Valentine's event for dog lovers and pooches at Lanarkshire garden centre

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Dog lovers can enjoy a special new Valentine’s Day experience with their precious pooches at a Lanarkshire garden centre, as well as having the chance to donate funds to a canine charity.The “paw-fect Valentine” event takes place at Dobbies Sandyholm in the Clyde Valley from Friday to Sunday, February 14 to 16.It will see four-legged visitors “snuffle around the store in a sniff-ari trail” and receive a gift bag featuring a Valentine’s dog toy, dog treats and money off vouchers – while dogs and owners will also be able to take a treasured digital photo against the Valentine’s backdrop.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The event costs £12.50 per pooch, and customers will also be invited add a donation to Dogs Trust while booking their places to help towards the charity’s “mission of caring for, rehabilitating, and rehoming thousands of dogs every year”.Organisers describe the specially-developed sensory walk as one where dogs are encouraged to explore their environment with their noses in an on-lead walk, with Valentine’s trail hearts dropped along the way to keep their humans friends entertained.Dobbies events programme manager Ayesha Nickson said: “This is the first in our series of experiences for dogs at Dobbies Sandyholm store this year and we’re excited to see every customer – paws included!