Affiliate Links Yvette with Chanel & Hali Dazzling pet couture and awesome accessories; one-of-a-kind handbags and sparkly jewelry…wait! I’m not done! Infant apparel to ooo and ah; luxurious home goods that beg a touch…is there anything Yvette Ruta can’t do? During a recent talk with the outgoing Dallas designer, whose clientele includes some Hollywood notables, I asked her how she manages such prolific creativity, with just so many hours in a day! Yvette has mastered the art of pet fashion. Listen to what drives her ability to do it all, learn… [Continue Reading]

I always get excited when we have a winner to announce for our giveaways! It’s something special for me because it brings joy and, sometimes, a much-needed item to a family. The winner of this pet lover gift is extra special, as it goes to a woman doing angel’s work, saving and fostering animals in need. Congratulations, Amy H.! You’ve won the $100 Petco Gift Card! Amy H., out of Maryland, works especially with hard to place animals; those who have more severe behavior issues, whether from abuse, abandonment or some other awful life experience. She does behavior training with… [Continue Reading]

Izzy, me & Lola Lola, our beautiful tortoise kitty, crossed over The Rainbow Bridge last night. Like all of us who’ve had to say goodbye to a longtime friend, it hurts and we feel so sad. Lola, you’ll be missed. I want to honor Lola here; her spirit, feistiness, sweetness and strength. Lola was diagnosed in February with breast cancer, which very rapidly metastasized into her lymph nodes and her lungs. She fought like hell, and her determination amazed me. After an invasive removal and biopsy of the growth,  tests revealed the cancer was already too… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links My babies, Sophie & Jasper Pet theft is a very serious subject, but how we protect our furry friends can be fashionable and fun. July is Lost Pet Prevention Month, and a great time to find that fabulous ID tag as fashion statement meets full coverage protection. There are companies now making stylish tags in every color imaginable, blinged out or more subdued. The one I like, because it condenses everything I’d need to keep Sophie and Jasper safe, as well as offers me great resources if they get… [Continue Reading]

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 I love doing giveaways because it brings everyone together and we all get excited about it. I’m so pleased to announce the two winners of the Bark and Swagger Life’s A Bark book giveaway, sponsored by Larry Kay, author of Life’s A Bark: What Dogs Teach Us About Life and Love. The book is such a fun read and is so heartwarming with awesome, hilarious pictures, that it’s great to be able to share the experience with readers. Mallory Huff and Shelley Pittman were the winners, and both played at the giveaway game… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Taking Notesphoto credit: Seattle PI Ever wondered how your dog thinks? Are you unsure about how to deal with a behavior issue? There’s a new book called Decoding Your Dog, written by board-certified animal behaviorists, Drs. Debra Horwitz and John Ciribissi, and edited by nationally-syndicated pet journalist, Steve Dale, that can help. It’s easy to read and has great information on everything from choosing the right dog or adding a second dog, benevolent training tips, and solid, science-based evidence on how to treat things like aggression, separation anxiety, even advice… [Continue Reading]

Affiliate Links Sassy & Classy Thanks for visiting for Part Two of my Smucci Too! story. This innovative pet bed company has created the only completely interchangeable parts pet bed, that marries artistic design with practicality. Red Truck Bed Today, you’ll discover their secret design weapon, how they make these incredible beds, what Smucci Too! the Rescue is and what’s next for this forward-thinking design company. Their Secret Weapon The beds come in a variety of themes: Serenity/Nature; Bold Colors/Fashion & Trends and Classic Design with a… [Continue Reading]