The Winter Wag at West Street Dog: Holiday Cheer, Ugly Sweaters & Wagging Tails
A festive afternoon where dogs, humans, and questionable knitwear unite.
Shannon
December 09, 2025
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Get ready to unleash some serious holiday spirit—The Winter Wag is rolling into West Street Dog on December 14 from 2–6pm, and it’s basically a four-hour excuse to dress your dog like a tiny, festive disaster. Expect a holiday photo booth, pay-what-you-can hair tinsel (yes, for humans and pups), seasonal cocktails, local vendors, an ugly sweater contest, and a craft station in the dog park. There’s even a donation bin if you want to bring a little extra cheer for local shelters.
Dog park rules apply; humans must be 21+; entry is $10 for one dog, $15 for two. Bring your most ridiculous knitwear and get ready to wag.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d howl it from the rooftops if it were). We just admire anything that encourages dogs in sweaters. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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