THEY say all dogs go to heaven – and paradise may have come early for pampered pooches in Worcester.

That’s because a new soft play area has opened in the city for our adventurous four-legged friends.

The Dog House, at Blackpole Trading Estate West, Worcester, has a 500 sq ft indoor area designed for pooches, which includes play tunnels and a ball pit.

Dawn Innett first set up The Dog House in 2006.

A lifelong dog lover, her pooches have won Best of Breed at Crufts and she has judged at shows in the UK and internationally, and won her class at the British Dog Grooming Championships 2014.

She said that the indoor play area is perfect for nervous or aggressive dogs as it allows them to run around freely without their owners worrying about them.

After receiving a business expansion grant from Worcester City Council, The Dog House recently moved to the new premises at 86H Blackpole Trading Estate West.

Other services at The Dog House include dog walking, dog launderette for washing things like bedding and blankets, massage, microchipping, treatments and a dog hotel.

Dawn said: “We offer a completely bespoke service based on years of experience and knowledge, all under one roof.”

There are also training sessions for owners to master how to brush their dog’s coat at home, or ring craft training to learn how to prepare your dog to impress the judges at a dog show.