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Although today is National Dog Day, we want to help you spoil your furry four-legged friends every day of the week. Check out these local dog parks and businesses that offer canine treats so your pup can have a dog-gone good time. šŸ¶

What classifies as a dog park? Theyā€™re typically fenced-in areas ā€“ often located inside existing public parks ā€“ where dogs run freely off-leash. Some have cost + rules associated with them, and others are free rein.

Local dog parks

Doggie Park | 127 Humane Ln. | $36/year | Contact Tina Heckman at 803-783-8193 for more membership information.

Emily Douglass Dog Park | 2500 Wheat St. | Free | We hear you may need to be prepared to give your pup a bath after visiting this dog park.

NoMa Bark Park | 1250 Parkside Dr. | $30/year | All pups must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on all vaccines.

Saluda Shoals Barking Lot Dog Park | 5605 Bush River Rd. | $40/year + parking fees | Pups must be spayed/neutered and be up-to-date on all shots.

Sesquicentennial State Park | 9564 Two Notch Rd. | $25/year or $4/day + state park admission | Owners must provide vaccination records + proof of spay/neuter, rabies, parvo + kennel cough.

Lexington Paw Park | 989 Hendrix St., Lexington | $31/year for Town of Lexington residents + $51/year for nonresidents | Pups must be older than four months, up-to-date on all shots, spayed/neutered + owners must be 18 or older.

Other cool, dog-friendly parks to take your four-legged friends include Riverfront Park, Finlay Park, West Columbia Riverwalk + Granby Park. All of these are free, public places ā€“ but they do require you to keep your dog leashed.

Also, donā€™t forget to clean up after your pup + trash the poop when using these public spaces so everyone can enjoy a clean, safe environment.

Local businesses with canine goodies

Cupcake DownSouth | 1213 Lincoln St. | Pupcakes: dog-friendly cupcakes offered in pumpkin, sweet potato, banana + blueberry.

Little Barks Boutique | 6030 St Andrews Rd., Suite B | Whether youā€™re shopping for treats or your pupā€™s next favorite accessory, this boutique dog shop has it all.

Pelicanā€™s Snoballs | Multiple locations | The next time youā€™re craving shaved ice, grab your pup a ā€œpup cupā€ ā€“ peanut butter-flavored with a dog biscuit.

Publico | 2013 Greene St. | Dogs are welcome for your next taco Monday + have a menu of their own to choose from at Publico.

Did we miss your favorite business that spoils your four-legged pal? Leave a comment below and let us know.

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