Best Places to Take Your Dog in or Near St. Charles, IL

One of the best reasons to train your dog is that it becomes easier to take them out with you as you explore the town. In St. Charles, IL, that can be especially fun as there are plenty of dog friendly places for you to enjoy the time with your pet. We’ve compiled a list of several that are popular in the city, and we welcome additional suggestions to add to the list on our Facebook page. For information on dog training in St. Charles, contact us today.

Best Dog Friendly Parks in St. Charles for You and Your Dog

The best place to start is at a park, as your dog (and you!) benefit from regular exercise. Most parks and outdoor areas in St. Charles allow leashed dogs, with a few off leash dog parks as well so that you and your pet can roam around freely. Some of the best dog parks include:

James O. Breen Community Park
River Bend Community Park
Pottawatomie Park (Leashed, but Large)
Fox River Bluff West Forest Preserve
East Side Sports Complex

Of course, there are a lot of great parks in St. Charles and the nearby towns. While not all of them may have a dog park, most have plenty of places for you to walk on leash.

Best Restaurants and Retail Shops for Dogs

St. Charles is wonderful, because there are several restaurants that will allow a (well behaved) dog to come inside with their owners. Some of these include:

The Filling Station Pub and Grill
Crosstown Pub and Grill
Egg Harbor Café
Fiamme
D’licious Crepes and Roti

Some of these are only patio seating, but the weather is frequently nice enough for you and your pet to enjoy.

Train Your Dog to Behave and Open Up Doors to the City

There are so many fun things to do and see in St. Charles with your dog. But the only way you can take your dog to these areas is by making sure they are well trained.

Calvin and Colleen Sheehan (Assoc. Producer - The Oprha Winfrey Show)

Marc Goldberg with Cesar Millan, "The Dog Whisperer"

Our Philosophy & Goals

Our philosophy is simple. Improve the life of both dog and family. All too often, unruly dogs do not fully enjoy life because their families constantly become upset and frustrated with them. This is difficult for both family and dog.

Our mission is simple. Make both dog and family happy.

What does is take to make your dog happy? He will thrive when you give him leadership and attention.

Making the family happy is a bit more complex.

Families typically want their dog to:

Come when called, every time, on or off leash
Walk nicely on a loose leash without pulling
Sit until released
Down until released

Families also want their dogs:

Not to jump on people
Not to charge through doors
Not to dig in the garden
Not to bark and chew inappropriately
Not to climb on furniture you prefer they avoid
Not to sniff and eat off the table and counters.
Not to be wild and uncontrollable
Not to ignore you when you want their attention