A Dog-Friendly Day in Ferndale
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a day out with a dog in Ferndale, MI around Harding Park and Garbutt Park, where dogs are welcome. Luisa's Artisanal Street Food allows dogs outside, while B. Nektar welcomes dogs, offers outdoor seating and permits outside food. Poodle & Co adds grooming, self-wash facilities and a pet boutique.
Start at a park
morning
Stop 1
Harding Park
4.6(425)Ferndale
Harding Park welcomes dogs on tree-filled grounds, with picnic tables, a barbecue grill and public restrooms supporting an outdoor stop.
Stop 2
Garbutt Park
4.5(256)Ferndale
Garbutt Park welcomes dogs and combines picnic tables, a barbecue grill and public restrooms with a playground and sand volleyball court.
Sit outside for lunch
afternoon
Stop 3
B. Nektar Meadery - Taproom & Production Facility
4.8(485)Ferndale
B. Nektar welcomes dogs, offers outdoor seating and allows outside food alongside its mead, cider and beer, opening at 1 p.m. on weekends.
Stop 4
Luisa's Artisanal Street Food
4.8(230)Ferndale
Luisa's Artisanal Street Food allows dogs outside and serves piadina and cascione, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options on the menu.
Stop 5
The Rust Belt Market
4.7(2143)Ferndale
The Rust Belt Market adds Friday-through-Sunday shopping, bringing together more than 40 boutiques, craft vendors and vintage resellers, plus a full bar.
Stock up on treats
afternoon
Stop 6
Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration
4.9(750)Ferndale
Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration offers carpet and rug cleaning, with one reviewer reporting removal of urine stains from a senior dog.
Stop 7
Poodle & Co Pet Spa and Boutique + Self Wash Spa
4.8(194)Ferndale
Poodle & Co combines professional grooming, a four-station self-wash spa, skin-sensitive treatments and a pet boutique for dogs of all breeds and sizes.
