Dogs are more than pets — they’re big business. From gourmet food to diamond collars, the products you can purchase to pamper Fido are endless. Here are some of our top picks of products and services to help you pamper your furry family.
Clothing and Accessories
Any dog can wear a bandana, but is yours up to some very expensive designer clothing? Coutoure designer Roberto Cavalli has created a line of dog clothing that isn’t like anything you’ve ever seen at your local pet store. If you’re looking for that something special, Cavalli has everything for your dog from a satin-trimmed bathrobe to a leopard-print, spandex running suit. If Fido’s closet is full, you can go for Cavalli’s patent leather doggie passport wallet, collars or leashes, or one of his special edition bowls, beds and assorted jewels. Prices range from $110 to $1,200.

Dog Bed
That $14.99 polyester-filled bundle of junk from WalMart isn’t going to cut it for a pampered pooch. If your dog likes to lounge in style, you’re going to have to find something better. Fortunately, there’s plenty to choose from. If your puppy is into bling, she might prefer a $31,000 crystal-studded Hello Kitty dog house. Sophisticated dogs will enjoy the $700 fur-lined dog pod from Canada’s Vurv Design Studio. If you can think of it, there’s a designer to make it for you. The only limitation is your creativity and your wallet.
Food
Alpo be damned. If you’re not feeding Fido better than that, you just might be a slacker. There are plenty of high-end dog foods out there, such as Blue Buffalo and Solid Gold, but even those won’t do for the truly pampered pet. If you want to give your dog the best, hire a personal doggie chef. There are individuals and small businesses all over the country who are waiting to cook your pooch his favorite meals every night, such as The Dog Chef in Washington DC and ZenChien in Brooklyn, New York.
Nanny
No self-respecting dog owner would leave her canine buddy alone all day or board him while she traveled. Hire yourself a personal dog walker or nanny to take care of your pet while you’re at work to truly pamper your pet. There are companies all over the country waiting to place a highly trained nanny with your dog, such as The Pet Nannies in Los Angeles and The Dog Nanny in Massachusetts. If you only need someone to stay with your pooch every now and then, look to companies such as SitterCity for your pet care needs. Scroll to the bottom of the home page at SitterCity.com and click on Pet Care. Enter in your zip code and you’ll soon be in contact with many qualified dog walkers and pet sitters in your area.

