Affiliate Links A racedog, arachnid, demon or dino…dogs are strutting in style this Halloween. With manufacturers upping the ante in terms of sheer numbers of choices, how are we going to break it down? We want original, cute and comfy, and something that won’t break the bank. Here are my top 5 Halloween costumes and why I love ’em. Save time and take the guesswork out of it. Here’s what I’ve found. Saddle Up!   The Show Jockey Saddle Harness Saddle up and ride! This very cute costume from Zack and… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Sophie & Jasper relaxing on a bench by the river Is being in love with a dog harness a bit extreme? I mean, I’m emotional about stuff, I admit it. I get excited. So when I bought two awesome-looking harnesses from Ruffwear, one of my favorite dog gear brands, and they arrived, I couldn’t wait to try them out. And, boy, did we give those babies a run for the money! We’ve been all over with them for the past couple of months, and I figured now was a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Bundled Up!photo courtesy of Dogster.com I promised myself this year would be different.  I’m starting to shop for winter coats early – for me and the dogs – so we don’t get shut out of what we love. I just ordered a gorgeous, vegan emerald number for me from Vaute Couture, a really cool company that was featured during New York Fashion Week this year. And, I’ve already gotten wonderful and warm Zippy Dynamics snowsuits for Sophie and Jasper, so we’re set for wet and snowy weather. But, what… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links photo courtesy of Doggie-Diva.com I ran a survey on my site that just wrapped up, and I learned some interesting things from you! I was so excited to discover many of you come to Bark and Swagger for the writing and the topics I choose to cover. I also learned what you’d like to see more of and I heard you loud and clear! Many readers don’t have the small pups for which most designers create. They want great fashion for large dogs, unusually shaped dogs like bullies, Boston… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links A friend said she’d noticed the days were getting shorter and I said, hex on you, no! LOL  I haven’t finished having my summer, yet! But, alas, it’s true. Summer is coming to a close and the one thing that’s great about it are the wonderful fall fashions. It’s probably the most exciting time of year and this season is no exception. From leathers (faux for us) to bright jewel tones; lingerie-inspired to folkloric, with its velvets, embroidery and patchwork, fall fashion trends 2014 promises to offer a rich palette of texture, color… [Continue Reading]

Jasper & Sophie by the river one morning New York City is a sensory overload. You love it or hate it. But, there’s a lot of fun, dog friendly activities in this city to do, and life is never boring. Here are just a few of my favorites with Sophie and Jasper. People/Pup Watching: NYC is a very social place for dogs. Just walking down the street, you’re likely to encounter dozens of them, sometimes being walked by the same person! Neighborhood dog walkers and people just out for a romp with their pups are everywhere,… [Continue Reading]

UPDATE 10/31/18: There are lots of new styles for the Zippy Dynamics snowsuit and rainsuit for dogs and we carry them in our Bark & Swagger Boutique. Same great coverage, warmth and style. Check them out in the link below.   Jasper rockin’ the Sparky full coverage dog suit, with some ‘tude. Do you have a hard time finding a cute and functional snowsuit? I did, all last winter. Sophie ended up in a thick cable sweater under a Ruffwear cold weather shell. But, none of it offered her full body coverage. After tackling the kind… [Continue Reading]

  What happens when a third generation leather craftsman from Columbia, South America meets a New York-bred fashion designer? Beautiful things for our pups. Lalo and Sharon Romero are the forces behind Around the Collar, a luxury brand making leather accessories for pets. Their collars, leashes, harnesses and carry bags feature bold colors and designs, an expression of cultures colliding to create something new and fresh. They’ve developed a loyal following of customers that keep coming back for their original, trends-of-the-moment styles. I interviewed Sharon for my Bark and Swagger radio show on Pet Life Radio recently. I love this… [Continue Reading]