DOGS have become the latest customers to give an award-winning coffee shop a round of ‘a-paws’.

Tatton Perk has transformed its decking outside into ‘Muttsford’ to welcome their furry friends.

Free homemade meaty dog treats are on offer.

Mark Lee-Kilgariff came up with the idea to make pets and their owners feel at home at his two coffee shops on Moor Park and Booth Park.

Knutsford Guardian: Broadcaster Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley, members of the electronic band Une, with their dogs Arlo and MemphisBroadcaster Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley, members of the electronic band Une, with their dogs Arlo and Memphis (Image: Tatton Perk)

“We love our four-legged friends at Tatton Perk,” said Mark.

“The team are absolutely nuts about mutts!

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“As soon as dogs are let off the lead at Booths Park, they run straight to our barista Louisa for treats and fusses.

Knutsford Guardian: Tatton Perk barista Louisa Scarna loves treating all the dogsTatton Perk barista Louisa Scarna loves treating all the dogs (Image: Tatton Perk)

“Their owners turn up five minutes later.”

The coffee shop has teamed up with new eco-friendly dog shop B&V Trading on King Street, who now supplies free compostable poo bags, water bowls and meat treats for Tatton Perk.

Knutsford Guardian: Muffin, who belongs to Mark's parents, enjoys a drink in one of the B&V water bowlsMuffin, who belongs to Mark's parents, enjoys a drink in one of the B&V water bowls (Image: Tatton Perk)

“We joined forces with our buddies to look after dogs in true Cheshire style,” said Mark.

“As local businesses, we’ve got to all we can to support each other.

Knutsford Guardian: Rob Benson, owner of B&V, and partner Phil Trow with their Dachshund Vivienne and Dalmatian CottonRob Benson, owner of B&V, and partner Phil Trow with their Dachshund Vivienne and Dalmatian Cotton (Image: Rob Benson)

“We’ve also installed a couple of safety conscious ‘dog parking’ hooks to allow customers to grab a hands free takeaway brew.

Knutsford Guardian: Hugo at one of the new 'dog parking' hooks installed so owners can grab a hands free takeaway brew Hugo at one of the new 'dog parking' hooks installed so owners can grab a hands free takeaway brew (Image: Tatton Perk)

“Our dog friendly deck is ideal for muddy paws.”

The Tatton Crew dog walking group meets at the nearby King Street car park every Sunday, when there is free parking, and leads a walk around Tatton Park.

The group is open to anyone who wishes to join them and also meets at The Legh Arms car park on Thursday to walk around Booth Park. near Tatton Perk's other shop.

Knutsford Guardian: All four-legged friends are welcome at Tatton PerkAll four-legged friends are welcome at Tatton Perk (Image: Tatton Perk)

“Bruce Hunter from Tatton Crew bakes biscuits specially for dogs, using lovely ingredients such as local honey,” said Mark, who gives the biscuits to his four-legged friends.

“We hope these little extra Tatton perks make life a little easier as our customers caffeinate with their canines.”

Knutsford Guardian: Free home baked biscuits are offered to furry customersFree home baked biscuits are offered to furry customers (Image: Tatton Perk)

Both coffee shops, he said, have seen a big rise in dog walkers popping in for a brew.

Free parking on Sunday at King Street car park is attracting many people to take a stroll in nearby Tatton Park.

Knutsford Guardian: Four-legged customers can make themselves at home on the dog friendly deckFour-legged customers can make themselves at home on the dog friendly deck (Image: Tatton Perk)

Many dog walkers are also discovering a hidden gem, Lime Walk, a beauty spot near Tatton Perk at Booths Hall Business Park.