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Nic Name · 01-19-2002, 04:43 PM

It's a Dog's Life at Massage Parlor

January 18, 2002 11:06 am EST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Traditional Thai massage is renowned for its healing effects on the human body, and now Bangkok residents can buy the same luxury for their canine companions.

Thai entrepreneur Thanit Kittikanokun has opened "Doggie Bag," a new salon and spa for dogs, which he hopes will kick off a fad for pampering pooches.

"I found out from many years of having dogs, they also love being massaged," said the 44-year-old dog lover.

"Apart from physical massage I'm giving them voice massage also, kind of talking to them, soothing voice. The main thing is don't use a high pitched voice but a normal one, so the dogs can relax."

Thanit says a massage can help a dog relax after the stresses of the Thai capital's hectic streets.

Appointments can be made by phone and dog owners can choose between different products, from regular washing and grooming to massage and aromatherapy.

The price depends on the size and hair-length of each dog, but is around $11.50 a session.

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Nic Name retired Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,930	Thai dogs are getting tenderized at "Doggie Bag" It's a Dog's Life at Massage Parlor January 18, 2002 11:06 am EST BANGKOK (Reuters) - Traditional Thai massage is renowned for its healing effects on the human body, and now Bangkok residents can buy the same luxury for their canine companions. Thai entrepreneur Thanit Kittikanokun has opened "Doggie Bag," a new salon and spa for dogs, which he hopes will kick off a fad for pampering pooches. "I found out from many years of having dogs, they also love being massaged," said the 44-year-old dog lover. "Apart from physical massage I'm giving them voice massage also, kind of talking to them, soothing voice. The main thing is don't use a high pitched voice but a normal one, so the dogs can relax." Thanit says a massage can help a dog relax after the stresses of the Thai capital's hectic streets. Appointments can be made by phone and dog owners can choose between different products, from regular washing and grooming to massage and aromatherapy. The price depends on the size and hair-length of each dog, but is around $11.50 a session.