Falmouth town beaches
Animals are not allowed on the beach or in beach parking lots May 1 – October 1, including pets left in parked vehicles. Service dogs permitted.
Dog-Friendly Falmouth, Cape Cod
Last verified 2026-10-22
Beach rules for dogs
Lodging & Rentals
Palmer House Inn
B&B in Falmouth's historic district · 508-548-1230. Five designated dog rooms, one dog per room, $50/day; dogs not to be left unattended.
Dog Parks & Trails
Falmouth Dog Park
257 Brick Kiln Road. Free, volunteer-run; small-dog, acclimation and all-dog areas. Dawn to dusk year-round. Water off in winter.
Vets & Emergency Vets
Falmouth Animal Hospital
1184 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536 · (508) 563-7147
Obedience Trainers
The Reliable Dog
24 Spring Bars Rd, Bldg 1 Unit B, Falmouth, MA. Day school, board-and-train and private lessons · 508-388-7070
Petco Dog Training (Falmouth)
35 Davis Straits, Falmouth, MA. In-store dog training classes · (508) 540-2842
Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters
Upper Cape Pet
In-home pet sitting and dog walking (no boarding) in Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich, Bourne and Cotuit · (508) 540-8277
Cape Cod Critter Care
East Falmouth-based dog walks, drop-in visits, overnight stays and medication help in your home; Upper Cape · 774-216-1305
Quick answers
Are dogs allowed on Falmouth beaches in summer?
Here is what the official rules say (last verified 2026-10-22): Animals are not allowed on the beach or in beach parking lots May 1 – October 1, including pets left in parked vehicles. Service dogs permitted. (Source: Town of Falmouth Beach Regulations.)
Where can dogs walk or play in Falmouth?
Per our verified listings: Falmouth Dog Park — 257 Brick Kiln Road. Free, volunteer-run; small-dog, acclimation and all-dog areas. Dawn to dusk year-round. Water off in winter.
Where is the nearest 24/7 emergency vet?
Per its own website, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists – Buzzards Bay is open 24/7 for emergencies: 11 Bourne Bridge Approach, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 · 508-759-5125 · Emergency open 24/7. Call ahead.
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