I’m constantly impressed by my dog’s sense of smell, especially when she finds even weakly scented nibbles during games of hide-and-seek-the-treat around the house. At the same time, I worry that I’m filling our home with too many olfactory obstacles for her. From slow cooker meals to baby diapers to scented candles, I wonder what …
How the Smells Around Your House Might Delight or Offend Your Dog Read More »
Just because there is fur on your sweater and paw prints all over your car, that doesn’t mean you want your entire house to scream “I’m a crazy dog person!” When it comes to modern décor, less can be more. So consider adding just one or two of these to your home for a look that’s …
One of the most important things about raising dogs (and children) is consistency. A consistent diet and exercise regimen, combined with consistently acting as their trustworthy, benevolent leader will do wonders for guiding and assuring your pup through life. So if you make the couch off-limits to your pooch, it should always stay that way. Or …
Our Dog Is No Longer Allowed Upstairs, and I Wish We Had Made This Rule Sooner Read More »
You may have a dozen dog T-shirts in your dresser, but you probably don’t have one quite like a Hangdog. Coming all the way from Western Australia, Hangdog Art is a collection of wonderfully charming and disarming wearables and fine art prints. But these aren’t your typical sweet and cutesy dog things. There’s something contemplative, almost cerebral …
We’re Loving Hangdog Art’s Quirky T-Shirts and Fine Art Prints Read More »
We carry our pets in our hearts and minds throughout the day. Now we can wear them on bracelets, necklaces, and more with Bark Beads, featuring more than 100 breeds. From Afghan Hound to Yorkipoo, just about every major type of dog is available for all kinds of pet parents. Charm beads are .925 sterling …
These Breed Charms Are Charming, and a Portion of Sales Benefit Homeless Animals Read More »
Behold the beauty of a fully funded Kickstarter campaign that has brought contemporary and cute sweaters to our four-legged friends! Made with 100-percent alpaca wool and designed with a convenient harness-leash hole opening, Bauhound dog sweaters ($80-$95, in 10 inches to 17 inches length sizes) are as cozy and functional as they are stylish. Equally …
Put Your Pup in a Colorful Sweater Made With Sustainable Alpaca Wool Read More »
Everyone needs a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle of a busy home, even dogs. And the Max-Bone Meeko Teepee ($120-$220) is a design-minded way to give pets the privacy they deserve. The 100-percent cotton hideaway is a solid structure that can be set up in a snap and also easily packed away …
This Pet Teepee Gives Your Dog Their Own Stylish Space Read More »
Endless love and affection, daily walks and belly rubs, tasty treats and delicious chow, and a comfortable dog bed. These are the keys to making a pup happy. Of course, not all dog beds are of the same quality — B&G Martin plush beds ($155 and up) are tops for being eco-friendly, durable, and gorgeously designed. …
Giving Your Dog This Luxury Bed Helps to Reduce Pet Overpopulation Read More »
After a day spent playing in winter weather, your dog’s nose and paws should get a little TLC to keep them in peak condition – especially when you’re coming back indoors where the air can be extra warm and dry. The premium ingredients in kin+kind‘s soothing Nose & Paw Moisturizer ($11.99), part of a line of …
Keep Your Dog’s Nose and Paws Moisturized With Natural Ingredients Read More »
Snowy winter walks with a furry friend are one of the great benefits of having a dog. But the fun comes to an abrupt halt if your pooch is suffering from cold, uncomfortable paws. Throw on a pair of PoochieBoots and never look back. The NYC-based startup offers high-quality dog boots to protect delicate paws from snow, …
These Boots Protect Your Dog’s Paws and Help Animals in Need Read More »
Here’s a way to customize your holiday yappy hour and help a deserving nonprofit at the same time. California-based Windsor Vineyards is making custom wine labels with your pet’s likeness on them as part of a new campaign with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. It’s called #petyourwine, and a portion of the proceeds goes to …
Put Your Dog’s Face on a Wine Bottle — and Also Help Guiding Eyes for the Blind Read More »
A dog living under a shopping cart wouldn’t appear to have much hope, especially a pup who is pregnant. But Bailey had some kind-hearted humans looking out for her, feeding her and giving her water until help arrived. When Van Nuys, California-based group Rescue From The Hart heard about the situation, they came to the scene and find …
Watch This Shopping Cart Pup Give Birth and Get Adopted Read More »
With temperatures dropping and holiday visitors soon to arrive, a custom kennel cover is a great way to keep your dog warm and settled with an extra bit of privacy. KoveredUp has a small Etsy shop that offers custom, handmade designs so you can pick out a specific size, fabric, and inner lining, plus choose add-ons like …
Keep Your Dog Warm and Cozy With a Custom Crate Cover Read More »
Here’s the perfect holiday gift for a dog-loving friend or your own furry family member. PupJoy monthly subscription boxes are packed with cool, independent brands that you won’t find at the usual pet stores and big box shops. From treats to toys, the goods are all about being all-natural, organic, and of the highest quality for your …
Support Indie Pet Brands and Help Dogs in Need With a PupJoy Subscription Box Read More »
It’s that time of year! The San Francisco SPCA’s Holiday Windows have just been unveiled at Macy’s in Union Square. The stunning displays have been a 30-year tradition and have helped more than 8,800 animals find forever homes. If you’re nowhere near the City by the Bay this holiday season, you can tune in at …
Watch Live Cuteness With the SF SPCA Holiday Windows Streaming Video! Read More »
It would be hard not to notice a supremely stylish pup strutting down snow-blanketed streets in a faux-fur coat. Especially if the coat is made by a charitable-minded industry leader like Rhode Island-based Up Country, Inc. Working with wonderful animal-welfare organizations — from local to national and international causes — such as Dogs on Deployment, David Sheldrick Wildlife …
Keep Your Dog Warm With This Chic Coat From Up Country Read More »
When I’m feeling stressed out, I dab some lavender essential oil on my earlobes and instantly feel more at ease. But my dog, Finley, is pretty high-strung and could use a little something to help chill her out too. She’s long been a fan of PetSafe’s Bouncy Bone and Twist n’ Treat, so I was …
Writer’s Pick: Finley the Vizsla Tries PetSafe’s Busy Buddy Calming Toys Read More »
There’s nothing quite as fun as including your pup in all of your favorite Halloween festivities. (Costume contest anyone?) And this fall happens to coincide with the release of new tasty treats (no tricks!) from The Honest Kitchen. Now, pups get to gobble up 100-percent human grade Joyful Jerky Filets and Bites in four different chicken and beef …
Treat Your Dog With These New Jerkies From The Honest Kitchen Read More »
When Rover doesn’t get the run of the house, a reliable gate is as good as gold. But this new design by Fusion Gate comes in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Part of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), Fusion is partnering with The Pink Fund to offer a special, limited-edition art screen. It’s called Songbirds in …
We Love Fusion’s Songbirds in Pink Pet Gate Screen for The Pink Fund Read More »
It puts the ball in the basket! It puts the ball in the basket! For crying out loud, this product review had me feeling like Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs. Charlie, my high-drive, athletic Springer Spaniel, is a highly trainable dog, so why after weeks of trying could he not merely drop a tennis …
Charlie the Springer Spaniel Tries Out the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher Read More »
Curling up with your fed, bathed, and pajama-clad kid and a wonderful picture book is great way to end the day. And what pet-loving family doesn’t want a doggy or two gracing the illustrated pages? It’s amazing how quickly new doggy picture books become favorites, too, like The Best Days Are Dog Days, by award-winning author-illustrator Aaron Meshon. …
10 Children’s Books Every Dog-Loving Family Should Have Read More »
Brooklyn-based Dog Parker wants to keep people from tying up their dogs outside local restaurants and stores — leaving them at the mercy of strangers and potential thieves — by offering by-the-minute membership into micro-boarding facilities. The company has installed locking crates outside of two business in the borough for beta testing, and it has plans to offer more than 100 …
Would You Leave Your Dog in a Locker Outside a Store So You Could Shop? Read More »
I spent almost the entire month of July on the road with my two Chihuahuas, road tripping from Washington, D.C., all the way to Phoenix, Arizona. With each overnight stop, I checked into a hotel with my dogs in tow, hauling all our stuff in and making sure Autumn and Rocket were secure whenever I had to leave the room. …
The non-profit teaches young adults with intellectual disabilities valuable work skills, and its fundraising efforts benefit local rescues.
