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National Dog Day: 5 Things to Do with Fido Around Winchester

National Dog Day is Friday. Here are five things you can do with your dog in celebration of the day.

WINCHESTER, MA — National Dog Day is this Friday, and it is a great time to celebrate your relationship with man's best friend.

According to the National Dog Day website, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, and helps raise awareness of the number of dogs that need rescued each year from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. The holiday also recognizes family dogs and dogs that work to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.

There are many dog-friendly restaurants, hotels and attractions that you and your fur baby can enjoy on his/her special day. Here are five dog-friendly suggestions of places to bring your fur baby in the Winchester area, courtesy of BringFido.com.

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1. Horn Pond, Woburn

2. Paw Prints Indoor Dog Park, 171 Merrimac St., Woburn

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3. Sheepfold Park, Stoneham

4. Minuteman Bikeway, Lexington

5. Melrose Dog Park, Melrose

Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know in the comments section.

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