Imagine ending the year in a high-end resort surrounded by all kinds of details. That they give you an exquisite treatment so that your stay is unique and unforgettable. A high quality room, the best mattress, an incredible environment, personalized routes and the possibility of living a fascinating experience every day. Now that your hedonistic brain will have exceeded any expectations, the big surprise arrives: all that fantasy was destined for your dog.
What is luxury for him?
The animals have it very clear: pleasure in all its breadth and without letting you skimp on anything. Sumptuous can be spending the night in a hotel specializing in ozone therapy and aromatherapy, such as Tiny Dog. This five-star Marbella complex also offers naps in a Balinese bed or personal training on a treadmill, to name a few of its services. Just as ostentatious is surrounding yourself with a natural environment, with lakes, wooded parks and large open spaces in which to enjoy yourself with absolute freedom. It is something that can be found in Happycan, another stunning accommodation in San Agustín de Guadalix (Madrid).
Canine luxury hotels have joined the universe of pets, an industry that invoices 2,000 million euros a year in Spain, according to Iberzoo+Propet, the sector fair that is held every year at Ifema. Of that figure, half goes to food and hygiene products, 300 in the acquisition of animals and 700 in clinics, hotels for dogs, walkers, hairdressers and trainers.
From a sybaritic owner, an exquisite dog
That popular saying that dog and man end up looking alike is not lost on luxury brands and they are increasingly taking advantage of the boom to offer all kinds of products and accessories in keeping with the glamor of their owner. We are talking about Louis Vuitton carrier bags, Versace beds or Tiffany & Co jewelry to surprise him on his birthday.
With this showcase, the writer Lord Bryon should lift his head and reconsider his idea that the dog has beauty without vanity and all the virtues of man without any of his vices. And not just the dog. Any pet can easily get used to the sybaritic tastes of its owner and it is one of the things that surprises when arriving at the five-star Vive Pet Resort, in Las Rozas (Madrid). Although dogs are the most common clients, it also admits cats, snakes, rabbits, rodents and pigs. They do not walk around its facilities with a bathrobe or slippers embroidered with their initials, as their owners might do, but from their appearance it would seem that they are having a very comfortable stay.
Her manager, Sandra Vela, was the first to be surprised by the demand for this type of service when she devised her project four years ago. The complex as it is today was inaugurated in March 2020 and continues to grow, both in terms of facilities and services. "Success -he says- lies in adapting to the wishes of the owner and, above all, of our guests, the animals. They are always accompanied by a caretaker, who dedicates all kinds of pampering and care to them in terms of exercise, games, food or any other need, following and respecting their usual routines".
She explains that the staff go out of their way to cater to the wishes of these unusual visitors. "In addition to having 24-hour veterinary assistance, all the keepers are professionals from the animal world, from veterinary assistants to canine educators. This is what allows us to provide exclusive treatment with attention that is vocational."
The price of resting the body of a dog
For 30 euros a night, the dog has a room, which can be individual or shared, to suit the consumer, with a padded bed, toys, feeder, air conditioning or heating, depending on the temperature, and cleaning service twice a day. . "The rates vary when it comes to other types of animals. A cat, for example, pays 25 euros per night. If the stay is long, there are discounts. You can also request only a childcare service, for 15 euros a day or 10 if it's part-time," says Sandra.
The list of services in this luxury hotel would be wanted by any of the owners. There is a gym, hairdresser and spa, relaxing baths, haircuts, ozone therapy and bath therapy with specific products to treat possible skin problems. Also noteworthy is the canine education center within its facilities to diagnose behavior problems and apply a behavior modification plan through positive reinforcement. Likewise, they offer rehabilitation for pets with muscular disorders or recently out of an operation to recover correct mobility.
Marching a beer!
There will be no more grateful guests in a five-star hotel than pets. They don't star in scenes as crazy as those of Ava Gardner, who was invited out of the Ritz because of her tendency to sex and alcohol. She will also not be able to get the colors out of them for having stolen those things that so often disappear from human rooms with prohibitive prices: cosmetics, toiletries, towels, pieces of crockery, hair dryers or pillows. A dog will also not smoke in bed and there will be no risk of the enclosure ending up in flames. And she will not make the eccentric requests of millionaires, such as carpeting the floor with rose petals or decorating the room with a special color.
When it comes to animals, the whims that can shock us the most remain singular. There are people who reserve more than one place for their pet to sleep peacefully or who call to organize a birthday. To celebrate, even canine weddings are celebrated. To find out more, the best thing to do is stop by its own Beach Dog Club, a place designed so that dog and owner can share a fun time and even immortalize it with a photo session. It has a saltwater pool with steps and an adapted ramp so that the animals can enter and exit. Once clean with a fresh water shower, you will be ready to move on to Bar Perruno, where you can relax on a comfortable sofa and enjoy a beer. Courtesy of the house. Before arousing suspicion, Sandra clarifies that the content of the bottle is chicken broth.
