I saw the sweetest paw print holiday tree ornament we can create ourselves.  I was so inspired, I decided to make the final post in our DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog about accessories. I can’t wait to share this with you and it’s pretty simple to make. Paw Print Tree Ornament Paw Print Ornament This DIY tutorial from sewdoggystyle.com is a great one. It’s very clear and not difficult to do, and if I say that, you can do it too. It requires very few items – basically some Sculpey, that clay-like or playdoh like… [Continue Reading]

Leather Collar w/Conchos & Studs Welcome back for the second in our DIY Holiday Gifts for Your Dog series; this one on homemade collars and leashes. I thought I’d possibly find some very plain examples of what you might make at home, but I was really pleasantly surprised to see some beautiful and very stylish pieces. And because we”re doing this ourselves, it’s costing a fraction of the price we’d spend in a store. You will need a sewing machine at home to do some of these projects. Let’s take a look at some examples I… [Continue Reading]

Pet Craft for the Whole FamilyBuy it Here Sophie and I were having one of our play sessions today, something we both really enjoy and I thought to myself, she’s a very lucky girl; she’s got lots of love, good food, good friends and yes, lots of toys. And as I looked around at those lots of toys, I thought it would be great to find some great homemade options for those of us this holiday season who are a bit crafty, who may be on a budget or may just want to experiment and have… [Continue Reading]

Two adorable pitbull pups in a jack-o-lantern Kids love Halloween. Dog moms and dads love Halloween. But do DOGS love Halloween?  They do if we, as their care-givers, are sensitive to them and protect their well being. After much research, I’ve put together a good list of tips on how to keep your dog safe on Halloween. A couple may surprise you… Food: Halloween Candy Bad for Dogs Don’t feed your pet or allow anyone to feed your pet anything but his normal treats and food. Why? You can’t be too careful.… [Continue Reading]

Crocus Bubbles Handknit Sweater from Chien Coature Fall is upon us and whether you live where it gets cold or in the tropics, it’s nice to have something special for your fabulous fido to wear to ring in the new season. While there are many wonderful examples of dog fashion to choose from, some of us may be living on a tight budget or want to explore our own creativity, or both! We say, “Bravo!” No need to go further than Bark and Swagger to find the tools you need to design your own beautiful dog… [Continue Reading]