The raw food bar - which she calls the Pawbar - looks like a tiny version of those found in most sushi restaurants, but with one major difference. Three rectangular holes at knee level act as serving windows.

In front of each window sits a rectangular platform holding a ceramic dish.

Up to three pets can sit on the platform and try free samples of the raw food the store sells. Best of all, Zakrajsek said, it gives the pets a chance to socialize.

"It's all about the social experience for your dog," she said. "It's dogs eating sushi."