Do you want to throw a party to celebrate your dog, but aren’t quite sure where to start?
“Bark Talk – Pet Greetings with Panache” has released a new line of “Paw-ty In a Box” dog party kits.

The kits include dog-safe cake mix, paw print balloons and even special invitations and thank-you cards.
The kits come in puppy shower (for bringing home your new puppy) or birthday party themes.  You can also find doggy cards for lots of occasions, doggy cake mix and even fun t-shirts and gifts for humans!
image: Bark Talk

b5media’s pet bloggers definitely want to share Valentine’s Day with our furry friends!  Check out some of these great Valentine’s Day ideas for your dog, cat or other pet

The Kitty Blog has some great ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for the cat person in your life.
Also from The Kitty Blog, some handy reminders for keeping your pet safe for Valentine’s Day.
Single?  Pet owner?  Check out The Food Bowl’s great ideas for finding love – and someone who loves your pet as much as you do!
The Food Bowl has another fun idea for a Valentine’s Day gift – personalized …read more

Valentine’s Day isn’t a very dog-friendly holiday.  There’s lots of chocolate – and romantic restaurants don’t generally let your furry friend in to enjoy the steak

Luckily, there are fun ways to include your dog – how about making Fido their own Valentine’s Day dog treats?
This site has some great ideas and recipes for creating your own dog-safe treats for the holidays!  They even have a special Valentine’s Day section.
Here are a few basic tips for creating your own special treats for your dog:

White chocolate, carob and white confectioner’s coating are all dog-safe.
Milk, dark, sweet or bittersweet chocolate are …read more

Etsy is one of my favorite places to find unique accessories & jewelry, but did you know that they also have an extensive pet section too?
Let’s say you want to find a unique collar for your dog…  Check out this cool leather dog collar, embellished with leather flowers from The Cool Puppy!

image: The Cool Puppy
How about a snuggly, eco-friendly fleece dog bed?  Annie’s Sweatshop makes one that fits over one of your own old pillows:

image: Annies Sweatshop
Want to treat your dog to a special treat for Valentine’s Day?  3 Dogs & A Chick makes these personalized dog treats from peanut …read more

Do you ever wonder what your dogs get up to when you’re at work?
Do they sleep all day?
Amuse themselves by chanting “wasabi wasabi wasabi” into the goldfish bowl?
Can they do more with the remote control than just chew on it?
Well – now you can find out!

The nifty little “Pet’s Eye View” digital camera attaches to your dog’s collar.  Just set it to take photos once a minute, every 5 minutes or every 15 minutes.  When you get home, just hook it up via a USB cable (comes with the camera) and presto!  You’ve got a record of how Fido spent …read more

So many of us are trying to be more environmentally friendly these days – but what about our beloved pooches?

“Eco-Dog – Healthy Living For Your Pet” should help you get your dog living the “green” life.
The book covers everything from environentally  and dog-friendly clean, natural treats and diets – and even some recycled clothing and toy ideas for your dog!  There are sample recipes for making a home-cooked diet, complete with natural treats for your pooch.  How about making your own dog toys?  It’s a lot cheaper than buying $20 toys that get shredded in a few minutes (at least …read more

Here’s a slightly-belated, but still pet-tastic Paw Prints round-up

The Food Bowl has several Bloggy Giveaway contests happening this week.  You could score a new slipcover for your couch, a set of “Best Friends” tags for you & your pooch, and even a handy-dandy paw cleaner.
The Kitty Blog is giving away a copy of Chicken Soup For The Soul: Loving Our Cats book.
Want to share Valentine’s Day with your beloved pup?  Couture Critters has found an adorable gift basket – for four legged friends only!
And of course, I’m giving away a backpack full of doggy treats – sure to …read more

Did you know that there are CDs meant for your dog?
There is music that is meant to soothe dogs when they’re left alone.  Some CDs are meant to be shared with both you and your dog.
And some music, like the “Songs To Make Dogs Happy” recording, will simply put a smile on your face… and your dog’s face too!

If you and your dog’s tastes lean towards classical music, how about the “Dog Gone Classical Music: Mozart” CD:

“Music Dogs Love: While You Are Gone” is a soothing mix of soft music and nature sounds.  It’s meant to soothe and relax Fido …read more

 I created a free tutorial on making your own Christmas ornaments using your dog’s paw prints for my sewing blog.  It’s been one of my most popular Christmas ornament patterns and I wanted to share it all with you

Want to see how I made it?  Here’s part one of the tutorial, and part two
image: © C Findlay-Harder

 
Jennifer from Tree Hugging Family has put together an amazing list of Christmas crafts, holiday recipes, seasonal tips – all with a “green” or eco-friendly twist.
Sit back, browse, read, and linger in the holiday bliss!

Remember, no matter the treat or recipe, you can always green it up by exchanging organic and natural ingredients for conventional.
50 Cute and Tasty Christmas Cookie Ideas
Cherry Dot Cookies
Organic Holiday Cookies!
Hey It’s Sugar Cookie Day – worth it for the pretty snowy cookie image alone.
Bacon Nut Stuffing – don’t forget, pork is a high pesticide food item, so buy organic if you make this dish.
Top 10 …read more