Pampered pets in Hong Kong
When the pets finish eating at the dog cafe, their owners can shop at the products and accessories store, and bring their pets to the grooming section, photo studio, obedience center, and top it off with a stop at the rooftop open- air playground and swimming pool. "This kind of one-stop service has become quite popular in Japan, so when I found this place with ample space and relatively cheap rent, I decided to give it a try," says Howard Cheung, director of Dog One Life.
Watch your dog when you feed treats
Greenies are the treats which are most in the news for creating obstructions:
The manufacturer says small dogs shouldn’t get big Greenies. The company’s Web site, www.greenies.com, offers advice on the correct size for different dogs. Hause says flatly: "Don’t give small dogs Greenies. Small dogs or cats." Dr. Michael Leib agrees. He teaches at Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blackburg, Va., and tracks Greenie problems. So far, he’s counted about 60 cases of obstruction and five or six deaths. He says larger dogs can have Greenies, if owners watch carefully and if the dogs gnaw the treat into little slivers.
Keep an eye on your pet, and you'll both be happy with the treats.
Socialise your pup from its first weeks with you
Early socialization lessens the risk that the puppy (or older dog) will become aggressive, because most dogs' aggression is based on fear. When the dog is frightened, it reacts instinctively, and this can lead to fights and to bites.
As soon as your puppy is vaccinated, take him out with you to get him used to new environments, other dogs, and people.
Take your dog to work
Yes, pet-friendly companies exist. A survey by Dogster found around 400 companies which were dog-friendly.
Apparently people who take their dogs to work work longer hours than those who don't, so you might drop "bring dogs" into the company suggestion box.