Though this is a little
cliché to say (OK, it’s very cliché) dogs truly are man’s best
friend. Our furry love bugs greet us at the door with tail wags and
kisses every day. They help to get us off to a good morning by waking
us up with a little nuzzle. They get all excited and bouncy just to
go for a walk with us—can that be said of even our closest human
friends?
Pet Apparel &
Accessories
Dogs are a breed of a
different sort, and no matter their background or past, they are
always ready to love you unconditionally. If you’re the type to
want your dog to stand out from the pack, check out my top five
doggie accessories that will give your dog its own (or your) identity
1. Petmate Microban
Pet Bed
As you’ve gotten older,
how important is it to you that you have a supportive mattress?
Probably right up there with having Egyptian cotton sheets and a
contour foam neck pillow. It’s not any different for your dog. As
Spot ages, his joints and muscles (just like ours) become stiffer,
and as he hits the double digits, chances are he’ll become
arthritic. The Petmate Microban Pet Bed offers support in helping
your dog get up on all fours easier than if he were getting up off
the cold hard floor. Dogs spend an average of 12-14 hours sleeping
every day. Don’t they deserve to doze in comfort?
2. Hip Doggie
Reversible Puffer Vest
Even though we have hit
the warm weather months, we can still prepare for fall’s cool down.
If your pooch is reluctant to go outside to for his potty breaks,
dress him in the stylish puffer vest. The puffer vest will help even
the most stubborn of dogs see the fun in playing in the snow.
Wondering if it’s really necessary to dress Skip in a vest? Pet
MD says that dressing your dog in a sweater or jacket will
promote their well-being because it’s getting them outside in the
fresh air. This winter, accessorize with your pooch in matching
puffer jackets!
3. Hide-a-Squirrel
We all like the challenge
of a good puzzle, and as it would turn out, our dogs do too. Rated as
one of Dog
Time’s Top 10 Dog Toys, the Hide-a-Squirrel is a plush, stuffed
toy featuring a hollowed-out tree filled with squeaking stuffed
nut-loving squirrels. Unlike the tennis ball, the Hide-a-Squirrel
requires paw-eye coordination and dexterity to search out those pesky
squirrels. This toy is perfect for the hound who doesn’t get enough
time outside or for the new puppy who can’t wait until they get all
their shots.
4. Customized ID Tag
What takes an outfit from
drab to fab? The accessories! A fantastic watch or bold statement
necklace can change an outfit from business casual to night on the
town. Custom pet
id tags can do that for Fido too! Is your poodle the princess of
the castle? A rhinestoned id tag would help “the peasants” in the
neighborhood know her importance. Does your lab love to play fetch?
An ID tag sporting the emblem of your athletic team will tell all the
other dogs where Sparky’s allegiance lies.
5. Ruffwear Bark’n
Boots Polar Trex
Shoes are a staple
accessory in the fashion world and in telling passersby a little bit
about our personalities. A woman in flats might say she’s serious
and doesn’t care for frills. A man in clogs tells people he doesn’t
care what people think. But a dog in shoes—what does a dog in shoes
tell the world? A dog in shoes tells the world that as a pet
owner you want to protect your pets paw pads. During a hot summer
Spot’s walks are cut short because the ground is too hot. During a
snowy Winter Maggie refuses to step outside because the ground is too
cold. The Ruffwear Bark’n Boots protect the paws of our fur
children and keeps them loving the outdoors.
It’s only natural to
want to spoil our children, and our fur babies are no exception. Make
sure they have what they need to lead a happy and healthy life.