From DIY to dresses, computers to crafting, the dog friendly vibe is building in Northern Ireland meaning it is now possible to take your dog on a shopping trip - and not just to a pet shop.
Clothing boutiques, book stores, hardware and furniture shops and even some chemists have joined the increasing numbers of businesses opening their doors to customers and their dogs.
And the areas ahead of the dog friendly approach are Belfast city, Co Antrim and Co Down, echoing the growing availability of dog friendly hospitality spots in the same neighbourhoods.
