I came across Filson, a leading outfitter for outdoor enthusiasts, and I was super excited to find that not only do they outfit our humans, but they outfit the dogs too! Being a farm dog myself I found their products to have the perfect amount of ruggedness.
Here is a few of my favorite items from the Filson Dog Collection:
You can fetch more rugged dog items from Filson. 
While on one of my many searches to find a cool and new product to show you for my Friday Fetch installment on the blog I came across a super fun site that sells some unique pet products. And because I couldn’t decide on just one item to share I decided why not share all my favorites!
Here’s the story behind the pet products sold on The Life of Ryley…
The Life of Ryley was born out of frustration! Over a decade ago, designer Tracy Stillman was trying to find a collar for her soft-coated wheaten terrier named Ryley. How could it be that no collar existed that effectively showcased Ryley’s unique personality? Much less a collar that appealed to Tracy’s level of style and sophistication? This was one spectacular duo that needed more than just an ordinary old collar.
So Tracy created her own collar just for Ryley…and from there The Life of Ryley blossomed.
The company took a little catnap for a few years. But things kicked up again when The Life of Ryley was introduced to Colin Cuneo, a business developer and dog-lover drawn to the sense of adventure and go-gettum’ attitude that dogs bring about.
Together, Tracy and Colin have brought The Life of Ryley back with a full line of products that boast style, class and quality for pet owners who understand that sensible accessories can still be fashionable accessories.
Sadly, Ryley passed on June 8, 2010. But the rebirth of this company serves as a tribute to this angel who will be forever loved.
Check out these fun products from The Life of Ryley:
Dog Agility necklace (for the humans) to keep your clicker and whistle right where you need it – such a fun idea!
Faux Bois Ceramic dog bowl, comes in white or brown
Night Owl Reflector Collar
Rugby Leash
Park Bag Necklace – a “prettier” way to carry those doggie bags to the park
You can fetch these fun products and more on The Life of Ryley Website, also be sure to check out their Facebook page!
I’ve been posting a lot this week about the new Polka Dog Line at Target, and I couldn’t help but squeeze one more post in about them this Friday – because I found the icing to my cupcake!
Via the A Bullseye View Blog I found a DIY recipe for Healthy Sweet Potato Treats for your furry friend. And never one to pass up a good cookie recipe I wanted to share it with everyone! Not to mention this is super easy to make and only requires two ingredients – the perfect start to your weekend for you and your dog.
Sweet Pawtato Chips
Makes 32-42 treats
Made from sweet potatoes (loaded with vitamin C, potassium and fiber) soaked in chicken broth, these thinly sliced treats are a healthy snack solution.
What You Need:
2 medium sweet potatoes
Chicken broth
What You’ll Do:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Wash and Scrub Sweet Potatoes. Slice 1/8” thick with a mandolin or sharp knife.
3. Place in small bowl and cover with chicken broth. Let soak for 1/2 hour.
4. Take slices out of bowl and place on parchment lined sheet pans.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven, and allow to cool.
Make sure you check out the full post for more photos and another recipe for Chicken Dog Biscuits. And you can bet I’ll be begging my mom to make me some of these this weekend!
Images and cookie recipe reposted from ABullseyeview.com
Being a small dog I’m always on the lookout for cool harnesses that work well with my short legs. Also I’m a bit picky and don’t like having straps between my front legs – which somewhat limits my harness finds.
Recently I stumbled upon The Cool Puppy on Etsy, which carries a line of dog collars and leather harnesses for dogs that gives us doggies freedom of movement!
They are made of 100% leather and boast being both comfortable and durable for your dog.
You can fetch your own Harnesses and Collars at The Cool Puppy.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and since I’m my Mom’s only “fur child” I thought I’d round up some ideas that would be fit for any Doggie Mom! (Just don’t show this to my mom!)
1. Personalized Paper Doll Family by Jordan Grace Owens on Etsy
2. Mother’s Day is for Dog Moms Too Card by MMCC on Etsy
3. Claudia Pearson Dog Plates from West Elm
4. Best in Show Dish Towel from Anthropologie
5. The Dachshund League Two Dog Purse by Julietteenrose on Etsy
I loves me some rope toys! So when I stumbled across this rope dog toy collection from Jax and Bones I found myself adding each and every one to my wish list. Especially the pony, I love ponies.
From the Jax and Bones Website:
These toys were voted Best Pet Toy by Pet Product News in 2008 as one of the best toys for puppies and dogs! Further, a portion of each sale is donated to www.therescuetrain.org, a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to saving animal lives.
And a fun tip from their website – you can dip the limbs of your rope toy in water and then freeze it, especially great for teething puppies!
You can fetch your own rope dog toy from Jax and Bones HERE.
I like dining out just as much as my Mom and Dad, but finding restaurants that are dog friendly can sometimes be a bit tricky. So when I stumbled across the Dining with Dogs website the other day, I thought it was a great resource for pooches that hate to be left out on dinner dates.
Dining with Dogs features reviews of restaurants that allow dogs to dine in their outdoor eating areas. Currently they only have reviews in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and New York – but anyone can submit a review of a restaurant in your own area.
Sadly there weren’t any listed in my home state of Pennsylvania, but I fixed that by submitting a review of one of my favorite restaurants to dine at, the Four Dogs Tavern in West Chester, PA. (It’s also were I first met Annie, the motorcycle mama) Hopefully it will be up on the site soon!
above photo from Four Dogs Tavern
So I encourage all my fans to submit some reviews of their favorite pet-friendly restaurants so pets everywhere can find the best places to dine!
above photo from Doghouse Burgers
You can also connect with Dining with Dogs on their Facebook Page. Happy Eating!
Everybody needs a little color in their life, and when I came across these these bright-colored leather dog collars on Etsy I knew they were just the thing to add a dash of color to your day.
These collars from 77LIONHEART77 can be personalized with names and phone numbers and come in a variety of colors.
You can fetch your own personalized leather dog and cat collars HERE.
I’m a super duper fan of Silly Buddy (did you know he’s a real dog? Hi Buddy!), in fact all the collars I own have been made by Buddy’s mom. So when I got wind of their new Spring Bow Tie Collection I was so excited to share it with you.
The colors are so bright and fun – perfect for springtime weather! I’ll take one in every color please.
You can fetch your own Silly Buddy Collar HERE. And just in case you are wondering…..the ladies can totally rock the bow tie look too!
This brand-new product was immediately on my wish list as soon as I saw it. It’s the perfect blend of “pony” and “pup” for me!
These dog beds created by PonyBeds are built to resemble classic horse jumps. Their beds come in small, medium, large and extra large and will be hitting their website soon. And if you can’t wait until then, you can check out their Facebook page for more super cute puppy eye candy – and some PonyPup Beds too!
PonyBeds also makes super adorable children’s beds and accessories. Check out their line of products here.