1st Place: Eau Claire Dog Park
2nd Place: The Beastro
3rd Place: The Joynt

We pet owners are a special group of folks – well not special really, we just have an animal to take care of; fuzzy friends who need daily exercise, meals and adventures in the wild for number one and two (and after the unknown garbage rage, the always surprising three). But, when it comes to out of the house, out of the yard activities to do with our friends, options are limited. Topping the list is the Eau Claire Dog Park (4503 House Rd). Plenty of running room, sniffing, grass eating, and varying dog personalities available. But, for those times when you can’t skip wildly through the meadow, our second place will gladly hold onto your dog for your busy day at work or out of town. The Beastro (800 Wisconsin St) has available day-care and dog training courses at very reasonable prices. Completing the top three is The Joynt (322 Water St.). Your (hopefully people friendly) dog will enjoy the varying smells and patrons that visit this local watering hole while getting pats on the head. – Mark Koenig