Carry bags and clear up dog waste
CitywideThe Leeds PSPO requires the person in charge of a dog to remove faeces immediately and carry an appropriate means of doing so in public places.
Leeds City Council (opens in a new tab)West Yorkshire local guide
Dog-friendly Leeds
Explore dog-friendly parks, reserves and trusted pet services across Leeds.
Listings last updated . 21 of 21 verified in the last 90 days. Most recent check . How listings are verified
Leeds’s guide brings together parks, nature reserves, cafes and pubs. Roundhay Park allows dogs off lead except in signed areas, with leads or exclusions around its specialist gardens and Tropical World. Temple Newsam also permits dogs in its parkland, while requiring leads in the walled garden and courtyard and excluding Home Farm. North Star Coffee Shop Leeds Dock welcomes well-behaved dogs, and Stage Espresso & Brewbar says all well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Leeds City Council requires you to carry suitable bags and remove dog faeces immediately in public places. Keep dogs on a lead and in close control on carriageways, adjacent footpaths, verges and signed areas. Respect exclusions such as children’s playgrounds and certain sports, school, garden and wildlife areas. One person may walk up to four dogs; an insured professional dog walker may walk up to six only when the dogs are not walked with or alongside other dogs and remain under control.
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What this guide currently covers
Discovery market: Leeds
Listings are currently researched within Initial Leeds research area, not necessarily across every part of the wider market.
Policy jurisdictions: Leeds City Council
Policy research for the configured jurisdictions is marked complete. Always check place-specific signs and current authority guidance.
Know before you go
Dog rules in Leeds
Local authority guidance for dog owners. On-site signs take priority and restrictions can change.
Use leads on roads and signed areas
CitywideDogs must be kept on a lead and in close control on carriageways, adjacent footpaths and verges, and wherever the council has signed a dogs-on-leads requirement.
Leeds City Council (opens in a new tab)Respect dog exclusion areas
Where signedThe order excludes dogs from signed areas such as children's playgrounds and certain sports, school, garden and wildlife areas, subject to assistance-dog exemptions.
Leeds City Council (opens in a new tab)Limit the number of dogs walked
CitywideA person may walk up to four dogs at once; an insured professional dog walker may walk up to six only when the dogs are not walked with or alongside other dogs and remain under control.
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Explore Leeds by category
Compare places using dog access, verification and location—not generic popularity alone.
Dog-friendly CafésCoffee stops that welcome dogs.3 placesDog GroomersGrooming, washing, and clipping.3 placesNature ReservesProtected wild spaces for longer walks.3 placesParks & Green SpacesGreen spaces for walks, games of fetch, and lazy afternoons.3 placesPet StoresFood, toys, and everything else.3 placesDog-friendly PubsPubs happy to have your dog alongside.3 placesVeterinariansVets and clinics for check-ups and care.3 places
Local answers
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers based on the places and access information in this guide.
- How many dog-friendly places does DogSphere list in Leeds?
- We list 21 dog-friendly places across 7 categories in Leeds, with 21 carrying an evidence-backed, staff-confirmed, or business-confirmed status.
- What kinds of dog-friendly places can I find in Leeds?
- The biggest categories are 3 dog-friendly cafés, 3 dog groomers, 3 nature reserves, 3 parks & green spaces, 3 pet stores, 3 dog-friendly pubs, among others.
- How do I add or correct a dog-friendly place in Leeds?
- Use the “Suggest a place” link to add somewhere new, or open any listing to suggest an edit or report a change. Local knowledge is what keeps Leeds accurate.
- How does DogSphere keep Leeds information accurate?
- Every listing records where its details came from and when they were last checked, drawing on open data, official sources, business owners, and the local community.