26 Bars & a Band Retractable Leashes

Shop It 03 May

What does your dog leash say about you? Is your pup wild at heart? Do you have a snuggler? Or a private investigator that enjoys digging through the trash?

Coming in 20 different designs, these retractable leashes from 26 Bars & a Band show there’s something for every dog!

The ‘My Heart Races’ design (above) is perfect for the true softies at heart that can’t wait the ‘W’ word to be uttered.

Each of the retractable nylon belt leashes feature a high impact plastic case (in your chosen design), an ergonomic comfort grip, and metal swivel hardware.

Safety + Durability + Style = Win. Win. Win.

With a cute leopard print case, ‘The Animal’ (top) is for pups looking for fun and frivolity, and the classic houndstooth of the ‘Sherlock’ (above) will appease any pup with a nose for adventure. While the ‘Keep Calm’ leash (below) is perfect for every dog walker!

And just for those one-of-a-kind pups that want to make a statement? The new Snapshot retractable leash is truly unique because of what you put inside—whether it’s the first picture you ever took of your dog or the funniest expression that you were lucky enough to capture. Let the Snapshot personalize who is near and dear to your heart just the way you want. Check out the Snapshot “love” story here to find out more.

With nearly two dozen designs to suit your pup and their new snap cases for those who can’t make up their mind, there really is a leash for every man and his dog.

CLICK TO BUY or for more 26 Bars & a Band visit their website.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Tonya Pet Photography Tonya started her career by combining her two biggest passions: Roller skating and peanut butter eating. When that didn’t work out, she moved on to her next two favorite things: Animals and photography. While getting her photography degree, she took a job at the Humane Society and began to hone her craft. Since then, her clean, professional award-winning animal portraits have graced the hallowed pages of professional photography journals PDN and Shutterbug, and have been featured in national ads, greeting cards, and books. In 2010, she was commissioned to shoot the global packaging of pet food brand Castor & Pollux. Currently, Tonya does private portrait and charity work in Austin, TX, and continues to shoot commercially in New York. By the way she still loves roller skating and peanut butter eating…

Shop It: Soul Mate ID Tags by Blanket ID

Shop It 30 Apr

For most our dogs, their ID tags just say ‘Rover’ or ‘Butters’ or ‘Princess Dandyridge Brandywine’ (remember where that name comes from?) Yet this dog ID tag from the marvelous Blanket ID says what a dog really is to their owner – a Soul Mate.

As part of their Donation by Design program, this tag was designed by the talented designer and illustrator Natalia Martinez. Could it be any sweeter?

As with all the Blanket ID tags, each tag comes with a specific ID number that is linked to an online account where you, as the pet owner, store all your details in your pet profile. That way should your pet ever go missing, their details are immediately emailed to local vets and shelters, enabling anyone who finds your pooch to access your information. That right – this dog tag is pretty AND smart! For more information you can read our original review here.

CLICK TO BUY or for more from Blanket ID visit their website.

Shop It: Ted Baker Patent Dog Lead + Collar

Shop It 02 Apr

Now we all know I’m slightly obsessed with Ted Baker, but have you seen their new range of Ted Baker Dog Leads and Collars? Not since the Ted Baker Dog Bobble purses have they impressed me this much!

The ‘Terene’ patent dog leads and ‘Keto’ patent dog collars come in 3 fabulous shades – bright green, ecru and perfectly pink! With the classic Ted Baker branding, they’re sure to make your pooch stand out in the park.

CLICK TO BUY or for more from Ted Baker visit their website.

Thanks to Style Tails for the heads up!

7 Top Pet Products from Global Pet Expo 2013

Shop It 28 Mar

In PART II of our Global Pet Expo round up, our friend and pet industry PR pro, Kerry Sutherland (founder of K. Sutherland PR, a boutique public relations agency headquartered in southern California) is back to share her Top 7 pet product finds…

I’m back from Global Pet Expo, the world’s largest, annual industry tradeshow and still feeling giddy about some of the amazing new products that will be hitting store shelves later this year! Here are my TOP 7 finds:

1. RAVING ABOUT: THE THUNDERLEASH - The makers of one of my favorite pet products, Thundershirt, introduced a new product to their line of solutions for dogs and cats suffering from anxiety and fear. Their new ThunderLeash is so easy to use, and quiet simply, genius. The company says the ThunderLeash is expected to be available for purchase in May. MORE HERE

2. WISHING FOR: ZEE.DOG LEASHES + COLLARS – Zee.Dog is hot. This lifestyle brand made their US debut at the show last month (they started the company in Brazil late last year). Their leashes and collars specifically are colorful, made from high-quality, durable materials and just look really cool too… I want! I want! I want! MORE HERE

3. OBSESSED WITH: SOGGY DOGGY SUPER SHAMMY – I was lucky enough to receive a Soggy Doggy Super Shammy, and I’ll be honest- it comes in very handy for me as my dog and I regularly enjoy beach days in Huntington Beach. The product is the softest ever. It absorbs 5x more water than a cotton towel, is odor and bacteria free, easy-to-use with pockets on either end for quick drying and machine washer/dryer friendly. If you bathe your dog often, hit the beach, lake, trails or live in a wet/rainy area- you need one. MORE HERE

4. CURIOUS ABOUT: PAW PODS – At first glance, this product made me a little sad. Who likes to talk about pet after care? But, it’s a fact of life and I was curious to learn more because I’ve never seen anything like Paw Pods (plus, we’ve got a really sick puppy in the family so it hit home). These eco-friendly, biodegradable pet burial pods help provide a meaningful experience for the entire family when the time comes to say goodbye. And, each year you can enjoy watching perennial flowers blossom in remembrance of the loving pet you’ve lost. MORE HERE

5. PONDERING: HING – I was introduced to this brand at the show, and LOVED LOVED LOVED their modern, super stylish pet feeding bowls. With several bright colors to choose from, I just can’t stop thinking about which one is best for our dog, Jesse and of course my kitchen. MORE HERE

6. IN DESPERATE NEED OF: ZUTUTH – I personally need to stop solely relying on my veterinarian to handle our dog’s dental healthcare. I brush my teeth more than twice a year, so Jesse really deserves and requires the same attention. Zututh offers pet parents both manual and an electric (yay!) toothbrush designed specifically for dogs, to adapt to the unique arrangement of their teeth and jaw. Plus, with a price point starting at only $4.99- really, there’s no excuse. Open up, Jesse! MORE HERE

7. WILL BE GIFTING: UP COUNTRY DOG TREAT BOXES – On the way to a puppy shower, party or looking for a cute housewarming gift for a dog lover in your life? I loved these Up Country Dog Treat Boxes! So colorful, made from solid wood and feature super cute, unique designs- can you imagine filling with your favorite or homemade dog treats and giving as a gift? I love it! MORE HERE