Your ticket to the best of the FIT Dog Fashion Show Vegan fashion, eco fashion, pop culture meets couture…it was all represented beautifully at the sixth annual FIT Dog Fashion Show. Celebrating socially responsible and sustainable canine apparel and accessories, the event – entitled BARK Smart – showcased the work of student and alumni designers from the FIT Center for Professional Studies’ Pet Product Design and Marketing certificate program. That’s a mouthful, yes! However, it’s the only program of its kind in the world, and it’s at the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology. So, the bar… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Toffee in his matching Greenday Harness & Leash Yippee! I can run and play! When our pups are strutting their stuff on retractable dog leads, don’t you think they might be feeling this way?  When I use one with Sophie, it’s nice having that flexibility, allowing her to run out a bit when it’s safe. She seems to love it; gets all excited. In my dogged (haha!) search through the aisles of Global Pet Expo last month for great products to share with you, there was a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Actor Maya Stojan rockin’ a Rescue Me Tote w/Mr. Truffles inside;paparazzi not far behind This is my, hands down,  fave rave carry bag for Sophie for Spring. Once I saw it…hadda have it. 🙂 It’s like no other bag I’ve seen and, besides being the cutest thing ever, it’s practical! Ladies, how often do we find fabulous that’s practical? I’ve highlighted this distinctive designer dog bag, called the Rescue Me Tote, on Bark and Swagger before, however, savvy designer, by way of Hollywood actress, Jeanne Chinn, has a… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Kaitlyn & Chicago wearing matching Zelda’s Song jewelry [To the tune of L.O.V.E.]  “M” is for the way you mesmerize me. “O” is for Oh!…I love you, so! “T” is trusting you. “H” is you hugging me. “E” is ecstasy when, “R” you’re rubbin’ my belly…[this goofy writer is laughing now]…Mother’s most deserved day is coming!! Pet moms are sometimes the most underrated of moms. Caring for our little charges is a full time job, on top of our full time jobs! Toddlers for life. And yet,… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Lace Ruffled Dresses w/attached Necklace “I wanted to dazzle them; make them look gorgeous!” That was the inspiration for Madelaine Saia to start her successful custom dog apparel and accessories brand, Diamonds in the Ruff Ruff. Over the past two years of the company’s existence, what started as beautiful  jewelry for dogs, has expanded into luxury dog clothing, accessories, spa products and stunning beds. Each item is designed by Saia, and is made by hand in New York. And, because Madelaine (Maddy) began with stones, she understands… [Continue Reading]

Excited to announce we have a winner in the Bark and Swagger Animal Planet Dog Easter Basket Giveaway! Victoria Carter scored the most points and took the prize. She’s be surprising her four pups, Willow, Chloe, Hank and Putt-Putt with Easter goodies, including toys, treats and fun grooming products. Congratulations, Victoria! Willow, Chloe, Hank& Putt-Putt   Thank you Animal Planet for sponsoring the giveaway and providing an Easter Basket to the winning contestant. Thank you, Bark and Swagger readers, for entering. Couldn’t do it without you! 🙂 I’ve just launched a great, new giveaway to win… [Continue Reading]

I love getting a surprise in the mail, don’t you? It’s fun to open the box, peel away the tissue and see what’s inside. If it’s a present for Sophie, she knows. She’s rocking that little tush back and forth, ears perked expectantly, eyes wide, as if to say, ‘Me? That’s for me? Quick! Open it, Mom!’ So, imagine how much fun it would be to get a cool assortment of treats, toys and accessories for your baby every month. PetBox offers a goodie box to howl about, and you can have it your way. PetBox were kind enough to… [Continue Reading]

Animal Planet’sEaster Basket   Big Easter Basket Giveaway (sponsored by Animal Planet)   Spring is here and Animal Planet is helping us celebrate! Bark and Swagger is partnering with them on a yummy and fun Doggy Easter Basket Giveaway, provided by Animal Planet to a lucky Bark and Swagger reader sooo…..let the giveaway begin!! I’m an Animal Planet fan. Animal Cops is an emotional roller coaster. Victoria Stilwell’s It’s Me or the Dog, has really helpful info, and my friend can’t get enough of Pitbulls and Parolees.  So, I took the opportunity to connect with them at Global Pet Expo and… [Continue Reading]