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Skip the groomer: Try self-service pet cleaning machine

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​A pet owner "persuades" his dog to enter the washing machine. [Shanghai Observer]

A self-service pet washing machine was unveiled at the Shanghai Fashion Center over the weekend, with more than 20 pet dogs already giving it a shot.

Resembling an automatic vending machine, the pet washing machine offers showering, rinsing, and drying services for pets.

Each service is priced at 30 yuan (about $4) and takes about 35–45 minutes. It provides a convenient alternative to traditional pet grooming salons that offer more comprehensive services.

Xue, one of the first pet owners to try the service, said: "Getting my dog into the machine was tricky at first, but after five minutes, he settled in." Xue added that shortening the air-drying time would further improve the experience.

The company behind the machine is considering bringing these self-service pet wash machines to neighborhoods and parks. 

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​Onlookers watch as a dog is washed in the pet washing machine. [Shanghai Observer]
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​A dog is blow-dried after its bath. [Shanghai Observer]

 

Source: Shanghai Observer

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