More of us are therefore spending a bit longer outdoors, enjoying walks with friends, family – and our four-legged friends.
But what if you fancy a slice of cake or a cup of tea or coffee after walking the dog?
Thankfully a lot of cafes in the county allow dogs, so we thought we would see which ones get the thumbs-up from reviewers.
Here are 19 of the best dog-friendly cafes in Northumberland according to Google ratings:
1. Micah's Tearooms, Morpeth
A 4.6-star ranking according to Google, with 104 reviews. Photo: Tripadvisor
2. The Drift Cafe, Cresswell
A 4.6-star ranking according to Google, with 1,700 reviews. Photo: Paul Larkin
3. Rocking Horse Cafe and Gallery, Rock
A 4.8-star ranking according to Google, with 366 reviews. Photo: Paul Larkin
4. The Old Bakehouse Tearooms, Morpeth
A 4.7-star Google rating, with 317 reviews. Photo: Google
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