Easy-to-Clean Dog Beds

Today, my friend Ashley sent me a link to FatBoy Doggie Lounges. The “Doggy Boy” beds come in a variety of cool colors, including orange, pink, lime, camo, red, sand, black, and brown. But by far the best part? To clean, you just wipe down the nylon with a damp cloth.

Fatboy beds come in small and large sizes, and if your dog prefers less stuffing you can remove pellets for a softer feel. Prices range from $99-$139. For more info or to buy, click here.

Does your dog have a favorite doggie bed? If so, where is it from? Please share!

Dog Carriers That Don’t Suck

“Can’t you just put her in one of those carriers under the airplane seat?” my dad asks me, wondering why I’ve chosen to drive my dog 800 miles rather than fly home with her. “No, Dad, 35-lb dogs don’t exactly fit in a little bag, and it’s logistically impossible for one to be stowed under an airplane seat,” I explain. Again.

Admittedly, around the 10th hour of my recent New York to Chicago road trip, I became pretty envious of anyone who can bring their dog with them as a carry-on. But what’s with some pet owners carrying around their little yorkies and maltese in a tacky Juicy Couture dog satchel or a Reebok gym bag circa the mid-90s? If you must cram your dog into a bag, why not make it one that’s actually aesthetically appealing and roomy? I saw some cute ones at Wagwear and Bowhaus NYC.

Wagwear Boat Canvas CarrierBowhaus Toile Carrier

Rainiest. Morning. Ever.

Every dog owner knows that your pet doesn’t give a damn about Doppler Radar. They need to pee when they need to pee. This morning’s monsoon unfortunately coincided with my pet’s morning walk.

Here’s how it went: Riley walks out of apartment building, looks up at me, walks back to door. I drag her into deluge. She walks as if wet pavement is somehow burning her little paws. Halfway down block, she stops, looks up at me with disgust, and refuses to budge.

After ten minutes of staring each other down in a battle of wills, we are both soaked, and it’s pretty clear multiple passersby are calling animal cruelty on me. So, we walk back inside. To get back at me, she shakes spastically in the elevator, spraying rain and dirt over my entire face and body. And no, she never peed. Great.

Never before have I wanted a dog towel so badly. I’m not above using my own, but as the wet dog smell filled my apartment, I was kicking myself for not buying that damn ShamWow. So, I started looking around online. Here are a few dog towels I liked:

Soggy Dog
The Cool N Dry Dog Towel
3-Piece Microfiber Dog Drying Towel & Mitt Set
FURminator Microfiber Towel

Soggy Dog Towel

Let me know if you have any other suggestions!