Welcome to the most comprehensive dog friendly Nashville guide, where Music City’s vibrant culture meets four-legged fun! Whether you’re searching for the best dog friendly restaurants Nashville has to offer or exploring the city’s incredible Nashville dog parks, this complete resource covers everything you need to know about enjoying Nashville with your canine companion. From Broadway’s bustling patios to serene greenways, pet friendly Nashville TN venues welcome dogs of all sizes with open arms. Our expert guide features 50+ carefully curated restaurants with dog-friendly patios, detailed profiles of all 8 official dog parks, seasonal activities, and insider tips from Nashville’s top dog training professionals. Ready to discover why Nashville consistently ranks as one of America’s most dog-friendly cities? Let’s explore the best spots where you and your pup can eat, play, and stay together in Music City!
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden – Large patio space, water bowls provided
Frothy Monkey (12South & Downtown) – Cozy coffee spot with outdoor dog seating
Baja Sexto Taco – Pet-friendly outdoor seating + casual tacos
TailGate Brewery (Music Row & East Nashville) – Open patios and pup-friendly vibe
Five Points Pizza – Patio dogs welcome, family-style seating
Kimpton Aertson Hotel – No pet fees, super dog-welcoming
Hutton Hotel – Boutique hotel with pet program and walkable location
Graduate Nashville – Trendy stay with dog treats and pet kits
Virgin Hotels Nashville – Welcomes pets of all sizes
Element Nashville Vanderbilt – Modern, pet-friendly, close to Centennial Park
Centennial Dog Park – Fenced-in dog areas, shade, water fountains
Two Rivers Dog Park – Off-leash area near Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Shelby Dog Park – Popular and shaded, in East Nashville
Percy Warner Park Trails – Scenic, dog-friendly hiking
Riverfront Park – Leashed dogs welcome with downtown skyline views
Your complete guide to pet-friendly Nashville experiences
Exploring Nashville's amazing dog-friendly spots is so much more enjoyable when your four-legged companion has impeccable manners! Whether you're planning to visit the trendy patios in The Gulch, explore the dog parks in Centennial, or stroll through the pet-friendly neighborhoods like 12 South and East Nashville, having a well-trained dog makes every adventure safer and more fun.
Don't let embarrassing pulling, jumping, or poor recall ruin your Nashville experiences. Our world-renowned training programs have helped thousands of Nashville dogs become the perfect companions for exploring Music City's dog-friendly scene.
From hikes at Percy Warner to patio hangs in 12 South, your dog is your co-pilot in Nashville. At Dig Trainer Nashville, we provide specialized, real-world training that helps your dog become a calm, confident, and well-behaved companion for every Music City adventure.
With spacious properties comes the need for impeccable manners and reliable off-leash control. Our Belle Meade dog training focuses on rock-solid recall, polite greetings for guests and staff, and boundary training to give you complete peace of mind. We help you cultivate a poised and graceful companion worthy of Nashville's most prestigious neighborhoods.
A well-behaved dog is the centerpiece of a happy family home. Our dog training programs for Green Hills and Brentwood are designed for busy families. We teach calm behavior around children, great car manners for school runs, and the obedience needed for stress-free walks at Radnor Lake or through the Mall at Green Hills.
City life is exciting, but it can be overwhelming for a pup. We specialize in Nashville urban dog training. For 12 South, we focus on perfect leash manners around patios and strollers. For The Gulch, we master elevator etiquette, desensitization to city noise, and navigating crowded sidewalks. We'll make your dog a confident and relaxed city dweller.
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Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.
Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!
You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!
