Sniff & Bark

Sniff & Bark in Stratford upon Avon is a dog-focused pet shop that slots beautifully into a day out with your pup. Dogs are welcome inside, so everyone can browse together while you pick through treats, accessories and giftable finds. It's the sort of place that presents itself clearly as "the shop for dogs," which tells you everything you need to know.

For visiting dog owners, it's a handy stop between the cafés, pubs and riverside stretches, especially if you enjoy the ritual of buying the dog something while away from home and pretending it was absolutely necessary. The range covers treats, toys, collars, leads, harnesses, beds and the kind of spoiling extras that make a trip feel built around the whole pack.

It adds a more pet-centred note to the town-centre mix and keeps the day feeling tail-first. A fun little detour for anyone who likes their Stratford itinerary to include at least one stop where the dog gets equal billing.