Trixie and Peanut / Dog Shedding / Animal Touch Therapies

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Susan Bing, Owner, Trixie and Peanut, joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard to talk about their line of designer dog fashions and accessories. Originally started as a mail order company, Susan then moved onto the website and now has a full pet boutique in New York City.

Trixie and Peanut specializes in unique dog gear and carries some exclusive lines in addition to their own name brand products. The prices range from inexpensive to some high-end dog beds retailing over $1,000.Their product focus includes dog toys that are iPods, celebrity parody squeekies, fashion collars, and dog beds in the shape of airplanes, limousines, and “Furraris”. Each toy or product is extensively tested for durability and usability.

The fashions, including their line of Halloween costumes, are specifically designed for dogs and their natural movements making them comfortable and fun to wear for your pet.

For more information and to see their current selections visit: http://www.trixieandpeanut.com

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week about dog grooming and shedding. When bathing your pet, use a rake brush while he’s wet to remove additional fur that will stick together making it easy to remove from both your pup and your home.

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week. This week learn how some folks in Italy are teaching dogs how to be lifeguards and rescue swimmers from pending water dangers. Read more at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6924827.stm

W. Bruce Bregenzer, Animal Massage and Touch Therapist, Companion Animal Touch Therapies joins The Doggie Chronicles to share insight into his methods of healing pets with massage techniques including acupressure, reiki, and Healing Touch to provide individualized therapeutic bodywork for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. He is the founder of AMTIL (Animal Massage & Therapies) which also sells holistic products. Bruce has been doing this for over 10 years in the Chicago-Milwaukee area.

Most of his pup patients have pre-existing injuries or are recovering from surgeries but has also used his methods to treat behavioral or anxiety problems such as those experienced by pets who have been abused. Bruce also teaches local classes in his techniques for those who would like to learn more about how to heal their animals or become massage touch therapists. For more information about his work and classes visit: http://companionanimaltouchandtherapies.com

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Pop ARF / Pupcentric

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Nathan Janes, Artist, Pop ARF Modern Dog Art joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard for some insight into his life and work as a dog/pet portrait artist. Rescuing his dog Buttons provided him with the extra inspiration he needed to specialize in modern art dog portraits.

His sense of dogs and the way he uses color and character in his imagery make these pup portraits truly unique. The only way to appreciate Nathan’s art is to see it at: http://www.poparf.com

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week.

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week with a reminder to stay alert when walking your dog off-leash or otherwise as they might get bit or ingest something. Be aware of any changes in behavior and communicate them along with the events that led up to the event so the veternarian can act quickly to help your pet.

Jamye Hickman, Owner/Founder, Pupcentric joins The Doggie Chronicles to talk about their EBD (”Everything But the Dog”) Carryall, which is essentially a diaper bag for dogs and their owners.

It includes many features that make traveling with your pet a real pleasure. There are custom pockets for food, water, poop bags, holders for vet records, leash-lock, a blanket, in addition to one side of it being hair resistant making it great for the car.

For more information and also where to buy visit: http://www.pupcentric.com

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