Preschools for puppies

A new-style “kindergarten for dogs” in Shanghai, China, is catering to the country’s booming pet care industry, where young urban owners increasingly treat pets as family members. At Paw³, puppies arrive by 9 a.m. for a full day of structured activities including interactive games, obstacle courses, treadmill exercise, naps, and freshly prepared snacks, all set to calming classical piano music. The facility offers a routine-based environment rather than strict training, with pets staying until around 7 p.m. when they are collected by their owners.

The concept reflects shifting lifestyles driven by declining birth rates and changing consumer habits, with rising demand for premium pet services such as daycare, grooming, and enrichment programs. (Reuters)