We piled into my Jeep, talking all the way to the restaurant about getting our new doggy.

It's Valentines Day on Sunday, and a new doggy speed dating service has been set up to help Aucklanders find love.

A new doggy daycare code of conduct is being drawn up, but the SPCA says current regulations are too general, and don't go far enough.

"I'm buying Gretchen a new doggy purse at the boutique," Nina said.