Canine clothing is one thing, even dog dye could be deemed acceptable — at a push.
Yet the current pet boom in Japan has resulted in ever more lavish treatment for the nation’s pampered pooches, a prime example being Copin Dog Mediness in Nagoya, a fitness centre that amongst other things has a pool for dogs undergoing rehabilitation — or more extravagantly, an aid to those merely looking to shed a few extra pounds.
And if that wasn’t enough, once fit and svelte, it’s often straight on to the Wanwan Zoo in Okazaki, where for 4,000 yen (20 pound) and upwards, man’s best friend can enjoy the benefits of a beauty clinic; aroma oils and allergenic shampoos making the visit a very pleasant one indeed.
However rumours that an establishment in Tokyo is set to top all of this with a rather more ‘personal’ service would appear to be true.
torekimi says
Noticed a DVD in our local Tsutaya the other day called “Doga”. It’s a yoga video for dogs apparently.
shinobi_no_mano@yahoo.com says
what is this ‘personal’ service you speak of?
Lee says
The alleged ‘personal’ service I’m afraid is a cheap attempt at humour concerning the Japanese word wanku and its similarity with the British slang for masturbation.
Nathan Miller says
I have no love for these little dogs. I was on the train the other day and a girl/women had one wrapped up in a blanket and had the poor thing stuffed down her shirt. I live in the countryside of Kyushu and have serious intent to buy a real dog just to keep a nice balance…the country is over run with things cute…