• Bright Ideas

  Posted on Oct 28, 2009
  By Kristen Lainsbury
  
  Here in New England, the leaves are starting to change colors, there's a chill in the air and darkness comes early.  Since fall is my favorite season, I couldn't be happier. The dogs? Not so much. Short days mean short walks. Well, they used to, anyway.For Stella and Cassidy, the future looks...
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• Bark or Treat

  Posted on Oct 9, 2009
  By Kristen Lainsbury
  
  I'm not going to deny it. When it comes to holidays, I'm a total Halloweenie. And so are my sweet girls, Stella and Cassidy.Since Stella is a Belgian Malinois and Cassidy is a Golden Retriever mix, they're a little big for most dog costumes. But that doesn't stop any of us from drooling over the...
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• Chews Wisely

  Posted on Oct 5, 2009
  By Kristen Lainsbury
  
  When Stella arrived on the scene, all pointy ears and razor-sharp teeth, my heart melted.  I had never seen a Belgian Malinois before, and it was love at first sight.Unfortunately it wasn't love at first bite.  Not to worry - she didn't sink her teeth into my skin.  Her tastes were...
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• Head of the Class

  Posted on Sep 11, 2009
  By Kristen Lainsbury
  
  When it comes to our dogs, my husband and I are like proud parents.  We cart them around in safe family wagon.  We feed them nutritious foods and make sure they get plenty of exercise.  And even though we wouldn't say anything to our friends about it, we're convinced they're smarter...
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• Bon Voyage

  Posted on Sep 9, 2009
  By Kristen Lainsbury
  
  By the time my husband and I traded in our old tank of a Volvo wagon, it had become a dogmobile- claw scratches on the leather seats, snout prints on the windows, muddy pawprints in the cargo area, fur everywhere, and a distinct aroma of "eau de chien" that could not be eliminated by...
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Archive of Swag The Dog Blog

• General
  • Bright Ideas
    Posted on Oct 28, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Bark or Treat
    Posted on Oct 9, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Chews Wisely
    Posted on Oct 5, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Head of the Class
    Posted on Sep 11, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Bon Voyage
    Posted on Sep 9, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Gate Expectations
    Posted on Sep 4, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Preppy Pooches
    Posted on Aug 25, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Serious Stain-Removal Satisfaction
    Posted on Aug 14, 2009 By Julia Szabo
  • Ramping Up
    Posted on Aug 7, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Bodhi's Great Escape
    Posted on Aug 4, 2009 By Kate Moon
  • Rise and Dine
    Posted on Jul 29, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Throw in the towel
    Posted on Jul 24, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Mud Magnet
    Posted on Jul 17, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Cool ideas for hot dogs
    Posted on Jul 15, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Time to buy the donuts
    Posted on Jul 10, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • "On Backorders": One Manufacturer's Take
    Posted on Jul 8, 2009 By Luke Pfeifle
  • RuffWear's Performance Dog Gear encourages you to get outside with your dog!
    Posted on Jul 2, 2009 By Dana Hackleman
  • Celebrate the red, white and blue - and save a little green
    Posted on Jul 2, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Take Your Dog to Work Day
    Posted on Jun 26, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Who made that? A West Paw designer shares his passion for dog supplies
    Posted on Jun 23, 2009 By Mike Hegedus
  • Everything's Going Swimmingly
    Posted on Jun 19, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Up Country - Proud makers of stylish dog collars since 1984
    Posted on Jun 16, 2009 By Alice Nichols
  • A tail we could wag - Promoting an age-old artform
    Posted on Jun 12, 2009 By Joe and Laurie Ryan
  • A Toy Story
    Posted on Jun 12, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Unleashed enthusiasm
    Posted on Jun 5, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • The Birth of Kurgo - Dog Travel Made Easy
    Posted on Jun 3, 2009 By Kitter Spater
  • New and Snout-worthy
    Posted on May 27, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Seeing Dog Eyes
    Posted on May 26, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Go Dog Go!
    Posted on May 14, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Rest Insured
    Posted on May 8, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • A stinky situation
    Posted on May 4, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Presidential Puppy Training
    Posted on Apr 28, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • April Showers - Rain Gear For Dogs
    Posted on Apr 16, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Think Pink
    Posted on Apr 10, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Those Dirty Dogs
    Posted on Apr 3, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Shedding Solutions
    Posted on Mar 27, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Don't let the dog beds bite
    Posted on Mar 20, 2009 By Dan Edwards
  • In a lather
    Posted on Mar 13, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Sheep Thrills
    Posted on Mar 6, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Natural Dog Supplements
    Posted on Feb 27, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • A Dog Gated Community
    Posted on Feb 20, 2009 By Kristen Lainsbury
  • Control Your Dog in a Crowd With the Right Dog Supplies
    Posted on Feb 13, 2009 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Lucky Mascot Dog Clothes To Be Featured on The Martha Stewart Show
    Posted on Jan 9, 2009 By Kristen Miale
  • Holiday Gift Ideas For Dogs
    Posted on Dec 10, 2008 By Kristen Miale
  • I Want a Dog Bed
    Posted on Nov 18, 2008 By Kristen Miale
  • Dog Safety - Keeping your dog safe at night.
    Posted on Oct 31, 2008 By Kristen Miale
  • Halloween Dog Bones a Perfect Seasonal Treat
    Posted on Oct 6, 2008 By Emily Bruce
  • Dog Halloween Costumes that are Cute and Comfortable
    Posted on Sep 26, 2008 By Marti Englert
  • Crypton Dog Couch Cover and Quilted Car Bench Dog Seat Cover Keep the Dog Hair and Dog Grime Off My Seats
    Posted on Sep 26, 2008 By Doug Monson
  • Gentle Leader put me in control during dog walks again
    Posted on Sep 19, 2008 By Marti Englert
  • Weight Control Dog Feeder helps keep dogs trim and happy
    Posted on Sep 18, 2008 By Stephanie Lahme
  • Dog beds made stylish and durable with high tech materials.
    Posted on Sep 18, 2008 By Gretchen Kruysman
  • Get Serious when you need to seriously fight dog odors
    Posted on Sep 9, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • How GrassSaver tablets and the Doggy Septic saved my back yard
    Posted on Aug 25, 2008 By Jamie Ippolito
  • Elevated dog bowls for the modernist design hound
    Posted on Aug 19, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Ice Lick keeps your dog cool and relieves dog boredom!
    Posted on Aug 13, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Two Labs give the Have a Ball Launcher and other FetchDog Toys Rave Reviews
    Posted on Aug 11, 2008 By Jamie Ippolito
  • The Sea Creatures Beachcomber Toy is the favorite dog toy at my house
    Posted on Aug 6, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • The Puppia Harness Wonder Vest keeps dog safe in the car
    Posted on Jul 24, 2008 By Peter Troast
  • Booster seats keep little dogs safe in the car and give them a view of the road
    Posted on Jul 22, 2008 By Stephanie Lahme
  • Travel Hammock, Back Seat Lounge and Car Mate Seat Covers keep dog hair off car seats
    Posted on Jul 21, 2008 By Jamie Ippolito
  • Buckle up your dog in the car with the Safe Traveler Dog Seat Belt Harness or the Canine Zip Line Dog Harness
    Posted on Jul 18, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Stainless puppy and dog bowls don't slip or tip
    Posted on Jul 10, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Kool Dogz' Ice Lick keep dogs cool on hot summer days in the yard
    Posted on Jul 7, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • FasTags' Homemade Travel Tag Kit for vacation peace of mind
    Posted on Jul 1, 2008 By Stephanie Lahme
  • Our Japanese Garden dog toy description makes Jay Leno's Wacky Headlines
    Posted on Jul 1, 2008 By FetchDog
  • The Road Refresher Non-Spill Dog Travel Bowl
    Posted on Jun 30, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Snoozer's Luxury Square Dog Bed with Memory Foam: A Sleep Spa Bed for a deserving senior dog
    Posted on Jun 26, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Bamboo's Mud Magnet Paw Cleaner Gloves remove doggy dirt with a loving touch
    Posted on Jun 20, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • The AKC's Plush Woodland Mallard Dog Toy will quack its way to your dog's heart
    Posted on Jun 18, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Solvit Half Ramp II for Dogs
    Posted on Jun 16, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Dog Stairs Help Senior Dogs Reach Their Favorite Spots -- Pet Steps by C & D Pet Products
    Posted on Jun 12, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Sleeping through the dog days in style - Canine Cabana Bed by Abo Gear
    Posted on Jun 4, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • GrassSaver saved my lawn from yellow spots
    Posted on Jun 2, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Puppy Training Bells for the Happy Couple
    Posted on May 29, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Bull's Eye Designer Bowl and Treat Jar
    Posted on May 27, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Safe Traveler Harness
    Posted on May 22, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Folding Wire Crate
    Posted on May 21, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Can dogs drink from a fountain of youth?
    Posted on May 15, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Night Safety for Your Dogs
    Posted on May 13, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Dog collars with flower power
    Posted on May 9, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Japanese Garden Toys
    Posted on May 7, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Wanderlust Bed
    Posted on May 2, 2008 By FetchDog
  • Quencher Cinch Top Bowl
    Posted on May 1, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Fire Hose Toys
    Posted on Apr 30, 2008 By Peter Troast
  • Go Green with Biodegradable Poop Bags
    Posted on Apr 24, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Eco-Friendly Dog Beds
    Posted on Apr 21, 2008 By Peter Troast
  • Knot a Long Leash
    Posted on Apr 17, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • The best dog gear for happy trails
    Posted on Apr 16, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Safe, Dog-Friendly Decorating
    Posted on Apr 9, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • The non-toxic flea dip for dogs
    Posted on Apr 8, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Double Tugger
    Posted on Apr 4, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Toss-A-Lot
    Posted on Apr 2, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Sporty toys for sporty dogs
    Posted on Mar 31, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Spring-cleaning your dog's coat
    Posted on Mar 28, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Raining dogs and coats
    Posted on Mar 27, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Scrumptious dog bowls double as sculpture
    Posted on Mar 24, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Outdoor Sun Bed for Your Dog Shines
    Posted on Mar 19, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Baker's Dozen Collar and Leash -- Fat-free Cupcakes!
    Posted on Mar 18, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Erin Go Bark
    Posted on Mar 17, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Nupro Holistic Supplement
    Posted on Mar 14, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Take your vitamins!
    Posted on Mar 14, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Feeding your dog's inner wolf
    Posted on Mar 12, 2008 By Gretchen Kruysman
  • FetchDogs are Omega Dogs
    Posted on Mar 10, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Big Squeakers - Plush Toys
    Posted on Mar 7, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Retractable Leash: Cut your dog some slack
    Posted on Mar 6, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Keeping dogs' paws safe and booty-licious
    Posted on Mar 5, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Banishing the bark
    Posted on Feb 29, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Staying trim through the training process
    Posted on Feb 27, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Gentle Leader® Easy Walk Harness & Leash
    Posted on Feb 25, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Red Carpet Ready
    Posted on Feb 21, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • For your consideration... Oscars-worthy dog treats
    Posted on Feb 19, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Turning dog-bath time into a great spa escape
    Posted on Feb 14, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Pinnacle Duck & Potato
    Posted on Feb 12, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Dogs all over the sofa
    Posted on Feb 12, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • FetchDog's Guide to Premium Dog Foods
    Posted on Feb 11, 2008 By Sibyl
  • Rolled Leather Collar
    Posted on Feb 8, 2008 By Peter Troast
  • FetchDog Dental Kit
    Posted on Feb 6, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Smooches & Nuzzles
    Posted on Feb 4, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Bunkhouse Bed
    Posted on Feb 1, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Lakse Kronch
    Posted on Jan 31, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Canine Genius
    Posted on Jan 24, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • The Essential Guide to Socializing Your Puppy
    Posted on Jan 23, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Puppy Training Collar and Leash
    Posted on Jan 22, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Puppy Teething Sticks
    Posted on Jan 18, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • A Crate for Puppy and You
    Posted on Jan 17, 2008 By Martha Garvey
  • Quick Dry Towel
    Posted on Jan 16, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • The Furminator
    Posted on Jan 10, 2008 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Earthbath Ear & Eye Wipes
    Posted on Jan 9, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Slicker Brush
    Posted on Jan 8, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Thera Neem Pet Shampoo
    Posted on Jan 7, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Fetch, Anyone?
    Posted on Jan 4, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Ball Launcher
    Posted on Jan 3, 2008 By Julia Szabo
  • Holiday Bulb Toy
    Posted on Jan 2, 2008 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Real Meat Treats
    Posted on Dec 31, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Holiday Clearance
    Posted on Dec 27, 2007 By Sibyl
  • Life Ring
    Posted on Dec 19, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Snowballs in St. Pete
    Posted on Dec 18, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Baby It's Cold Outside
    Posted on Dec 17, 2007 By Martha Garvey
  • Scent Stopper Bed
    Posted on Dec 16, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Toys for Christmas
    Posted on Dec 15, 2007 By Sibyl
  • Dog Safety
    Posted on Dec 14, 2007 By Martha Garvey
  • Couch Saver
    Posted on Dec 13, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Home Again for Christmas
    Posted on Dec 12, 2007 By Elizabeth Edwardsen
  • Holiday Leashes
    Posted on Dec 11, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Green Gifts
    Posted on Dec 10, 2007 By Gretchen Kruysman
  • Mod Elevated Feeder
    Posted on Dec 9, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Automatic Toy & Treat Dispenser
    Posted on Dec 8, 2007 By Martha Garvey
  • Suite Dreams
    Posted on Dec 7, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Putting on the Dog
    Posted on Dec 5, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Photo Finish
    Posted on Dec 5, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Ring Any Bells?
    Posted on Dec 4, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Throw Me a Rope
    Posted on Dec 3, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Anti-Bloat Bowl
    Posted on Nov 29, 2007 By Martha Garvey
  • The Red Shoes
    Posted on Nov 28, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • This Bed is Cozy as a Cave
    Posted on Nov 9, 2007 By Peter Troast
  • Ruffwear Leashes
    Posted on Oct 12, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson
  • Ode on an Orbee-Tuff
    Posted on Oct 12, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Hound Haberdashery
    Posted on Oct 12, 2007 By Julia Szabo
  • Sea Mobility
    Posted on Oct 12, 2007 By Melissa Holbrook Pierson