July 30, 2007

What’s Up, Little Pup?

Atlanta Dog Guide 2007

Is that the pitter-patter of little doggie feet? And are you treating him right?

Start small (and cheap) at Ikea for their new line of dishes, beds, and toys (441 16th Street, Atlantic Station; 404-745-4532).

You’d never go out looking mangy, so why should your pooch? Decked out in a cashmere Hamptons polo, your pup is sure to be the cat’s meow.

Let him play leash-free at Dog Days (3571 Broad Street, Chamblee; 770-451-0461). Back out on the street, clean up after him with the Swoop pooper scooper (and never touch a dirty doody bag again).

Now that he’s done his business, stop by Inman Park Pet Works’s self-wash dog spa, where you’ll have everything from water hoses to rubber duckies at your disposal (914 Austin Avenue, Inman Park; 404-522-4544). Then keep him clean with products by Good Clean Dog.

When you both need a break, check into the W Hotel and sign Buddy up for the Woof/Meow program, which includes a toy, food and bowl, and nightly turndown service (111 Perimeter Center West, Dunwoody; 770-396-6800). Or book the Four Seasons, where pooch pampering includes doggie-style filet mignon and handmade biscuits (75 14th Street, Midtown; 404-881-9898).

Commemorate the special day with Doggie PhotoTreats, high-quality dog biscuits made with a pic of you and yours.

As they say, it’s a dog’s life.