Bath Time…woo hoo!!!photo courtesy of WEtv Dirty dogs, muddy dogs, city dogs, country dogs…listen up! Are you tired of your moms, dads or friends of your mom or dad turning away ever so slightly when you get close? Maybe feigning a yawn to strategically place hand over nose? Are you just sick of overhearing conversations that start like, “Sorry if my dog smells. I bathed him last week but he just can’t seem to stay clean!” Quick, get your moms and dads; help has arrived! And in a gorgeous package, too.  (deeper issues of diet, dental… [Continue Reading]

Bay Topaz Collar I used to have this favorite western belt when I was a kid. It had decorative carving in the leather, was two-toned and had the coolest pewter buckle with a cowboy riding a bronco. I loved that thing. So when I came across Heritage Brand’s western style dog collars, and saw how the company had taken the look to a whole other level, I was intrigued. I talked to co-owner/designer Jessica Crouch on the phone the other day and asked what any fashion lover worth her salt wants to know: how are you… [Continue Reading]

photo courtesy ofDogtrainingtopsecrets.com Living in a big city with a lot of pedestrians, I do see people with small dogs in strollers. At first, I have to admit I rolled my eyes a bit, thinking it was kind of weird; something just human babies were better suited for. But I’ve since changed my opinion. I’ve learned there are situations and occasions where it makes a lot of sense to use strollers for dogs, and when you hear what they are, maybe, like me, you’ll change your opinion, too. Where & where does a dog stroller make… [Continue Reading]

  photo courtesy of BestBullySticks Sophie in her Climate Changer Sophie and I were out on our morning walk today, she in her cutie green Ruffwear Climate Changer fleece, and me in layers  for a semi-cold New York morning. Sophie was doing her normal thing: getting spooked by noises, stopping short so she could take in her surroundings and get comfortable as to what was ahead of her, and doing a lot of shaking off and stretching. It looks really cute when she stretches. It’s kind of like a little bow she’s… [Continue Reading]

Records continue to break as one of the coldest waves of winter weather sweeps across the nation. New York City, our home, was hit with the harshest temperatures in 20 years. The Polar Vortex has reared it’s ugly head. Unless your dog is trained to go on a wee wee pad, they need walks and they do need exercise. In some households, dogs are kept outside for long periods. What do we do to make sure we’re protecting the animals we love and who rely on us to take good care of them? Experts from The Humane Society of the… [Continue Reading]

I have this cute set of pale pink plastic dog bowls for Sophie we’ve had since she’s a puppy. She’s turning 4 soon and I figured it’s time to replace those tired old bowls. In researching new ones, I learned some interesting facts I didn’t realize and how what material the bowl is made from can impact your dog’s health. What started as a dog bowl dilemma turned into a dog bowl discovery. There are pros and cons to all of the choices, but knowledge is power. So lets venture in together, armed and dangerous!  Here’s which are the best… [Continue Reading]

When I was about 18, I came home one day to a big surprise. My parents had brought home a cuddly West Highland White Terrier puppy for me as a present. It had a big red bow around his neck and was all warm, furry and pudgy. I named him Tigger (he was quite bouncy), and I was in heaven! At 18, I was certainly old enough to care for him and we had recently lost our previous Westie to cancer. So my parent’s knew I had some experience in raising a dog and Tigger became my pal and lived… [Continue Reading]

Sophie in her backyard                   I am over-the-top nutsy, crazy about little Sophie. She is such a light in my life and I’m so grateful for her being in my life. I know many of you feel that way about your dogs, too, so I know you’ll relate when I tell you this story. This isn’t going to be one of my light, fashion fare posts. Stopping pet theft is a serious subject. But because we are so in love with our animal best friends, I want to… [Continue Reading]