Dog Rakhi & Pet Rakhi in Gurgaon 2026

Raksha Bandhan falls on Friday, 28 August this year, and in Gurgaon the dog rakhi trend keeps growing. Pet parents across the city tie a rakhi to their dog, dress them in a festive costume and include them in the ceremony like the family member they are. In Sector 109, you can pick up a safe dog rakhi and a costume in person at Pawmiable, Ground Floor, Conscient One Mall, and have your dog photo-ready with a fresh groom before the big day.

Why pet parents are tying rakhi to their dogs

The idea is not new, but it has gone mainstream. Pet care brands across India now stock rakhi sets for dogs and cats, some sellers report demand climbing from a handful of orders a week to a hundred during the festival season, and big retail chains restock their pet rakhi displays several times in one month. The reason is simple: a dog is often the sibling who actually lives in the same house. Tying a rakhi on the collar is a small ritual that says the dog is family, and on Raksha Bandhan, family is the whole point.

In Gurgaon the trend lands especially well because so many homes already treat their dogs as full members. Birthdays, Diwali, holidays, all of them include the dog. A rakhi is just the latest custom to be shared.

Cute and safe ways to celebrate with your dog

The safety rule comes first, because a traditional rakhi is not designed for a dog. Beads, glitter and small charms can be chewed off and swallowed, and a thread tied tight around the neck is dangerous. The safe versions are simple:

Whichever style you choose, keep the ceremony short and supervised. Most dogs do not mind a bandana for an hour, and few enjoy wearing anything all day. Tie it loose, take the photos, hand over a treat, and let the rakhi come off when your dog loses patience.

Dog rakhi and pet costume ideas

Rakhi styles dogs actually like

A soft fabric band with your dog's name is the safest and the sweetest. If you want the traditional look, a plain cotton thread tied loosely on the collar photographs exactly like the real thing without any of the risk. Matching sets work too: the same colour bandana for the dog and rakhi for you makes the siblings-in-spirit point clear in every frame.

Costume ideas that stay comfortable

• A kurta-style outfit for the ceremony, off the moment the photos are done.
• A festive bandana instead of a full costume for dogs that hate clothes.
• A treat hamper as the return gift: your dog's favourite biscuits and a chew, not your mithai.
• A family photo with the rakhi thali, the dog on someone's lap and everyone in festival clothes.
• A video call with a distant sibling, with the rakhi on the dog so the distance feels smaller.

Where to find dog rakhi and pet costumes in Gurgaon

The Pawmiable store on the Ground Floor of Conscient One Mall, Sector 109 stocks rakhi for dogs and cats, plus festive costumes and the bandanas and outfits in the fashion section. It is open 10 AM to 9 PM every day, so you can swing by after work, try the costume on your dog before buying and ask our team what actually fits. You can also message us on WhatsApp to check stock before you travel.

Bringing your dog along for the fitting is the honest advice. A costume that looks cute on a hanger sits differently on a real body, and a rakhi that fits a Labrador will slide off a Shih Tzu. Sizes, not guesswork.

Pro tip: book a fresh groom before the festival

One grooming session before Raksha Bandhan changes the whole photo. A fresh coat, trimmed face and clean nails mean your dog looks their best in every family picture, and a de-shedding blow-out keeps fur off everyone's festive outfits. A clean, comfortable dog also handles a day of visitors better, which matters when the relatives come over.

“The dogs that steal the show on Raksha Bandhan are almost always the ones who arrived groomed. A clean coat photographs better, and a relaxed dog enjoys the day more.”

Book a few days ahead, because festival weekend slots at Sector 109 fill fast. You can combine the two trips into one: drop your dog for the groom, pick up the rakhi and costume, and come back to a photo-ready pet. Grooming packages and prices are on the packages page, and booking takes two minutes on the appointment page.

Make this Raksha Bandhan one for the album

Raksha Bandhan is about the people, and the pets, who protect us through the year. This year that includes your dog. Tie the rakhi, take the photos, and let the celebration be as much theirs as yours. See you at the store at Sector 109.