Wizard of PAWS

Situated a couple of minutes walk from the Botanic Gardens stretch of the Kelvin Walkway, this new dog-​focussed pet shop could not be more perfectly placed. Selling everything from collars to bedding and lined with buckets of treats to suit the palate of every spoiled pooch, this small shop has managed to cram in pretty much everything a dog owner could need. They even have a couple of dog washing stations which, though a little pricey (£9 for 30 minutes ain’t all that bad for an all-​inclusive service, mind), could prove to be a life saver if Fenton has chased his quarry into the muddiest part of the river right before the family visit to cleaning-​obsessed Auntie Agnes.
The staff there are incredibly helpful and friendly and, yes, are dog-​owners too — it wasn’t long before I saw pictures of Willow the springer after I was dragged in by my own excited spaniel making a beeline for the pail of sausages. If you’re looking for something and they’re out of stock they will take your details and alert you as soon as the next order’s in.
All in all I’m very pleased to see this branch opening up and am sure to be back many times over the coming months!