Dog Days Retreat
London's first indoor wellness festival for dogs and their humans.
Presented by YapYap, London's largest active dog community, with headline partner The Dog Nutritionist, in partnership with Love My Human, at Royal Lancaster London.
A full day of talks, workshops, grooming, and a curated marketplace, dedicated to feeling good at both ends of the lead.
The Love My Human groomers will be on hand to provide mini glow ups and grooming advice. They will be offering - brush outs, nail trims, trims around eyes and paws. Teeth cleaning, ear cleaning and grooming product advice.
Saturday 26 September 2026, 11am to 4pm Royal Lancaster London, W2 2TY
Highlights
Expert talks and wellness workshops
Guided art therapy with your dog
Love My Human Grooming Bar - mini glow ups, brush outs and grooming advice
Curated Wellness Marketplace
Pet Pawtraits photo session
Sunday Dog Social Pawtini Bar, powered by Litpet
Dog breed meetups at the Italian Garden
Expert Talks & Fireside Chats
11:30 Do they actually need that? A straight-talking guide to dog supplements, with Cam The Dog Nutritionist
12:00 What your groomer notices first: early signs of health issues in coat and skin, with Love My Human
13:00 Fireside chat : the power of touch and red light therapy: reiki, massage, and calming your dog with Yasmin The Pet Healer, Lucy Grace and Anna Webb
13:30 A calmer, happier dog: the real secret to mental and physical stimulation with Milo Dog Running Club
14:00 The Gut-Health Connection: what every dog owner should know
14:30 Gianni Valesini on urban dog training and nutrients
** Talk times and topics may be subject to change closer to the day.
Wellness Workshop - Hands-on and guided
11:30 and 13:30 Meditation Workshop with Yasmin The Pet Healer
12:30 and 14:30 Massage Workshop with Rose The Pet Masseur
Guided Art Therapy 11:30 and 13:30
Create a keepsake with your dog, guided by illustrator Definitely Jenny. Your dog "paints" by licking dog-friendly LitPet Meaty Mix paste onto the canvas, a soothing activity that becomes a piece of art you'll take home.
Dog Breed Meetups at Italian Garden
10:30 - Milo Run Club
11:30 - Maltipoo meetup
12:30 - Cavalier meetup
13:30 - Dachshund meetup
14:30 - Schnauzer meetup
Tickets
General Ticket
Entry for 1 human + 1 dog
Access to curated wellness market and talks throughout the day
Coffee and tea, compliments from Royal Lancaster London
Mini glow up for your dog at Love My Human Grooming Bar
Dog meet-ups at the Italian Garden
1x Hide & Seek pup cup for your dog
1x Sunday Dog Social Pawtini, powered by Litpet
1 x Dog Days Retreat goodie bags
Activities Tickets - Everything in the General Ticket, plus a session of your chosen activity.
Wellness Pawsome Ticket
Everything in the General Ticket, plus a VIP photo session, one wellness workshop of your choice and a custom limited-edition goodie bag with your dog's name.
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About
Headline Partner - The Dog Nutritionist (Cam Wimble) A certified dog nutritionist known for straight-talking, science-led advice on feeding dogs well, from fresh food diets to weight management and longevity.
Grooming and Deli Partner - Love My Human A Chelsea-based premium dog grooming and lifestyle brand, founded by Jenny Matthews. They will be on hand to provide mini glow ups and grooming advice and offering services brush outs, nail trims, trims around eyes and paws. Teeth cleaning, ear cleaning and grooming product advice.
All free of charge and included in the price of your tickets
Venue Partner - Royal Lancaster London An independently owned, five-star hotel on the border of Hyde Park, with 411 rooms and suites and half a century of history as one of London's leading hotels. Its Nine Kings Suite hosts Dog Days Retreat.
Retreat Partners
Barc London - The Brand For Dogs
Hide & Seek London - Freeze dried pet treats
Scooch - Natural, vet-formulated supplements for every dog. Made in Britain
Within Pets - Science-backed wet food, dry food and supplements, made sustainably in the UK
YapYap Founded in 2021, YapYap has grown into London's largest active dog community, bringing dog owners and their dogs together for memorable experiences. Find out more at yapyap.dog.
Sunday Dog Social A members' club for London dog parents, founded by Keef Yap, creator of YapYap. Held monthly at a curated central London venue, it's a deliberately intimate, wellness-focused gathering.