Patch Picks: 5 Great Places to Pamper Your Pup

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This week's list: 5 great places to pamper your pup in Bradenton...

• , 1808 Cortez Rd W, is a welcoming environment for dogs that is more like a daycare than a grooming salon. Pups are encouraged to play and lounge around while they wait for their cut, and owners can shop around for the latest fashions in dog clothing and costumes. Heads to Tails offers pick-up and drop-off services for grooming appointments.
• , 5411 26th St W, makes dogs and their owners feel right at home in its charming cottage-like setting. Great Cuts for Mutts offers complete grooming to breed standard with top of the line products, nail trimming and filing, and ear cleaning and deodorizing. Cage free playrooms are available and pups are given regular supervised potty breaks in the shaded, securely fenced dog run. Great Cuts for Mutts does accept boarders, but only a few at a time to ensure that each dog is given first-class attention.
• , 6745 Manatee Ave W, has been run by Robin Dale, Ken Woods and Cathy Zazzaro since 2008. The trio has a combined 30 years of experience in working with animals. Perks 4 Pets is a specialty pet store that carries a wide variety of natural, holistic food and treats, as well as health and beauty items and novelty items for both dogs and cats. The knowledgeable staff is happy to share referrals for services such as grooming, pet sitting and walking.
• , 1855 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, is a full boutique to satisfy the needs of any breed of dog, large or small. Along with top-notch grooming services by licensed professionals, De La Pooch carries a variety of gourmet and holistic dog foods and treats. The boutique also has a wide selection of sweaters, ties, decorative food dishes and other novelties to keep your dog on the cutting edge of canine style.
• , 5246 E State Road 64, is a warm and calming environment for pets receiving grooming services. While pets are being pampered, owners can shop around for holistic dog and cat food, toys, shampoos, and even bird baths and fountains.