Are you up to date? Today's trends for dogs

Dog fashion is not simply about dressing your dog in a funny way and that's it; nowadays, the luxury and dog fashion industry encompasses much more. The vast majority of us who have a dog treat them as another member of the family, right?

We can find an endless number of articles and accessories for dogs: dog collars, dog leashes, dog beds, dog clothes, dog sweaters, dog kennels, dog beds...

Nowadays, those of us who like decoration are lucky to have many companies that manufacture modern and designer accessories for our best friends. It's no longer enough to just buy any dog bed; now all possible styles can be combined. We can find dog beds on the market with wooden slats that perfectly match the decor of a modern or classic home, or a wonderful dog teepee that will be the envy of the children in the house.

We will make a separate mention for dog clothing; many top designers make clothes for your best friend, and this year, on the best fashion runways, we have even seen top models walk with dogs. All of this is a statement of intent: our dogs live like kings, or almost... what we are looking for is something useful, modern, and of quality that also has a dual function: to keep them warm, but also to show our personality. Trends allow us to coordinate with our dog, with a Barbour-style coat, a waterproof coat, a down jacket... or the more classic ones dare with British-style plaid cloth coats. A classic that never fails!

I never thought that the catalog of companies and fashion accessories for dogs would be so extensive, and there are even large industry fairs in Spain, Europe, America, and Asia. Nowadays, in many countries, we can find real media dog stars who have their own social networks with thousands of followers.

The dog-friendly world is expanding into all sectors; places that encourage you to bring your dog for drinks or to your favorite restaurant are proliferating. Visit our post on restaurants that allow dogs in Madrid and restaurants for dogs in Barcelona.

It doesn't end there; many companies have emerged and are dedicated to creating specific products for dogs: gourmet food for the most demanding palates, food for those with special diets, for a treat, to celebrate their birthday, or simply natural frozen and prepared food; drinks such as special beers for dogs without any additives, sugar-free and bubble-free cola, special decaffeinated tea for dogs... the list is very long and sophisticated. In many cases, one might even think it's excessive, but there is an increasingly booming market that demands it.

In the world of health, there are already clinics specialized in aquatic rehabilitation treatments, personalized anti-stress massages, spas, and even canine acupuncture to alleviate all their ailments. As you can see, the canine world never ceases to surprise us.

M. Gandhi said that "the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." If he saw all the changes in this sector... we are already similar to Europeans in lifestyle; our public transport has opened its doors so they can also travel with us on the subway and commuter trains; we can enjoy different leisure plans with dogs such as: art galleries, bars, restaurants, cafes, hairdressers, clothing stores, tattoo studios, bookstores, some gyms, etc...

Not to mention dips in swimming pools, barbecues on a terrace with views, beers and tapas... the possibilities for fun with your dog are endless.....

If after reading all you can do to improve your dog's quality of life or simply to treat yourselves together, you want to go to the cinema with your dog, you can also do that. Cinesa and Affinity have created a special session (once a month) with trainers so they can enjoy their dog popcorn with a good dog beer.

We hope to have given you a much broader vision of everything that moves dog fashion in the world, and there is much more to come.

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