A friend of ours in the UK sent us a really cute and funny story about German police dogs that wear special Dog Shoes. The shoes help protect the dogs from any broken glass while on patrol.
And if you want to get your dog some protective shoes check out one of the Boston shops- or click on this image to order them.
Take a look at the great Valentine’s link that was sent to us by the MSPCA of Boston:
Give a gift that helps animals- visit the MSPCA’s site to make a donation and send an ecard to a loved one. Any donations help benefit the 250,000 dogs the MSPCA helps each year! Click here to see all the different ecards you can send.
Or, if you’re in Boston and want to treat your dog to something nice today, head on over to Four Preppy Paws on Charles St. and pick up a Valentine’s Day collar
Or if you really want to spoil your special one this Valentine’s, think about a spa package from ’sPoochies in the South End.
Happy Valentine’s Day from the SNIF Team!
Have any dog owners on your shopping list this holiday season? Or do you need help building your own wishlist?
Well this is the first installment of the Doggie Holiday Shopping Guide.
Today: Ten Gifts for Dog Owners
Make sure to check back later this week for Ten Gifts for Dogs!
10. 365 Dogs - Daily Calendar $10
For the Dog Owner who has everything, give a gift that’s fresh every day of the year!
9. Doggie Holiday Costume $10-18
As you can tell from the dog above- this is definitely for a gift for dog owners, not dogs… but dress your dog up for your holiday parties- or for the family on Christmas morning with this great dog costume.
8. FURminator DeShedding Tool $29
This top rated shedding reduction tool works on both short and long-haired dogs. A perfect gift for any pet owner looking to cut down the amount of fur floating around their home.
7. Kyjen Dog-Agility Starter Kit
$36 (on sale from $90!)
A great way to get a dog (and its owner) active! Dog agility training is not for all dogs, but with this beginners training set, it can be for all dog owners!
6. Dog Throw Blanket $19
A great gift for any dog owner, the throw blanket can be used in many ways, for all dogs. Keep it in your car to keep the seats clean; throw it own the couch when you go out; give your dog a warm spot on a normally cold floor… this throw blanket does it all!
5. For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend $10
The #1 rated book for dog owners/lovers, For the Love of a Dog (by Patricia Mcconnell) is a must own!
4. Doggie Driver $28
The ultimate gift for any golfing dog owner! This toy combines golf and fetch into one amazing activity. This is definitely not an indoor toy… but if you have a dog that loves to fetch and an owner who loves to golf: this is the gift to buy!
3. Ionic Dog Brush $40
The perfect gift for any dog owner who needs a fresher smelling home. The Ionic Dog Brush gives your dog a massage, while eliminating that not-so-fresh doggie smell.
2. 101 Dog Tricks – Book $12
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? With this book you can teach any dog 101 new tricks! Author Kyra Sundance helps guide readers through the basics of dog training and also has some great new tricks for more advanced dogs too.
The Luminescent Safety Leash is perfect for any dog owner: it helps keep them and their dogs safe! Keep your dog visible at night and help light the way as you walk- the glow in the dark leash is stylish and functional!
Did we miss anything? What are you getting your favorite pet owners this year?
Comment below - and good luck with your holiday shopping!
One favorite spot in Boston that the Sniffy Girls love is Doggie Day, a day care located at 400 Tremont St.
There are many reasons why we think Doggie Day is something special.
To start, the space is large; there are two rooms just for the day care. The rooms boast of sofas and webcams to make your dog’s stay the most enjoyable and relaxing it can be.
Doggie Day’s location is combined with ’sPoochies, a high-end pet boutique and spa that offers luxury pet accessories as well as grooming services. ’sPoochies is not strictly for dogs either it has Pussy’s Galore, a cat boutique. Doggie Day prides itself on carrying only the top end in brands for your pet and is pleased that not one of their food products was affected by the recent recalls.
What truly makes Doggie Day unique to us is the management team. Rob, one of the owners, helps dog owners organize great events here, including dog meet-ups for specific breeds and dog birthday parties.
Here is a short video from a pug meet-up at Doggie Day.
Emily, one of the groomers at Doggie Day, owns two beautiful poodles, Cy and Diamond. Cy and Diamond have been selected for a photo shoot for the company where we work: as you can see from the pictures, Emily knows how to make a dog look even more beautiful than he is already!
If you want to get a fashionable dress for your dog or the last accessory from the New York Pet Fashion Week, we suggest you to visit www.petedge.com, a website where you will not only find the latest in stylish doggie wear but at an unbelievable price!
For example, the Casual Canine Paw Harbor Dresses below is only $3.99.
And this elegant East Side Collection Prim Pup Faux Fur Coats is $8.99.
Here are some pics of cute dogs that we took at Laundromutt, at 489 Concord Ave in Cambridge, right in front of the Fresh Pond Reservoir, a park where dogs resident in Cambridge can run off-leash.
Laundromutt is a self-service dog wash, with a small shop that sells high quality food, cute leashes, and other accessories.
The owner Elisabeth, the groomer Alana, and the other members of the staff are so friendly and competent. We loved them!
Elisabeth was a trainer of dauphins, wolves and other animals before starting this business and has a lot of useful insight about training dogs, too.
Walk in and you will probably be welcome by Elisabeth’s dogs, Maya, a 10-year-old German Sheperd, and Brumby, a 3-year-old Australian Sheperd with gorgeous light blue eyes.
Upstairs, in the Barkalounge, Alana’s dogs are having some good time…
Here there is a video showing how entertaining is going to Laundromutt for a dog!
Ajana works as a walker at No Bones About It. She is very sweet and caring with her guests and spoils them with cookies and caresses. Each dog usually goes for a short walk with Ajana or another walker four times a day, and spend the rest of the day inside of the day care.
Karen (below) started No Bones About It six years ago, and she is now pretty popular, as you can see from the number of dogs packed there! The No Bones About it day care, grooming service and shop is located in 1786 Beacon St, in Brookline, MA.
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