Coles has just launched a new service that specifically tailors to the interests of the barbed wire underboob-tattooed, french bulldog-owning, baby bangs donning population. The supermarket chain has announced that they will be introducing a “Self-Serve Doggy Treat Bar” at stores across the nation.

The treat bar is essentially a pick ‘n’ mix for dogs. The concept was tested out in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, and was (obviously) a roaring success. It’s now set to expand to other stores around the country. The hound canteen will offer snacks like “bones, kangaroo tails and chicken bites.”

As the RSPCA reports, Australia has one of the largest pet-ownership rates in the world. Across the country, there are over 29 million domestic pets, and 40% of households own a dog.

The RSPCA also found that over 60% of dog and cat owners considered their pet a primary member of their family, known as ‘pet-parenting’ behaviours which“resemble parent-child relationships”.

“Around two thirds of pet owners speak to their pets as though they understand what they are saying, and almost half of pet owners let their pets sleep in their bed with them,” they revealed.

I personally don’t really understand the concept of letting your dog choose their own snacks but this is probably because the only childhood dog I had was a Maltese Shih Tzu cross, which are, quite frankly, the most useless, pea-brained animals on the planet. RIP Dutchess, you were the GOAT. I’m sure if you have a lovely like, poodle crossbreed that has gone through the palaver of puppy training then introducing a doggy treat bar to your local Coles is like falling down the rabbit hole. I’m sorry, I sound salty. I miss my dumb dog.

There’s been no word yet as to when we can expect the treat bar to launch nationwide.

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