dogs should be treated just as well as their human loved
ones,” he says.
Volnova agrees: “The way we treat pets, dogs in particular,
has changed dramatically. Pets are considered family members
and dog owners have become ‘dog parents.’ From nutrition to
accessories and personal care products, there are opportunities to introduce products that will allow dog parents to
take better care of their ‘fur babies.’”
Over at Spa Oceana at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel at St.
Pete Beach, Florida, guests may avail of the Loews Loves Pets
Program. “Loews Hotels was the first national hotel chain to
launch a pet program with the introduction of Loews Loves
Pets in 2000. The program treats four-legged friends like VIPs
(Very Important Pets), providing amenities that include a
special pet room-service menu, a list of local pet services, pet
toys, beddings and more,” says Spa Director Rianon Cepriano.
The program also includes creature comforts like
specialized leashes, collars, litter boxes and pooper scoopers;
hotel amenities like dog-walking routes, pet placemats and
water bowls; special treats like rawhide bones, catnip and
scratching poles; pet-walking and pet-sitting services as well
as in-room-only canine massage treatments.
Another spa that is known to be pet-friendly is Tideline
Ocean Resort & Spa at Palm Beach, Florida. “Tideline has
been named a top pet-friendly hotel in the south, and the
Kimpton brand is recognized for welcoming pets. Among the
amenities we provide include: a plush Majestic bed, Greenies
Dental Chew treats as a turn-down amenity, a concierge list
of nearby pet-friendly restaurants, parks, groomers and pet
boutiques, door hangers to alert other guests and staff that a
“Showing [spa guests] that you care about their pets is
an important part of creating customer loyalty and
providing exceptional spa experience.”
— ELENA VOLNOVA
Dog Fashion Spa gives pet parents a reason to
spoil their adopted furry "kids."
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