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DOG’ S LIFE
With Jennifer & Rudolph
In their new column, Jennifer Beveridge and her trustee Boston Terrier, Rudolph, visit the range of local pet boutiques
WAGS & WHISKERS CANINE CAFÉ & PET BOUTIQUE
Finkle Street & Dovecot Street, Stockton Wags & Whiskers Canine Café offers delightful dining for both dogs and their owners, featuring a fantastic bakery selection boasting healthy natural chews, Woofins and biscuits made with human grade ingredients, especially baked for dogs as well as homemade baking.
The friendly staff are happy to help with the important selections, ensuring there is fresh water at each table, with treats and baking served in brightly-coloured enamel bowls.
Downstairs we found a designated play area with a selection of toys and ample space for dogs to socialise together.
Rudolph and his chums made great use of this space at his second birthday party. They enjoyed an afternoon tea selection with a choice of Pawsecco or Doggy Beer.
Afterwards, we headed across the square to Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique which is beautifully laid out with selections of toys and treats. The boutique boasts the biggest selection in healthy treats and food we have seen, with flavours and mixtures for every discerning palate.
Rudolph’ s selection:
Café: Raw hide chew; beef bone; baked steak; pawty ring; canine crisps; sliced sausage; personalised birthday cake; doggy beer. Boutique: Rubber hare and pheasantshaped squeaky toys; kangaroo training treats.
Note: There’ s also a Wags & Whiskers Boutique in Saltburn-By-The-Sea.
HARRY’ S PET EMPORIUM Dundas Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough What a treat to find this gem of a luxury pet boutique, nestled in Middlesbrough’ s indoor market.
Packed shelves host a large selection of apparel, toys, treats and healthy, nutritious pet food.
This lovely store is a welcome addition to the already hugely successful, awardwinning Ingleby Pet Supplies business which won Independent Retailer of the Year in the Pet Industry Federation’ s Industry awards in 2015.
Rudolph’ s Selection:
Treats: Lily’ s Kitchen cereal bars; Soopa dental sticks. Apparel: Buster all-in-one suit. Toys: Unicorn plush toy.
ZIBIZI PET GIFT STORE AND THE PAW ROOM SPA AND GROOMING
High Street, Yarm Bustling Yarm and its picture postcard High Street filled with fabulous boutiques has just been ramped up a notch as far as we are concerned. It can be found just upstairs from the already successful Zibizi Baby Gift Store.
The chic layout of wooden floors and wellstocked larder shelves and tables host an array of gourmet treats, displayed in delicatessen-style jars.
The vast selection of doggy attire, leads, harnesses, luxury beds and blankets can all be personalised with your dog’ s name at no extra cost. All of the treats are healthy and nutritious. What’ s more, the fabulous addition of The Paw Room Spa and Grooming Room means doggies can be pampered while their owners can also relax in the gorgeous designated waiting area!
Rudolph’ s selection:
Treats: Billy & Margot frozen yoghurt; Soopa apple and kale bites; Soopa coconut chews; B. ONE fish bites. Toys and goodies: Urban Pup harness, bandana collar and lead set( all personalized); Urban Pup bathrobe; Crufts pony toy.
HE DESIGNER DOG COMPANY
Northumberland Street, Darlington Nestled amongst designer boutiques in Darlington’ s attractive West End, The Designer Dog Company is well placed.
Owner Vicki Robertson has put great focus on creating an enjoyable boutique-style shopping experience for all things canine.
The beautifully-presented shelves are stocked with an array of specialist foods and healthy, nutritious treats for dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Rudolph’ s Selection:
Foods: Lily’ s Kitchen; The Innocent Hound. Treats: Billy + Margot, Murphy’ s Bakery, Harry’ s Treats, Woof Beer, natural chews; Toys and goodies: Eco-friendly products from Beco Pets; Bed from Mutts & Hounds.
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