Well, February is upon us, which means we’re being assaulted with hearts and Cupids and “every kiss begins with Kaayyyyyy” at every turn. Even though I’m married and in love and all that jazz, Valentine’s Day usually makes me want to kick things. When you think about it, though, we all have the best Valentines around — our pups! I mean, they actually show us what love is all about, and they don’t care a thing about cards and roses and diamonds. We’ve rounded up some great Valentine’s Day items for you and your pup.

Clockwise from top left: Organic crocheted ball by Hip Doggie from Baxter Boo, pop hearts dog collar by Up Country from Muttropolis, conversation hearts squeaky toys, at Petsmart, Ramona heart dog bed from Doggie Vogue, Archie the Dog letterpress notecards at PaperSource, “mom” dog charm by Doggles from Baxter Boo, Red Dingo stainless steel heart tag at PupLife, talking rose dog toy from Artful Pups.

RESQ}pup leashes are made of marine grade rope that has been hand spliced and whipped just the way a sailor would. Everything is hand-done and made right here in the USA. Each leash has solid brass hardware as well as a hand-stamped leather tag. The colors are limited to try to keep with the marine palette.

As owner Genny explains, “RESQ}pup is dedicated to those who have saved a dog’s life by adopting their animals from shelters/rescues. I started fostering animals from high kill shelters and with that came my RESQ}pup leash. I could never find a leash that was durable, good for dog beach, affordable and still stylish. As a design junkie, I admit, I was picky, so as a way to save money and have something original and durable, I created this leash!”

In addition to trying to motivate people to adopt shelter dogs, they donate a portion of every sale to a different local shelter or rescue organization each month.

Buy their leashes on Etsy.

Fell for these handmade leather martingale collars by Celia Greiner, or Zumo on Etsy.

Flash Gordon Designs was founded in 2011 by brothers Jeff and Jason Gordon and their dog Flash. Their mission is to create custom pet id tags and charms that are durable, unique, and great-looking. In my opinion, they can put a check mark next to all three. Their id tags have a major wow factor and a unique spin I can’t say I’ve seen before.

Jeff, the designer behind Flash Gordon, uses 3D engineering software to create each tag and charm. The design is then customized for your pet and formed using sintered stainless steel with a bronze, antique bronze or gold-plated finish. Each quality piece comes with a lifetime guarantee (just in case).

Flash Gordon Designs has truly set themselves apart from the pack with their creative approach to pet id tags and charms. In fact, they’re so cool, I would probably wear one on a gold chain myself. Hmmm… maybe I’ll get one with my dog’s name for myself! Be sure to check out the full collection to find your favorite.

Modern Shed Meets Modern Dog House
David van Alphen’s modern shed sprouted a mini-me: a modern dog house for his modern pooch.

Atomic Attic’s Upcycled Pet Beds
Etsy seller Atomic Attic is a creative dynamic duo that takes vintage items like suitcases and VCRs and gives them new life as pet beds and feeders.

Pet Planters
What’s better than a product that does double duty? Like these dog houses that double as garden planters.

Custom Nose Print Necklace
Memorialize your pet forever and wear him around your neck with this custom nose print necklace! Some think this is weird, others think it’s genius!

A Dog House That Uses Geothermal Energy
The shell of this underground dog shelter is “indestructible,” leak-proof, UV resistant, chew-proof, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Designer Pet Eatery
Starting at just $80, these wall-mounted, in-wall pet eating stations come with two bowls in a few different colors and optional water line.

Burger’s Home Renovation Survival Tips
Young House Love’s tiniest member talks turkey about how he survives living with two home improvement-obsessed humans.

Nagi Noda Hair Hats
Art director, video director, and artist Nagi Noda sculpted hair molds into fabulous and over-the-top works of art, and we just love the dog ones!

An Interview With Boo: The World’s Cutest Dog
Enough said.

Loose Leashes
Photographer Ron Schmidt’s dog-centric photography is called “Loose Leashes,” and you can purchase these adorable and inspiring prints.

Lazybonezz was founded in 2008 by a design-savvy mother and daughter team wanting to create dog products to complement the modern home. Looking at their collection of merchandise, I would say, mission accomplished! All of their pieces are made with top quality materials such as solid wood, stainless steel and plush fabrics for the dog owner with exceptional taste and high standards.

Lazybonezz has created a range of products to cover all of your dog’s high-end needs. I love the sleek design of their feeders, and the tough doggy approach to the look of their collars and harnesses.

While some of Lazybonezz’s pieces are quite pricey, I was pleasantly surprised to find how affordable to majority of their line is. If you or someone you know is a big fan of well-designed modern dog products (of course you are), Lazybonezz just might become your favorite new site.

We rounded up 10 super-stylish gifts for your hip hound this holiday season. Read it over on TheFW.

When exercising with your dog, you need somewhere to stash your phone, keys and some cash. I do this when I’m running alone longer distances far from home. It’s a great idea to have everything you need to be safe without it flopping around in your pockets or stuffed down your sweaty sports bra (been there, done that.).

The all new DOOG Mini is a great option for running and exercising with your dog. Not only does it hold your stash but it comes with 20 biodegradable, scented dog pick up bags that you pull out of the front pocket like tissues. The DOOG Mini will be available in January 2012 from DOOG’s shop.