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1. It’s a Great Place for a Walk!
Los Altos is a “walker-friendly” town with miles of quiet residential streets to explore, as well as several great parks. Just remember to bring a flashlight – with the scarcity of street lights in Los Altos, it can be hard to see!
2. A Little Shopping is always Fun
A little exercise can make a dog hungry! Check out the 5 Paw Bakery (315 Main Street)– where they bake such canine culinary confections as birthday cakes, yogurt and carob-dipped cookies and savory biscuits.
3. Coffee and Canines
Catch up with dog and human friends alike at one of the coffee shops in Los Altos. You’ll almost always see at least one dog sharing the love outside Starbucks (296 Main Street & 643 Los Altos Rancho), Peets (367 State Street) and Main Street Café (134 Main Street).
4. Fine Doggie Dining
When it’s time for more than a cup of coffee – enjoy a great meal on a dog-friendly patio. The staff will even bring a bowl of water for your canine friends!
- Fiesta Vallarta (301 State Street),
- Rick’s Café (205 State Street
- Brian’s Restaurant (680 Los Altos Rancho)
5. Ouchies Fixed 24 x 7
The Adobe Animal Hospital is open 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, providing regular and emergency vet services for dogs and other pets. From regular preventative check-ups to fast attention during an unexpected emergency – it’s reassuring to be able to go to one place. Ask someone in Los Altos which vet they use – and chances are – they’ll say Adobe.
6. Buff and Fluff
The staff at the Barking Lot (467 First Street) makes sure that Fido and Princess look sharp for their strolls through the Village. From nail clipping to baths, clips and coifs – this is the place for the latest Los Altos canine look!
7. Hanging out at Home
Some days – it’s great to just hang around home. The median lot size in Los Altos is just about a quarter acre – bigger than the average lot size in Palo Alto and Mountain View. The kids and the dog need lots of room to romp!
8. Room to Run
Los Altos does not yet have its own dog park – but it is considering working with the City of Cupertino and Santa Clara county to build one. In the meantime- check out the nearby dog parks in Mountain View and Palo Alto (Mountain
View Shoreline Dog Park) and Palo Alto (Mitchell Dog Park).
9. Need a SPaw Day?
When your pooch needs pampering – it’s time for a short drive to the Pooch Hotel in Sunnyvale. Here, your favorite companion can enjoy the swim facilities, personal trainers, aromatherapy baths, facials, massages, and pawdicures.
10. Certified Canine Design & Construction
John Hammerschmidt of Hammerschmidt Construction in Los Altos jokingly refers to himself as a “Certified Canine Designer”. Having completed multiple Los Altos remodels with custom canine features, John is well-versed in designing fido-friendly features including dog washes, dog runs and landscaping, custom breed-specific tiling, and scratch-resistant flooring.
11. Ms. Manners
Does your dog need a visit from Ms. Manners? Maybe it’s time for obedience classes. Some the best local classes are taught by the Deep Peninsula Dog Training Club at nearby Rengstorff Park.
12. Strut Your Stuff!
Since 1947, the Los Altos Kiwanis Club sponsors the Annual Los Altos Pet Parade on the Saturday following Mother’s Day each year. It features thousands of kids, their pets, and some very creative costumes!
