New York - March 19, 2007

Off the Hook and Leash

NYC Dog Guide 2007

Every dog has its day.

8:45 a.m.: Breakfast. Test new vet-prescribed diet from Peter’s Necessities for Pets (236 East 75th Street; 212-988-0769), delivered last night. 

9:15 a.m.: Morning tinkle. Put on Musher’s Secret to protect paws. Secure alpha dog status in Palmellato collar and leash in latest spring colors (Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue; 212-826-8900) and sniff Coco the poodle’s new Te-leash-a by Telicia cashmere legwarmers.

10:15 a.m.: Refresh paws with disposable wipes. Schedule a reading with spiritual advisor Barbara Reeder (212-580-9106). Order playdate cards.

10:45 a.m.: Hit The Dog Run NYC (136 Ninth Avenue; 212-414-2500) for an indoor swim with pals.

1 p.m.: Meet with house-call hair stylist Jose Luis Rojas (718-607-3720 or doggroomingnyc@aol.com) to get primped for driver’s license photo.

2:45 p.m.: Hightail it to Canine Styles (1195 Lexington Avenue; 212-472-9440) for a cashmere hat. Next stop, Zoomies (434 Hudson Street; 212-462-4480) for Tec Collection coats and Haute Pooch custom beds. Pick up a Bark Street Journal at Trixie + Peanut (23 East 20th Street; 212-358-0881).

4:30 p.m.: Shopping is ruff work. Recover with BodyWorks spa treatment (massage, Reiki, and Alexander techniques) at PupCulture (529 Broome Street; 212-925-2090).

6:30 p.m.: Dinner! Save room for dessert from Dog Barkery at Canine Ranch (105 West 72nd Street; 212-362-7387).

8 p.m.: Resolve to quit howling over hounds and lend a helping paw.