You Can Be a Professional Dog Petter

[SGOS]

This woman is trained veterinary assistant or something, as well as a certified dog massage therapist.  What does a dog massage therapist do you ask?  Well, it appears she pets them for you, freeing you up to do other things.  This is a much needed service for dog lovers who don't have the time to pet their dogs, I guess.  You just pay someone else who knows how to do it, and it gets the job done correctly

https://thescene.com/watch/buzzfeed/dogs-get-massages-for-the-first-time

[AllPurposeAtheist]

Sounds like doggy prostitution I guess.. What? Your spouse or significant other won't give you any? Call a pro.. You don't feel like petting your own dog? Have it shot and stuffed then hire someone to come by once a month to dust it off.. Maybe I can make a puppy porn-like site where people can just watch me pet dogs and cats.. Someone might even be stupid enough to pay to watch..

[stromboli]

That is practically what I am now, with an attention hound/Rat Terrier that constantly craves being petted. I think its funny. Dogs in particular want to be recognized by their owners, and because my dog is a companion to my wife who is somewhat immobile, is constantly being petted by one or the other of us. He gets jealous if we even pay attention to another dog.

[SGOS]

I've never found it an inconvenience to pet my dog, or anyone else's dog for that matter.  When there's a dog within reach, I just naturally do pretty much what this woman was doing.

[Desdinova]

I just want to be petted.  Is that so wrong?

[Hydra009]

Hell, I would practically pay you to pet your dog.  Dogs are so adorable.

My folks have this corgi who absolutely craves attention and isn't really getting it.  They thought they were getting a sedate dog when he's actually a really rambunctious dog.  He goes bananas when I visit and it takes like 15 minutes of constant petting for him to finally calm down.  And during that time, if you ignore him, he'll jump at you and nibble at your hands.  They could really use a dog walker/petter.

[kilodelta]

I need someone to pet my dog. My wife has been ignoring it.

[Munch]

Is this in the same category as a professional fluffer?

[kilodelta]

I don't think there's a dog petting school like the Fluffers Academy of California. So, it's a bit different.

[aitm]

Is this in the same category as a professional fluffer?

It was only a few years ago that I found out what that was. Seriously. Meh, I never was much into porn...

[stromboli]

So I looked up fluffing. You people disgust me sometimes.

[SGOS]

I first heard about fluffing in a book I read years ago.  It's hard to believe they actually have professional fluffers, but I suppose time is money and you don't want to have workers who aren't up to speed when things get busy.  How much does a fluffer get paid?   How does someone become a fluffer?  Is like a calling or something?

[Desdinova]

Gives new meaning to the phrase "My job sucks."

[AllPurposeAtheist]

Son of a bitch! Professional dog petting college!  Are you in a dead end job and want to make more money? Sure you do! At PPP, professional pet petting institute you'll learn how to run your fingers over Rover's ears at a price you can afford and financing is available for qualified students!
If we toss in the word Christian Professional Pet Petting Institute we can demand federal funding and probably get it!

Note that I didn't use the name Fluffy for this business opportunity.. Act now while the market is still hot!

[Unbeliever]

Sounds like doggy prostitution I guess.. What? Your spouse or significant other won't give you any? Call a pro.. You don't feel like petting your own dog? Have it shot and stuffed then hire someone to come by once a month to dust it off.. Maybe I can make a puppy porn-like site where people can just watch me pet dogs and cats.. Someone might even be stupid enough to pay to watch..

Hmmm...Norwegians come to mind. They'll watch anything.