the shay girl

shay girl's pick of the week: 2.7.09 - bubbletweet.com

If you have a Twitter account, you will love my pick of the week.  BubbleTweet is a way to add a video message to your Twitter Page ... in seconds!

Simply visit bubbletweet.com, enter your Twitter username, use your webcam or upload a video, then click START.  There's no sign-up or registration required.  It's fun, fast and easy.  A winning combination in my book.

The BubbleTweet website also includes other fun stuff like:

• Top 100 BubbleTweets With The Most Views
• Real-time Listing of the Last 100 BubbleTweets

If you like this application, you can follow its creator Kevin Sherman on Twitter.

Now you know your shay girl bow-wearing bichon has a BubbleTweet on her Twitter Page; click here or on the cute blue bird to check it out.  When you visit my Twitter Page, be sure to have your speaker volume turned on; my video includes the sounds of Forrest Lipton’s Crush On U.  I want you to enjoy the full BubbleTweet experience!

shay girl's pick of the week: 1.23.09 - bamboo dog brush

I often receive comments about my hair.  "It's so fluffy."  "It's so puffy." "It looks like cotton." My reply is "it's the signature look of a bichon frise." 

To maintain my signature look requires daily brushing.  Although I have several dog brushes, my favorite is one by Bamboo.  It's actually an all-in-one slicker brush and two combs.  Tucked conveniently on the sides of the brush are a flea comb and fine tooth comb.  The fine tooth comb does double-duty as a tool to clean the brush. 

The extra soft wire slicker bristles are perfect for my serious head of hair.  I haven't got time for a wimpy brush.  The handle is non-slip and cushioned for comfort.  It's available in two sizes. The small version has a double brush; slicker one one side and bristle on the other. 

Bamboo Dog Slicker Brush with Flea and Fine Tooth Combs, More Details ...

Bamboo Small Dog Slicker/Bristle Brush & Combs, More Details ... 

shay girl's pick of the week: 1.13.09 - pawlux.com

My pick for this week is www.pawlux.com a website that celebrates eco-living.  The mission of Paw Luxury is to offer luxury, high-quality, durable, holistic and earth-friendly products for the everyday dog and their owners.

The website offers a plethora of dog products including treats, apparel, toys, travel items, accessories, and more.

One of the cool features on the site is the ability to search for dog products by aliment/symptom (e.g. anxiety, dandruff, dirty ears, tear stains).  In addition, you'll find videos on the site like the one for Happytails Sparkle & Shine Shimmering Mist.  This product is touted as "perfect if your dog is heading for an Oscar Party or wants to make a memorable impression on that first date."  It caught my owner's attention because the ingredients work to repel dust and dirt; I like for the glitter it adds to a dog's coat.  Every girl needs a little glamour ... right?! 

Are you in the market for a dog collar or leash?  You'll find a selection that is stylish, hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, machine washable, and proudly handmade in the USA!!  And don't forget the doggie walk bags.  Pawlux.com offers biodegradable business bags. 

Sign up for the Paw Luxury newsletter and receive special discounts and tips on how to stay eco-friendly. 

shay girl's pick of the week: 1.5.09 - diva dogs

This week's pick is Diva Dogs: A Style Guide to Living the Fabulous Life.  It's a fun book for trendy dogs and their owners.  

The book is filled with spectacular ways to pamper your pooch; I was especially interested in the latest doggy fashion trends.  In this style guide, you will find ideas on creating a high fashion lifestyle for you and your dog. 

Topics include: 

• Bows (my personal fave)
• Beachwear
• Collars
• Dog carriers
• Eyewear 
• Green wear
• Hats
• Jewelry
• Organic clothing
• Outerwear
• And much more ...

The book's author is a fashion designer whose clothing line under the Jo Jo label was sold in Nordstrom, Marshall Field's, Henri Bendel and other fine stores.  Jo Jo Harder is also the creator of America's Top Dog Model Contest.  Click here to see the 2008 Finalists, including the winner.

shay girl's pick of the week: 12.29.08 - shoplifting dog

Today I'm introducing a new blog category "shay girl's pick of the week."  Each week I will spotlight something new from the world of dogs (e.g. websites, news stories, books, products, videos, photos).

This week, my pick is a news story about a dog caught on surveillance video shoplifting.  According to KSL-TV in Salt Lake City Utah, the canine was caught on video walking into a Smith's Food & Drug and grabbing a bone from the pet food aisle.  After being told by the store manager to "Drop it," the shoplifting dog ran out of the supermarket with the stolen merchandise.  To read the story, visit KSL-TV.