Dogone good time in the Western burbs

I am going to come out and say it, I am a dog lover. But the last time that I had a puppy in my life was when I was nine years old and technically she was the family dog, not mine and we put that dog down a few weeks after my 21^st birthday.

So when I brought my two-pound Silky Terrier puppy home a few months ago, I had no idea that just a few years off the rink would have such an impact on the way in which one shops for their dog.

In the quest to find something that my picky puppy would eat, I discovered a world where designer dog bowls and rhinestone collars rule. A world where posh dog boutiques stay open longer than clothing boutiques.

In just these past few months, I have discovered that these places are not just all over the city; they are all over the western suburbs too.

Specializing primarily in holistic and pure food for even the pickiest eater, each boutique that I have found has one goal in mind: the health of your dog.

In the spirit of the holidays, here are five places in the western suburbs that a 20 something could have fun at while shopping for their pup.

Keep in mind that your pooch is welcome at all of these places and bringing them is actually encouraged. This rings especially true when you are attempting to find something they will eat.

Wet Nose- With two locations including Geneva and Oak Brook (Oak Brook being the location visited), Wet Nose is all the food. They have a medium selection of holistic food, healthy treats, baked goods as well as clothing, beds, collars and toys. They also feature a large selection of unique dog bowls that have been hand designed.

Two Bostons- With two locations, the Springbrook location being the more spacious and comfortable of the two, this Naperville boutique is the most well known on this list. They focus primarily on retail including toys, clothing, collars and beds.

Their Springbrook location has a spacious bakery section, which includes everything you may need to throw a birthday party for your pooch along with other goodies. They also have a smaller selection of holistic dog foods and treats.

The Modern Dog- Run by a young staff, this Clarendon Hills boutique is located in the town’s downtown area. The front of the store is all retail, including clothing and plenty of toys. The rear of the store has food including a freezer for those on a raw diet.

Zoey’s Eatz & Treatz- Located in Burr Ridge, Zoey’s Eatz & Treatz primarily specializes in pure food for your dog. They do have a small retail section with some freshly baked goods and a freezer filled with frozen foods for your pet.

Happy Dog Barkery- Located in Downers Grove, Happy Dog Barkery has been around since 2004. They specialize in baking treats as well as healthy meals for dogs on site. In addition to their sprawling bakery section, they have a large retail space where they sell everything from dog frames to beds and collars.

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