New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changes (opens original article in a new tab)

A new dog-rental service in China's major cities lets people rent dogs by the hour through an online platform, with fees ranging from 10 to 60 yuan per hour and specific rules for interactions between renters and dogs.

• A dog-rental platform called 'Wangbu' allows users in Chinese cities to rent dogs by the hour
• The service requires renters to walk dogs in the presence of the owner and not feed them anything other than what the owner provides
• Dogs available for rent include breeds like White West Highland Terriers and Corgis with hourly fees ranging from 10 to 60 yuan