6 Places to Take Your Dog

August 26 is National Dog Day, when dog lovers from all over are encouraged to celebrate man's best friend with some extra love.

If you're looking to adopt a dog, The Town of Oyster Bay animal shelter is located right here in Syosset. You can see what animals are up for adoption here.

Here are some ideas for places to take your pet today:

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
20 Sagamore Hill Road
Oyster Bay
Home to Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President, for 34 years, this beautiful estate welcomes guests to tour the mansion, explore the grounds, or hike down a nature trail to the harbor. Dogs are not allowed in the buildings, but they are allowed on the grounds and on the trails. Dogs must be on no more than a 6 foot leash and be cleaned up after at all times. Dogfriendly.com

Petco
565 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset
Petco offers most supplies that your dog may need at home or on a trip. Your licensed and well-behaved leashed dog is allowed in the store. Dogfriendly.com

Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Rd
Old Bethpage
In October 2009, Nassau County added a dog run at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, near the entrance to the property. There are separate areas for large and small dogs. Drinking water is provided for pooches from a green rainwater collection system. On Sept. 8, American Cancer Society will be holding a special event at the Restoration honoring the canine caregiving qualities. Bringfido.com

Coindre Hall
101 Browns Road
Huntington
Coindre Hall is a mansion in the style of a medieval French château constructed in 1912 for pharmaceutical magnate George McKesson Brown. It overlooks 34 acres of rolling land including a boathouse on the north shore of Long Island adjacent to Long Island Sound. Many people bring their dogs to frolic and play in the hills of the "backyard" of the mansion. Bringfido.com

Best Western Woodbury
7940 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury
A dog-friendly hotel in case your dog is flying in from out of town. 

Dazzling Dogs
15 Jackson Ave
Syosset
New pet grooming salon on Jackson Avenue.