Are you looking for that perfect, stylish carry bag for fall? Your pup is back in play school. Maybe you work in a dog friendly office. Or you’re taking that trip you’ve been waiting for, now that the kids are back in school. However you roll, having a comfortable, eco-friendly, great-looking bag is key. And, for streamlined transporting, nothing beats a messenger. Here’s my tip for a cool messenger bag I love. My choice The brand is Bark n Bag. Their fresh, new Organic Outback Messenger Bag is your answer for a smart, stylish pet tote for fall. It comes in trending black denim, is chic, versatile… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Are you like me and love tasteful, dog-centric items for your home? I have a few and thought with the holidays just around the corner, this might be a great gift option for friends or family members who are dog crazy, too! What I’ve found are these unique dog lover gifts that are charming, functional or just plain pretty. Hope you like!       The Micro Velvet Bone Pillow I’m a big fan of black and white and really like the filigree pattern on this soft, micro velvet pillow. It’s a gusseted design… [Continue Reading]

This week’s 52 Snapshots of Life photo challenge theme was a bit challenging for us. Technology. I’m not very inclined that way, so I didn’t get fancy-schmancy. I stuck with what works – the cuteness factor, of course! I took this shot of Jasper last week, in a moment where he truly looked like he was trying to figure out what the heck a computer was and how you work the thing. He’s contemplating…something. Probably just whether he can make it dispense treats. If there’s food involved, Jasper is on it! Pet blogging friend and colleague, Christina Berry of The… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links       Who’s up for going shopping with me?! Fall is pretty much here; we’re looking to freshen up our wardrobe or maybe we’re planning a trip, now that the kids are off to college and we’re taking the fur kids. We have to have a stylish carry bag, blanket and other goodies to keep our furiends comfortable. Or, maybe we’re up for a new experience; one that mixes shopping with socializing (I love both, don’t you?) and offers a wide variety of quality items for your pet. I’m talking about my… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Does your dog shed so much you can make another dog with its hair?   Jasper is a big shedder. He leaves little black hairs like souvenirs wherever he’s been. It’s especially icky after he’s been rolling around my husband’s side of the bed in the morning and the white sheets are flecked with black. That’s why I got excited when my PR friend, Jo, sent us the very new earthbath® Shed Control™ shampoo and conditioner to test out. I was actually looking forward to bath day (well,… [Continue Reading]

Tuna with fellow Instagram dog star, RemixtheDog Uggie, Toto and Beethoven may have the silver screen wrapped up in their paws, but there are new doggy stars in town and they reside on Instagram. Tuna, of @TunaMeltsMyHeart, is the biggest, boasting 1.5 million followers. And while fans flock in droves to sniff out his adorable pictures and endearing captions, this dog star of Instagram is smart; he’s using his powerful platform for good.   Courtney & Tuna Tuna’s story Tuna is a five-year-old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix), with an exaggerated overbite, a recessed jaw and a wrinkly neck (his… [Continue Reading]

  Had to showcase my best boy, Jasper, for this week’s 52 Snapshots of Life photo challenge. The theme is black and that’s my little guy!  I took this while out on a walk recently. It was an exciting walk because, after months of looking, I finally spotted a gnome in someone’s garden. I’ve wanted to take a pic of one of the dogs beside a gnome for the longest time. It’s my love of kitsch and pop culture. If you follow us on Instagram (@barkandswagger), you’ll see it. I’ll be posting it there. But, this one is more traditional,… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links   Is your dog a licker? Do they lick lick their paws, arms, chest? I am constantly telling Sophie to stop. She’s not cleaning herself. Our vet has said maybe its an environmental allergy and that it’s a common thing she sees. Without extensive allergy testing, which is both expensive and an ordeal for the dog, it’s tough to pinpoint exactly what causes this. Sometimes, it’s almost like an OCD condition, and she’ll make her arms red. If this all sounds familiar to you, take heart. There’s something I found that really helped… [Continue Reading]