It sits on the “Main Street” of the Del Ray area.

Paul Haire owns The Dog Store and sister day care Your Dog’s Best Friends. Manager Annabell Bivens and team member Amber McSpadden keep the store running and customers happy.

The Dog Store motto.

Bivens describes the interior vibe as that of a small-town hardware store, packed to the rafters but in a quaint and homey way.

Raw feeders find plenty of options at The Dog Store.

Pet parents also can learn how to make the switch from grocery store brands — for free!

The store stocks a wide variety of supplement brands and products, with knowledge to support.

Bivens has experience as a trainer, which she uses to match the right products to pets. She also works as a groomer at Your Dog’s Best Friends.

Gifts for people as well as pets make for creative displays.

McSpadden treats a regular customer.

Another happy pup.

Toys for every dog’s taste.

Bivens cross-promotes The Dog Store and Your Dog’s Best Friends, leading to robust referrals.

Haire grew up in New York City, going to visit the Macy’s holiday windows. The Dog Store has a freshly decorated window each month.

This Bulldog appears in every one. Read more about The Dog Store in the PETS+ January-February issue.