Commerce
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Pet
owners today can make man’s best friend feel like
top dog with an amazing array of products and services.
From the latest canine fashions to custom doggie dwellings,
businesses are cashing in on owners’ desires to
provide only the best for their faithful friends.
If you don’t
like to leave your dog alone all day, consider taking
him to a doggy daycare. Many of these facilities offer
all the comforts of home – and sometimes more
– including human and canine companionship, safe
indoor and outdoor play areas, comfortable napping areas,
and even an on-site veterinarian. According to Scott
Rose, author of the article “A Farewell to Kennels,”
many considerations should be taken before enrolling
your dog in day care, including your dog’s specific
needs and temperament. He suggests logging onto www.dogdaycaredirectory.com
to locate canine day care offerings in your area. |
When it comes to
health care for your pet, The Center for Specialized Veterinary
Care has a unique approach to healing. Featured in a
report by NBC news, this pet hospital in Westbury, NY
offers not only aquatic therapy and orthopedic surgeons, but
also the opportunity for owners to stay overnight at the hospital
with their pets. Veterinarians feel that the comfort provided
by the accommodations is helpful to the dog and the owner.
For a day of ultimate
pet pampering, many owners have been turning to doggie day
spas. These spas offer more than traditional grooming. Nicole
Feliciano, in her article “Spas go to the Dogs,”
spotlights a place called Biscuits
and Bath, located in New York City. They offer specialized
grooming for their clients, which includes using all natural
shampoos and conditioners, hot oil treatments, and cream rinses.
Atlanta
Dog Spa offers creative grooming services with free consultations
from the canine hairstylists with each visits. The spa, which
also offers cage-free boarding and daycare services, has webcams
throughout for worried pet parents.
Owners can now
pamper their canine companion every day by building him his
own luxury dog house. La
Petite Maison is a company that designs and creates custom-built
dog houses. These houses feature spacious rooms, a choice
of wall coverings, and can even be built to replicate the
look of the owner’s home. Each home is built to exact
specifications, which consider the type and size of dog, the
surrounding landscape, and even the dog’s personality.
And you can furnish the new place with top of the line furniture
like a white
cedar bed from Stacks
and Stacks.
A pampered pup’s life just wouldn’t be complete
without his own cell phone! In her article, “Calling
Fido,” Maria Coder explores the newest wave in
pet protection. PetCell was invented by Cameron Robb,
the director of Petsmobility.com.
Using GPS technology, as well as two-way communication,
owners can be more easily reunited with their pets if
they get lost.
And let’s
not forget about the abundance of offerings for your
dog’s wardrobe, including accessories! Whether
you’re looking for a fun costume, a bathing suit,
or a bath roab, Wiggle-N-Waggle
is ready to outfit your pooch in style. Or if your dog
likes something a little more haute couture, check out
Chic
Doggie by Corey. Here you can find everything from
evening dresses made of chiffon, satin, and rhinestones,
to personalized cashmere blankets, to fine jewelry -
all for your little canine princess.
More and
more our pets are an important part of the family, and
many owners want to provide their dogs with only the
best. Animal-loving entrepreneurs are aware of this
growing trend, and they strive to offer products and
services that will make dog, and owner, feel comfortable
and special. |
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