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. Saturday 26 September 2026, 11am to 4pm Royal Lancaster London, W2 2TY 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. 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 at Sunday Social Corner ** Stay tuned as we curate an awesome lineup of fireside chats. Talk times and topics may be subject to change closer to the day. Wellness Workshop - Small group, hands-on and guided 11:15 - 11:45 Meditation workshop with Yasmin 12:00 - 12:30 Massage workshop with Rose - SOLD OUT 12:45 - 13:30 Guided art therapy - SOLD OUT 13:45 - 14:15 Meditation workshop with Yasmin - 1 space left 14:30 - 15:00 Massage workshop with Rose - SOLD OUT 15:15 - 16:00 Guided art therapy - last 4 left Guided Art Therapy 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 10:00 - Milo Run Club 12:00 - Maltipoos meetup + other doodle & poodle mixes 13:00 - Dachshund meetup 14:30 - Pom meetup hosted by our friends from Pom Pals 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 inclusive of Fi Pet tracker and Pooch & Mutt treats as well as others 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 'DOG MUM' goodie bag. Can't make it for this retreat? Join our mailing list to stay in the loop. 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 Fi - The world smartest pet tracker Hide & Seek London - Freeze dried pet treats Scooch - Natural, vet-formulated supplements for every dog. 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.