DOGGIE

This past weekend I found myself wandering around the East Village where I stumbled upon an adorable store front with an assortment of ultra chic doggie essentials.  Wagwear, which opened in 2006 has been in the pet supplies business for over 10 years.  After entering the store I quickly found myself wanting just about everything I saw.  They have goodies ranging from ceramic dog bowls  to an organic Cotton Surfer Hoody. (made of light-weight 100% hemp terry) If you can’t make it down to the store, they have an easy to maneuver website where you can place an order (www.wagwear.com).

My personal favorite would be their Braided Fisherman collar & leash set, perfect for the upcoming nautical trends that are showing for the Spring Summer 2009 seasons.  Retailing for just $22.00 for the collar and $34.00 for the set, these pieces are essential to any fashion forward canine wardrobe!

If you’ve got a patriotic pooch on your hands, the Merino Wool Flag Sweater is the perfect addition to your dog’s wardrobe for the presidential inauguration at the end of the month.  Hand knit from the finest Italian wool, your pup will stay toasty and warm as he shows how proud he is to be an all American dog!

Wagwear’s flagship store is located at:
48 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003

-Lindsey

For New Yorkers, bringing your dog with you for day-to-day activities has become quite the norm. Whether it’s out to lunch at an ultra chic corner café, a stroll around central park, or a long day of shopping down Fifth Avenue your four-legged friend is with you every step of the way.

Although they don’t allow dogs during the week, The Ginger Man on E 36th Street is extremely pet friendly on Saturday and Sunday welcoming all well-behaved dogs. www.gingerman-ny.com

With their resident “house dog”, an incredibly friendly pit bull, Von Bar on Bleeker will pour you a glass of one of their finest wines and will pair it with a delicious Milkbone for your pampered pooch. www.vonbar.com

For all you Upper East Siders, Fetch is the perfect outdoor spot to grab a few drinks with your closest fashionistas (including the four legged ones) while listening to great live music and perhaps find a new best friend. (They have pet adoption applications on hand!) www.fetchbarandgrill.com

Although there is no legal drinking age for dogs, you probably shouldn’t let your pup partake in the drinking festivities. These dog-friendly pubs are a great way to include your canine in all of your nightlife activities.

-Lindsey