There are more than just sad stories and hopeful tales that convince people to adopt or buy a pet. In the media and on different shows, attention is being attracted to dogs and their owners. When one thinks of Paris Hilton, or sees pictures of her in magazines, she is never without her trusty little Chihuahua pal, Tinkerbell. Tinkerbell isn't just a dog to Paris Hilton, she is an accessory. They dress in matching outfits, wear diamonds, and they both seem to like the color pink.
Hilton isn't the only one dressing up her dog and carrying it around in a purse. This year, Animal Planet came out with a show called "Groomer Has It." True, there were some good aspects to this show such as showing the public just how much work it takes to groom a dog or cat if it's not properly taken care of, but many episodes of this show were all about fashion. Which haircut is the best? Which outfit looks best on which dog? Should he have added more color to that dog's hair or perhaps another pink tattoo? I'll admit I watched this show, being a groomer myself, but when I saw the groomers sew cheerleader outfits and walk the dogs down a runway, I had to turn the channel.
However, what Paris Hilton and "Groomer Has It" has done for the animal industry is huge. Because the public want their dog as an accessory, or a doll to dress up, more and more animals are getting adopted which means more trips to a groomer, more dog treats are being bought, more exams given at the veterinarian, and of course, more dog obedience trainers are being called to action.
Two shows that feature obedience trainers are "The Dog Whisperer" on National Geographic and "It's Me or the Dog" on Animal Planet; two popular shows which take these dogs used as accessories and turn them into loving, playful, obedient animals. These shows are not only entertaining but they also give watchers a sense of, "Hey, I could do that!" Some people are no longer fearing getting a dog because of growling and messes on the floor because they are getting tips on how to handle the problems. Therefore, more people are apt to adopt or buy an animal, which once again helps the animal industry to grow.
Although a bit ridiculous, shows such as "Groomer Has It" and "It's Me or the Dog" really help draw attention to animals in need by introducing care for pets and adoption need for pets. Each hair dyed on each poodles head, and each dog tamed by the dog whisperer, is just one more dog that recieves a home, and one more dollar in the animal industry.
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I also think that these shows are kind of rediculous, but if they are helping more animals get adopted, then I am glad they are on the air. I mean they are good for a good laugh also. I am glad I read this blog because I never would have known these shows were actually doing some good. Usually I just laugh and turn the channel and don't think about it again.
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