I see ThisNext has a new member, hah….How about a bumblebee raincoat for Jackson. Available in the following sizes: x-small which fits chest 10”-12”, small fits chest 12”-14”, medium fits chest 14”-16” and large which fits chest 15”-17”. Jackson pick a size. This yellow bumblebee raincoat $22.00, is fashionable yet functional, and will make all the other four legged creatures jealous. Other incredible dog goodies at glamour dog include these tees: The rock dog couture which features clear skull and crossbones logo is $24.00, the player one is $30.00 and the AC/DC tee is $24.00. Online at glamour dog there is a size chart for every item, to provide that custom fit.

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Created by Renee Ryan, this dog fragrance is part of her line of canine beauty products dubbed “sexy beast.” The 3.4 ounce, custom engraved bottle is $65.00, besides there are a lot of other expensive products you buy for your dog, like the $225.00 Burberry trench coat, $88 coach dog collar, or the $1,770 Louis vuitton pet carrier. The fragrance was launched with the help of Renee’s rescued 7 year old boxer, Austin. The fragrance and other products from the “sexy beast” collection are available in high end pet boutiques in New York and California, with hope of arriving in mainstream stores in future.

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Everyone is wearing hoodies nowadays, especially the “all print ones.” But don’t you think it’s your puppies turn to rock the increasingly popular hoodies? thanks to the online dog store dogsdepartment.com. They have a variety of hoodies and other cute dog clothes. So next time when you take your dog to get a hair cut, bring along the hoodie to keep it warm. “Move over Tinker bell (Paris Hilton’s dog), any dog now can be the new sheriff in town with one of this hoodies on.” 

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March 6^th marks more than our being almost a week into the official month of spring, guys and dolls.

It’s the start date of Iditarod, a “race over 1,150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. She throws jagged mountain ranges, frozen river, dense forest, desolate tundra and miles of windswept coast at the mushers and their dog teams.” 

Your kanine’s shaking her perfectly groomed head, declining a manicured paw?

Your K understands, she’s shaking her perfectly groomed head, too. While almost any excuse to rock fur catches my interest, temperatures below what the ice cubes in my freezer chill in while waiting to swim in iced soy lattes seems hardly cool, and the idea of zero visibility—versus my usual 50%, as one smoked-out eye is covered with swideswept bangs—has me organizing other winter sports for you and pampered pooch.

You could compete and play harsh with Mamma Nature, or you and your doggy doll could…

...continued: Pampered Pooch

Even if you’re not putting your pup up to the challenge of racing 1,150 over rugged and snowy terrain, you can still keep him strong as a sled dog by choosing the most health-smart pet products. Instead of buying the standard supermarket chow, go for a “gourmet” meal like Merrick Natural Dog Foods. “Merrick doesn’t contain any meat by-products, so it’s healthier,” says Donna Vanderhoff of the brand, which mixes whole grains, fruits, and veggies with turkey, duck, and chicken.

When rewarding your dog for a sweet trick, toss him a Dogswell Dog Treat. Most treats are loaded with fat, but Dogswell offers a baked, protein-rich alternative that helps keep your pet nice and nimble. “This product is great,” says Kristine. “Chicken jerkey with glucosamine to help their bones, especially their hips. Super for large dogs, but they do need about six a day.” Amanda Thompson dubs Dogswell “one of the best treats on the market,” noting that you can help a “dog in need” get his own bag when you purchase an animal-rescue-supporting Oh My Dog Calendar from the company.

Another treat designed to enhance your pooch’s health, Greenies Smart Biscuits provides super breath-freshening power. Selected by Gotham Chopra and Kimberly Fowler, the biscuits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and protein, but low on fat and calories. “Everyone who has dogs has to get some,” Kimberly swears. “My pal Lucky loves them and they are my favorite color (green)!”

...continued: Dynamo Dog Health

Cuteoverload is a well-known and weeeeird blog with just about the cutest pictures and the funniest headlines/commentaries you’ll ever find.  It never fails to make me laugh, and hey, I don’t laugh easy these days.   They also recently pointed to one of the strangest products in the world: a Poodle Disguise for Dobermans – which includes (1) Fake fur pieces (4 leg pieces, one body piece, and head piece), (2) Black face paint (safe for dogs), and (3) Safe suit-fitting method statement and instructions.  You can even get an under-harness (sold separately).  It’s not entirely a joke; the Australian folk at attackchi.org.au behind all this really are trying to make a point about how certain breeds are wrongfully considered unsafe and even have laws made to restrict their keeping and breeding, while other equally dangerous (or non-dangerous) breeds are virtually ignored.  So it’s kind of a social statement, kind of a product, kind of a joke, and really very funny.  Coming soon: Golden Retriever disguises for German Shepherds and Old English Sheepdog disguises for Mastiffs.  Don’t miss ‘em!

While browsing the dog blogs of the internet - wanted to point dog owning readers towards the Dogs and More blog - that has a list of things that can kill your dog… Peach Pits, Mouthwash, Fabric Softeners to name a few.

Don’t get us wrong, we love your pets at ThisNext.

But we also love smart, efficient products.

So if you’re just toting a teacup poodle as an accessory, why not just get a dog-shaped bag?

CoughParisHiltonCough.

Doggy bag via fashion blog What’s Haute.

 Perhaps paradise for your small dog is… a delicious veggie muffin:

Servings: 12 Veggie Muffins
Ingredients:
480 ml (2 cups) shredded carrots
1 shredded apple
100 ml (1/3 cup) molasses
250 ml (1 cup) bran
60 ml (1/4 cup) water
200 ml (3/4 cup) whole grain flour
60 ml (1/4 cup) dry oatmeal
Methods:
Combine all ingredients thoroughly. If the consistency is too liquidy, add more flour or oatmeal until the mixture becomes doughy.
Spoon into muffin tins (lined or unlined) and bake for 30 minutes at 200ºC (400ºF) or until browned.
Bite Tips: Most of the prep time in this recipe comes from shredding the carrots and apple. A lot of grocery stores now sell pre-packaged shredded fruits and vegetables, so check your produce section to cut some time out of this otherwise simple recipe.

Mmmmm. We are loving the dog recipes, training tips, hollistic dog care/training tips from the Small Dog’s Paradise. 

We found news for your chance to help shape the next big thing in toys for big dogs… over at the Big Dog Blog. ” The company I work for, Jakks Pacific, Inc., has just wrapped up a deal with Snoop Doggy Dog, the very stylish, very eccentric, (very a lot of things,) singer/rapper and even actor as Huggy Bear in Starsky and Hutch. We are developing an entire line of dog products geared for large breed dogs – leashes, collars, stuffies and clothing; all of which will have Snoop’s unique flare. Now for the poll: we are going to have Snoop record little sayings – clever, cute, and funny little tidbits that will play back from internal chips inside some of our toys. Much like a squeaker toy, the sound byte will play upon similar pressing/shaking.” So go comment here for what you want them to say! [We are all about customization - so go submit your pick!]

I was just reading the Embrace Pet Insurance Blog (don’t be fooled by the name, the content is very ThisNext, a lot of really helpful links to browse, and a range of products and services which may surprise you!) And according to them Friday June 23 (TOMORROW!) is Take Your Dog To Work Day. So don’t let your dog miss out on the fun tomorrow. They are also featuring this Fetching Dog Tags deal - they are hand made and donate a portion of each sale to Canine Rescue.