Treat your dog to a day out – Hindustan Times

Dogs, as they say, are a man’s best friend and have proven their mettle, time and again, plus truly deserve to be cherished.

International Dog Day (August 26) was created to celebrate all breeds of dogs – mixed or pure. So , take out time from your busy schedule to appreciate, love, and value your canine friends by pampering them. Here’s a guide to tricity’s pet-friendly spots and dog salons to help you plan the day:

The Pet Nest

You can book grooming services, from spa bath to full body haircut, to clipping your dog’s nails, from a standard bath and blow dry to full-service grooming, as per your dog’s requirements with them. The variety of packages starts at ₹ 899. They also offer free online vet consultations after a grooming session. What’s best, is you can book an experienced pet groomer to come to your home and do the needful, says Mahima Sharma, who owns an Indie named Matilda.

Lush Life

Lush Life is one of the best pet-friendly restaurants in tricity. You can easily spot dog parents dining with their four-legged pals sitting right beside them. They have an outdoor stunning and a casual and friendly ambience which is great for pets. You can spend a nice evening with your pet enjoying in their garden space while you munch on something lip-smacking from their menu, which is vegan with the ingredients being sourced organically.

Pet Vanity

It is a pet tidying salon on wheels. They are the first professional pet groomers with a mobile van in the tricity area and offer their services anywhere in Chandigarh, Panchkula, plus Mohali. They provide a range of solutions for pets. And their own van is equipped with expert combing stylists with years of experience. Their door-to-ddor60-minute service is not just convenient, but also time-saving and safe, says dog parent Amandeep Singh, of Sector 40.

Dogizza

It was the first dog café in tricity. You can spot canines wagging their tail and dog lovers all around at this rooftop space in Zirakpur. A server at the café says the aim is to provide endless fun, love, care, a healthy lifestyle, and a balanced diet to these furry beings. You can visit this space with your dogs at any time of the day to have fun and relieve stress. Also, the dog bakery here is a must-visit!

Flying Fur

This is another mobile pet salon providing services in tricity. “Our truck is equipped with hot and cold running water for a comfortable bathing experience for your pooches, heat and air for easy drying, a full-sized tub, and a good adjustable grooming table. We provide personal attention to your pet in a quiet, stress-free setting. Our mobile salon is perfect for senior pets, those who experience car sickness, or the ones that suffer separation anxiety, said pet groomer Satish Chandra.

Café Nine Quarters

If you want to have a “paw-some” time with your pet, head to Café Nine Quarters (Panchkula), the only Harry Potter-themed kaffeehaus in tricity. You can distress by playing with their in-house pet dog, Barfi, while sipping on butterbeer. You can also take your pet to the café for a memorable day out.