Fluffy ones. Drooly ones. Ones that love to smile. The Singaporean love affair with our four-legged friends is renowned. Our dogs are our family members. They share a bed with us, their grooming regimen is often as elaborate as an adolescent's, and plenty of them even have their very own social media accounts.

So what better way to spend the weekends than with the people and the furkids we love? At these fabulous pet-friendly spots, both you and your dog are more than welcome. Just remember to always be in control of your pooch, leash them and scoop their poop!

To help you get your travel bug started, we have compiled what we consider as the 10 must-go destinations for you and your furkid to visit. These places are arranged based on their location to aid you in case you wish to visit several of these places in one day. The following places are sure to excite and entertain your dog. Let’s get started!

EASTERN PART OF SINGAPORE

1. East Coast Park Dog Run

Have a pawsome time with your doggie at East Coast Park’s dog run!  Located at Parkland Green within East Coast Park (ECP), the rectangular-shaped 0.2-hectare dog park is the largest dog run in the East. The thoughtfully-designed space has 3 entrances that can be helpful for diffusing the crowd which is typically concentrated around the main entrance of parks. Hence, your beloved furkid will have plenty of space to sprint about freely, while socialising with other dogs. As the place is spacious, you have lots of room to play games that require plenty of space (e.g tossing then fetching toys like frisbees and balls). Unlike your home, over here, you do not need to worry about knocking over any fragile items like vases. Thus, you and your furkid can have a whale of a time playing about freely—with minimal space restrictions.

Because there is a slight incline in the dog run’s grass patch,  your doggie will also get to challenge themselves by running both uphill and downhill. Moreover, the area has 1 water point that you can head to if your dog needs to hydrate itself after its rigorous play at the dog run. The water point’s free running water can also be used to wash your dog’s muddy paws after its adventure at the grass patch.

Pro tip: if you are unsatisfied with washing your dog from merely 1 water point because you think that you need more amenities and grooming items, head over to Pet Master’s Do-It-Yourself (DIY) dog wash. It’s literally just a stone’s throw away—as it only takes about 1 minute to walk from ECP dog run to the grooming rooms)! If the aforementioned problem frustrates you, do read on to find out where you can learn more about Pet Master’s 2 grooming rooms which are specially designed to resolve your pain point.

East Coast Park Dog Run| East Coast Park Service Rd| (Photo credit: @kiathowsg)

2.  Paws 4 Splash- Dog Water Playground

Pawrents rejoice! Now, you and your doggie can have a splashing good time at ECP’s first pet-friendly water playground. The 0.9m deep swimming pool with cold sanitised water can accommodate 4 large dogs as well as 4 adults. Hence, you can join your furkid in a pool filled with many colourful floating balls! At the pool, your dog will get to stretch its canine legs by swimming, fetching the array of floating balls, and even befriending other doggies

Furthermore, Paws 4 Splash has a changing room where pet owners may change into their swimming attire, dry themselves and their pets before leaving the facility.

Your pool booking comes with a complimentary life vest that your furkid can wear during the 30-minute session. Because Pet Master has a comprehensive range of high-quality life vests, rest assured, a suitable vest for your dog regardless of its size will be provided. So, even if your dog is new to swimming, it will be able to learn how to swim safely with the necessary protective gear. The pet life vest coupled with your supervision shall safeguard your dog’s safety. Moreover, the pool is cleaned regularly using a water sanitation system. Hence, the pool’s water is very hygienic.

Only healthy dogs that are up to date on their vaccinations will be allowed in, so pet parents need not worry.

Side note:To get the most out of your time at ECP, you can head to the DIY grooming rooms which are right beside the pool. You will be able to use these DIY grooming rooms to wash, dry, and groom your pets after a day at the beach or the dog run. All the bathing items you need will be provided: fully adjustable hot and cold water settings, turbo blow dryer, adjustable grooming tether loop. shampoo, towel, brush, large tub.

Lastly, besides the Paws 4 Splash and Pet Master’s DIY dog wash, you can also enjoy some retail therapy at the one-stop pet wonderland. Without burning a hole in their wallet, pet parents will be able to treat their pet like a king here! Pet Master Mega Store houses an extensive selection of products, which include foods, treats, grooming tools, toys, healthcare, accessories, feeders, etc. Best of all, since the store is pet-friendly, your pet will have a great time wandering the spacious aisles while you shop!
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Paws 4 Splash| 920 #01-03/04/05/06/07/08 ECP, Parkland Green, Singapore, 4498