For the dog who has everything.... Tiffany Pet Accessories

Stumped when it comes to the perfect present for the dog who has everything? This holiday season Tiffany has introduced some brand new pet presents that are sure to delight your furry friend -- after all, who doesn't love a little blue box under the tree? While these presents are on the $$ side, Tiffany's prices are pretty much on par with what we've seen from Louis Vuitton, Henri Bendel and other luxury shops. Not sure what the in-store availability is, but most of these items are currently in stock on their website.

 If stainless steel isn't going to cut it, these bone china dishes come in small ($125 and currently sold out), and large ($175). The inside features a bone with Tiffany written on it. 

Leashes and collars in Tiffany's colors are sure to get your doggy noticed at the park. Available in small ($200), medium ($225), and large ($250), each collar has the iconic "Please return to Tiffany" hardware. Leashes in small ($275) and large sizes ($300).

What do you think? Splurge or skip?

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Pet Deals! (2017 Edition)

I know we've been MIA again... life has a funny way of sneaking up on you every now and then! How is it already Thanksgiving?! We went from 80 degree weather in October to all of a sudden the holidays right around the corner. To make it up to you for being so quiet, we've pulled together a round up of our favorite Barkista worthy Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. After all, we know your pooch is at the top of your "nice" list this year, right? 😉

This is also a great time of year to stock up on treats, food and toys!

We'll keep you updated as we find more!

xoxo and happy shopping!

Barkbox- In celebration of Black Friday and Cyber Muttday (ha), score your first Barkbox for $5 (a $40 value).

Cuddle Clones - Get $75 off a custom plush clone of your pet! Use code CC75BFCM through 11/27.

Drs. Foster and Smith - Get a $50 gift certificate when you spend $125 (which, if you're stocking up on pet medication is easy to do!). Use code GR8GC50. Up to 50% off 100s of items on their site and free shipping.

Petco - Will be closed on Thanksgiving but your local store will have lots of activities on Friday, including giveaways and free antlers with any purchase! There is also BOGO 50% on certain brands of pet food. You can check out all the details in the Black Friday flyer here.

Petcube - If you've been waiting to invest in a pet camera, now is your chance to get your hands on Petcube's treat dispensing camera, the Petcube Bites, in an exclusive Snow White. While it will set you back a good $250, we've loved our first edition camera since they day we opened it up! Save up to $150 on a variety of Petcube cameras including the Petcube Bites ($179), Petcube Play ($149), and the Bites & Play bundle ($319).

Petsmart - Starting Friday, doorbusters will include some of their lowest prices of the year on food, toys, treats, etc. You can check out their flyer here.

Pridebites - Save 35% sitewide on personalized pet products and toys with code BF35 through 11/27. Signing up for their emails will also save you $10 on your first order.

Value Pet Supplies - Get 10% off all Valuepad Puppy Pads with CYBER17, plus free US shipping on orders over $29.

Whistle - Take $30 the Whistle 3 GPS Pet Tracker through Cyber Monday with code GIVETHANKS30 at checkout. Get free shipping and a 90 day return window.

Raise a Glass to National Dog Day!

This Saturday, August 26th, is National Dog Day and ONEHOPE Wine wants to let you help dogs in need by drinking wine. Yes, you read that right. Drink wine, help dogs.

ONEHOPE encourages others to “serve and celebrate” National Dog Day with a bottle of wine, and a gift for both humans and pets alike. The best part…each product helps to fund pet adoptions:

Pinot for Paws Woof! Gift Box ($49) – Includes ONEHOPE CA Pinot Noir, Tennis ball, #WINENOT canvas bone dog toy, cotton rope toy, and gourmet treats. Every box helps fund 1 pet adoption.

California Pinot Noir ($19.99) – Every case funds 1 pet adoption 

And even if you're reading this and it's not National Pet Day anymore, what a great way to support a worthy cause any day of the week. These sets would make cool gifts for anyone in your life who loves dogs.

To date, ONEHOPE has helped more than 43,000 shelter animals find a forever home which is pretty awesome. We'll drink to that! 

Cheers!

*(Sidebar: I swear there is literally a holiday for everything... pretzels, ice cream sundaes...)

Halloween is Here (Yes, you read that correctly...)

I cannot legit handle the fact that it's August and it's already cold and Halloween products are out on shelves. That said, we love it 😋

Let's be real, summer is not our season -- bugs, sweating, humidity -- give me a warm latte, turning leaves and a cool breeze and we're happy campers...

Cruising around Petsmart over the weekend we spotted these displays filled with TONS of pumpkin spice and fall flavored treats and goodies. We were particularly interested in the Apple Cider Donuts and Ghost Grub cookies from our regular fave, Bocce's Bakery.

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Are you ready for fall? Have you picked up any Halloween treats yet?

French Bullevard- Classy Collars for Canines

So I know it's been a while since we've talked fashion (there's just something about spending 18+ hours of the day chasing a toddler that kills any desire to have nice things...), but we just had to post about these spectacular collars from French Bullevard.

Designed and made in New York City and inspired by the founder's adorable Frenchie, Kumi, their collections are ever so chic and beautiful.

Our favorite collars are those more suited for special occasions and honestly are more jewelry than utilitarian-- check out the gorgeous Duchesse ($48), which features small glass pearls, or La Marquise ($42), which incorporates leather lacing (we are partial to the light blue, obviously!).

La Marquise

The Duchess

One day we'll be able to have nice things again.... but in the meantime there's no reason you shouldn't treat your pup to one of these stunning collars! Head over to their website to learn more about their story and check out the gorgeous collections.

xoxo

Drooling Over the Miele C1 Cat & Dog Vacuum Cleaner

So, I bet you never expected to come to our blog and get a love story about a vacuum cleaner....

Our baby!

Guys, as bonkers as this sounds, one of the best gifts I've ever received was our Miele Polaris vacuum cleaner. It is worth every stinkin' cent that was spent on it. Not only has it survived the abuse of two cross-country moves, it still works just as well as the day we got it 5+ years ago. Light-weight and easy to use, it's also whisper quiet and doesn't scare the living daylights out of Paddington or the toddler.

In very exciting news, Miele is rolling out a pet focused vacuum cleaner - the Classic C1 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum! They sent us a press release with all kinds of details about the fancy filter and cleaning radius which all sound fantastic (even though we don't exactly know what they mean).

Like all Miele products, they are on the more $$ side ($599), but long-term we would definitely recommend this investment. The filters/extra bags are also reasonably priced and on par with other less expensive vacuum cleaners on the market (thank goodness!).

Bottom line: if it works as well as our Polaris, and you need a new vacuum, you'd crazy not to consider upgrading.

The C1 Cat & Dog is available from local and online retailers - for more info visit www.mieleusa.com or hit them up on social media.

Pack a Picnic With Alessi's New PetNic Basket

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Planning a picnic this summer with your pet? While I wish we could say that we are (well, I guess there is still time since it's only June), we would definitely be bringing along this adorable PetNic basket from Alessi. Available in black, green and pink, the basket is made from thermoplastic resin and features a removable divider inside. Though it's not technically designed to hold food and water, I'd guess you could probably try using the top as a serving dish for your pup (like in the above photo). Big enough to hold snacks, water and a few toys, it's honestly ones of the cuter new pet products we've seen.

That said the price, $90, does make us want to howl a little. Though.... who is to say that this is just for pets? It looks like it could do double duty as a fun picnic accessory for toddlers or kids as well!

Available from Alessi's online store.

Happy picnicking!

Pebby: Your Pet's Robotic Babysitter

"Smart" pet toys seem to be the current trend and the Pebby aims to take internet connected pet devices to a new level.

Currently in "Kickstarter" phase, the Pebby is a wireless/Bluetooth enabled system that is made up of a ball, collar, charging "kennel" and mobile app. Like other similar toys, pet owners are able to watch, interact, and capture their pets movements/activities while away from home through the ball. Built from durable, shatterproof polycarbonate, Pebby is designed to withstand rough play and the occasional dip in the water bowl. It looks like you'll also be able to easily change the look of your ball  with magnetic caps in a variety of colors/patterns.

The part of the Pebby system that excited us the most is the charging "kennel" which wirelessly charges your ball. Simply drive the ball into the kennel and it will self dock and begin charging!

The least exciting part of the system has to be the collar, which serves to provide movement/activity tracking. If you don't already have a pet activity device this is a nice integrated add, but not sure if it's going to challenge any of the existing leaders in the market.

Pebby is currently offering a limited edition early bird special ($135) that is 45% off the retail price, so make sure to head over to their Kickstarter page if you're interested in learning more!

Global Pet Expo 2017

I swear, one of these years we're going to make it the 2017 Global Pet Expo. I seriously cannot imagine a more fun way to spend a few days than surrounded by tons of cool new pet products!

Even though we won't be in Orlando this week, here's a list of some of the booths you should swing by and check out. It seems like two of the big themes this year are "smart" Internet connected toys and premium/fresh/all natural pet food. There are going to be HUNDREDS of vendors at the Expo, but these are just a few of those that reached out to us in advance that caught our eye:

easyPlay Interactive Pet Toy - Booth 5876
An interactive toy that can be controlled by your smartphone, the easyPlay allows you to monitor your pet, reward them with treats and track their physical activity when you're not home. Featuring a treat dispenser and two-way cameras/microphones, it's an interesting spin on the traditional pet camera.

Portland Pet Food Company - Booth 5974
All-natural, human grade pet food seems to be the standard these days. The folks at Portland Pet Food Company are taking it to the next level with their shelf-stable, sustainably packaged meals for your pup. They make a variety of meals and food toppers that sound pretty tasty!

i and love and you - Booth 1291
This super premium pet food and treat company is one of our favorites! I'm sure they've got lots of excited previews planned for you. We particularly love their odor-less chews!

Under the Weather - Booth 5967
I know... "bland food" isn't something you typically advertise, but for all of those dog parents who have spent hours in the kitchen whipping up chicken and rice for their sick pets, Under the Weather is a convenient solution made of bland stuff and 100% human grade freeze-dried meats.

Well, maybe we'll see you next year Global Pet Expo! If you're going, drop us a line or send us a tweet (@Barkzilla) to let us know what your favorite products/services are! And hey... if anyone wants to send us a ticket next year...

Sea Bags: Pet Collection

If there's anything we can't have enough of, it's a good tote! Since plastic bags were/are no-go in California, we got into the habit of always having a reusable bag with us. Though we love the inexpensive ones from TJ's, there is something to be said for a reusable bag that is built to last AND stylish. While they are on the pricey side (OK, they're super $$), we are slightly obsessed everything the company Sea Bags makes. Their company takes recycled sails and turns them into highly functional, easy to clean bags that can take a serious beating. We particularly love how easy they are to clean - you can literally hose them down, let them dry, and they are as good as new!*

While checking out their site for a new summer beach bag, we spied an entire collection designed for pet lovers! Check out these super cute bags and placemats (seriously, such a good idea for pets!). They also offer collars and leashes, but these products caught our attention the most:

(Clockwise from Upper Left) Bucket Bag ($45), Chocolate Lab Tote ($150-$210), Paw Print Placemat (Small $15, Large $25), Paw Wristlet ($30)

Though on the pricier side, in our experience Sea Bags have definitely been worth the investment. In addition to these cute paw print adorned items, you can also create your own custom bag ( or choose from their seasonal designs. 

*Disclaimer... they may recommend a different cleaning process than the one we use hah...

A Quick Update!

Hi friends! Hope you are all doing well! I'm sorry it's been a while since we've updated, but I'm not going to lie-- #MomLife is tough! Juggling everything has meant a little less computer time and a lot more "OMG what are you putting in your mouth?!" time.

Paddington is also currently staying with her grandparents as we're renting a house that doesn't have a fenced in yard. In fact... we had a pretty traumatic jailbreak and since then decided it might be best for her to enjoy a staycation with my parents' dogs. We miss her desperately but know that she's having a great time with her friends and most importantly is in a safe place.

Anyhow, despite P not being here, we think about her every day and are still on the look out for amazing pet products and services. While our hands-on reviews may be a little more spaced out, we definitely love connecting with our fellow Barkistas and the pet community.

Miss you lots!

XOXO,

The Farmers Dog - Custom Fresh Food

Many many moons ago, when Paddington was but a wee pup residing with us in NYC, we were introduced to the world of "fresh" dog food. The company, who has long since been out of business and whose name we have unfortunately forgotten, would mail to us frozen dinners made out of hearty organic ingredients and proteins that we would then heat up Lean Cuisine style for our pooch. While that business never took off at the top, circa 2007, it looks like the folks at The Farmers Dog have updated the idea to cater to the custom pet food craze. 2015 and 2016 saw the introductions of brands like JustRight by Purina, which provide customized dry blends designed to meet your dog's nutritional needs, but The Farmers Dog is one of the first we've heard looking to take this technology into the fresh food market.

Out of curiosity, we filled out The Farmers Dog questionnaire to see what our weekly cost would be, and it netted out at about $20/week for their beef recipe. It wasn't immediately clear how many times a day we'd be feeding Paddington or what a "daily" serving looks like, but according to their site instructions would come with our shipment.

We would definitely be curious to understand whether we could supplement the fresh food with some of P's regular kibble, since an "all-wet" diet has typically not been good for her (or her teeth) in the past.

Overall, The Farmers Dog has a pretty robust Q&A and we felt like a lot of our questions were answered, so we would highly recommend you check it out if this post has piqued your interest.

What are you feeding your pup these days? Custom blends? Off the shelf? Canned/wet?

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show "Barkets"

We've always associated January and the start of the new year with new resolutions, new goals, new diets, and of course-- the start of a new bracket season! Don't get us wrong... we are by no means sports experts, but there is something fun about filling out a bracket - whether it be for The Bachelor or the Super Bowl, we just can't help ourselves... (Ha, I bet you did NOT know that about us).

This is why were were SO EXCITED to get an email from the folks at Purina ProPlan about their Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show bracket.

YES! Finally a bracket we're actually qualified to fill out! Dog lovers can compete in this game of "barketology" to win $1 million*! (Side note, does this technically make it a "barket"?)

Simply visit www.dogshowbracket.com and use your canine intuition to pick your group and overall "Best in Show" winner.

Hurry and don't delay -- the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will air on February 13th and 14th at 8 PM EST.


Good luck!




*The prize will be split amongst all of the verified owners of a perfect bracket