Dog places in the canton of Zurich
In the canton of Zurich you will find 39 dog-friendly places we have listed – dog meadows and off-leash areas, dog parks, beaches and outing spots, grouped below by type. Always check the rules on site: leash requirements can change with the season.
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🌿 Off-leash areas 9
BuchholzUster · ZH
Buchholz recreation and sports area in Uster with open meadows where dogs can romp.
Source ↗ErachfeldBülach · ZH
Erachfeld sports and leisure area in Bülach with open green spaces for dogs.
Source ↗FahrweidGeroldswil · ZH
Meadows along the Limmat at Fahrweid and Geroldswil, popular for off-leash running and swimming.
Source ↗HüttenacherStäfa · ZH
Open meadow and field area Hüttenacher above Stäfa, where dogs can run free.
Source ↗Werd (Sihlufer)Adliswil · ZH
Banks of the Sihl in the Werd district of Adliswil, popular for dog walks.
Source ↗Wühre am GreifenseeMönchaltorf · ZH
Meadows and shoreline Wühre at Lake Greifensee near Mönchaltorf; a popular run, with care required in the protection zones.
Source ↗ZürichhornZürich · ZH
Designated dog off-leash zone in the Zürichhorn lakeside park; no water access.
Source ↗🐕 Dog parks 2
Hundewiese am EulachparkWinterthur · ZH
Fenced dog exercise area of about 2000 m² at Eulachpark in Winterthur-Hegi, right on the Eulach with water access.
Source ↗📅 Seasonal leash zones 17
AdlisbergZürich · ZH
Wooded local hill Adlisberg above Zurich with many walking paths; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗BeichlenWädenswil · ZH
Forest and meadow height Beichlen above Wädenswil; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗BrühlbergWinterthur · ZH
Scenic hill with forest edge at Brühlberg in Winterthur; outside the spring season dogs may run free.
Source ↗EschenbergWinterthur · ZH
Large recreational forest south of Winterthur; outside the leash period (1 April to 31 July) dogs may run free.
Source ↗Gattikon (Sihlwald)Thalwil · ZH
Forest edges and ponds near Gattikon at the entrance to the Sihlwald; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗GuggenbüelDietikon · ZH
Wooded hill Guggenbüel above Dietikon; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗GuldislooWetzikon · ZH
Guldisloo recreation and wetland area in Wetzikon; outside the forest leash period (1 April to 31 July) dogs may run free.
Source ↗HardwaldWallisellen · ZH
Extensive forest belt near Wallisellen, popular for walks; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗HönggerbergZürich · ZH
Forest and field area Hönggerberg in northern Zurich; outside the spring leash period dogs may run free.
Source ↗HorgenbergHorgen · ZH
Rural forest and hill area Horgenberg above Horgen; outside the spring leash period dogs may run free.
Source ↗KäferbergZürich · ZH
Forest with off-leash access; leash required during the breeding season.
Source ↗KemptnertobelIllnau-Effretikon · ZH
Shady stream gorge of the Kemptnertobel with forest trails; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗KopfholzRüschlikon · ZH
Kopfholz forest area above Rüschlikon; outside the leash period (1 April to 31 July) dogs may run free.
Source ↗LindbergWinterthur · ZH
Popular woodland recreation area on the Lindberg above Winterthur; leash required in the forest from 1 April to 31 July.
Source ↗Rhein-Naturpfad RheinauRheinau · ZH
Nature trail along the Rhine near Rheinau; in the floodplain reserve and forest, care and at times a leash are required.
Source ↗SagenraintobelWald · ZH
Unspoilt gorge near Wald ZH with forest trails; outside the spring leash period dogs may run free.
Source ↗StägenbuckDübendorf · ZH
Forest and hill area Stägenbuck near Dübendorf; outside the leash period (1 April to 31 July) dogs may run free.
Source ↗🌊 Dog beaches 7
Hundestrand Pfäffikersee AuslikonPfäffikon ZH · ZH
Shallow natural bathing spot at Lake Pfäffikon with dog access.
Source ↗Reussbad OttenbachOttenbach · ZH
Natural stretch of the Reuss river, popular for swimming with a dog.
Source ↗Seebad WädenswilWädenswil · ZH
Shore section on the upper Lake Zurich with dog access outside the public lido.
Source ↗🥾 Hikes with your dog 1
🎫 Outings with your dog 3
Wildnispark SihlwaldLangnau am Albis · ZH
Natural forest reserve with trails; dogs allowed on a leash.
Source ↗Wildnispark Zürich LangenbergLangnau a.A. · ZH
Native wildlife; dogs allowed in the Langenberg section.
Source ↗Wildpark BruderhausWinterthur · ZH
Free wildlife park in the forest; dogs allowed on a leash.
Source ↗Vets & services in the canton of Zurich
Tierärzte Zentrum ZürichZürich · ZH
Small-animal practice and clinic in Zurich (ZH) with a 24-hour emergency hotline.
Website ↗Tierärztlicher Notfalldienst Zürich-West/LimmattalDietikon · ZH
Veterinary emergency service for the Zürich-West / Limmattal region in Dietikon (ZH).
Tierspital Zürich — NotfallZürich · ZH
University veterinary hospital with 24/7 small-animal emergency care.
Website ↗AniCura Schweiz (Gruppe)schweizweit · ZH
Group of veterinary clinics with locations across Switzerland.
Website ↗Bessy's KleintierklinikRegensdorf · ZH
Small animal clinic with emergency service (IVC Evidensia).
Website ↗Kleintier- und Pferdeklinik RossweidGockhausen · ZH
Clinic for small animals and horses in Gockhausen.
Website ↗Kleintierpraxis A. KrasznaiHorgen · ZH
Small-animal practice in Horgen (ZH).
Kleintierpraxis ACRWinterthur · ZH
Small-animal practice in Winterthur for dogs, cats, small pets, reptiles and birds.
Website ↗Kleintierpraxis AnimaliaWetzikon · ZH
Small-animal practice in Wetzikon caring for dogs, cats and small pets.
Website ↗Kleintierpraxis PfotenwohlZürich · ZH
Small-animal practice in Zurich (ZH) for pets and small animals.
Website ↗Kleintierpraxis Wetzikon GmbHWetzikon · ZH
Small-animal practice in Wetzikon (ZH) for dogs, cats and small animals.
Website ↗Tierarzt Zentrum BülachBülach · ZH
Small-animal practice in Bülach (ZH) for dogs, cats and small animals.
Website ↗Tierarztpraxis KamberUster · ZH
Small-animal practice in Uster (ZH) for dogs, cats and small pets.
Website ↗BAD DOG HundeschuleZürich · ZH
Dog school in Zurich (ZH) specialising in problem and anxious dogs.
Website ↗Cavas-HundeschuleKloten · ZH
Dog training school in Kloten and Bülach (ZH) offering puppy and obedience courses.
Website ↗Dukes HundeschuleAuslikon · ZH
Dog training school in Auslikon (ZH) offering mandatory courses as well as puppy and obedience training.
Website ↗FairplayZüriAdliswil · ZH
Dog school with behavioural counselling in the Adliswil and Sihl Valley area (ZH).
Website ↗fairtrainOttenbach · ZH
Dog training school in Ottenbach.
Hunde-Menschen-Coaching Cheyenne SifontesRifferswil · ZH
Dog training school offering human-dog coaching in Rifferswil.
Hundeschule animalcoach.ch ZürichZürich · ZH
Dog school in Zurich offering puppy and obedience courses, dummy training and enrichment based on positive reinforcement.
Website ↗Hundeschule gooddogMadetswil · ZH
Dog training school in Madetswil (ZH) with puppy, training and activity courses.
Website ↗Hundeschule LeinenheldenOberrieden · ZH
Dog training school in Oberrieden (ZH) on the left shore of Lake Zurich, offering puppy and obedience courses.
Website ↗Hundeschule MobileAeugst am Albis · ZH
Mobile dog school in Aeugst am Albis.
Hundeschule ZweiwegkommunikationWinterthur · ZH
Dog training school and behavioural counselling in Winterthur.
Website ↗Sellnas-HundeschuleMettmenstetten · ZH
Dog school in Mettmenstetten.
VIP HundetrainingAltikon · ZH
Dog training in Altikon (ZH) focusing on mantrailing and behaviour training.
Website ↗Hundehalle NeftenbachNeftenbach · ZH
Dog sports hall in Neftenbach (ZH) with indoor agility, obedience and other dog sports.
Website ↗Hundesport Uster und UmgebungUster · ZH
Dog sports club in Uster and the surrounding area.
Kynologische Gesellschaft WinterthurWinterthur · ZH
Canine society in Winterthur (ZH) offering courses in agility, obedience and dog sports.
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein BülachBülach · ZH
Canine club with training grounds in Hochfelden, Bülach region.
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein Eulachtal/ElggElgg · ZH
Canine club in Elgg (ZH) offering puppy, young-dog and agility training.
Website ↗SC OG WinterthurWinterthur · ZH
Dog sports club in Winterthur (ZH) with companion-dog, IGP and agility training.
Website ↗SKG Region Wetzikon Hinwil Zürcher OberlandWetzikon · ZH
Canine club and dog school (SKG) in the Wetzikon-Hinwil region.
Website ↗Caninbalance TierphysiotherapieBäretswil · ZH
Practice for small-animal and dog physiotherapy in Bäretswil, with home visits in Zurich and the Zürcher Oberland.
Website ↗hunde.teamAdliswil · ZH
Dog physiotherapy in Adliswil (ZH) with underwater treadmill and hydrotherapy.
Website ↗Hundephysio ZürichIllnau-Effretikon · ZH
Dog physiotherapy in Illnau-Effretikon (ZH), including after surgery and for chronic conditions.
Website ↗SVTPT — Therapeuten-Finderschweizweit · ZH
Animal physiotherapy association — find a therapist by canton.
Website ↗Tierphysio-Praxis OberlandFällanden · ZH
Animal physiotherapy practice in Fällanden (ZH) for dogs, cats and horses.
Website ↗1A HundesalonDietikon · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Dietikon (ZH).
Andrea Claus HundepflegeBülach · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Bülach (ZH).
Conrad Klemm HundefriseurBülach · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Bülach (ZH).
Die HundecoiffeureiZürich · ZH
Dog groomer in Zurich (ZH) offering washing, clipping and coat care.
Website ↗Hagedorn HundecoiffeurWallisellen · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Wallisellen (ZH).
Helbig Hundecoiffeur AGDübendorf · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Dübendorf (ZH).
Hot Dog Grooming GmbHZürich · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Zurich (ZH) offering bathing, clipping and trimming.
Website ↗Hundecoiffeur WimmerBülach · ZH
Mobile dog grooming salon in Bülach (ZH).
Hundesalon Laika AlbickerGeroldswil · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Geroldswil (ZH).
Hundesalon LupoBülach · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Bülach (ZH).
Hundesalon MiamoreWinterthur · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Winterthur (ZH) offering clipping, trimming and coat care.
Website ↗Hundesalon ToxiHorgen · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Horgen (ZH) offering bathing, trimming and clipping.
Website ↗Over Dog Grooming Professional AGDietikon · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Dietikon (ZH).
Schafi's HundesalonHöri · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Höri (ZH).
Tietz Hundecoiffeur GmbHDietikon · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Dietikon (ZH).
Ursel Singer mobiler HundesalonDübendorf · ZH
Mobile dog grooming salon in Dübendorf (ZH).
VID Mobiler Hundesalon FomasiVolketswil · ZH
Mobile dog grooming salon in Volketswil (ZH) that comes to your home for grooming.
Website ↗YourHund AGDübendorf · ZH
Dog grooming salon in Dübendorf (ZH).
Hundebetreuung draussen-unterwegsPfäffikon ZH · ZH
Dog care and dog training school in Pfäffikon ZH (ZH) with day and holiday care.
Website ↗Hundeferienheim KyburzKloten · ZH
Dog boarding kennel in Kloten (ZH).
Hundeferienparadies GmbHWald ZH · ZH
Dog boarding kennel in Wald (ZH).
MagnaDogsEmbrach · ZH
Dog boarding and dog care in Embrach (ZH) with overnight stays and group exercise.
Website ↗MyDogCareKollbrunn · ZH
Dog boarding in Kollbrunn (ZH) with holiday and day-care places as well as a grooming salon.
Website ↗Happy Place HundesittingSchwerzenbach · ZH
Dog day care and holiday boarding in Schwerzenbach.
Website ↗HunderevierDürnten · ZH
Dog daycare in Dürnten (ZH) offering home-style day and holiday care in small groups.
Website ↗4pfotenfreundWinterthur · ZH
Dog sitting with daycare and holiday care in the Winterthur region.
Website ↗Aebi's Hund & HausbetreuungZürich · ZH
Dog sitting and dog-walking service in Zurich (ZH) with walks in small groups.
Website ↗Betreut.ch — Tierbetreuungschweizweit · ZH
Placement of pet sitters, pet care and a dog-walking service.
Website ↗Dogs in MotionZürich · ZH
Dog walking and dog care in Zurich (ZH) offering walks as well as day and holiday care.
Website ↗Hundebetreuer.chRichterswil · ZH
Dog care and dog walking in Richterswil (ZH) for the area on the left shore of Lake Zurich.
Website ↗Calingo Haustierversicherungschweizweit · ZH
Digital Swiss pet insurance for dogs and cats covering accident and illness costs.
Website ↗moneyland.ch – Tierversicherung-Vergleichschweizweit · ZH
Independent Swiss comparison service for pet and dog insurance.
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