Category — Dog Products

My motto for trips is, ” if you’re going to travel, travel in style and luxury”. The same goes for my dog. I hate the idea of packing him away into an uncomfortable crate, so I opted to buy him this comfortable luxury dog crate mattress. There are different mattress styles and colors and you can find them at local pet stores or the pet aisle of a nearby shopping center. I purchased mine online and since then I have seen these mattresses all over the place. I think they are a great idea and so far my pooch thinks so too.

Then you can add more style and decorate the entire crate as well.

If you are planning on raising pups, there are a couple of things you will be needing to help them grow into healthy responsible adult pooches. These same products can be used if you find abandoned puppies or are just looking to breed.

Esbilac puppy formula is said to be the best replacement for pups.

This heating and cooling dog bed will help to keep your pups warm in the early stages.

It’s always a good time to start training your pooch and these housebreaking puppy pads work wonders.

Whenever I take my dog out for long walks, he gets extremely thirsty, so I started to look around for some products that will make it easier for me to give him a quick drink while we’re out. I found a couple of different versions of the same item, called a speed-e drink or portable dog bowls. I think these are a great idea because they are quick and easy to use. You just simply attach a water bottle to the product and your pup slurps away. The portable dog bowl also comes with a clip so that you can attach it to your belt.

If there’s anything your dog loves the most (after you of course), it’s going outdoors. If you’re a bit of an adventurous, you should consider taking your dog along with you on camping or fishing trips. There are tons of great products that you can buy to make your dog’s stay a bit smoother and more fun.

This is the Excursion Dog Pack, which is a great way to pack your dog’s food, water and favorite toys.

Then while taking a ride out, you can let your dog sway with the motion in this Auto Back Seat Hammock (I can’t wait to try this out).

Of course you gotta get a portable dog crate, so that they can have somewhere to sleep while out in the wild (keeps bugs, rain and wild animals away from your pooch).

And this backpack dog carrier was just too cute to leave out.

The accessories available for dogs are likely endless; I think that anything a dog owner can have or wear, so can their dog.

I love the idea of having dog robes - not only are they cute, but they do the job of helping to dry them off after a bath.

For a long time you have seen celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson display their small dogs in the media. Small dogs are definitely “in”, and it seems like the designers are only giving attention to them - sorry to the big dogs.

I will definitely keep an eye out for cuter items for the bigger pooches - so far, I have only seen mediocre designs.

What better way to pamper your pup than with a pair of cute dog slippers? You’ve already gotten them costumes, outfits and collar bling, so why not give them shoes? My dog is always slipping and sliding around the kitchen and I noticed with the slippers he’s able to walk confidently anywhere in he house. I have to admit, at first he didn’t enjoy wearing them, but he eventually got used to them. He walked really funny before, guess he was trying to kick them off.

There are tons of dog slippers out there waiting to cushion your pooch’s feet, so you’ll have no problem finding pair or two!

It is important for every pet owner to take care of their pups, especially when it comes to harmful insects like ticks, mosquitoes and fleas. Using insect repellents is ideal for keeping these pests at bay, but some of them are a bit too harsh. Just think, these pesticides contain dangerous chemicals and we’re placing them on our pet’s fur. It is known that these bug repellents seep into the blood of our pets and can spread through their bodies. And even worse, there are side effects - plainly stated on the labels of these repellents - that include:

• Fur loss
• Infections
• Organ failure
• Death

There is an alternative with organic bug repellents. These are made with natural herbs and substances that are completely safe for your dog - not pests, which is the way it’s supposed to be. Some even have vitamins and minerals that can help your dog’s immune system and give them a nice shiny coat.

If you don’t already have one for your dog, you may have thought of getting one. The temptation to do whatever it takes to keep your dog in your yard could become overwhelming, especially when regular fences can’t be used due to regulations on a deed. But the realities of using such a product could end up doing more harm than good. Here are some reasons you may want to keep in mind before strapping that leash around your pooches neck.

Invisible fencing sends a shock through the collar, which can be a bit painful for your dog. Yeah, it’s true that there is a warning high-pitched noise that sounds off when getting too close to the invisible fence perimeter, but dogs can be stubborn.

Some dogs become tolerable of the shock the collar sends through, which could allow them to stray away from the property. Also, if the dog accidentally goes out, he may be too afraid to come back in the yard where they will be greeted with another shock.

There have been some reports of behavioral issues with using invisible fences for dogs. It can be a bit confusing for them, especially when they associate punishment with the last thing they were trying to do; for instance, if your dog was trying to greet a familiar family member and gets shocked by the invisible fence, they may think they did something wrong. Eventually, the misconceptions can lead to rebellion.

The idea of getting an invisible fence is to keep your dog in, but what about keeping out dangers? An invisible fence doesn’t keep rabid and dangerous animals out of your yard and from attacking your dog. Also, if your dog is very protective, unsuspecting pedestrians may accidentally walk along the perimeters of the invisible fence and get bitten.

Most invisible fence collar’s come with different levels of shock. I think this an item that should be used sparingly and only if there are no other alternatives. Try getting your dog professionally trained or talk with the city to see if you can have a fence placed on your property.

So what do you think? Is using invisible dog fencing inhumane?

After flipping through old photo albums and going through the final year I spent with Stanley II (my Brittany Spaniel before Stanley III), it occurred to me that a post about comfortable bedding for old timer dogs was fitting. The final years are sometimes the most special and emotional with our buddies…I’ll be honest, I shed a few tears amongst my smiles looking through year 16 for Stanley II. Though we never got special bedding for him, I was not surprised to see the variety of options and great coverage in the marketplace.

For the older dogs, it seems to be all about orthopedic bedding. Starting my search at BizRate.com again for orthopedic dog bedding, I was pleased at the variety of merchants, including: Drs. Foster & Smith, PetsMart, PetCo, All Pet Furniture, Orvis, Dog Bed King, Pet Solutions, CritterPetSupplies.com, etc. Prices range from $20 to $200, with the sizes of the bed and the amount of orthopedic material being the main factors in cost.

Of all the sites, I liked drsfostersmith.com the best. Not only was their selection of dog beds nice, but alongside 19 results for my search for “orthopedic dog beds”, they also returned a tab with 17 articles about dog health. The most interesting one to me was an article titled Arthritis Maintenance Care: 7 Steps. The writing discussed topics such as pain relief, proper exercise, proper diet, ideal bedding, and best practices for food and water set ups to minimize problem points. Though each section was commercialized by links to products on the site, it wasn’t pushy at all, but rather fantastic content linked to products that clearly could help the quality of life of a pooch.

Though Stanley II got all of the attention in the world in his closing years, I wish I would have known of some of these smaller tips and specialized bedding to have given him a little bit extra. But then again, he spent quite a bit of his closing year on a king size Sealy Posturepedic (mom and dad’s bed), so life couldn’t have been that ruff. :o)

So the discussion continues…from car dog beds, which seem pretty cute and even comfortable, to now luxury dog beds, which in my opinion seem pretty over the top.

PoochieHeaven.com has a huge selection of luxury bedding options. No, we are not just talking about fluffy beds here, but rather chaises, murphy beds, ottomans, cuddle couches, and yes, even trundle beds and canopy beds. Seriously, canopy beds…I don’t how long the canopy actually remains in tact. Seems like a classic chewing opportunity for Sparky. And a trundle bed or sleigh bed frame, of mahogany wood? Who the heck is buying this stuff?

Well, for $100 to $400, you can find some luxury for your pooch at Poochie Heaven. A few others stores with such options are Precious-Pets-Paradise and Petsmart (I searched on BizRate.com and came across the following beds from Petsmart).

At the end of the day though, who am I to make a call on if such luxury dog beds are ridiculous…let’s have the four legged sleepers call it how they see it…

“Heck, the more expensive the bed, the madder my mom gets when I eat the wood, rip up the fabric, and drag the furniture out onto the balcony…I’ll take two of the canopy beds…charge it on my mom’s card!” — Sadie

“Some knuckle head product designer perhaps forgot that we dogs don’t have thumbs…how can I open up the cupboard for a murphy bed? Sheesh…this stuff is ridiculous.” — Leo

Though the masses haven’t spoken, Leo, I am with you here…