PET FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN TIPS, TRICKS and TREATS

KEEPING THE HOUNDS HOWLING WITHOUT BEING SPOOKED
By J Mikel Sacher, The Canine Curator
Founder and Creator of FUR by J Mikel Products
www.furbyjmikel.com

Halloween is a fun holiday to dress the dog and wag some fun.  But not all pups understand why the door bell keeps ringing and the door is opening and closing without the normal rituals.

KEEP YOUR PUP CALM DURING THE TREATING STORM:

1. Keep them in a room away from all the "action"
2. Get them nutritious snacks, I like Carrot Sticks to keep the Festive Witch Orange Howling.so they feel the act of indulgence while you eat your 8th Twix bar.
3. Keep chocolates and wrappers where your puppy can't accidentally rummage
4. Make sure the woofers are happy and kept at distance from kids on crack aka sugar!
5. If your dog does get into trouble - call / text Dr. Bressler for Doggie 911 (631.255.8556)

Up the FUR FUN and throw a Hound-A-Ween Party of your own or visit my dear friend Erika's dog party company, Canine Celebrations  at PETCO on Lexington Ave (86th/87th) and the Human luxe raffle tickets from Sephora, Cure Pharmacy and Erika's Pilates Studio are going to be over the top!  I also suggest looking for fun meet ups.  All the Westchester pupsters are sure to be snuggling with Rose Russo and her elite fleet of pup friends and tv anchors. Whether you get to a country setting with a pumpkin patch or enjoy some city soirees - fun with fido in costume is sure to make the dog lover giggle.

1. Keep puppy parties to daytime and between meals so dogs stay on their schedules
2. Provide lots of clean water
3. Supply ways to pick up waste so the party doesn't get pooped on!
4. Use Flexi Leash when outdoors so you are aware of your dogs activity but not tied to them
5. Themes are so easy to follow - just unleash your inner Martha and pick a color and activities so that the fun has some organization. 

xoxo to all your little pumpkins!

Beth O, BLING BONE and PENNY LANE SPARKLED AT LONDON JEWLERS

THE MIRACLE MILE WAS BRIGHTENED WITH BARKS AND BLING

Last night was a wonderful night for the ladies of the North Shore in Long Island when they let their puppies pounce at London Jewelers party for Bling Bone with Beth O Stern. The stars where aligned with some of the most talented and photographed fur-babies.  Many of the Hu-moms were outfitted in bones crusted in diamonds from BLING BONE.

Penny Lane store the heart of Beth O and many others and this award winning Cavalier is a BLING BONE dog spokes dog with her mother, handler and expert groomer for FUR by J Mikel, Rose Russo attended with Lourdes Lebron and Tuffy who was recently chosen to be one of the trickster pups on DAVID LETTERMAN.  Penny Lane wore purple, to pay tribute to IT GET'S BETTER, making her not just pretty but political with her Bling Bone name tag to pull her ensemble together splendidly!

Another talented girl, Jilly the poker playing pup with her Dad Rick Caran where there amongst other talented and committed people in the dog community to lend a paw to the beauty of the BLING BONE and help find forever homes for adoptables at North Shore Animal League in Port Washington (My home town).

Shop for Bling Bone http://www.blingbone.com/

Get Groomed by Rose - email her to set up consultation delicaterose9@aol.com

Adopt a Pup http://www.animalleague.org/

Clean Your Pup http://www.furdogsnyc.com/

Book Jilly for a Pup Party or fundraiser http://www.jillidog.com/

Penny Lane is always Front and Center with Celebrities

FLEXI & SEXY FRIDAY FURBIE

FLEXI TIME IF YOU LOVE SOMEONE SET THEM FREE!


FLEXI brags that they are FEEDOM ON A LEASH and after many years of pioneering retractable leashes – now the company is putting on a fashionable show and highlighting limited edition designs that I think are rather fun for your doggy run!

I am so in love with my ROCK STAR leash and feel it really fits my Dog Loving to a “T”. I always have a few leashes and even have an extra FLEXI at my parent’s home in the Berkshires for Zak to roam on the lawn! As a responsible dog owner, I treasure the extra give of this line and understand how to enjoy the freedom.

I love how the company has made a success story grow and change with the times since their intro to the dog market in 1973 when I was watching TV with my family Sheepdog Heathcliff! They have a patented breaking system that keeps your dog within your control and ready for a run or health walk.

Wanna take one out for a jog? We are doing everything we can to get you out on an extra long and enjoyable dog walk and the fokes at Flexi want you to exercise your right to walk too!

WAYS TO WIN YOUR OWN FLEXI
A. Retweet I want to win a Flexi #win-furbyjmikel and we will be giving away to our selected winners.
B. Follow our blog www.furbyjmikel.blogspot.com and comment under the entry why you want to win your Flexi
Once we pick you – you will have that moment when you will have to label yourself classic, comfort or fashion / design and walk with your dog in your own style like my DOG LOVING did!

To Become a Distributor or Find A Pet Boutique near You
http://www.flexiusa.com/

DRESS UP AND DO GOOD DOGS FROM HATS TO HAIRCUTS

DRESSING UP, SINGING LOUD & SIPS FOR THE SIGHT OF OTHERS
By J Mikel Sacher, The Canine Curator
Creator and Founder of FUR by J Mikel
www.furbyjmikel.com

Those who own dogs are statistically healthier. There are endless studies to the effects that their pawsome love lowers our blood pressure, raises our moral and keeps us living a more active life, so when dog lovers mix their canine pleasures with altruistic endeavors their acts of kindness must be reported.

DOGS IN PARTY HATS
www.dogsinpartyhats.com

This Fundraiser doubles as a contest supporting Guiding Eyes for the Blind and is filled with compassion and wacky wags! My friend Bocker the Labradoodle is their spokespup and Mr. April! Bocker’s Labradoodlicious Swirl was the April 2010 Flavor-of-the-Month at Via Vanti, in the historic Mount Kisco and it earns its licks from the doodle that stole my heart http://www.bocker.tv/

Carla Gambescia is the owner of Via Vaniti and creator/sponsor for this event, the 2010 contest is now in full swing – which is wonderful excuse to get Fido a Costume for Halloween, and I might just march to Target to see if any of Simon Doonan’s kitschy costumes are left! Ok – so you know you want to be IN IT to WIN IT and even your entry fee goes directly to Guiding Eyes. You can also Dog with them 365 days a year with their amazingly cute calendar... http://www.dogsinpartyhats.com/
Step 1: Create a look for your Puptastic Dog to show his or her spirit and don't forget the chapeau!
Step 2: Name a tasty Gelato flavor after your dog in heals that celebrates his or her costume.
Step 3: Submit the photo and wait for the judges to review all the worthy entries in November
Step 4: Eat Gelato!

MORE GOOD FOR THE GUIDE DOG AND A LITTLE VINO
If you want to keep giving and have a thirst for fine wine, I suggest you visit The Wine Guy, Andy Besch at West Side Wines www.westsidewine.com who also helps raise guide dogs.

HAIR STYLED WITH SONGS THAT BENEFIT VISUALLY IMPAIRED
I think all the Pawrents of the said 12 flavors should get their hair trimmed by my genius hairdresser Roberto Novo who works with many charities including VISIONS.

Call to book an appointment at 212 929 1652 and get set to have your hair behave and work for you versus you working for it! Just mention FUR and any of his Frenchies by name: Machito, Matilda or baby Millie and you will get the inside price and help raise money for the CD he is preparing for visually impaired children that study and find employment with Visions http://www.visionsvcb.org/services_children.html

EAT                   http://www.dogsinpartyhats.com/
DRINK              http://www.westsidewine.com/
LOOK GOOD AND DO GOOD
                           http://www.robertonovosalon.com/

BOCKER AND BELLA TAKE PET FASHION WEEK

PET FASHION WEEK 2010- THE ACTORS
By J Mikel Sacher, The Founder of FUR and the Canine Curator

I am mad for Bocker and all he does to raise money for his various charities of the heart and your cuddly toy that lends a helping paw to all who needs it. I am holding off on seeing EAT PRAY LOVE until they show your scenets.

We all love the Bella Starlet who also lends her furry heart to causes and lends the world a bow or too.

xoxo
Mikel

BELLA STARLET FROM BOWS TO HEROIC MESSAGES

Bella Starlet is a charmer and in this Pet Fashion Video moment at the City Pet Guide and FOUND booth, we learned a little bit about how she went from behind the curtin to center stage with her mom Beth Joy Knutsen. This dynamic duo have worked to develop many lines and products to raise money for shelters and dog causes, making her quite the hero in my book!

To see and learn more about this darling FUR person look at some of her websites: www.bellastarlet.com www.PureMutts.com www.BarkersBowtique.com


I am holding the Plush Version of Bocker in this video. To buy one today go to. www.bocker.tv/plush.htm

www.citypetguide.com

www.foundmyanimal.com

The Petties!

Thank you for nominating Fur by J Mikel as one of the best Dog Blogs. We are inspired and thankful for all the votes and love LILY!

We still have our tails wagging over being a part of the journey!

To view look at this link! http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/9501333

xoxo,
Mikel, Zak and all the dogs I love

We hope you all try FUR soon!
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