Most people have heard of "doggy daycares". Although they're not as common where we live, they thrive in places such as New York City or Manhattan. The service called My Dog Hikes, whisks fancy dogs who live in apartments in the city for three-hour excursions in the New Jersey countryside. The service costs anywhere from $85-$130 a day and allows dogs to be unleashed-literally, in a 2,100 acre nature preserve. For your dog to join one of the revolutionary companies he has to be on a certified anti-tick medice and be able to follow commands. Even if your dog meets the criteria, there's an eight month waiting list though!
This service is really great for city dogs who live in a "very controlled, sterile enviorment." says owner of NYC Doggies. It's not your typical dogs though, they are often spoiled by their owners indulgent exspenses on them. One of these pampered dogs, an Australian Labradoodle, appeared in an activist campaign last year with model Gisele Bündchen. Some dogs not only take apart in this pricey hiking service up to three times a week, but go running with professional dog runners on their days off.
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If you lived in the city would you ever sign your dog up for this?
I think if I had the funds to I would, reading about it I can see that it's a bit costly, but nonetheless it seems like a really cute and fun idea.
Do you think that it's too lavish of a lifestyle for a dog?
I don't own any pets, but I can imagine if you do that you really love them and want what's best for them. In the city dogs are confined to small spaces for 8+ hours a day, while their owners go to work. I think it's important to make the commitment to your pets to let them have good and healthy lives, and this seems like a top option for city people.
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Great job Abi!
I couldn't see myself doing this. I think that I would have to many things going on in my life. I also think that I would be spending more on my dog than I would be on myself. But it is good for dogs to stay healthy and active. I just think this isn't for me.
If I lived in the city and had the money to do this, I would definitely sigm my dogs. I think that this could possibly be to lavish, but if wouldn't be a bad thing to give it a shot. I would wants whats good for my dog.
I agree with you that if I lived in the city, it is no treally an expense/servicce we need to be spending here. I think it would be very good for my dog, just like you said!
This is quite a unique idea, but I dont see it as someting "far out". I think we humans as a whole are becoming more preocupied with the care of our animals, which is not a bad thing, because we are more concerned with the well-being of our pets. I wouldn't say its too costly, because the people who do this have to pay for the land they let your pets on, which I assume does not come cheap.
I agree that it is a alot for you to be spending on your dog, but the goal is for people who can't just go out and play fetch, due to their work schedule etc. :)
Well maybe if the price dropped a little. I think that this is a good idea though because dogs need excercise and not just sitting in an apartment all day. Well, I think that is is alright, but if I had the chance, I would just take them on a walk myself.
If I could afford it, I would because dogs need exercise and if they live in the city in a smaller apartment, they won't be getting the exercise they need. I think if you love your pets that much and want the best for them, then it's fine to pay for them to get exercise. However, I don't think I would be willing to pay for that because I could just take them out of the city myself.
I agree with you, that I couldn't say if I would invest in this service right now because a) I don't even have a pet b) If i did I'm only 15 and will not be able to tell if it's a luxury that I could afford in the future.
I think it is too expensive for me to let my dog run, but I understand why people do it. I think it is a good idea. I think if you wanna have a pet but you can't let it out in a break or something you should probably wait until you have the time.
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