A Portrait Of Your Dog

A picture, or in this case a portrait, is worth a thousand words, so the saying goes.

If you have a dog who means the world to your family, a pet portrait is a great way to capture his likeness to enjoy for years to come. It's also a good way to give Rover's ego a real boost :-)

Artists have come up with some very creative ways to accomplish your pet's portrait without a lot of fuss or expense. Take a look here to get some neat ideas and you'll see what I mean.

A portrait makes a unique birthday gift for your pet, or as a surprise gift for a friend who has a treasured dog.

Pet Sitters - For The "Homebody" Kind Of Dog!

If you have the kind of dog that's not a traveling hound, you may want to consider pet sitters when you go on a trip.

Some dogs just prefer to have a predictable routine, stay close to home and kick back on the couch listening to pet music. Others may suffer from motion sickness, or don't do well in dog boarding facilities.


Pet sitters are also useful if you have a variable work schedule or have to travel for your job. Many owners use these services to make sure their dog gets a daily walk and some companionship while they are at work.

It's just another way to spoil your dog in a positive way.

The PON - another little dog quiz

Do you know which dog is affectionately referred to as the PON? You don't?
Well I'll give you a hint - it's also known as Polski Owczarek Nizinny.

Still unsure? OK, if you a little language-challenged as I am, I'll make it even easier. How about Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Ah, now I'll bet that's better.

Whichever name you prefer, or can pronounce, one thing we're all sure to agree on, is that this dog is very appealing. In fact he's the ultimate shaggy dog, with a clownish personality to match.

A "Naturally" Cleaner Dog!

When it's time for bowser's bath, more dog owners are becoming interested in using an organic dog shampoo.

Fueling this interest, is the concern about chemical-laden shampoos scented with synthetic fragrances, that can have irritating consequences for a pet's sensitive skin. And going a step beyond this, products that are formulated with natural, bio-degradable ingredients, are not only more gentle for our pets, but are also considered more friendly to the environment. A win-win.

For a spoiled doggie, organic dog shampoo is a naturally good choice to make, IMHO!

Organic Dog Beds

I've lately been on the trail of eco-friendly products for dogs. This post is to draw attention to some good candidates I found in the category of dog beds.

Many of these beds contain recycled material that have been ingeniously transformed into soft and comfy cushion filling, that will provide hours of enjoyable snoozing for Fido. Not only that, the fillings themselves can be recycled when a new bed is desired. A win-win situation in my book!

Other nice features of eco-friendly beds include use of organic and sustainable materials.

If you are interested in "green" products, these organic dog beds are worth considering IMHO.

How "Green" Is Your Dog?

There's a lot of talk these days about the impact of our carbon footprints on the planet. And it will probably not surprise you to know, that our four-legged friends are now a part of the discussion.

IMHO as a dog master, I have to agree that it's a good idea to help Fido clean up his pawprints along with us humans!

After spending a bit of time boning up on organic, recyclable, and earth-friendly pet products, I've started a series of articles on the subject.

If you're interested in the move toward eco-friendly awareness, you can read more about Natural Pet Products here.