By: Lindsay Garbacik By: Lindsay Garbacik | August 24, 2022 | Lifestyle, Community,
It’s always a great day to spoil your furry friend. They’re loyal, cuddly, obedient, and most importantly, love us unconditionally. National Dog Day is Aug. 26 and we’ve rounded up the top local dog boutiques, spas, and resorts to pamper your pup in San Diego in honor of the holiday, but let’s be real, there doesn’t need to be an excuse to dress your pet in couture and shower them in homemade treats.
See Also: 6 Luxury Pet Products For Your Fashionable Furry Friends
Multiple Locations / Website
Treat your pup to natural, homemade treats at this all-in-one boutique. The shop carries a variety of treats, soft toys, educational items, and hygiene products that will keep your pet healthy from teeth to tail. Find cupcakes, round cakes, and bone-shaped cakes all baked fresh and decked in colorful frosting, cute enough for pictures, and baked with natural ingredients. Visit the shop’s website to book an appointment for a pet portrait.
Multiple Locations / Website
Get your pup squeaky clean with a trip to the groomers at Dirty Dogs & Meow. This pet salon offers self-service dog wash zones, complete with all the supplies you need for a full scrub, as well as professional bathing and grooming at the Dog-E-Style Salon. The shop doesn’t use cages to restrain its canine clients and works hard to provide gentle and efficient services.
1980 Kettner Blvd. / Website
With a huge selection of dog treats and foods of all kinds, you’re sure to find a new variety or an old favorite that will bring a wag to your dog’s tail. The shop also carries pet-friendly, shampoo, conditioner, soap, flea and tick treatment, and dog healthcare essentials. For stylish dog accessories, this shop carries mainly jackets, leashes, bandanas, and booties.
227 S Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach / Website
Formerly called Muttropolis, this local-favorite pet boutique carries a wide selection of dog apparel from bandanas, to sweaters, bathrobes, cute dog tags, coordinated collars and leash combos, and stylish beds. The shop carries grooming supplies, health and hygiene items, and travel carriers. Visit their website for pet tips, animal news, and product recommendations.
551 Union Street, Encinitas / Website
Allow your furry friend to let loose in the company of other dogs with a visit to a K-9 day camp. For humans who work long hours, or are not always home to take care of their dog, the day camp option allows your dog to play with other “campers'' while you go about your busy day. Allowing dogs to socialize is important in their development and overall happiness, and this resort takes great pride in letting its guests mingle and play together safely.
Mobile / Website
Organic, soothing, and effective nail maintenance isn’t easy, but this mobile service does an exceptional job. Owner and Companion Animal Hygienist, Jess, uses flower essences and essential oils to relax the dog, followed by a gentle massage, and then painlessly files away their nails. Dog-lovers are surely familiar with the destruction that jagged nails can wreck on a home or companion. Treat your pup to a relaxing and effective nail treatment, it’s a win-win.
2818 University Avenue / Website
This classic dog bakery prides itself on colorful, creative baked goods, all of which are made fresh in-store daily. Choose from a truly large selection of cake designs, provide your pet’s name, and place your order far in advance for the ultimate treat for your dog’s party. Sign your pup up for their birthday club for a surprise on their birthday. The bakery also carries a stellar selection of toys and accessories as well as dog ice cream and beer.
Some dogs love long walks in the woods while others enjoy a cozy sweater and a lap to curl up in. Whatever your dog loves the most, treat your loyal friend this National Dog Day.
Photography by: primipil / Getty Images