Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & SpaThese 9 Businesses in Orange County Are Giving Dog-Lovers Something to Bark About—#8 Even Makes “Barkday” Cakes! Locale Magazine Editors September 19, 2019 Spread the loveTreat Your Pooch to These Paw-sitively Delightful Spots in Orange County Written By: Brittany Lawrence Dog Orange County Pets quickly become members of our families. They are loved, cared for, taught and fed just as if they were another child. Why shouldn’t we be able to spoil them just as much as we spoil ourselves or others? From clothes to treats to vacations, there are plenty of ways to shower your fur-babies in love. Need some ideas for yours? Here are nine ways to spoil your pets: 1 | Peanut Butter Goodness Dog Orange County Medterra Photo By: Ed Visions Photo By: Ed Visions Photo By: Ed Visions Spoil your furry companions with a special treat from Medterra—because who doesn’t love peanut butter? What makes Medterra’s pet chews so special is that they combine 10mg of CBD and other natural ingredients in each peanut butter chew. This supports joint health and overall wellness. “Our pet treats go beyond just being another CBD treat. We have taken our high-quality CBD and combined it with other powerful natural ingredients like glucosamine to create an enhanced effect and a happier pet,” said Jay Hartenbach, CEO of Medterra. Medterra 800.971.1288 2 | All Paw-sh Everything Dog Orange County Charlie & Me Photo By: Dorian Drislane Photo By: Dorian Drislane Photo By: Dorian Drislane Who doesn’t love a shopping day? We all love it, including pups! Head down to Charlie & Me, “A Boutique for the Hip Dog” in Newport Beach and pick out a new outfit and accessory or two. From bow ties to dresses, shirts and sweaters, you are sure to find that perfect statement piece to make your pal look fresh and get all of the attention on the streets. Turn some heads with a new look. Charlie & Me even has toys, washes, beds and doggie-themed home decor! Charlie & Me 3505 Via Oporto, Ste 103 Newport Beach, CA 92663 949.877.0036 3 | Vacay at Paw-séa Dog Orange County Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Photo Provided By: Paséa Hotel & Spa Don’t stress about taking that beach vacation and wondering what to do with your pup pal while you are gone. Stay at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach—they have you covered with their Paw-séa Pet Package! While you relax and spa, they relax and spa. This package includes three hours of pet sitting, the bath express doggie spa treatment with your friends at Top Dog Barkery, access to the 1,100-square foot pup play park and more! Native Knowledge: Purchasing the Paw-séa Pet Package waives the $150 pet deposit fee! Paséa Hotel & Spa 21080 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, CA 92648 855.636.6371 4 | Treats from Grandmas! Grandma Lucy’s Photography Provided By: Grandma Lucy’s Photography Provided By: Grandma Lucy’s Do you know what is in your pet’s treats? How about some tasty chicken, beef, salmon, pumpkin, turkey or lamb? The healthy options are endless with Grandma Lucy’s freeze-dried pet food and treats. Your pets deserve a “home-cooked” meal just as much as you do! Change it up and try them out. Your dogs and cats will thank you for thinking of them. Native Knowledge: Grandma Lucy’s products are sold at a ton of pet supply stores! Head to their website to find the closest location to you. Grandma Lucy’s 30432 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 949.206.8547 5 | Date in the Paw-rk Dog Orange County Laguna Beach Dog Park Photo by Nick Mundackal on Unsplash Get ready to run free! Your dog, that is. The Laguna Beach Dog Park features two acres of fenced-in fun, including a smaller area for smaller breeds to play. Aside from Wednesdays, the park is open every day from 6 a.m. until dusk. This is the ideal place to get you and your dog’s wiggles out before calming down for a good night’s rest. It can also serve as the perfect start to a weekend morning. Get some fresh air, throw a frisbee and just enjoy being outdoors! Native Knowledge: The Laguna Beach Dog Park is the only place in the city where dogs can run and roam off the leash! Give your dog a little freedom to explore. Laguna Beach Dog Park 20672 Laguna Canyon Rd Laguna Beach, CA 92651 6 | Bark and the City Bark City Photo by Anya Potsiadlo on Unsplash Whether you’re going away for the day, or you just want your dog to have some fun and socialize, Bark City’s daycare service is ready or you. Bark City is a cage-free facility located in Huntington Beach where dogs get to spend a majority of their time outdoors. But don’t worry, their over 5,000 square feet of grounds also includes a shallow splash pool to cool off in and indoor space to rest. Large and small dogs are welcome; they are generally kept separately, but exceptions can be made. It’s time for your dog to make some friends in the city! Bark City 8541 Edison Dr Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714.536.6191 7 | It’s Just Food JustFoodForDogs Photo Courtesy of: JustFoodForDogs Photo Courtesy of: JustFoodForDogs Photo Courtesy of: JustFoodForDogs If we care so much about the kind of food we put into our own bodies, shouldn’t we care the same for our dogs’ food? JustFoodForDogs thought so; that’s why they make healthy meals to keep your furry loved ones strong, healthy and living their best (and longest) lives. “We offer the only proven healthy food on the market. Our team of in-house veterinarians formulates meals using fresh, whole-food ingredients—USDA certified for human consumption—in recipes, nutritionally balanced for dogs and cats,” said Shawn Buckley, founder of JustFoodForDogs. “We make the food in open-to-the-public kitchens, so you can see exactly what you are feeding your furry family member.” With options for delivery, you can always make sure your dogs have the best food ready for them. JustFoodForDogs 103 E 17th St Costa Mesa, CA 92626 949.662.1414 8 | Top of the Line “Barkery” Dog Orange County Top Dog Barkery, Bath and Boutique Celebrate your dog’s birthday, training graduation, adoption or just to say you love them with a cake or treat from Top Dog Barkery! Top Dog Barkery, Bath and Boutique in Huntington Beach features all things dogs: grooming, toys, daycare and dog-friendly baked goodies! “We make all kinds of great ‘barkery’ items for dogs that are safe for them,” said Owner Karen Mahmalji. “In general, we stick to dog-friendly ingredients like pumpkin, peanut butter, bacon, etc. as our flavors. No salt, no sugar and most importantly NO preservatives! Some of our most popular cookies are made with CBD oil to help dogs with anxiety, arthritis and other issues which our customers really appreciate to help their furbabies.” Native Knowledge: Looking to go all-out for your pooch’s next birthday celebration? Top Dog Barkery offers their famous made-to-order “barkday” cakes. Top Dog Barkery, Bath and Boutique 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste A-160 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714.960.3647 9 | Love to Wiggle! Wags & Wiggles Get your pups ready for some fun at Wags & Wiggles in Tustin and Rancho Santa Margarita! Wags & Wiggles not only offers daycare and boarding, but also various types of training. Want to enroll in training, but your schedule makes it hard to commit? Don’t worry! Wags & Wiggles now offers online training courses so you can work with your dog from home. They have so many courses to choose from, such as the basics of sit and stay, to separation anxiety, to sport dog training, and more are on the way. There is even a cat course offered! Wags & Wiggles 14402 Chambers Rd Tustin, CA 92780 714.368.7077 23171 Arroyo Vista Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 949.635.9655