MD, : Howard County loves dogs, so when visiting don’t leave Fido at home. There are several pet friendly hotels; such as Comfort Inn, that charges an extra $ 25 daily. 8828 Washington Boulevard, Jessup, Tel: 410-880-3133 www.comfortinn.com/hotel-jessup-maryland-MD045
The Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel supplies a Sheraton dog bed, bags, gloves for pooper scooping, and a sign for the room stating that there is a dog inside. There is no extra charge at check in. (10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Tel: 410-730-3900, www.sheratoncolumbia.org )
Turf Valley doesn’t want you to leave your dogs behind. They offer an arrival kit for guests with dogs including a welcome letter, a yummy treat, a sign for the door knob indicating to housekeeping that a dog is staying over, and suggested walking areas on their property. They also keep dog bowls and beds available upon request. There is a cleaning fee of $75 per stay. 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, Tel: 410-465-1500, www.turfvalley.com.
Several of Howard’s top restaurants welcome well-behaved dogs and their owners in outdoor dining areas. Café de Paris brings your pet the latest vintage, the 2012 Chateau Potomac, which is a fresh bowl of water with or without ice cubes. 8808 Centre Park Drive, Columbia, Tel: 410-997-3904 www.cafedepariscolumbia.com.
Lisbon Town Grill throws in a doggie treat, water and table scraps, if allowed by the pet owner. 15943 Frederick Road,Lisbon, Tel: 410-489-5016, www.lisbontowngrill.com .
Rams Head Tavern allows leashed dogs on the front porch of the tavern in Savage Mills. 8600 Foundry St, Savage, Tel: 301-604-3454 www.ramsheadtavern.com.
Pub Dog has a large patio with ample seating, and plenty of water bowls to keep thirsty dogs hydrated while owners can get hydrated with dog-themed beers. 8865 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, Tel: 410-872-0364, www.pubdog.net/
For more information on pet friendly Howard County, Maryland:
Howard County Tourism, 8267 Main S., Ellicott City, MD
Tel: 410-313-1900
http://www.visithowardcounty.com/discovering/pet-friendly-howard