Sticking to a budget can be a challenging thing for design savvy folks who like to surround themselves with well-designed products. Believe me, I am all too familiar with this challenge. More often than not, you end up getting exactly what you pay for, which is not great if you happen to be financially challenged. That’s why it’s truly a delight when you come across a product that looks great and is well designed, multifunctional, and affordable!
Tubtrugs are available in an array of colors, shapes and sizes. My personal favorite, the shallow Tubtrug, is perfect for a variety of dog-related responsibilities such as bathing and toy storage. Insert pillows and Tubtrugs also make adorable dog beds!
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My dogs are fairly laid back with a few exceptions. One is when someone they love comes over to the house. They get very over-excited. Second, is when someone rings the doorbell or knocks at the door. They begin to bark like crazy hopping around for absolutely no reason. It drives us crazy. So, I was really excited when this product arrived at my doorstep (and, ironically, the dogs barked when they heard the FedEx guy drop it off at the door).
The Pet Corrector
is from the UK-based dog training company The Company of Animals. The device is basically a can of compressed air that makes a loud, hissing sound when you press the nozzle. This sound is designed to stop unwanted behavior such as barking, jumping or stealing food. While it may not cure the problem right away, it interrupts the behavior enough for the dog to stop.
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I love Roll & Tumble Press’ no-holds-barred approach to creating hand-printed posters and prints. Their newest poster, Fetch is made from hand-carved wood blocks and inspired by their four rescue dogs.
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I have been downloading lots of dog apps for my iPhone lately to see what’s out there. I stumbled on this free Dog Squeaky Toy app and thought I’d check it out. Little did I know it would unleash the beasts!
My dogs are usually not fans of my phone. They know I mostly use it to take their picture (which they hate) so any time it is near them, they usually turn away. However, as soon as I shook my phone and it started making these crazy squeaky noises, my dogs lost it. They went nuts. I had never seen them so excited about being near my phone! It’s not really functional because there isn’t anything for the dogs to play with (unless you want them to chew on your phone), but it sure is funny!
It is really hard to lose a pet. It’s also very hard to decide what to do. No one wants to go through it, but as pet owners we all will some day.
Studio 1212 has created some lovely modern pet cremation urns that are much more handsome than the ones I’ve see out there. The grim, hideous selection of pet urns that I’ve seen makes me cringe. In contrast, these are beautiful and would appropriately complement the memory of your pet.
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Thanks to Jennifer from FloppyCats.com for interviewing me!
Read the whole interview here.
With the Lost & Find designed by Chet Rosales (Laorosa), the worry of losing your pet is put to ease with these integrated GPS dog collars. Put the collar on your dog the next time you take a walk in the woods or you’re at the park. If your dog wanders out of sight, simple open the app on your mobile device and track their location via Google Maps or built-in camera with an Augmented Reality viewer.
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