16.06.2026 A new kind of preschool (daycare) in China offers games, nibbles, treadmills and music for puppies, clawing out a fast-growing niche in a booming industry as youthful owners spend more on pets increasingly regarded as family.
Pets arrive by 9 a.m. each day at Paw, which bills itself as a kindergarten for dogs in the commercial hub of Shanghai, providing tightly scheduled activities for the canines, rather than strict training or age limits.
A new kind of preschool in China offers games, nibbles, treadmills and music for puppies, clawing out a fast-growing niche in a booming industry as youthful owners spend more on pets increasingly regarded as family https://t.co/BT6R5grmhL pic.twitter.com/BVoBHlHEhS
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Paw³ is a preschool for dogs in Shanghai, where dog owners send their beloved pet for caretaking services. Amid a decline in Chinese birth rates and changes in lifestyles, pets are increasingly being treated as family members, driving a growth in higher-value services.