In the past twenty years or so, pet lovers are finding newer ways to pamper their animal friends. Taking note of this trend, interesting improvements have taken place in the field of pet care, thus allowing you to pamper your animal friend. Looking at some of these new trends in pet care is quite interesting, though you may not find something suitable for your pet.

Doggie day care centers do precisely that, they care for dogs during the day. A typical pet owner is part of today's busy lifestyle. A full timetable may not permit the owner to spend sufficient time with his or her pet. Pet owners hate the thought of leaving an unaided pet in the house everyday.

A day care center for dogs works on the same principle as that of a child day care center. A pet owner can pay for different levels of services and care, different numbers of days and what have you. The demand for the services of doggie day care centers has been growing so strongly in some cities that these businesses seem to be opening up all of the time.

A dog-friendly hotel is another trend that is increasing in recent years. People are now traveling with their pets. Many people actually are now taking their pets along on business trips in addition to holiday or vacation travels. Special arrangements are being made by hotels for business travelers bringing along their pets.

Hotels specifically designed for accommodating pets are being opened at various places. The level of service of these hotels has presently expanded from looking after dogs to other acceptable pets. If an owner wants to go on a trip, he or she uses the services of a pet hotel which is nothing more than a modified dog kennel.

The ultimate in animal luxury care is a pet spa. The ultimate in indulging your pet would be to treat it to a day at the spa. From the most delicious food to the best grooming, your animal companion will enjoy an out-of-the-world experience. Often, you may have to spend quite a bit of money to pamper your dog at a pet spa. It's a good idea to verify whether your pet will truly enjoy at the spa at least on a few counts, before you invest in the services.

Of course, if your tastes and those of your pet are more simple, you can forgo the pet spa and head off to the local dog park where your pooch is free to run and play with its own kind. You can find dog parks everywhere, in cities as well as in towns. Experts in the recreational field expect to see dog parks as a universal feature in all communities' world wide within a span of five years.