Dog Friendly Shopping in Starksboro, VT

Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed inside the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory in Shelburne, VT. When you turn into the driveway, you are greeted by a large, lush campus that stretches for acres. As you approach the front of the building, you are welcomed by maple trees, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and its signature rainbow-colored silo and timber frame style-building.

Allow Fido to join you on an outing to Waitsfield Farmers Market, a pet-friendly weekend attraction in Waitsfield, VT. The market is held rain or shine every Saturday from 9am to 1pm from mid-May to mid-October. Shoppers will find fresh flowers, seasonal produce, artisan breads and pastries, honey, jams and preserves, meats, and cheeses. Several stalls also sell cards, pottery and local crafts. There is live music to enjoy as well. Leashed dogs are always welcome.

Dogs are allowed inside while you shop at The Vermont Flannel Company.

Quarterstaff Games in Burlington, VT, is a dog-friendly game store located in the Church Street Marketplace. The shop specializes in board games, card games, and tabletop favorites like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, and Magic: The Gathering. Well-behaved, leashed dogs may be welcome to browse alongside their owners while exploring the store’s selection.

Phoenix Books is a dog-friendly indie bookstore in Burlington, VT. Visitors can browse a wide range of books alongside their well-behaved pups. A water bowl is available at the entrance, and treats await behind the counter. The shop also offers toys, cards, journals, stationery, gifts and pens.

Bring your pup along for a shopping spree at The Essex Experience, a dog-friendly shopping center in Essex Junction, VT. This outdoor shopping mall has over 20 independently owned Vermont businesses, ranging from clothing, to homegoods, to footwear. There is also a stage and lawn where events take place like outdoor concerts. Keep Fido leashed as you walk around, and double check with business owners before bring your pup into a store.