Architectural, interior design and design trends also advocate for integrating ARISTOPETS into urban environments and homes, aware that for some time now, the relationship between ARISTOPARENTS and their pets has changed. We are no longer talking about companion animals, but about family members. Therefore, their needs also transform and become more sophisticated. Companies and brands that understand these needs and know how to meet them find a true and expanding market niche in ARISTOPARENTS.
Several examples illustrate this. We recently told you about the designer shelters for homeless ARISTOCATS in Los Angeles. Initiatives for ARISTOPETS are also flourishing in New York, such as temporary rental kennels for dogs. Or the exclusive pet terminal at JFK airport. Back on the old continent, we find a tourist bus where you can discover London with your best friend. And in our country, specifically in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the most luxurious exclusive dog resort in Europe was inaugurated a year ago. Judging by all this, we are facing an unstoppable and inclusive trend to adapt cities to ARISTOPETS.
However, as we said at the beginning, this trend is also present in the home. And that is precisely what we are going to talk about today. Because we have heard what Harrison Design and Bushman Dreyfus Architects have been proposing for some time. And we love it!
As a result of the increasing demand for showers designed by and for dogs, these architectural firms have gotten to work and started proposing dog showers as a practical, comfortable, and personalized alternative to the traditional bathtub or human shower tray.
It may sound excessive, a luxury only for a few (people with money and homes spacious enough to have a grooming space exclusively for their ARISTODOGS), but it is still a good idea that could perhaps be adapted to smaller environments and tighter budgets.
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What started as a unique request ("make me a shower with a raised tray so I can wash my dog more comfortably") has evolved into an ad hoc, much more pro, request where design plays a fundamental role.
The ARISTOPARENTS who usually request these special showers are parents of large dogs. Because, as we all know, the difficulty of bathing a Yorkshire Terrier is infinitely less than washing a Great Dane, a Mastiff, or a German Shepherd. In the first case, you can even do it in the sink, while in the second case, it is often more practical to take them to a specialized dog washing center. This can end up being a considerable expense of time and money over the year, especially when dogs enjoy many moments of freedom outdoors. Because it is clear that few dogs resist romping in the grass, sand, or mud... And after that, cleaning them at home can be a real odyssey!
So, take note: if you have plenty of space at home and some savings, the option of having a personalized shower designed for your dog is not at all negligible.