Lookout world!   We don’t need a reason, but August 10th is Spoil Your Dog Day and August 26th is National Dog Day, and Bark and Swagger is a big proponent of spoiling our fur babies at every opportunity! 🙂 I’ve got a great giveaway for you, and something to ask of you, as well. I want to serve you the best way I can, so I’ve developed a survey for you to tell me what you like and would like more of on Bark and Swagger. Surveys are a pain, I know, but there’s a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Me? I suffer over the frizzies on my bad hair days. I know lots of ladies and some men who are right there with me. The dogs in Groomed, photographer Paul Nathan’s new book, are having a perfect hair day. These dogs are coiffed to kill, and they should be. They’re all about to take the stage in various big grooming competitions, showcasing the skill and vision of their groomer artists. I say artists because dog grooming, at this level, is a living art form. These dogs are as much muses as any… [Continue Reading]

Cuties in three unique designs of the Fishy Fishy Harness Bold splashes of color! That is probably the only common thread running through luxury dog designer, Janice Craig’s, work. She is so imaginative and her looks so diverse, she says it isn’t likely anyone would be able to identify her creations out of a designer line up. And that is precisely one of the things that makes her so interesting. Her brand, Belle Diva Couture, turns out custom work for well-heeled clients, who dress their pups like they’d dress themselves. I first discovered her at the… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Best Friends Whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist, we could all use some help now and then, reminding ourselves what’s important and not to sweat the small stuff. But, instead of talking to a girlfriend, boyfriend or your mom when feeling low, sometimes we don’t need to look further than our dogs! They’re at the ready with unconditional love, and bounce back from adversity with enthusiasm for life. A fresh, new book has tapped into dog wisdom, offering easily digestible tips on life from our best friends. Spoiler… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Lilly Dress & matching Dog Tote in Lilac Milano Moda Uomo, or Milan Fashion Week, is upon us, with top designers getting runway ready with last minute touches on their Spring/Summer 2015 designs. While New York, London, Paris and Tokyo Fashion Weeks are all exciting in their own ways, it is Milan that has become synonymous with immaculate tailoring accompanying their classic style. As Bark and Swagger is the home of all things dog fashion, I chose one of the top designers of luxury dog clothes, based in Milan,… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Whistle fan, Walter, on an adventure Wouldn’t it be fun to be able to track your dog’s activity, like we can do for ourselves? What about if there was a social network component, too, so you can share pictures and details from your adventures? And, a GPS device so you could stay in touch with your best friend anywhere, from your IOS or Android device? I discovered this sleek dog activity monitor and more at Global Pet Expo. It’s brand new, high tech, and it’s called the Whistle. The… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Today is World Environment Day (WED), a United Nations initiative to encourage worldwide awareness and action for our environment. Every little thing we do continuously helps. For me, I started shutting off the water when I brush my teeth, and I stopped eating meat. In other words, we can become agents of change. I like that feeling. It’s empowering. I think we can all agree the weather has gotten pretty batty over the past couple of years. It’s disconcerting how violent and unpredictable our winters and summers can now be.  The 2013 WED… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Welcome back after what was, hopefully, a fun-filled and restful Memorial Day Weekend. We are in it! It, meaning summer. If today in NYC is any indication, we’re in for a steamy one. Now, I’m not complaining. I couldn’t wait to leave that nasty old winter behind. I’m looking forward to sitting poolside or going for a walk on the beach. I’m sure you are, too. So let’s dive (haha, no pun intended…) right into Part Three of my Fun Ideas for Summer Dog Clothes…the Beach Party. Dog Trainer,Colleen… [Continue Reading]