Vancouver pet shops for puppy-approved presents

Perhaps your pooch has a more active social life than you do and needs an outfit for that special holiday party or maybe you just want to treat your fashion-loving furry friend to a gift this Christmas season. Either way, here are the best places in Vancouver to purchase the perfect present for your pup. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Vancouver pet shops for puppy-approved presents
Amy Watkins By

Barking Babies Co

1
1188 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6

Need a pair of chaps for your chi-chi Chihuahua or a dapper vest for your mini Dachshund? Yaletown’s Barking Babies is a stylish boutique for fashionable fur babies. You’ll find everything here from designer hoodies for casual walks in the park to tiny tuxedos for special occasions.

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The Pet Shop Boys

2
3080 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V9

Crystal chandeliers and vintage French furniture help turn this doggy daycare, spa and boutique into a palace dedicated to all things pooch. For an alternative gift idea, you can book your four-legged friend in for a portrait with local artist Michelle Renee Wilson or have a canine reading with resident pet psychic Beverley Crook.

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Big Dog Little Dog Bakery

3
4631 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K6

Treats are an essential part of the holidays and your pets can join in the seasonal gluttony with freshly baked cakes and Christmas cookies. This Burnaby bakeshop stocks delicious-looking canine desserts in mouth-watering flavours (for pups at least) such as liver and peanut butter. Want to make a grand statement? Splurge on a giant pupcake with their name written on it – just be sure to warn your human family members that the cake in the fridge is not for them!

Pawsh Dog Spa Inc

4
80 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1M7

You expect to find upscale spas in Yaletown, so it’s no surprise that this ritzy neighbourhood is home to the Pawsh Dog Spa. Step inside this calming white haven to grab stocking stuffers such as natural shampoos and treats, or indulge your pooch in a spa day. With a range of grooming doggie spa services on offer – including grooming, nail trimming, bathing, haircuts and ear cleaning – your pup will be smelling sweet and looking their best for family photos.

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Spa Dog Organic Dog Spa

5
3471 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E8

Tucked away just off Commercial Drive, close to the dog paradise of Trout Lake, this earth-friendly spa will help reduce your pup’s carbon paw-print and take them from muddy to fully made over. Adam and Hilary are the friendly owners of this organic dog spa and their studio reflects an eco-conscious philosophy – even the shop’s shelving is made from recycled and reclaimed wood.

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Bosley's by Pet Valu

6
1683 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W1

Bosley’s is one of the big-name pet stores in the city, but kudos goes to the Davie Street outlet for its close proximity to English Bay and Stanley Park. Staff always have treats ready behind the counter for your dog and there’s a huge range of festive-themed toys and seasonal sales if you’re looking for some bargain buys during the holidays.

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Amy Watkins is an award-winning British travel journalist who fell in love with Vancouver and then moved here in 2012. When she’s not busy travelling or writing stories for magazines and newspapers back in the UK, she can be found hunting for bargains in thrift shops, enjoying Vancouver’s food scene with friends or hanging out at English Bay with Rick James, her English Bulldog.
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