Along with fresh water, a beach umbrella or tent are also a good idea to offer your pet some relief from the warm sunshine.Drinking salt water can make dogs sick, so be sure to pack a bowl and fresh water for your dog to drink at the beach.
Dogs can get swept out in rip currents too.
Be sure to fill in any holes that your dog digs.The ideal time to walk your dog on the beach is in the morning or evening. Dogs can enjoy doggie daiquiris, all-natural dog treats (baked daily in the store) and paw print painting. They offer a weekly “Yappy Hour” on Tuesday afternoons at the Bluepoint Restaurant’s Back Bar. Dogs must be leashed when in Duck Village, including at Duck Town Park and on the boardwalk.Īt the Waterfront Shoppes on the northern end of Duck’s boardwalk, be sure to stop by Outer Barks. On the east side of Route 12 in Duck Village, there are several pet friendly locales that offer eclectic outdoor areas. Most of the eateries along the Duck Boardwalk have outdoor seating, and many will allow your furry friends to join you for a meal. Walk your dog along Duck’s Soundside Boardwalk, which runs approximately a mile along the Currituck Sound in Duck Village and features wide walkways and multiple access points. Dog waste must be cleaned up and placed in a trash receptacle.Īlong with the beach, the village of Duck is dog friendly. It has been named one of the most dog friendly beaches in NC, and is arguably the most dog friendly of all Outer Banks towns.ĭogs are allowed on the beach year-round, can play on the beach unleashed, but must be under the control of the owner at all times. It’s a fun treat to see a horseback rider on the beach, but it’s also something to keep in mind if your dog is not used to seeing horses.ĭuck is a gem of a town, featuring beautiful waterfronts on both the ocean and the sound. You may see Kitty Hawk residents on horseback, riding through the village or on the beach, from 30 minutes before sunrise until 10:00 am and from 6:00 pm until 30 minutes after sunset from May 15th to September 15th, or at any other time of the year, from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Part of Kitty Hawk’s charm is its village, located on the sound side of the town, where horses and farm animals are permitted for residents.
The dog’s owner must always be within 30 feet of the unleashed dog, and dog owners must always have a leash in their possession. Well-behaved dogs are allowed to be unleashed on the beach as long as they do not disturb other people or dogs. During the rest of the year, a leash retractable to 12 feet is required. Dogs are allowed on Kitty Hawk beaches, but the regulations are different depending on the time of year that you visit.įrom the Friday before Memorial Day through the day after Labor Day, dogs must be on a leash that does not exceed 6 feet. If you’re traveling from the north, Kitty Hawk is the first Outer Banks town you’ll encounter when crossing the Wright Memorial Bridge.
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