Product Reviews

a. Stella & Chewy’s Freeze-Dried Beef Steaks Dog Food  
    ($11)   
    (877) 477-8977
    www.StellaAndChewys.com

If dogs were astronauts, they’d certainly choose these freeze-dried delicacies as fuel for their galactic cruises. Using 100 percent free-range meat full of essential vitamins and minerals to keep your dog fit, these freeze-dried beef steaks are easy to store and travel with, and most importantly, doggie approved, with an overall consensus of delicious. Available in beef and chicken, these steaks can be rehydrated and mixed in with your dog’s favorite kibbles to create a unique medley of flavors that will bring a smile to her face come supper time.

b. Puppy Teething Blankie
    ($13)
    (818) 893-6343
    www.BambooPet.com

Whether you like it or not, teething is a part of a puppy’s physical maturing process. Where your dog teethes, however, is entirely up to you, and if you’re tired of coming home to find your table and chair legs gnawed, damp, and infused with puppy breath, then this Puppy Teething Blankie may be for you. The extra-soft shag blanket—which comes in baby blue or pink—is machine-washable, and features a built-in chewy teether bone for your puppy to go to town (even our canine connoisseur couldn’t keep his fangs off it).

c.  The Happy Muzzle
    ($19.95)
    (415) 861-4724
    www.DogInTheCity.net

Some dogs just don’t play well with others. Thankfully, the people at Dog in the City believe that if you have to muzzle your pooch, he can still look comfortable and chic. These soft yet resilient canvas muzzles come in three different patterns and seven sizes to fit an array of different breeds and mixes. From Yorkies to Great Danes, all of our canine companions can be content with the Happy Muzzle.

d.  Surprise a Pet!: Pet Gift Club
    ($26-$40 Per Gift Box)
    (888) 702-2227
    www.SurpriseAPet.com

Give your pet the gift that truly keeps on giving with Surprise a Pet! Following popular trends of mail-order gifts for humans, such as fruit-of-the-month or meat-by-mail gifts, the people at Surprise a Pet! have created America’s first pet gift club. Whether you’re treating your own four-legged friend or surprising a new pet guardian with some goodies, these gift options (for cats and dogs) will be sure to bring a smile to both pets and people all year round. With package options of one, four, or six gifts a year, ranging from unique pet treats, toys, and health and grooming products, these fun gifts are good for all major holidays as well as random surprises for friends, family, and pets.

e. Our Good Dog 7 Week Pet Training DVD
    ($40)
    www.OurGoodDog.com

Is your dog’s respect for all things big and small about as low as his center of gravity? If so, then it may be time for a crash course in obedience. This customized seven-week training program on DVD features various training exercises, interviews with experts regarding everything from vaccinations to choosing a reliable veterinarian, and valuable information regarding dog health threats such as heartworm. This 90-minute film features “real dogs and real people just like you” and is bound to help your canine learn the discipline and utmost respect required to become a “Good Dog.”

f.  Flashy Furs Illuminated Pet Safety Leash
    ($40-$50)
    (866) 385-5544
    www.FlashyFurs.com
   
Whether it’s a safety concern during late-night walks or maybe your dog is planning on attending a rave at Rover’s, these luminescent safety leashes will light up your dog wherever you go. Using an energy-saving, ultra-bright neon light source, the Flashy Furs leash has two settings, flashing and constant, that will stay illuminated for 20 to 50 hours between battery changes. The leashes are perfect for low-light environments where safety is an issue and will also help dog guardians keep track of their pets at off-the-leash dog parks after dark. The leashes are water-resistant, weather-durable, and only use two AA batteries, making them a cost-efficient way to take care of your animals after night falls.

g.  What My Dog Does: A Journal for Dogs and the People They Own
    ($17)
    By Jim Dratfield
    www.RandomHouse.com

Help chronicle your dog’s life with this creative doggie journal and photo album. By keeping record of your dog’s life from curious puppy to wise loyal companion, you will be able to revisit your most cherished dog moments whenever you want. With pages full of quirky questions about your dog’s likes and dislikes and plenty of space for candid photos of your four-legged friend in action, this journal is the perfect gift for those who truly consider their dog a part of the family.