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Shopping for Dogs and Dog Lovers

A collection of the best places to get specialized gear for your best friend. Including book lists, buying hints and product information, everything you need to either to get started or even get moving! Looking for something special for that dog-crazy friend or family member? Specialized gift sites and canine memorabilia online stores are listed here as well for your perusing pleasure.
Fancy Dog Beds
Are you looking for something completely out of the ordinary? Have I got something for you! These dog beds are the finest I've seen. From fancy wrought iron, to plush sofas in designer fabrics, and tasseled divans fit for a queen.
Be Prepared For Emergencies
Are you ready to leave in a hurry and take your dogs with you, or prepared to ride out a big storm? Here's what you should have on hand for either decision.
Before You Buy an Airline Crate
If air travel is in your plans for you and Pooch, you will need to purchase an airline crate. Airlines require these unless your dog is small enough to be considered carry-on luggage (under 10 pounds).
What You'll Need for Your New Puppy
If you're adding a puppy or a dog to your household and aren't sure what types of items you'll need; here's a list of What You'll Need.
Spring Clean-up in the Yard
If you happen to live in an area that isn't buried under snow for six months out of the year, then this unpleasant aspect of dog ownership likely won't trouble you much. Or better yet, you do live in snowy climes but have much more willpower and hold against procrastination better than I do.
Bark Control Collar
A review of the electronic bark control collars that help keep your dog from barking and irritating the neighbours.
BitterApple Chewing Prohibitive Spray
Every puppy chews, most chew everything from table legs to shoes. Here's the product to help you get through those horrible teething months.
The Gentle Leader
More comfort, more control. A product review of the Gentle Leader head halter.
The Prong Collar
Product review for the prong or pinch training collar for dogs.
Propalin
"Propalin, the drug of choice in the United Kingdom to fight urinary continence in dogs, is now available in the United States and it has shown amazing results." - Press Release
Wire and Underground Fences ... Do I Want One?
The good, the bad and the ugly about these underground fencing systems. Do you really want one?
House Cleaning Supplies
It's Mud Puppy Season Again! And if you're like me, you're already cringing at the inadvertantly-left trails through the house. Muddy paw-prints, and soggy tail-trails left on the walls (because apparently my dogs can not stand up on their own; they tend to lean up against the walls when they walk).
Business is Barking ... I mean Booming
The "Dog eat Dog World" is no more ... now it's a Dog eat Hors D'oeuvre World. From timeless classics, providing a much-needed service like dog-walking, dog-sitting, grooming and training services, to the more specialized "item providers", dog business is good business.

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