We’ve put together the perfect guide for pampering your beloved furry friends in and around Cheshire.
It’s safe to say that the luxury pet pampering industry is booming, as dog owners no longer view their pooches as just a pet, but a valued member of the family who deserve some indulgence and extravagance once in a while.
Whether you want to treat your pooch to a delicious doggie friendly cake or book them in for a relaxing ‘pawdicure’, Cheshire is full of places where you can truly spoil your fur legged friends.
Artisan Dog Bakeries, luxury dog spas, fashion forward dog fashion and exciting doggie crèche’s - Cheshire really does have all you need to ensure you can well and truly spoil your dog. After all, they are mans best friend!
The Alderley Dog House
The Alderley Dog House really does sell everything but the dog! Their huge range of exciting products are not only great value for money but are all designed to be long lasting and machine washable for all those mucky pups.
Treat your pooch to a whole host of brand new toys, a new luxury collar and lead or even their very own bowtie. Their wide product list is endless as they stock everything from health & hygiene products to luxury beds and even snow cloud capes. The Alderley Dog House also has a team who are happy to help with their expert guidance and advice, whether it’s about which product to purchase or if you are a new dog owner.
The Dog Haus, Stockton Heath
Based in Stockton Heath, The Dog Haus describes itself as a ‘new breed of daycare for the contemporary dog’. The crèche is set up in a similar fashion of one for children. Once you drop your four¬-legged friend off, there are plenty of exciting toys from beanbags and ball pools to keep them entertained and a large outside space – as well as healthy treats and herbal teas from luxury brand Woof and Brew. The newly opened ‘doggy crèche’ also has an interior that has been created to make your pooch feel like they are in a home from home.
The team at The Dog Haus are fully trained canine first aiders, so you can have piece of mind knowing that your pets are well truly looked after and in safe hands at The Dog Haus.
The Pet Retreat, Bowdon and Knutsford
The Pet Retreat is a premier pet grooming service that will leave your pooches looking and feeling a million dollars. They are dedicated to providing expert luxury pampering for your four legged friends, offering extravagant treatments such as the mineral mud bath and massage and a coat conditioning treatment.
They offer top of the range dog grooming equipment to ensure your pets receive the best quality grooming and only use natural grooming products as supplied by Wildwash Natural Shampoos. Their bespoke grooming environment will put your pooches in relaxation mode as the team of qualified stylists will work their magic.
Barkers, Wilmslow
Located in Wilmslow, Barkers is sure to have your dogs tails wagging as it really is a doggy paradise. Top dog products, an expert nutritionist on hand and a luxurious spa – Barkers really do have it all.
The team at Barkers can help you find the perfect, nutritionally balanced diet for your dogs, as they stock only the best food to keep them feeling tip-top. Their exciting store full of endless toys, accessories, collars and leads will also leave dog and owner spoiled for choice. Barkers are also on hand with expert advice for new dog owners with adorable pups – stocking the perfect puppy range in preparation for your new arrival. If you fancy treating your pooches to a bit of relaxation, then there is a huge range of essential, grooming and spa treatments to choose from.
Pupcakes
Pupcakes is a family run dog-friendly bakery that began when, owner Sharon, created a birthday cake for her beloved Labrador George. George sadly passed away in 2010, however, Sharon decided to turn her new found hobby into a business and three years later, Pupcakes was born.
Chunky cheese biscuits, iced puptarts and even spectacular birthdays cakes, your dogs and their tastbuds will well and truly be spoiled for choice at Pupcakes. All of the treats are handmade, using only the finest and natural human ingredients and are a healthy alternative for dog treats as they all contain less than 10% fat.
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