10.08.2008
Did I miss something??
How did I miss this... Japan and the Canine market has taken off. There are over 13.1 million dogs, as of 2006, in Japan. That is insane. I thought that we had a TON of dogs, but that is just crazy. That outnumbers the total population of children 10 and under! Forget video game marketing, we need to market more squeaky toys....oh and tennis balls!
Well, they decided to go after the market. And the idea was one I didn't see coming... Owners are taking their dogs in the city to Oxygen Bars" Yep... you heard me. Oxygen bars!
I have friends who have owned oxygen bars for humans and there are people who swear by the effects that breathing pure oxygen has on the body. I found that it cleared my head, but made me almost feel drunk. I was not into it, but if it is your thing...woohoo. Go For it!
Back to the dogs:
The thought by the Japanese people is that if it works well with humans, it should work well with dogs...This type of thinking has spanned over 30 "doggie oxygen bars" in Tokyo alone. Wow! That is like going to Seattle for Starbucks. They are everywhere.
I know you are trying to figure this out or you are just thinking that this is crazy. The thought behind this is that the city dogs do not get enough exercise, which the bar owners say leads to the lethargy and depression of your pooch. They say that a 30 min session, at a cost of $18, with your dog in a oxygen chamber will create vigor and help your dog be happy. Okay... Sure. I just take mine to the park for a lot less and it makes mine tired and happy. I would rather them sleep instead of being punchdrunk or to think more clearly... They are smart enough now, thank you and I don't need them to become barflys.
If you want to learn more, check it out here
In other dog health news... Do not forget THIS WEEKEND. It is the Dog Blood Drive Event and we still need dogs to be there. We have a pretty good crowd that has said they want to be there, but we need to make sure we have 20+ dogs. Your dog can save the lives of 4 dogs!! We need you and your pooch to sign up, or just show up. It is from 2-4PM at Muddy Paws, on Hillsmere road, right outside the entrance to Quiet Waters Park. If you need more info, please check www.socialpronetwork.com/community.cfm
I will be there and I look forward to seeing you and your pooch there!
Well, they decided to go after the market. And the idea was one I didn't see coming... Owners are taking their dogs in the city to Oxygen Bars" Yep... you heard me. Oxygen bars!
I have friends who have owned oxygen bars for humans and there are people who swear by the effects that breathing pure oxygen has on the body. I found that it cleared my head, but made me almost feel drunk. I was not into it, but if it is your thing...woohoo. Go For it!
Back to the dogs:
The thought by the Japanese people is that if it works well with humans, it should work well with dogs...This type of thinking has spanned over 30 "doggie oxygen bars" in Tokyo alone. Wow! That is like going to Seattle for Starbucks. They are everywhere.
I know you are trying to figure this out or you are just thinking that this is crazy. The thought behind this is that the city dogs do not get enough exercise, which the bar owners say leads to the lethargy and depression of your pooch. They say that a 30 min session, at a cost of $18, with your dog in a oxygen chamber will create vigor and help your dog be happy. Okay... Sure. I just take mine to the park for a lot less and it makes mine tired and happy. I would rather them sleep instead of being punchdrunk or to think more clearly... They are smart enough now, thank you and I don't need them to become barflys.
If you want to learn more, check it out here
In other dog health news... Do not forget THIS WEEKEND. It is the Dog Blood Drive Event and we still need dogs to be there. We have a pretty good crowd that has said they want to be there, but we need to make sure we have 20+ dogs. Your dog can save the lives of 4 dogs!! We need you and your pooch to sign up, or just show up. It is from 2-4PM at Muddy Paws, on Hillsmere road, right outside the entrance to Quiet Waters Park. If you need more info, please check www.socialpronetwork.com/community.cfm
I will be there and I look forward to seeing you and your pooch there!
posted by Wayne Tolson # 12:05 AM 
