Take Your Dog to Work Day - June 26, 2009

Alright all you pup professionals out there, did you know that Friday, June 26 is Take Your Dog to Work Day (also known as TYDTWD)? The one day a year where your puppy pal can tag along for the day. So pack up the water bowl and a few doggie treats and head to the office for a pro-pup-tive day! For more information about Take Your Dog to Work Day, go to http://www.takeyourdog.com/.

In search of a pet-friendly company for your next career move? Check out the Top 5 Dog-Friendly Companies by Petside.com.

PUPS ON THE WEB - Upside Down Dogs

If you spend as much time on the web as we do, your bound to run across some pretty funny pet sites. If your looking for some mindless entertainment, there is everything from funny pet pics to celebrity pet gossip. One of Polka Dot Pup's favorites, Upside Down Dogs.

If your not familiar with the site, its definitely worth taking a peek. If you couldn't tell by the name, the site consists of pictures of dogs upside down. One can spend hours browsing these adorable mugs, even submit your own pups picture!

Have a favorite pet site that you can't get enough of? Submit your links here!

New iPhone App for Dog Owners - DogiDuty

Nowadays there are iPhone apps for almost anything. Lucky for us pet owners, a new pet-friendly app is now available to help organize our busy lives.

Check out DogiDuty (http://www.dogiduty.com/). This iPhone application allows you to keep your dog walker, spouse or whoever is watching your pet up-to-date with important doggie duties such as if your dog has been fed, if they have taken their walk and other important pup information. All the recipient needs is a regular email account to receive your reports.

This little puppy has it all! Keep an endless list of dogs you duty, displays owner name and pet names, easy to send out reports to family members or your whole list of clients, currently track three pets per owner and it even works with built in iphone address book for easy sending.

DogiDuty is available at the iPhone App Store - http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=308790835&mt=8

Green Pet Products

Celebrating Earth Day has never been so pet-friendly. On April 22, let your pets get in on some earth-friendly fun by providing them with all natural alternatives. Enjoy a number of organic toys, treats and more!

See more of my Going Green - Pets list at ThisNext.

For more green pet-friendly products, check out Top 10 Green Pet Toys from Petside.com.

Easter Puppy Part Two - Return of Spring-Inspired Pet Gear

Spring is a perfect time to find fun and unique pet products. Whether looking for pet-friendly gifts to fill up your pups Easter basket or just looking for some Spring-inspired gear, an assortment of brightly colored goodies are popping up like wild flowers on the web!

Below are a few of Polka Dot Pups favorite Spring-inspired pet products:








Bunny Dog Suit Costume - Trixie + Peanut










Fluff Bun Bun Dog Toy - The Haute Hound







Easter Egg Shaped Gourmet Dog Biscuits - The Barket Pet Boutique






Waterproof Daisy Daze Collar - Dublin Dog


For more great Easter gift ideas, check out my The Easter Puppy list at ThisNext or go to last year's Easter Puppy post.

To submit your favorite pet-friendly Easter products or a funny Easter Puppy moment, click here.

DOG PARK CENTRAL - Simi Valley Welcomes New Dog Park

For all the Southern California dog lovers out there, I have to make note of a brand new dog park in town. Just over the hill from Los Angeles in a little town known as Simi Valley, they have opened their very first, much needed, dog park. This is a very exciting day for us at Polka Dot Pup as Simi Valley is our very own hometown!

Saturday, March 14 marked the opening of the park with a ribbon cutting ceremony and lots of excited pups. Vixen and I, along with our pup pal Abbey, headed down to the park to check it out and were extremely impressed with the large layout and amazing views. The park features separate, fenced play areas for both large and small dogs, a watering station on both sides, and room for pets to run. It is open from dawn to dusk, with seasonal hours posted at the site.

Interested in checking out the Simi Valley Dog Park? The park is located at 2151 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. For more information on park rules, visit http://www.rsrpd.org/.


Want to give a shout-out to a new dog park in your town? Send park information to polkadotpupblog@aol.com.

The Obama's Pick a Presidential Pooch!

Come April, the Obama family will have a new furry friend in the White House. After months of speculation, they have decided to adopt a Portuguese Water Dog. First lady Michelle Obama spilled the news to People Magazine along with a few potential pet names...Frank and Moose.

So what is it about the Portuguese Water Dog you ask? Rumor has it these fluffy pups have a wonderful temperament. Let's learn a little more about this soon to be First Dog of the United States.

Originating from the coasts of Portugal, this medium-sized breed is prized for its strength, spirit and soundness. Athletic and active, these dogs require vigorous exercise but are very intelligent and respond well to obedience training. For all of you with pet allergies, the Portuguese Water Dog's profuse coat is hypoallergenic. To learn more about Portuguese Water Dog's, visit AKC.org. Check out the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America (PWDCA.org) for adoption information.

We want to hear what you think about the Obama's choice for First Dog. Send your thoughts to polkadotpupblog@aol.com.