Barker of the Moment!

It was only natural for me to feature a "Barker of the Moment" on my dog-related blog :) Well, here we have an adorable Cavachon named Mika. Mika is 1 year and 7 months old and lives in Seattle.

The owners of Mika say their favorite trait of him is his loving and cuddly nature, and that he always wants to be around them.

• The Cavachon dog breed is a cross between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise
• Like most dogs, this breed also loves attention and for you to play with them. But they are also great at entertaining themselves (which is great for those folks leaving their pups home alone while they're at work)
• Small dog, typically weighing between 12 to 18 lbs
• Fluffy, somewhat curly coat that sheds very little
• Good dog breed for people who suffer from allergies
• Overall, a friendly, active and easy-to-train dog

[Sources: http://www.cavachoncove.com/cavachon-breed-info.html]

Happy V-day!
~Kab

Well Deserved (Gourmet) Treats

Valentine's Day is just a month away! Have you thought about getting a special treat for your "best friend"? If not, these adorable looking doggie treats might tempt you into it :)

These downtown Chicago-based businesses make some irresistible treats to indulge your pup in!

Sprinkles Cupcakes (located at 50 East Walton Street) offers super adorable Doggie Cupcakes, sugar-free with yogurt frosting for $2.50 each. Sprinkles Cupcake ATM (located on the bakery's patio) is available 24/7 and stocked with a variety of cupcakes including some for your pup. Apparently, cupcakes aren't just trending for humans!

[http://www.sprinkles.com/gourmet-cupcake-flavors/doggie-cupcakes/]




Tails in the City (located at One East Delaware Place) offers various packaged as well as fresh baked treats. Valentine Heart Cookies, perfect for a V-day treat, come in a 6-pack for $10.99. Pooch Pretzel Treats, hand decorated pretzel shaped dog treats come in a 4-pack for $11.99. Valentine's Decorated Peanut Butter Bones, mini bag 26-count is $10.49 (more sizes available). 

[http://www.tailsinthecity.com/Fresh_Baked_Dog_Treats_s/46.htm]

Barker & Meowsky A Paw Firm (located at 1003 W Armitage) offers heart and hugs-n-kisses shaped mini treats, My Furry Valentine Dog Treats, 9-piece gift box for $8.99 or unboxed 1 dozen for $8.75 and 1/2 dozen for $4.50. They also have a special treat for your pup's next birthday, Birthday Bone Cake, for a little bit of a splurge at $18.99.

[http://www.barkerandmeowsky.com/shop/dogs-treats.asp]

Go ahead and spoil them (a little more!) with these indulgent bites. 

~Kab

Some Challenging Fun For Your Pup!

Our four-legged friends scored plenty of gifts over the Holidays. Squeaky balls, toys, pet bowls, new leashes and fancy treats! One that really stood out to me was the Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone by Ethical Products. The concept is pretty simple – You hide treats in various compartments and then watch your dog try to find them. It is a fun and challenging exercise for your pup (entertaining for you!)  – and they love that there is a treat waiting for them after all that hard work!

The Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone is available at Bed, Bath and Beyond for $19.99 ($16 with a 20% off coupon) and on Amazon.com for just $15.50.

A friend bought this for her 8-lb Maltese Poodle and absolutely loves how engaging it is for her pup ----

"My dog is 8 years old and does not play with any dog toys I've bought her in the past 5 years other than her favorite ball. I'm always trying to find something new that will engage her. When I saw the Seek A Treat, I knew I had to try it. My dog loved it from start. She figured it out pretty quickly but she wags her tail whenever she sees me pulling it out. There are other versions in the Seek A Treat line that I will try next. I love that the toy makes her work for her treats and she's having fun. Worth every penny."

There are several different versions of the Seek-A-Treat from Ethical Products, Inc: 

• Seek-A-Treat Flip ’N Flap (Bed, Bath and Beyond/$19.99; Overstock.com/$19.99)
• Seek-A-Treat Discovery Wheel (Bed, Bath and Beyond/$19.99; Overstock.com/$16.49)
• Seek-A-Treat Slide ’N Find Puzzle (Bed, Bath and Beyond/$19.99; Overstock.com/$24.99)
• Seek-A-Treat Advanced Challenge Triple Twist (Overstock.com/$22.99)
• Seek-A-Treat Advanced Challenge Twist-A-Bone (Overstock.com/$22.99)

~Kab