiny pal.
dogs over 50 lbs:
1. Long Beach
1. Colorado Springs
2. Las Vegas
2. Denver
3. San Jose
3. Salt Lake City
4. Los Angeles
4. Chicago
5. San Francisco
5. Sacramento
The best cities for busy dogs
According to activity data compiled from Whistle users, on average, the following cities are most
active during the summer months:
1. San Francisco
6. Sacramento
2. Portland
7. Boston
3. Seattle
8. Salt Lake City
4. Chicago
9. San Diego
5. Colorado Springs
10. Oakland
According to Whistle data,
dogs are typically most
active in the spring.
Miami’s dogs are
most active in the
winter.
Atlanta’s dogs see
their highest activity
in the fall.
Las Vegas dogs are the least
active in the summer. With
average summer temps hovering around 100 F, we can’t
say we blame them.
Sources:
Rover.com user data
Whistle user data
forecast.io
Rover.com and Wakefield Research survey
Mars Petcare U.S.
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