The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Businesses

For many Yampa Valley residents, dogs are part of the family, accompanying their owners on errands, shopping trips and outings around town. Businesses that welcome four-legged visitors make everyday activities more convenient while adding a little extra hospitality for pet owners. The Best of the Boat 2026 features pet-friendly businesses that embrace this connection, offering welcoming environments where customers and their canine companions can feel at home.

Alpine Bank

Alpine Bank combines community banking services with a welcoming approach to customers and their dogs. The employee-owned financial institution allows leashed dogs inside its Steamboat Springs branch, with treats available at teller counters and drive-thru windows. Beyond everyday banking, Alpine Bank supports local nonprofits, animal welfare organizations and community events through sponsorships and employee volunteer efforts.

Storm Peak Brewing Company - Bus Stop

Storm Peak Brewing Company's Bus Stop taproom offers a gathering place for craft beer enthusiasts and their canine companions. Located near the base of Steamboat Ski Resort, the taproom welcomes dogs on its outdoor patio, where water bowls help keep four-legged visitors comfortable. Guests can enjoy a rotating selection of locally brewed beers in a casual setting that brings together mountain visitors and Steamboat Springs residents.

Yampa Valley Bank

Yampa Valley Bank brings a pet-friendly approach to its locally focused banking services. Customers can bring leashed dogs into the Steamboat Springs branch, where treats are available at teller stations and the drive-thru. Alongside personal banking and commercial lending, the independently owned institution supports community initiatives and sponsorships throughout Routt and Moffat counties.

Big Agnes

Outdoor adventure and a love of dogs come together at Big Agnes, the Steamboat Springs-based company known for its camping equipment and apparel. The business welcomes dogs in its offices and retail environment, reflecting a pet-friendly workplace culture. Its outdoor product lineup includes tents, sleeping bags, insulated apparel and dog pads designed to help people and their pets enjoy time outside.

Carpets Plus Flooring Designs

Carpets Plus Flooring Designs makes shopping for new floors more convenient for customers who prefer to bring their dogs along. The locally owned flooring business welcomes leashed pets into its showroom, where shoppers can explore carpet, hardwood, vinyl and tile options. Its selection also includes durable, stain-resistant flooring products suited to households with pets and the demands of everyday foot traffic.

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