You know that dragging-bottom-lip look they give you when you try to leave home without them…(we mean the dog, not the husband)? So why not take Mr. Buttons on one of these weekend activities and spend some dog-gone quality time together.
Pet Cruise
Sail the open seas with your four-legged friend. Charter a 26-foot catamaran for up to ten passengers (including dogs) and set sail from Punggol Marina Country Club to Seletar Island for some splish-splashing or a romp on the beach.
The 2-hour cruise is available every day and, depending on the day of the week and the number of passengers, prices start from $150 for the entire boat. The boat is equipped with doggie (and human) life jackets, dog bowls and bottled water. Even if your pooch isn’t a swimmer, he’ll still enjoy the cool sea breeze.
With over 25 years of boating experience and a dog owner himself, you’re in good hands with Skipper Joe at the helm. Anchors away!
Contact: petcruise88@gmail.com
Doga
Namaste and welcome to yoga with your dog. Roll out the mats, get your pooch into position, and chant ommm… Super Cuddles Clubhouse offers yoga classes for both you and your dog, so you can stay healthy while bonding with your pup.
Spend an hour on Saturday afternoons with Fido bending, stretching, massaging, and meditating to help relax both you and your canine. Dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome, and classes are kept small so the two of you can get some one-on-one time with the doga teacher.
Good news! The lovely folks at Super Cuddles Clubhouse are giving Honeycombers’ readers a special introductory offer – 20% off a package of 8 doga sessions (original price $200). Just quote ‘Honeycombers’ when booking. This offer is valid for first-time sign-ups only and is good until December 25.
It gives a whole new meaning to the ‘downward facing dog’.
Super Cuddles Clubhouse, 188-5 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 436990, p. 6345 0178 or e. woof@supercuddlesclubhouse.com
Image: Super Cuddles Clubhouse
Staycation at Capella
Do you want to really spoil yourself and your pooch? Then it’s time to kick it up a notch! Escape on a mini holiday and check-in to the Capella at Sentosa with your beloved pooch!
Book a room, a suite or a villa and Fifi gets to stay for free. Sorry, no Great Danes or Golden Retrievers – small dogs only (weighing 6 kg or less). The hotel provides four-legged guests with their own creature comforts – a bed and bowls – but they don’t do canine cuisine. You’ll need to pack Fifi’s own food.
The hotel’s public F & B venues are no-go zones for dogs, but don’t worry – you can take a stroll down to the nearby dog-friendly Tanjong Beach and chill-out at the many places that welcome pups.
After a stay at the Capella, you’ll definitely feel rejuvenated and reconnected with your pooch. Win!
Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island Singapore 098297, p. 6591 5000 (local reservations)
Picnic at Singapore Botanic Gardens
So you’re thinking about something a little more low key to do with Rover? Well, we’ve got that covered too.
Pack the Prosecco, the picnic blanket, and the pooch, then pile them into the car and head down to the Botanic Gardens for an afternoon picnic. Pick a shady spot and plant yourselves there for an hour or two. Mix it up with a game of fetch, fauna watching, or just plain snoozing. And before heading home, take a leisurely stroll or a jog around the gardens – it’s a great way to spend some extra time with your pup and get his daily exercise in.
Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, p. 6471 7138. Open Daily 5am to midnight
This article was contributed by woof.sg, a Singapore online dog store dedicated to offering products that make a positive difference to your dog’s health, well-being and happiness.
Top image: Pet Cruise