Affiliate Links It all started with a bow tie and an eco-friendly idea. I love Buggsly Black Label, an innovative and creative brand out of Vancouver, Canada, that makes eco-friendly dog products, using recycled materials. Named after the cute Boston Terrier/Pug mix rescue of brand founders, Cassidy Morgan and Michael Flint, Buggsly Black Label has expanded from colorful, fun shirt collared bows-ties into cool jackets. But, true to the Buggsly brand, these aren’t just any jackets.     Buggsly Black Label Dog Jackets were engineered using a special, 3-layer material called Dintex®. It’s composed of… [Continue Reading]

Thinking of getting a new puppy for your children?  This book is a must read for them. JJ Goes To Puppy Class, by Diane Rose-Soloman, uses charm, common sense and easy-to-undertand life lessons to teach children five to nine years old about the importance of training a dog and fostering a stronger human-animal bond with their pup. But, she’s not talking just any training. The key to Rose-Solomon’s book, and what has garnered high praise from high profile trainers like Justin Silver of the national tv show, “Dogs in the City,” is her lessons are focused on positive training. Kindness,… [Continue Reading]

Diamond, sitting pretty   I’m thrilled to announce the contest winner for our Legitimutt giveaway! Shelly P. from Oregon won! Shelly chose two beautiful porcelain bowls from the brand, for her baby, Diamond. Diamond is a long-haired Chihuahua/Dachshund mix who has an unusual habit. For much of her day, Diamond likes to pretend she’s a two-legged creature and sits up on her back legs, like a little person. “She may be part gopher,” Shelly declared. “But, we think it’s adorable!” Diamond also has her favorite toy, of course, a KONG beaver she carries everywhere. “She adores… [Continue Reading]

Piranha Banana in his Pawz Bootsphoto courtesy of www.piranhabanana.blogspot.com Bark & Swagger readers, heads up! I want you to know upfront that this is a sponsored post, which means that I received a small compensation for writing it. As with any sponsored posts I do, I only accept the ones for products I love and feel will solve a problem or help make our lives easier. This post reflects my own opinion and is in my own words. And, it’s a pretty cool product, to boot (no pun intended) :-). Did you ever see something and… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Kristy Hinze Clark The International Association of Pet Fashion Professionals, founded by friend and colleague Laurren Darr, bestowed a best designer award on this label. I’m talking about Legitimutt, a brand I came across a couple of years ago and tweeted about at the Global Pet Expo last March, for their stylish slickers.  The brainchild of former Australian supermodel, Kristy Hinze Clark, Legitimutt takes classic designs and gives them a bit of flair. What originally launched with collar, leashes and quilted horse blanket coats, has grown into a collection… [Continue Reading]

Tiki relaxing by the treephoto credit: DogTipper.com Holidays are synonymous with family—and that family includes our dogs in every way. Whether your holiday plans take you to Grandma’s house or on a dream vacation, a few minutes spent on pre-trip preparations can help make sure you and your dog have yourself a merry little trip:   Before the Holidays   Book early and check it twice. Demand is at a peak during the holiday season so it pays to book early. Be sure to call the hotel directly and confirm the hotel’s pet policy (sharing the… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Imagine the whimsy of Dr. Seuss meets the elegance of Italian design, and you have the Alessi Lula. I stumbled upon this great modern dog bowl design, while looking around online for items I love. And, this one’s unusual and a beauty! Created for Alessi, a high end Italian design brand,  the Lula was designed by Miriam Mirri of Italy. It’s a brush stainless piece of art, with a lid. Atop the lid, is the adorable, cartoon-like figurine of Lula. The idea for the bowl, according to Mirri, was to shape it like… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links If you’re a Bark & Swagger follower, you know I’m a fan of the PUPSAVER. For me, it’s the best dog car seat out there. It’s the only one officially crash-tested by the same company that crash tests infant car seats for the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). With the holidays almost upon us, we’re already thinking gifts – for us, our pups, our friends and loved ones. If you live outside a major city or just plain get around in a car with your dog, you need a car seat. I… [Continue Reading]