International Dog Day

Overview

One day, in the not-so-distant future, perhaps Sydneysiders will take their pet puppers with them everywhere. For now, we'll all just have to grab our four-legged best friends and head to an International Dog Day-themed photo shoot — and take part in other celebratory shenanigans.

The occasion itself falls on Wednesday, August 26; however at Darling Harbour, the fun is running across the weekend of Saturday, August 22–Sunday, August 23 as well. And, there's more than a few elements on offer each day.

First, there's the pics. Head to the new Hachi Dog Boutique and Spa from 11am–4pm and your woofer can get snapped for free. And, your furry four-legged bestie can even sip some dog wine (shardognay or pupnoir) while they're getting the glamorous treatment, with a glass costing $5. Unsurprisingly, bookings are recommended as the photo sessions are expected to be popular.

While you're in the vicinity, you can also drop by Iiko Mazesoba, too, which is serving up more than its usual range of food for humans. Here, you can grab a dog bandana, which'll also cost you $5 — or you can get one for free if you spend more than $50.

Hachi's International Dog Day celebrations take place from 11am–4pm on Saturday, August 22–Sunday, August 23, and again on Wednesday, August 26.