The ultra-wealthy in the Hamptons are taking pet care to new extremes — by hiring live-in dog nannies. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it's not enough to pamper a pooch with luxury toys and gourmet treats; the affluent are now employing dedicated staff to mind their canines full-time. It's a peculiar status symbol among the ultra-rich: a personal assistant, not for you, but exclusively for your dog.

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