Woo hoo! Just what we needed out here in PoMo -- a reasonably priced, high-end, doggie boutique and bakery for the influx of dog-children around these parts!
On my dog's birthday a week ago, I was at Bosley's picking up a few utilitarian dog supplies (replacement industrial strength dog toys and her usual dog food). I struck up a conversation with a couple of customers and the staff, and it came up that it was my dog's birthday. A lady, purchasing about 35 cans of cat food asked "Did you get her a cake?" Well no, I hadn't, but I suddenly felt guilty. As a self-proclaimed obsessive dog-mom, I should have at least bought her some silly, dog-appropriate baked goods. So I decided to stop by Three Dog Bakery at Suter Brook Village and pick up a few things.
I've seen a few Three Dog locations around, but have never gone in to one before. As soon as I entered, the smell of vanilla and graham crackers made me hungry. A lovely little Sheltie named Radar (I think) came by to say hello while my ill-behaved hound yanked anxiously on the other end of the leash. While the gentleman behind the counter assisted another customer, I browsed the random (and plentiful) doggie non-edibles: fancy leashes, toys, random accessories. They even have a doggie massage section!
The main event, though, is the bakery counter. It looks and smells just like a human bakery. It was really hard to decide what to get. They had a huge variety of cookies and cakes. Eventually, I settled on the pupcake and these fake-chocolate cookies (I can't remember their punny name). I also left with a sample of their house-made dog food, and a hilarious "poop-tart" toy.
While the store itself was fantastic (clean, well-organized, well-stocked, with a huge selection), the service was above and beyond. My dog is crazy-picky, and he helped me choose the perfect treats for her size and breed. Also, the variety in their fresh products was incredible: cakes of various sizes and types, cookies that look more delicious than most of the human variety, and with different ingredients to provide for dogs with specific dietary needs. He was even whipping up a batch of doggie ice cream while I was there!
I'm really glad to know that there is a great place to stop in with my pup for a treat within easy walking distance. I will most certainly be back -- maybe later today! read more