Parks Aren’t the Only Game in Town
Outside of the park, there are plenty of other great locations for finding love. For example, if you’re a man, Wood recommends volunteering at a dog shelter, since most of the people who work there are women.

She also suggests patronizing as many dog-friendly merchants as possible, like coffee shops with outdoor cafes and pet shops. “I go to a dog-friendly bank, where they encourage you to bring your dog inside and give out gourmet dog biscuits,” she said.

If you’re into online dating, know there’s a growing crop of niche sites geared for dog lovers (datemypet.com, lovemelovemypets.com.). Although Wood says don’t discount the ones that aren’t. If, for example, you do Match.com or eHarmony, she recommends posting at least one photo of you and your dog. “That lets people know that you’re a dog lover. Also, dogs draw attention. They sell.”

You’ve Got to Play to Win
Even if you don’t have a dog, you can approach someone who does, said Angie Gwiazdon, owner of K-9 Connection, a Minneapolis-based canine networking program on WSBTV.com. Doing so successfully is all about the approach. “Compliment the dog, not the owner. It’s a great way to get the ball rolling,” Gwiazdon said.

Finally, it doesn’t matter where you go, as long as you do something. “You have to go out,” Wood said. “Take your dog for a walk. Or to Starbucks. The worst thing that will happen is you’ll have a nice day with your pet.”

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