Catching my breath from Global Pet Expo this year took a bit more time. Bigger show, more to see. But, it was well worth it, because I’ve returned with some of my favorite stylish pet accessories and more for you! I’m talking dogs and dog moms, big dogs and smallest, fashion and function, so let’s get to it, I have to share! The PetSafe Silver Glitter Easy Walk Harness     I’ve mentioned that PetSafe products saved our lives with two of our dogs, being there for us at the right time with the right solution. You know what… [Continue Reading]

  What’s so soft and luxurious, you’ll want to wrap yourself in it after a bath? It’s the Soggy Doggy mat, and because it’s for the pups, I probably wouldn’t do that, but my dogs love to nestle in it. This is one of the most helpful products we have, because when you’ve got dogs who love to run in the dirt and straight into the house or who come in from a walk on filthy city sidewalks, the only thing between them and us losing our minds is this dog door mat, seriously.   Jasper, the culprit of most… [Continue Reading]

Radical taking his turn around the ring   A snowstorm, sleet and bitter cold couldn’t keep me away from this year’s Westminster Dog Show, my annual foray from Fort Lauderdale into NYC to meet and mingle with Portuguese Podengos and breeds new to me. Being on crutches didn’t help; I’d had a close encounter of the big dog kind three months earlier and fractured my knee. Not fun. But none of that mattered, once I arrived at Saturday’s Meet the Breeds at Pier 92 on the West Side Highway. I was in Dogland! And, the breeds… [Continue Reading]

Balou Spring and Summer are just around the corner, and one of the most critical issues will be how to keep your dog from overheating. Is there a way to maintain a stable, ideal body temperature without freezer packs, gels, crystals, chemicals or soaking a garment in water? Now, there is the first dry cooling vest for dogs, and you know it’s also stylish, or you wouldn’t be reading about it here. 🙂 And, Bark & Swagger followers are offered a 25% discount if you act before March 10th! One of my favorite brands is Suitical and… [Continue Reading]

  The results are in and they’re in plenty of time for Valentine’s Day! We have ten winners to the And They Call It Puppy Love Valentine’s Day Pupmotion, a week-long contest Bark & Swagger did with DogTipper.com, featuring over $500 in fabulous prizes including pet apparel, accessories, jewelry, spa products and more. So, without further adieu, the drum roll, please… 1. ♥  Hunter Plush Toy – Ruth E. of San Francisco, CA.  2. ♥  The Worthy Dog Plaid Dress or Boy Shirt – Steven C. of Tonopah, NV. 3. ♥  Zippy Dynamics Sparky Style Snow/Rain Suit – Desiree R.… [Continue Reading]

  Do you Wooly? Sophie, Jasper and Ani do, and you could, too. What’s a Wooly? It’s all about environmental enrichment for dogs. Come with me and discover this cool-looking product that’s also a great home decor piece! It’ll make your pup happy! The Wooly as Interactive Dog Game The Wooly is a foraging experience for dogs that creates a unique eating experience. It looks like a stylish noodle rug, but so much cooler. Made by a woman-owned coop in rural Thailand, the Wooly is rolled, upcycled t-shirts that, when sewn together, stimulates a dog’s natural instincts for hunting food… [Continue Reading]

  Does your dog have a rash, hot spots, fresh sutures, a wound? Do you want to preserve the ointment or salve you’ve just put on his skin? I recently wrote about the amazing Suitical Recovery Suit®, a full body, stylish suit for dogs or cats to protect their skin from scratching, biting and licking. But, if this condition happens to be on her front leg, Suitical’s Recovery Sleeve® is a great choice. We are giving one away to a lucky Bark & Swagger follower, so read on to see how to enter! The Recovery Sleeve® is a left/right interchangeable… [Continue Reading]

  Two of our rescues, Ani & Jasper, season-ready.   It began with JJ. Twenty one years ago, a stray dog on a soccer field came to the attention of a friend and, before you know it, Diane Rose-Solomon had a dog. Over the course of his long life, JJ would prove to be a big inspiration, getting Rose-Solomon involved in rescue and then steering her towards writing children’s books. First came the delightful and educational JJ The American Street Dog, and How He Came to Live in Our House. Then, there was JJ Goes to Puppy Class.… [Continue Reading]