Evenings hanging in my Pupsaver Petite. Now, I can go everywhere with mom!   ** THIS POST WAS UPDATED ON DECEMBER 8, 2017 ** This is such an important topic, I’ve updated a 2014 post with fresh info. I am not an affiliate of Pupsaver; I’m a big fan of the product and the family who created it. Bark Bites for those on the go. The full scoop below. * Statistics show that driving with a dog unrestrained is dangerous and causes more accidents. In some states, it is illegal. * An unrestrained 10-pound dog in… [Continue Reading]

Everything’s gone extreme, from sports and vacations to the weather. So it’s no surprise that extreme dog grooming has become one of the newest trends gaining popularity around the world. There are competitions for it; runway shows celebrating it. When I see a dog who’s been sculpted or dyed, I can appreciate it as a piece of art, but I wonder if it bothers the pup or is unhealthy for it. So I decided to find out from the experts. I approached celebrity groomer, Jorge Bendersky, who judged the first modern creative grooming competition called “Creative Runway,”  and prominent emergency… [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]

With the holidays now winding down, I’m thinking detox. Big time. Overeating, over drinking, too many sugary desserts. Ugh. So fitness is now back in the forefront of my mind. I know I’m not alone out there everyone! And if you happen to be pregnant, keeping fit is extra important.  Actress Emily Blunt, The Celebrity Spot newsmaker today, seems John & Emily out with Finn to be doing it right. She’s keeping pregnancy fit with her beautiful dog, Finn, taking hikes in the Runyon Canyon in Los Angeles. Finn is a Red Fox Labrador, which is… [Continue Reading]

  OK, I admit it. I’m a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fan. Crazy as it may be, after being a celebrity publicist for years, I find the ridiculous dramas these women get themselves into a great source of mindless entertainment. So, when we were introduced to Kim Richards’ new dog, Kingsley this season, I thought it might bring some sweetness to the prickly and bitchy ladies of Bev Hills. And it did. Kim and Kingsley do love each other and you can see how the dog has helped Kim in her struggle this past year with getting and staying… [Continue Reading]

You’ve decided to add a wonderful new addition to your family, or, you’ve decided to give a dog as a gift to a deserving and responsible special someone. You’ve chosen the shelter or rescue organization you want to adopt from and you’re about to choose your new friend. Now what? If this is your or their first, a helpful new dog owner checklist will come in very handy. After growing up with many dogs and having to outfit my home many times for a new addition, I hope that experience will benefit you. The list includes the basic necessities. But,… [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]