Is BI really dog friendly

My fiance and I are planning a trip mid-July to BI and want to bring our 17 month old lab. We%26#39;ve booked a dog friendly room at The Blue Dory Inn so we are all set there but I%26#39;m wondering about the beaches. Will he be allowed on the beaches? Of course I wouldn%26#39;t keep him out there all day b/c he feels the heat but I definitely don%26#39;t want him locked in the room for the weekend. How about the town? Do people frown upon them walking around the town? Are any outdoor restaurants dog friendly?

Thanks so much!

Is BI really dog friendly

We%26#39;ve brought our lab to BI in July for past few years (we rent one of the few dog friendly houses) and have never had any problems. Even though the town beach has signs that say ';no dogs'; posted on the bathhouse/food pavillion we usually see a couple dogs on the main beach every day. I would just avoid being too close to the pavillion/life guard areas with your dog - this area gets a pretty crowded anyway; farther down the beach you will see dogs hanging with families, swimming, etc. I usually bring my dog to the town beach either early morning or late in the afternoon.

If you go to the beaches on the west side of the island you%26#39;ll have no problem, because there are very few people. Same is true for some of the less popular trail areas.

It%26#39;s common to see dogs in town - once in a while one of the %26#39;local dogs%26#39; will be wandering loose, then you%26#39;ll suddenly see him hop into a pickup truck. Use a leash and pick up afterward and you%26#39;ll be fine.

We haven%26#39;t tried bringing the dog to a restaurant so I can%26#39;t help there....

Is BI really dog friendly

Thanks so much for the reply! Very helpful! I%26#39;m excited about taking him on this trip. It%26#39;s almost like we are going to bring him on a vacation too this year...a very expensive vacation for a dog :)

Hi IslandgirlsstuckinNYC-

I agree with the earlier poster/response, but wanted to add one thing. Yes, BI is very dog-friendly BUT definitely be fanatical about picking up all poop. The only times I%26#39;ve seen a big deal made out of a dog was when the owner wasn%26#39;t picking up properly. The owner even got a ticket!

Hope this helps-

Tara

That%26#39;s a given with us! Thanks Tara :)

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