*Ahem* Well, you’ll notice my Toy Tuesday post is going up, er, rather late. *blush* There is a very good reason for that. I was busy doing research! No, really! I wasn’t merely playing with our (Isabelle’s and my) new “toy”, I was making sure that it was actually worth blogging about.

The verdict? YES! Definitely worth blogging about. So worthy in fact that I’m just going to have to let this post be a teaser because I spent too much time with the Manners Minder and not writing a blog. Yes, I know – shame on me – but you’ll thank me later.

So, what is this thing I am so excited about? Manners Minder is not really a toy, but it was so fun for Isabelle and me to use that it felt like one! Manners Minder …read more

No, I’m not being flip with that title…Do You Mind? is the name of a game for people and their dogs!

Photo courtesy of Darf, Inc. – Avalilable for $24.95 – Click to Purchase

Read more to see why this game has been Gift Detective APPROVED!

I first saw the game advertised in a dog magazine and, being the curious sort, I wanted to learn more. Would it be fun or is it just trying to fit into a niche? I knew that Isabelle’s fabulous trainer, Bette Yip, would be the first person I asked about it.

Well, Bette had a game called Funagle, by the same company, …read more

This post is mainly for a free (pretty frugal, eh?) event in Arlington, MA to benefit homeless pets.

Don’t live in the Boston area but still want to give a gift? Please consider dropping off some of the suggested items (list below) at your local shelter, making a donation to the ASPCA or, if this just isn’t your cup o’tea and you need a birthday, Valentine’s, housewarming or some other type of present, visit one of my older posts for some great gift ideas or hire me for special sleuthing services! (Pssst! Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it!!!)

Helping Hands for Homeless Pets is a New Year’s party and donation …read more