Dog's life: cakes, outfits and millions of dog-based businesses
'25.07.2017'
If earlier the dog was just a friend of a man, and warm bedding, bathing, combing and playing in the open air were the limit of comfort for our smaller friends, but now everything has changed.
Dogs become favorite children, toys, trendsetters, and more. For the benefit of these woolen pets working whole army of workers.
For 2011 a year, Americans spent on their pets about $ 52 billion. In other words, spending one family on a cat or dog ranges from $ 100 to $ 200 per month (AAPMA calculations).
The modern average dog has its own veterinarian, groomer, cook, clothes designer, trainer and even a psychologist. We will tell you about some representatives of the industry for dogs and wonderful novelties for our smaller brothers.
"Poodle Strudel"
Russian singer Sergey Lazarev opened the dog confectionery "Poodle Strudel", where he sells confectionery exclusively for dogs and cats.
The idea of such a beautiful enterprise was inspired by his own dog, who sat beside him on New Year's Eve and did not understand why everyone was happy, gave each other presents, and she, sad, did not give anything. Sergey took two years to develop the project.
The average price of a cake for your pet will cost $ 20. A variety of cakes, donuts, and pastries are featured in the Poodle Strude. All of them are made on the basis of a special formulation, which does not harm the stomach of the animal.
"Fifi & Romeo"
Luxury dog boutique was open in 2000, the designer from Kharkov, Yana Syrkin.
Former Kharkov woman sews and sells luxury clothes for dogs. One item from her boutique in downtown West Hollywood costs an average of $ 300-400.
Before creating her own business, Yana worked for fifteen years as a production designer at Hollywood film studios and dressed stars for the Oscar ceremony. Among her clients are Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, Christina Aguilera, Ketty Perry, Sting, Torrey Spelling.
When Yana began to sew clothes for small dogs, Hollywood stars, surrounded by Syrkin who worked for a decade and a half, turned Yana's passion into a fashion trend.
Boutique Yana - not available for ordinary visitors. By appointment only.
TV for dogs
American dogs have their own television - DOG-TV, where they can watch interesting TV shows for animals during the absence of owners.
The channel was founded by Roy Levy and Guy Martynovsky in 2012. It works around the clock, and special programming of dog behavior specialists adjusts the image so that it is attractive to dogs. The channel broadcasts short videos aimed at relaxing, stimulating the animal. In addition, dogs are shown in everyday life - meeting guests, riding in vehicles.
“When we first started, many people thought that we were crazy. And they can be understood, because this is the first TV channel in history, designed not for people, ”says Ron Levy, creative director. Dog TV. - But after you subscribe to the channel and see what effect it has on your dog - it becomes more relaxed, less stressed when you are alone at home - you understand why we have so many subscribers. People and dogs love us! ”
Application for dog lovers
Another newaimed at improving the lives of four-legged friends - this application Wag!which connects owners of dogs with professional walkers who can walk with an animal or look after it if necessary.
The creators of the application are looking for those who want to become certified dog walkers in 29 major US cities.
Joining Wag! as a begger, you can use the app to set your own schedule and choose which job offers you want to accept. According to the app, the walkers will earn up to $ 25 per hour.
Sexiest Vet
But the vet and trainer Evan Antinwho conquered the entire Internet with his appearance. Evan lives in California.
And the mistresses of the dogs line up to him in a queue for an appointment. In addition to model appearance, Antinus has the most indispensable quality for a veterinarian - love of animals. Including the exotic.
Dog Parking
In brooklyn came up with special parking for animals. Often, dogs are tied near the store entrance, stressing not only them, but also passersby reacting to their dreary whine or violent barking.
“Now this problem can be solved,” says one of the creators Dog parker, a small box in which the dog will be able to wait for its owner, making shopping. - In such a house, the dog is comfortable, and she will not be so nervous in anticipation of the owner.
Locomotive for dogs
And in Texas, retired Eugene Bostic rolls dogs on the train. Eugene argues that dogs really like to ride: seeing that he is driving on a tractor, they resort and jump into their seats.
Dog ice cream
In Mexico, veterinarians along with confectioners made ice cream for dogs. Owners of Don Pallet gelateria felt sorry for the dogs, which are dying from the heat, and they came up with a refreshing delicacy for the four-legged.
Maurizio Montoya said that he saw how visitors share their ice cream with dogs, not thinking that sugar and lactose are included in the composition, which can lead to serious digestive disorders in the animal.
Now dogs are offered five flavors of ice cream: peanut butter, caramel, banana, strawberries with carrots and orange with blueberries.
Radio for dogs
And in the German city of Heilbronn, the first radio station in the country for dogs Hallo hasso.
The author of the idea of a radio for dogs Radio ton Stefan Stock. At this he was pushed by his pet favorite Leila.
The radio station will help animals not to feel lonely when the owners are at work. It will also soothe the dogs so that they do not nibble anything in the house.
