Orthopedic Dog Beds

Senior dogs have special needs. One great way to spoil your older dog is to get him an orthopedic dog bed. Orthopedic dog beds provide your senior dog with extra soft support helping relieve those aching joints. You can find some of our recommended orthopedic dog beds at 1DogBeds.com

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Travel With Your Dog

It's almost the one year anniversary of my beloved Robin's passing.

Like all my dogs, Robin loved travelling and seeing new places. But I think Robin was the best travelling dog I ever had as she was so easy going, so easily accepted, and so automatically loved.

In honor of Robin I am offering my book How To Travel With Your Dog to my blog readers for a very special price.

Why? From years of experience I know your dog hates being left behind. Dogs who love their owners feel abandoned when left in a kennel and even pet resorts.

By reading How To Travel With Your Dog, you will find that travelling your dog is easier than you think once you uncover the secrets I've learned through my travels with 3+ dogs at a time.

Health & Happiness to You and Your Dog,

Margaret Keller

Dog Names

What's in a dog name? Giving your dog a great name is the first step to spoiling your dog. Read my latest article about dog names at http://www.spoilyourdog.com/dog-names.html.

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Spoiling Your Dog - A Growing Trend

Spoiling Your Dog is a continuing trend in the United States. Pet owners in this country were estimated to spend $35.9 billion on their pets in 2005, up from $17 billion a decade ago, according to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association Inc.

The APPMA's chief operating officer and managing director, Bob Vetere, said the increase is at least partly due to baby boomers experiencing the empty-nest syndrome and lavishing their affection and disposable income on their pets, and young professionals who are delaying having families and are instead spending money on their animal companions.

More and more companies traditionally know for human products are going to the dogs. Big name companies including like Lands' End, Burberry, Cartier, Sharper Image, Gucci, Paul Mitchell, Omaha Steaks, Origins, Old Navy and even Harley Davidson are now offering lines of pet products ranging from dog shampoo, pet attire, and name-brand toys to gourmet treats and food.

It's a great time to be a dog!

Dog Bite Prevention

Each year, 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. Here are some great tips for Preventing Dog Bites

Teach children basic safety around dogs and review regularly:

• Do not approach an unfamiliar dog.
  
• Do not run from a dog and scream.
  
• Remain motionless (e.g., "be still like a tree") when approached by an unfamiliar dog.
  
• If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still (e.g., "be still like a log").
  
• Do not play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.
  
• Immediately report stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behavior to an adult.
  
• Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.
  
• Do not disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.
  
• Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.
  
• If bitten, immediately report the bite to an adult.
  

There's a great book called Dog Bite Prevention. It's a must-read for any dog owner especially dog owners with children. To get the book go to EasyDogCare.com

Bowser Donut Bed

Read why we love the Bowser Donut Bed at Dog-Fun.com

Brand New Way To Spoil Your Dog

I just read this. It isn't out yet, but it may be one of our favorite Spoil Your Dog Picks:

Dan Costa is out this morning taking his Pomeranian, Bebe, to the vet. I don't know if Bebe gets scared every time she visits the Vet, but I'm sure she'd love a few treats when it's all over. But, not just any ordinary treats. How about flying dog treats?

Dogmatic Products has created the SnackShotz Treat Launcher to enhance your dog's play time (and stamina, I'm sure). SnackShotz can launch Discos treats up to 12 feet away. The treats come in three delectable flavors: Beef, Chicken, and MightyMint. According to the product's web site, Discos treats are 100% edible and digestible (which calmed my worries), and they're the only treats that work with the SnackShotz Treat Launcher.

And if you want to spoil your dog even more, there's also Woofy Pop (microwave popcorn for dogs) and Nachews (nacho-shaped chips for dogs).

The SnackShotz Treat Launcher isn't out yet, but keep checking www.dogmaticproducts.com.

Spoil Your Dog Announces New Partner

Spoil Your Dog is proud to announce our new partner DogDecor.com one of one of the world's leading suppliers of Dog Breed gift merchandise. DogDecor.com is a store for dog lovers by dog lovers. They are always adding new items and have some really great things for both the dog and the dog lover in your life.

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Margaret

Really Awesome Dog Collar

I came across a totally cool dog collar the other day. And here's the best part - it comes in sizes from 10-24 inches so big dogs can enjoy it too. It's called the Pyramids & Leather Dog Collar

Here's the description:

Don't want brass? Your pet prefers the white gold look versus the yellow gold look? Here's the perfect set then! Beautiful Pyramid leather collar and leash set is what your dog has been waiting for!!! Beautiful, durable and strong. Available in sizes 10"-24".

Check out the Pyramids & Leather Dog Collar Here!

New Dog Care Website

Our sister site is proud to kick off its new blog. You can find the All About Dog Care Blog at http://www.allaboutdogcare.com/blog.html

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Spoil Your Dog Pick

I just read the cutest book called Dog.

Here's a summary:

Both humorous and heartwarming, Dog is the story of Jill Rosen – a single, childless professor who has given up on finding love – and Phil, the wise, young dog she adopts, almost by accident. Although Jill finds her routines disrupted and her wistfulness about past loves stirred, she forges a connection with the dog that takes her by surprise in her solitary middle age.

Dog is a great read. Highly recommended!