Little Girls Trying to Make a Big Difference

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with two spirited and charming young ladies, Daviana Englander and Emily Larabee, ages 10 and 11 respectively, who have founded Bow-Wow, Inc. for the sole purpose of raising money to for animal shelters.

Daviana and Emily, founders of Bow-Wow, Inc.

I met with the girls to gather clues as to why the started this venture, what their goals are, how they make their goods and how you can support their effort.

Daviana’s (Davi, for short) and Emily’s mothers had met years ago but the girls only became friends around 2008, when they met playing soccer.  From there the girls have clearly grown to be close friends.  (evidenced by goofy behavior that often arises when girls of 10 and 11 get together for an afternoon of interviews and smoothies – giggles, teeth chattering, talk of Guinea pig tutus, et cetera) …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

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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

There are many ways to get some exercise while at the same time bonding with your dog – but how about something a little different? Enter, Yoga4Dogs.

20% discount for my readers!!!

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Yoga4Dogs is a doga DVD created by young entrepreneur, Amy Stevens. Yeah, I know, you’re skeptical. Honestly, I was too.  Doga sounds a little chichi, right? Well, don’t discount this as a great gift because I had the opportunity to try it with Isabelle, my pup, and we can definitely recommend it!

People have always created fun ways to be active with their dogs – agility, flyball, dock jumping, lure coursing, …read more