UNLEASHED LIFE: Artful Green Living for Dogs

I didn't realize how sloppy my dog's bowls looked until I got these gorgeous wooden bowls.  UNLEASHED LIFE (love the name) has a beautiful and large selection of eco friendly dog bowls that will lend an element of unexpected design to your space.  Artful green living can and should extend to our companion animals. 

These Anderson Bowls are made from sustainable acacia wood and non toxic stainless steel.   The stainless inner bowl is removable and dishwasher safe.  They're raised which makes it easier for dogs to eat.

The Rowley Bowls are a little more detailed and are hand turned from renewable plantation wood.  They also have the removable stainless bowl. 

Unleashed Life has a wide variety of beautiful eco friendly dog bowl to choose from very much in keeping with my philosophy that everything in your home should be beautiful and as green as possible.  Find them HERE.

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K9 and Doggles: Eyewear for Dogs

Summer sun can be bright for dogs too, Doggles offers sunglasses made just for dogs.  And if the dog doesn't mind, they're good fun.

Doggles are the only company that make eyewear specific to dogs.  The bridge of the nose is wide to fit a dog's nose and there are adjustable straps to fit around the head and ears.  They are well made from eco friendly recycled materials.

Doggles provide protection from sun, wind and debris.  How do you get your dog to wear them?  They suggest putting them on outside where it's bright because the dog probably won't like wearing them indoors where it would be harder to see, only leave them on for a few minutes at first so the dog can get used to them, reassure that it's okay and try not to let the dog paw at the glasses.  After a few tries most dogs are willing to wear them.

There are two versions with many size and color options of each.  One is the K-9 which are more like sunglasses, and the other are Doggles which are more like goggles and are modeled after sport goggles.

The Doggles are the more hard core of the two, offering more protection.  If your dog likes to poke his head out the window or rides on a bike or side car, these would be great.

Find them HERE.
Image Credit: Kendall

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Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed Mini for Summer Travel

Traveling with the pooch? The Sleepypod mobile pet bed will take your best friend from the house to the car to the plane and hotel in comfort and style.  What a great idea, a three in one product that serves three functions--carrier, car seat, bed.  Not only this, but it looks cool.  Very modern and innovative.

The mini makes a cozy bed for smaller animals.  It has a plush furry liner that may be removed for washing or for a cooler environment.  There's a handle and a shoulder strap and it fastens into the car with a seatbelt to keep your companion animal safe.  They have even done crash tests to ensure the safety of the Sleepypod, which I find impressive.

I like that the animal has good visibility and love the cozy nestlike space which would probably be a comforting haven during travel, especially if it's been used at home for a bed.  There is a larger size (the original medium), but the mini will fit under airplane seats.  There are several informative videos on the Sleepypod website which demonstrate how easy it is to use.

We tried the mini and it worked great.  Our dog was happy to curl up and sleep in the soft furry bed, and I find the mini to be maneuverable and enjoyable to use. Find it HERE.

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