By MacKenzie Klahr
Summer often means time for family vacations and special day trips, but it’s very rare we seek out experiences for the four-legged members of our family.
Fishers offers a wide variety of dog friendly fun that can make the summer exciting not just for humans, but for our canine relatives as well.
Purrs and Gurrs, located on Olio Road, offers various services such as grooming and a “Central Bark,” a daycare for when owners need a small amount of time away from their dogs to clean the house and run errands.
Though the doggie bakery might be the main attraction that captures your attention when you walk through the door, Purrs and Gurrs offers a wide variety of dog treats and bones – all healthy and safe for dogs.
All of the dog bones are made in the store. Some of their top flavors include: pug peanut putter, bichon bacon and cheese and cookie spaniel cranberry. The treats, which are supplied by an outside source, come in the shape of high heels, puckered up red lips, newspapers and hotdogs.
“When we first started out we only had a few to pick from and then we kind of started researching other recipes, we get a lot of people in to come and get bones,” said Groomer Elizabeth Carr.
Handel’s Homemade Ice cream and Yogurt is another tasty treat not only for pups, but their owners as well. Located on 116th St., Handel’s will give dogs one free scoop or cone of vanilla ice cream, allowing the visit to be a true family event.
Dog Parks are a great way to exercise and have time with your dog leash free. Fishers offers two dog parks, Pierson Bark Park and Lodge on 131st St. and Beverly’s located on Promise Road.
Andy Pierson, the owner of Pierson Bark Park sees a lot of fetch and chase games in his park.
Pierson believes interaction amongst canines is very healthy and important.
“Dogs are social animals and naturally like to be around others dogs. Just like people are social beings, we enjoy one another, dogs are the same way,” Pierson said.
Both parks include a fee to join and offer hydration centers along with boarding.
Other activities to consider are doggie day camps and training classes.
Fishers has a large selection of training opportunities. Camp Cheeney Creek and Paws & Play are just two of the many businesses located in fishers that provide hands on dog training and care.
