Category — Dog Stuff

Hello and Happy Friday!  As mentioned last week, every Friday is going to be Funny Dog Friday and today is no exception.  For your viewing pleasure today I found one of the smartest little puppies I’ve seen in awhile that has been taught to do some very hilarious little tricks.  I’ve personally NEVER seen a dog that has been taught to fix its own hair, and I have absolutely never seen a dog that can sneeze on command!

So, enjoy your weekend, get out with your dogs and get them plenty of exercise and more than anything, HAVE FUN!  Now, check out this wildly talented Sneezing Shih Tzu!

I’ll be the very first to admit, when I hear the name Junjing Industrial, the very last thing I’d imagine a company named that making would be cute little dog clothes, leashes and collars.  To me, it sounds like they’d be building the world’s tallest buildings or coming up with a creative new way to use concrete.  Nevertheless, amazingly unique dog clothing, pet supplies and accessories it is, and for that, I’m actually pretty thankful.

They have a great deal of different products, seriously ranging from dog food storage to pet grooming to pet diapers to clothing.  The clothing is what I’d like to talk about as some of it is not only adorable, but pretty darn original too!  Check out these down type jackets with RSS logos on the back.  I don’t know about you, but if i owned a small dog, it’d be wrapped up in one of those this winter!

I also love the little stripe shirts and the little hooded sweatshirts.  Something about a little lap dog wearing a hooded sweatshirt just gets me every time.  Whatever your’e looking for in the world of unique pet gifts, this would be a place to check it out.  I spent 20 minutes there and found almost 100 things I’d want to buy!

The days of simply scooping a measured amount of dry dog food into your dog’s silver bowl are officially over.  The simple fact of the matter is, today, more than ever, there are more choices of amazing pet food than ever before.  Today, there are more gourmet choices of pet food than ever before and it seems to be that the trend is for some pretty famous celebrity chef’s are jumping on the bandwagon.

That’s right, everyone from Rachael Ray to Norman Levitz to Rocco DeSpirito are jumping head-first into the pet-food industry and they’re hoping to make a sizable splash.  Rachael Ray’s new line, called “Rachael Ray Nutrish” is apparently made with all-natural ingredients and zero fillers.  Impressive no?  “Nutrish” is apparently available all around the entire country, and is pretty competitively prices.  Also joining Ray in the pet-food game is Norman Levitz, a famous chef and educator at Johnson & Wales culinary institute.  His new line, named “Wagatha’s - Extraordinary Biscuits for Dogs,” is 100% organic and friends, that is no easy task!

Heck, even “Eight is Enough” actor Dick van Patten has gotten into the game with his “Chinese Takeaway for Dogs” that unfortunately was entirely recalled due to botulism.  The bottom line is, celebrity chef’s everywhere are getting into the game and offering up what seems to be a very exciting, and very great new trend:  All Natural dog food, dog treats and 100% organic food!  I could not be happier to see this trend!  Got a favorite Dog food?  Sound off, we’d love to know what you feed your furry friends!

The elections are over, the results are in, and come January we will have a new President of this great country for the first time in 8 years!  I don’t know if you caught it or not, but during the election, President-Elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle promised their two children, Malia and Sasha, that win or lose, when the election was over they would be rewarded with a puppy.  On Election Night, Obama publically announced that when they moved into the White House, a brand new puppy would be coming with them!

Now that we have all the facts, all that’s left is to decide for them, is What kind of puppy?!  There will be as many different answers as there will be dog breeds and dog breed enthusiasts, but I really think we need to look a bit closer.  As mentioned in an article I just read, there are some things to take into consderation; Malia, the oldest Obama sister, has allergies, and so as such, the girls have mentioned interest in a Golden Doodle.  Golden Doodles are a new hybrid breed of dog, not yet recognized by the AKC that combines a Golden Retriever (my personal favorite breed and Great family dog) with a Standard Poodle.  This gives you the looks of a curly-headed Golden Retriever, but with hypo-allergenic properties.

President-Elect Obama has also mentioned in the press that he’s interested in Labradoodles, which, similar to Golden Doodles, are a combination of a standard Labrador Retriever and a Standard Poodle, also sharing the same hypo-allergenic properties.  The article also mentioned that the American Kennel Club also has a list of dogs that are great for people with allergies.  The breeds range from Bedlington Terriers, to Poodles, to Schnauzers to the prim and proper Maltese.  Basically, they have a wealth of options if allergies are their concern.

Whatever they choose, a lot of people are hoping, suggesting, and urging the Obama’s to choose a shelter dog to take into the White House with them.  Here is where we’re asking for YOUR help:  What kind of dog do YOU think should be the new First Puppy of the White House?  Sound off, we’ll post the results later!

This fine Friday, we’re kicking off what’s sure to be a new feature on DoggiBling.com, Funny Dog Friday!  Every Friday, from here on out, we’re going to take a brief departure from regular posting and show you photos, videos or a combination of both of the funniest, cutest dogs we can find around the internets.

To kick things off this Friday, I decided to start with a personal favorite of mine, a baby golden retriever puppy mimicking their owner with the cutest little howls and whistles I’ve ever heard in my entire life.  One thing to keep in mind, if you have any funny, hilarious, adorable, precious or similar videos, photos or stories, we’re officially taking submissions!  We would love nothing more than to feature YOUR Funny Dog for a Friday series!

Start sending them in, enjoy this adorable video, and have an amazing weekend!!

Fear not friends, the weekend is almost here!  For this chilly Thursday morning, I thought I’d share with you an extremely cool idea I just found whilst browsing around the web.  Got an old used suitcase lying around your house and just don’t know what to do with it?  I suppose you have a few choices, you can recycle it, take it to goodwill, throw it away, sell it on eBay, put it in storage, OR…you COULD turn it into an extremely awesome, perfectly fashionable dog bed for your puppy!

As a fan of all things vintage, all things recycled, and all things creative, this idea certainly got me excited.  The process looks extraordinarily easy, just gut it out a bit, add a soft blanket or dog bed material, throw in their favorite toys and bam, you’ve got yourself a cushy, comfy, and hip dog bed for your pup.  The bigger the suitcase, the larger the bed it will make for larger breed dogs.  Have a miniature toy poodle?  Simple, use a day suitcase or small luggage and they’ll stay cozy and warm!  The best part, if you leave the lid on, you can simply pack it up and take it with you when you travel with your pets!

What a great idea!  If any of you have any similar creative projects, feel free to send them in!  If we like what we’ll see, we’ll feature you on the blog!  The ability to make something from nothing is so awesome, and I know your pets will appreciate them.  Not the creative or constructionist type?  You can always buy a dog bed, there are so many unique styles, materials and types out there, your dog could be sitting on a plush throne, or lying on a simple circular bed.  Whatever the case may be, get that dog some padding!

When it comes to everyday household items in and around your house, there’s a pretty good chance that most of us don’t give any of them a second-thought when it comes to how dangerous they are to our dog friends.  Most of us know the usual suspects, rat poison, bleach and anything else that’d probably be poisonous to Us, but I just found out a great deal of very common, very ordinary household objects that I had no idea were so poisonous to our pups!

This is an article you are for sure going to want to read as it could drastically alter the way you store things, the things that are “reachable” in your home, and things you might want to toss out altogether.  Feel free to check out the full article for more in-depth analysis, but for now, here are 10 household items that can seriously injure your furry friends:

1. Laundry detergents and fabric softener
2. Mouse and ant killers
3. Chocolate, even in small amounts
4. Ice melt and rock salt
5. Oleander, mistletoe, and lily plants
6. Macadamia nuts
7. Tylenol can be fatal for a pet
8. Antifreeze
9. Avocados, raisins, grapes, and onions
10. Mouthwash

There you have it!  Numbers 1, 6 and 9 were the most surprising to me.  Not that I actually feed my pets dryer sheets, but from time to time they have gotten their little mouths on them, and I had no idea how dangerous they could be.  Avocados, raisins, grapes and onions I had no idea, as people can eat them without worry, I assumed dogs could too.  Wow.

What do you get when you put a dog inside a fenced yard, all day, and leave him or her alone to pass their time?  The truth is, you either get a very bored, sleepy dog, or you get a dog that has found a way to either jump the fence, dig under it, open the gate, or otherwise vanish from your yard.  This happens all over America, every single day, and unfortunately the number of dogs that are lost, missing, or runaways is on the rise.  What can we do?

There are actually two things we can do to make sure that your dogs, no matter how far they run, will always be returned to you.  There is Nothing more reassuring than knowing that your pet will never be totally lost.  The first way to prevent this, involves a vet visit, putting the dog under anaesthesia and implanting a micro-chip that is filled with information on the dog, you, your phone number and current address.  This ensures that if your dog runs away, whenever someone finds him or her, the local vet, pet shelter or humane society will be able to scan the dog, find out about you, and get your pooch back to you ASAP.  Not bad.

The second, much easier method of always finding your dog is a relatively new product:  GPS Collars.  Yes, we’re that technologically advanced now, we actually have GPS collars that monitors your dog’s whereabouts at all times.  The coolest feature of many of the GPS Collars is this:  You can set a “Safe” zone around where you will permit your dog to stray, if and when the dog leaves that zone, you’ll automatically receive an alert telling you when, and where the dog ventured out.  Snazzy.

There are a few different types of GPS collars, the more expensive models actually give you a little screen that shows you in real-time, a radar blip of exactly where your dog is; the cheaper, more affordable models will send your alerts either to your cell phone or email address anytime the dog strays.  Either way, both are extremely handy and extremely cool.  They range in size from pretty large collars, to tiny little tags that can be added to your dogs existing collar.  The prices range anywhere from $120 to $250 and most have a monthly service fee tacked onto them.  The bottom line is, it’s worth it.

If you’re afraid of losing Your pet, these two methods, microchipping and GPS collars are simple, genius ways to always know where your pup is at all times.  Peace of mind is a hard thing to put a price on, that is for sure.

Always wanted a little doggy diva in your life but just can’t deal with the shedding, feeding, walking and letting them out?  Want that little carrier pooch but can’t have live pets in your apartment or worried about your kids getting bit?  Worry not friends, the solution is here and if you’re the “carry-on” puppy type, you’ll probably love to jump on board with the new Tini Puppini line of mini dog divas!

Whether your style and taste leads you to Tisha, who is defined as being the girly-girl of the bunch and loves shopping and high-end fashion, Toffee, the Hollywood trend-setter and spa fanatic, or Tutu, the free-spirited party girl, there is a true doggy diva for each and every one of you.  Apparently each dog comes with a full line of customized accessories to completely compliment your dog of choice.  That’s right, we’re talking clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags all to finish off the doggy diva look that you’ve been going for this whole time.  Each awesome little pup stands about 10″ high and are completely posable.

Bottom line, Paris Hilton is not the only one that can have all the fun, now You can too.  Tini Puppini’s are the perfect way to jump head first into designer dogs with NONE of the mess!

It is officially entering into that special time of year we all like to call HOLIDAY SEASON.  With Halloween just a whisper away, Thanksgiving rapidly sneaking up and yes, Christmas on the horizon, it is pretty clear that in the next few months, you and your loved ones will most likely be doing some serious traveling.  Whether it is by plane, train or yes, automobile, if you’re anything like me, your furry friends are going to be right next to you the whole way.  The question is, how do you make that as smooth a vacation as possible for you AND your canine companion?

The good news is, if you have a few important tips in your brain, traveling with pets can be a seamless and fun process.  It doesn’t Have to result in stress, and if you keep some of the following things in mind, your holiday season this year can be a great time for everyone!

• Always, I repeat Always, make sure your pets vaccinations are up to date, current, and complete.  If you can’t take your pooch with you and kenneling is your option, make sure they are vaccinated for kennel cough as well.
• Make sure your dog has his or her collar with current information on the ID Tag.  If you’re out of town for your holiday, make sure the temporary address is on there too.
• Don’t forget the food and water!  Small changes in your dogs diet can lead to an uncomfortable and stressed dog.  Not fun.
• Bring extra Lint removers for anyone that’s not going to be as used to the dog hair as you are!
• Bring carpet cleaners, trash bags and clean up kits in case of any accidents.  Your hosts shouldn’t be responsible.
• Invest in a high quality dog carrier.
• Invest in a high quality dog crate.
• Always let your dog use the bathroom before any public stops or events.
• Look locally for a pet-sitter for the day, or a kennel that will keep your dog for the day so you can enjoy your holiday location pet-free for a day or two.

Bottom line, if you plan accordingly, pack appropriately, and follow some very simple guidelines, you can have an amazing holiday without the pain, stress, and hassle so many people associate with pet-travel.  Don’t leave your furry friends behind, travel with them and let everyone Else enjoy them too!