This Thanksgiving, customer service is going to the dogs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and the dogs are loving it! On November 18, the Airport opened an off-leash dog park for its thousands of annual canine customers.

The fully fenced facility features flowers, grass, rocks, benches and two original pieces of art to sniff and enjoy.

The dog park is a good step forward in serving our customers traveling with dogs, said Kathryn Masters, Airside/Landside area manager and project manager for the dog park.

Biodegradable bags for pet waste are also available at the dog park to help meet the needs of this growing group of passengers.

"I was delighted to find the new dog park at Hartsfield-Jackson. I appreciated having a place to stretch my legs before my flight," said Ace, a 7-year-old black lab from Decatur, Ga.

The 1,000-square-foot dog park is part of the recently renovated Ground Transportation center on the west end of the passenger terminal. The newly refurbished Ground Transportation center is the Airports central hub for taxicab and limousine service, hotel shuttles, parking shuttles, regional buses and the new ATL SkyTrain to the rental car center.

Only two dogs are allowed at a time because of the areas size, but Ace isn't concerned. "This isn't a destination sort of dog park. I'm in, I'm out, and I'm on my way." (less info)