Just like people,
dogs love to be pampered. Who hasn't spent too much time in the toy aisle at the pet store, looking for a trinket to treat our best friends? In fact, according to a recent 2007 Business Week article, Americans spend about $41 billion per year on their pets. To put this into perspective, Americans spend $10.8 billion on movies and $11.6 billion on video games. What does this mean? There are some well-loved dogs out there!
Other estimates reveal that 42% of all dogs now sleep in their person's bed, and that a third of all dogs receive presents on their birthdays. Canine couture has changed dramatically, and you can now purchase $30/oz perfumes and $225 trench coats.
Some other more common luxuries for your pooch:
- A trip to the groomer can change a dog's entire attitude. Watch the strut when you go to pick 'em up.
- A rawhide bone is the doggy equivalent of chocolate.
- A squeaky toy is the doggy equivalent of a bouquet of roses.
- Doggy day care is as much a treat for fido as it is for you.
- When trinkets and bones aren't enough, consider having a photo taken. Pet photographers specialize in getting shots of fido at his cutest.
- A relaxing vacation for you and Fido!
- Birthday parties for Fido.
Shopping online yields even more treasures:
