St Albans dog day is set to return to the city next month after a successful event last year.

Organised by the city's Business Improvement District (BID), the day will take place on September 8, with festivities held across Market Place and Christopher Place Shopping Centre.

The St Albans Market will feature a selection of pet product traders by the Clock Tower including FurBabies Botanicals, Butternut Box, Sew Fetching and Husky Tails.

Market regulars Chiltern Pet will also be serving up 'puppuccinos' from their stall by Spencer Street.

Christopher Place Shopping Centre will be hosting a number of activities including free dog training sessions with A Different Dog, a chance to make your own dog rope toy out of recycled materials with Jefferson Eco and Pet Blood Bank will be providing information on how your dog can become a donor.

Grafitti artist Ant Steel will be in attendance, displaying his artwork and doing live paintings.

The St Albans Art Market will be hosting a special animal-themed market for Dog Day at Market Place. Local artists will be offering the opportunity to view, purchase and commission their unique artwork.

Local artists will be offering the opportunity to view, purchase and commission their unique artwork.

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BID manager Vivien Cannon said: “Our city businesses understand the role that our doggy best friends hold in the lives of our local residents and visitors so why wouldn’t we highlight the many dog-friendly businesses here.

Through our campaign we hope to encourage people to make the most of what is available, not just on Dog Day but throughout the year making St Albans a ‘whole’ family destination.”

St Albans regularly features on lists of the most dog-friendly towns and cities in the UK, with over 100 businesses that are recognised as dog-friendly.

For more information about the day and a full list of events, visit www.enjoystalbans.com/dog-friendly.