Unleashed
A small, friendly shop with holistic food, a freezer full of raw options and treats. They'll help with harness fitting and they deliver.
2715 14 St SW · Map for Unleashed · Website for Unleashed
Pets
Everything for the most spoiled member of the family: the shops that keep them in treats, the groomers they trust, where they stay when you travel, and where to run them.
Shops and Treats
Doodle Dogs
The raw and fresh food experts, with the hard-to-find proteins for dogs with allergies. Same-day delivery when you've run out. Your dog will drag you in for the treats.
841 1 Ave NE · Map for Doodle Dogs · Website for Doodle Dogs
Dream Dog Boutique & Spa
Canadian and fair-trade toys, apparel, treats and food, plus nail trims. Ask about dog boots that actually stay on.
86 Mission Rd SW · Map for Dream Dog Boutique & Spa · Website for Dream Dog Boutique & Spa
Homes Alive Pets
A 30,000-square-foot pet superstore with the biggest raw food selection in the city, plus every toy, treat and harness you could want. Set up autoship and never run out again.
6711 Macleod Trail SW · Map for Homes Alive Pets · Website for Homes Alive Pets
Tail Blazers
The neighbourhood pet shop done right, with raw, freeze-dried and natural foods, chews by the bin and staff who know their stuff. With stores all over the city, there is usually one on your way home.
1420 9 Ave SE · Map for Tail Blazers · Website for Tail Blazers
Grooming and Daycare
Urban Dogs
Grooming, daycare and walk-in nail trims steps from Marda Loop. Long-time groomers with clients who've stayed for over a decade.
3538 Garrison Gate SW · Map for Urban Dogs · Website for Urban Dogs
Dog Stays
For when you're away. Every one of these sends photo updates, and most want a trial day first, so book that well before the trip. The Petropolitan and Muttley Crue groom too, so book a bath before pickup.
The Petropolitan
A pet hotel in the middle of the city. Spacious rooms, daily play, a report card and photos every day, plus grooming before pickup. Not the cheapest, but the most convenient if you live inner city.
Downtown (131 9 Ave SW) and Killarney (2933 Richmond Rd SW) · Map for The Petropolitan · Website for The Petropolitan
Muttley Crue Organics
Boarding, daycare and grooming with 24/7 cameras so you can check in from the beach. They require a few daycare days before the first overnight, which is exactly why dogs settle in here.
620 46 Ave NE · Map for Muttley Crue Organics · Website for Muttley Crue Organics
Sleep Rover Doggie Hotel
A family-run favourite with long-time staff who get to know every dog. There's a pool, so water dogs come home happy and tired. Gentle with nervous dogs.
635 36 Ave NE · Map for Sleep Rover Doggie Hotel · Website for Sleep Rover Doggie Hotel
Springbank Pet Resort
Boards dogs and cats, with outdoor time and staff play every day. Flexible with bookings when your dates aren't set yet.
104 Commercial Ct, Springbank · Map for Springbank Pet Resort · Website for Springbank Pet Resort
StoneHaven Kennels
Country boarding with multiple off-leash walks a day. They give medication at no extra charge and are known for catching problems early. Dogs come home clean.
High Tails Pet Resort
Boarding plus one-on-one play for dogs that don't love a crowd. Private off-leash parks you can book by the hour, too.
Pro tip: Book Christmas, spring break and summer long weekends months ahead. Every good boarding spot fills up.
Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Nose Hill: the big one. Open prairie and city views.
- Edworthy: river access and wooded trails.
- Sue Higgins: a long stretch of Bow River shoreline in the southeast.
- River Park and Sandy Beach: connected paths along the Elbow.
- Fish Creek: off-leash sections inside the city's biggest park.
- Britannia, Highland, Ramsay, Roxboro and Erlton, Beltline, Coach Hill: smaller neighbourhood options for a quick run.