Beauty Salons for Dogs: Cute or Wasteful?
SodaHead Living
2011/04/20 11:00:00
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Many dog owners like to get their pooch groomed once in a while. But do treatments like fur-coloring and toenail painting go too far?
Lee Evans, 59, of Ohio gave her poodle mix Isabella a purple mohawk.
"She actually likes it because she gets more attention," Evans told The Associated Press.
In Ohio, doggy salons have begun offering facial scrubs, mud treatments for flaking skin, toenail painting, hot-oil massages, fur dying and even aromatherapy to reduce stress, the AP reports.
But the trend goes beyond Ohio. Haircare product maker Paul Mitchell has a line of dog shampoos and conditioners made with oatmeal and tea-tree extracts. And this year, pet owners will spend $3.65 billion on grooming and boarding -- up from $3.51 billion in 2010, the American Pet Products Association estimates.
"It's a fashion statement," Brittani Sell, manager of the Animal Hospital of Polaris, told the AP.
Yes, it is, but should it be? And is taking your dog to the salon a total waste of money, not to mention ridiculous?
Lee Evans, 59, of Ohio gave her poodle mix Isabella a purple mohawk.
"She actually likes it because she gets more attention," Evans told The Associated Press.
In Ohio, doggy salons have begun offering facial scrubs, mud treatments for flaking skin, toenail painting, hot-oil massages, fur dying and even aromatherapy to reduce stress, the AP reports.
But the trend goes beyond Ohio. Haircare product maker Paul Mitchell has a line of dog shampoos and conditioners made with oatmeal and tea-tree extracts. And this year, pet owners will spend $3.65 billion on grooming and boarding -- up from $3.51 billion in 2010, the American Pet Products Association estimates.
"It's a fashion statement," Brittani Sell, manager of the Animal Hospital of Polaris, told the AP.
Yes, it is, but should it be? And is taking your dog to the salon a total waste of money, not to mention ridiculous?
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Top Opinion
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Sister Jean 2011/04/20 13:24:00Wasteful
Is what taxpayer money goes to?
Dogs don't even WANT to have that crap done to them. They're animals, for crying out loud.
Get real.
And I highly doubt a dog WANTS purple nails and fru fru fur.
And its not "cute" to waste money on something that wouldn't even give the dog enjoyment.
I didn't say it was cute to 'waste' money. It gives the owner enjoyment. The dog's a dog. It gets enjoyment from treats, going for walks etc..
Now be gone annoying one.
Some breeds have to be groomed. It just comes along with being a responsible pet owner.
I would gonot my dog if i had one
Stop projecting your weird little fetishes on animals and let them enjoy being animals.
A dog wants a strong pack leader, a belly full of food, and a good spot to lay down and lick their asses.