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Feb 27 2007 3 Comments

Tokyo twaddle

Although the Japanese indulge in a spot of dog fighting now and again — albeit on a small scale — indulging the dog itself is far more common, with the likes of mud baths and canine size kimonos. A trend that has recently been taken even further by El Perro, a Tokyo based aqua fitness centre.

tokyo dog centre

Here, pampered pooches can receive remedies for bone and sinew problems, along with a nice splash about in the pool.

japanese pampered pets

And for those looking for something a little bit extra, post-paddle pool-side ear massages are an extravagant option.

tokyo massage

Plus, for a pet a little on the plump side, weight loss programmes are available, with the company’s website highlighting the diary of Momo — El Perro’s dieting dachshund.

momo

A touching story that has seen the once colossal canine lose almost half its weight, slimming down from a sizeable 26.8 Kg to a rather more svelte 14.5 Kg. Quite an achievement in just under a year.

fat dog

However the centre’s plan to stop at nothing to please its customers has led to reprehensible rumours regarding alleged genital licking and arse sniffing services; an issue Tokyo Times attempted to get to the bottom of, but a phone call regarding such practices was met with nothing but a stony silence — neither quashing nor confirming the allegations.

Categorized: General, Odd

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  1. Paul says

    2/27/2007 at 7:48 pm

    You can imagine a few human customers for a place like that.

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  2. Peter says

    2/28/2007 at 2:27 am

    Doggie Soap Lands, eh…

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  3. Shanghai-Sam says

    2/28/2007 at 12:05 pm

    The fat dog picture is just wrong. Talk about a sausage dog…

    I want a Canine sized Kimono.

    Reply

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