A grooming business in Queenscliff, Victoria, has raised the bar for pet pampering by introducing a Brazilian treatment for dogs, making being man’s best friend a bit more high maintenance.
Offering this $20 treatment specifically for “pooches with hairy bottoms,” the shop also provides an a la carte menu that includes nail painting, special applications of doggy cologne, and peppermint gel teeth brushing.
While a Brazilian typically refers to a full wax treatment of pubic hair in human terms, Briony Sykes, owner of La Petterie, clarified that this version merely consists of a scissor trim.
“That one gets quite a lot of attention and it has become quite popular,” Ms. Sykes noted. “It’s particularly good for the collies and the retrievers with big rumps.”
“We cut the hair right back and thin it out.”
This eyebrow-raising treatment comes at a time when the RSPCA estimates that the average minimum cost of owning a dog could surpass $30,000 over its lifetime.
According to the organization, the costs of lifelong upkeep for our furry friends range from $23,139 for smaller dogs to $32,120 for larger breeds.
Expenses encompass initial charges such as vaccination, microchipping, and desexing, alongside ongoing costs for food, worming treatments, annual health checks, veterinary bills, training, boarding, toys, and bedding.
by Robbo Green
