Why I Started Pup Dates

Pup Dates began with one simple thought: why should enjoying the best parts of life mean leaving my dog at home?

I wanted to experience more of Sydney with my dog beside me—not plan my life around the places he couldn’t go. When I began looking for interesting things we could enjoy together, I realised I wasn’t the only person who felt this way.

So, I created Pup Dates: a warm and welcoming community where dogs and the people who love them can connect, form friendships and share new adventures.

Pup Dates specialises in thoughtfully designed experiences for small and medium-sized dogs. From relaxed brunches, beautiful walks and elegant high teas to seasonal celebrations, day trips and unforgettable special events, every Pup Date is carefully curated to be welcoming, social and fun for both ends of the lead.

Selected community events are also open to friendly dogs of all sizes, with the suitability of each experience clearly explained.

✨ Less “just another walk” and more “your dog’s social calendar is now busier than yours.”

✨ Less awkward small talk and more dog talk, shared adventures and friendships with people who understand that your dog is family.

Whether you’re searching for dog-friendly things to do in Sydney, new places to explore, helpful information or the opportunity to meet other dog lovers, Pup Dates offers a place where you and your best friend can belong.

Join the Pup Dates Pack

The best way to become part of our community is to subscribe to The Pup Date, our free weekly newsletter.

Each edition brings you upcoming Pup Dates events, dog-friendly places to discover, carefully selected recommendations, community news, special opportunities and plenty of canine personality—delivered straight to your inbox.

We also love sharing the adventures of our community. Send us your stories, photographs and favourite dog-friendly discoveries for the opportunity to be featured in The Pup Date. Whether you’ve found a wonderful café, enjoyed a memorable day out or simply captured your pup doing something irresistible, we’d love to hear from you.

Come for the dogs. Stay for the friendships. Join the pack today.

For the button immediately below this section, I’d use JOIN THE PACK rather than Subscribe. It turns the transaction of providing an email address into an invitation to belong.

Over the past eight years, we’ve created unforgettable moments together: from high teas at Vaucluse House and ferry trips to Patonga, to market strolls, pampered picnics, and even speed boat rides to Dangar Island. We’ve dined across the city, explored the Blue Mountains, and made lifelong friends—both two- and four-legged.

Our goal is simple: to deliver memorable experiences that both you and your pup will love. Some events have a small booking fee with pay-as-you-go options, while others are all-inclusive at a discounted rate for members.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to return to the Hunter Valley, venture into the Southern Highlands, and launch our first-ever Dogmas in July – complete with festive outfits and cosy winter vibes. Weekends away and more paw-some adventures await!

Come join the fun — because life’s just better with your dog by your side