Puppy Love

Though it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there, it’s a gal-love-dog city around here. Pamper your pooch with some VIP treatment with these dog-friendly services.

Ready for your close up? Professional photos from Abercombie & Bitch will leave both tails and tongues wagging. Capture your pooch’s personality with a timeless portrait.

Forego typical greeting cards and give a pup some praise. Austin-based company, VerySuperCool, specializes in doggie-themed cards printed on 100% post-consumer waste paper.

Treat your furry friends to Yappy Hour, a night of doggy mani/pedi’s and fun merchandise, at Jo’s Hot Coffee on South Congress every third Tuesday, or on the Irie Bean patio every last Thursday on the month. The on-going events are hosted by TrainMyDogs.com.

Let your dog run free at DogBoy’s. This 15 acre dog ranch NE of Austin includes group play areas, hiking trails and a seasonal swimming tank.

Don’t miss out on Barkitecture, this Saturday, October 20, from noon – 5 p.m. Throughout the 2nd Street District, 30 Austin architecture and design firms will unleash their creativity and display their doghouse designs for public viewing. The event includes a kick-off party at Lofty Dog, a live doggy photo booth and a doggy/human fashion show at Estilo.

After wallet-draining weekend, hit the mat for the FREE Workshop at JoyMoves this Sunday, October 21, from 1 – 2:15 p.m. Pilates goers can try the “Pilates Mat 101” introductory workshop and instruction from 3 Peak-pilates certified trainers. The class size will be limited to 35 participants, so call JoyMoves at 328.4440 or email info@joymoves.com to pre-register.

www.joymoves.com