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This morning on the TV news they had a lengthy segment about a guy who gives massages to dogs.
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This morning on the TV news they had a lengthy segment about a guy who gives massages to dogs.
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Do we dare ask what bit he massages??
How much does a good dog massage go for these days?
Posted by: Higgy | September 23, 2004 at 08:06 AM
Woof! Woof!
(heavy breathing)
Posted by: MOTW's dog | September 23, 2004 at 08:07 AM
I thought yew sayd thet yewr dog does not bite!
That is not my dog.
Posted by: Inspector Cleauseau | September 23, 2004 at 08:09 AM
I don't have a dog anymore. Had the dog from hell last summer for three months. He chewed up 5 pairs of shoes, baseboards, drywall (thru to the studs), anything and everything but the Kongs we had for him.
While attending a Petsmart doggie obedience class, the instructor showed us how to massage our dogs, using her Mastiff as a subject. She said it's a good time to find out if there are any skin or bone problems, and she recommended doing this daily as part of the dog's grooming routine.
Posted by: MOTW | September 23, 2004 at 08:13 AM
Does this guy give ego massages to celebrities' dogs, too?
Posted by: Lairbo | September 23, 2004 at 08:17 AM
No Tina, it's when you masturbate caged animals for spite that you endanger your soul.
Posted by: Christobol | September 23, 2004 at 08:27 AM
Does he mean "dog massager" as in "foot massager"?
Cause my "dawgs" have been barking all day. :(
Stupid dress shoes.
I hate being a girl sometimes!
Posted by: punky brewster | September 23, 2004 at 08:31 AM
I did the petsmart obdience class with my dog as well and we were also taught the art of puppy-sage. Frankly, my dog was pretty relaxed to begin with and by the end of the lesson she was virtually out cold. I can't imagine what circumstance would inspire me to pay some guy to essentially pat my dog for 20 minutes.
As a side note, I do think this would be a handy skill for burglars to have though. Imagine a growling Fido instantly turned to cuddly mushball in mere minutes. Of course many burglars would argue that a brick could have much the same effect.
Posted by: iolite | September 23, 2004 at 08:32 AM
*at the Petsmart*
"Can I help you sir?"
"I'm here for the dog massaging thingy."
"I see... and the oils, and whipped cream, and passion fruit?"
"Duh. Massage thingy?"
"Sir... did you even bring a dog?"
"Was I supposed to?"
Posted by: Christobol | September 23, 2004 at 08:42 AM
dog massaging? That hasn't shown up in Texas yet...well maybe in Dallas.
What? No snake stories?
Posted by: philintexas | September 23, 2004 at 09:01 AM
Dave - We Love LA too. See you tonight!!!
Posted by: Mad Scientist | September 23, 2004 at 09:18 AM
Dog Massages? Dog Motels?
The only think keeping this place from totally going to the Dogs is the Cat Resturant!
Gawd! What next?!!
Posted by: kibby F5 | September 23, 2004 at 09:19 AM
dawg massaging therapists wbagnfarb
Posted by: queensbee | September 23, 2004 at 09:25 AM
In case you're (not your) wondering, I regularly receive a wonerful Swedish massage from Inga, the viking amazon woman. Its truly wonerful wonerful. But the best part about being a dog is that I can return the favor and give her a quick rampart massage without getting arrested, or even slapped. But my paws (not pause) are a little on the rough side... Inga likey.
Posted by: Dr Dog | September 23, 2004 at 09:39 AM
My cousin is a horse massager here in Ohio.She is different...
Posted by: Sean | September 23, 2004 at 09:46 AM
Hot dog!
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | September 23, 2004 at 09:47 AM
I don't think I can add much, so I won't say anything.
Posted by: SchadeBoy | September 23, 2004 at 09:49 AM
Tina: (shakes magic 8-ball) "Yes, most definitely"
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | September 23, 2004 at 09:51 AM
Actually, I just thought of something to say.
I think pet massages are fine. What I get a kick out of are pet psychologists.
And now the scene from "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" is running through my head:
Pet Psychologist: Such a lovely dog. Yes you are. Such a lovely dog.
That scene was hillarious.
Posted by: SchadeBoy | September 23, 2004 at 09:57 AM
It's like the French guy who was visiting the US,
and his friend took him to a hot dog stand for lunch.
The French guy asked:
"Qu’est que c’est, ce "hot dog ?"
His friend translated: "Chien chaud"
"Oh ! . . . Quelle partie t’as eu, toi ?"
(=Which part did you get?)
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | September 23, 2004 at 10:05 AM
I wonder if the dogs tip well...
Posted by: Chris Cypser | September 23, 2004 at 12:10 PM
Not as well as cows ... but funny, nevertheless.
Posted by: punky brewster | September 23, 2004 at 12:34 PM
Punky - have a moatarita on me, that was too funny.
Posted by: iolite | September 23, 2004 at 12:45 PM
punky: have another, on me (they're small)
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | September 23, 2004 at 01:18 PM
I'll bet that lots of this guy's clients wear dirndls.
Posted by: Lairbo | September 23, 2004 at 01:48 PM
Punky was doing body shots? Missed it.
Posted by: Christobol | September 23, 2004 at 04:06 PM
Well, if the dogs are getting good massages, the least they can do it sniff this out as long as they are at it.
Posted by: slyeyes | September 23, 2004 at 05:46 PM
or maybe
this
Posted by: slyeyes | September 23, 2004 at 05:48 PM
So when dogs lick their crotches and then try to give you a big wet smooch, they're really just trying to say, "Hey, I'm cancer free! See?"
Posted by: Mike Weasel | September 24, 2004 at 07:58 AM
Crap... wrong article...
Posted by: Mike Weasel | September 24, 2004 at 07:58 AM
MW
Wrong article or no, if a dog sniffs out cancer in time to treat it, that pooch deserves all the massaging it can handle.
Posted by: Lairbo | September 24, 2004 at 08:55 AM