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	Eco Slumber Bed Sleep in eco heaven by getting your puppy dog an earth friendly pet bed! Eco Slumber bed combines eco fabric, made with 85% recycled IntelliLoft™ fibers and is filled with 100% recycled IntelliLoft™ fiber fill. Created from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, IntelliLoft™ is safe, re-engineered fibers that diverts unnecessary waste from going to your landfill & takes six times less energy than producing fabric from virgin fibers. Who knew that purchasing a high quality, retro dog bed would help devert plastic from landfills & reduce energy use?! Featuring a zipper opening to remove cover, both pillow and cover are machine washable. Made in Montana, USA.	1	1	Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:01 pm admin
	A Dagger in the Heart Valentine's Day is fast appraoching and we see visions of dogs walking through the park with stars in their eyes, decked out in pinks and reds just waiting to sniff out their perfect match.... If this sounds perfect to you, then check out our Valentine's Day items - all 10% off during our Sweetheart Sale , now through February 14! But for those of you who throw tradition to the wind and seek the tougher side to Valentine's Day, take a look at our Dagger in the Heart Tank. Featuring colored nailheads on a black background, this tank is an edgy and different way to express your love this Valentine's Day. And you just might find yourself humming ... love bites, love bleeds.... Just don't let it bring you to your knees!	0	0	No Posts
	Eloise Dog Beds Eloise dog beds - where fashion and style meet man's best friend. You may have heard of Eloise - they currently supply the Starwood hotels with their in-room dog beds. Eloise beds offer style and comfort in an extremely high quality (and washable!) bed. Better yet, all beds are MADE IN THE USA.. So click here and check out the wide array of choices from Eloise!.	0	0	No Posts
	Review of Bark Bark Bakery Treats! On our site we offer amazing fresh baked gourmet dog treats by Bark Bark Bakery. These treats are not only incredibly delicious (we've actually tasted some and our dogs literally salivate when they get a mere whiff!), but they are all natural and made with organic ingredients. It can't get much better than that for a premium dog treat! Bark Bark's treats were recently reviewed. To check out the review, click here. We hope you order these delicious dog treats and give us your feedback - we know you will love them!	1	1	Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:15 pm TomV
	Welcome to the new website! Hello and welcome to the new a bone to pick! We've worked long and hard to create a website that is user friendly, displays products in a better and more helpful fashion and gives you the kind of information you need in order to make the perfect purchase for your pup. You will notice that we've added many more products, such as new dog sweaters, new dog coats, new holiday dog tees and toys, as well as new features to the website. For example, we've added the new Pup of the Month feature, which allows you to directly enter your pup into our monthly contest. Winners are chosen each month and will receive a free delivery of freshly baked dog treats. We've also added a Treat of the Month Club as an option for dog lovers who are looking for a perfect gift for a friend or loved one, or who just love giving freshly baked, all natural treats to their dogs. We have developed three membership levels, ranging from 3 months to a year. We've also put together an excellent selection of treats each month - a selection that any dog lover would be ecstatic to receive! So shop away and enjoy the new website. And if you have any comments, please feel free to leave them in our customer feedback area. We'd love to hear from you. Please also feel free to talk about anything dog you'd like on the blog. We'll answer questions to the best of our ability (even if it means seeking answers from outside vets and trainers). We hope your experience on the new website is an excellent one!	0	0	No Posts
	Changes, changes, and more changes! Hello everyone! We are embarking on some major changes at a bone to pick and wanted to let you all know. As of the end of July, we will have a new look and feel. If you notice, we've put our new logo up on the blog for you all to view. We think that this logo much better represents who we are and what we do. Once the new site is up and going, please let us know if you have any comments. We polled our current customers for suggestions and have implemented many of those suggestions into the new site. We truly hope you all will love it after we launch. We will send out an email to our customer list as soon as the new site is launched so that everyone can take a look. In the meantime, summer is here and we've got great sumemr products - like the Cool Mesh Harness, travel blankets that absorb water and repel dirt on the bottom and 100% biodegradable pet waste bags for those days outside! We hope you enjoy the beginning of summer. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!	0	0	No Posts
	Eco-Friendly is IN! This fall, a bone to pick made the business decision to add in a category of eco-friendly products. Over the last 6 months, we have steadily added to our repertoire of "green" products and are constantly looking for new "green" products. We are consistently reminded that we had a good idea in adding this category, as our customers rave about and pets love the products. Today the Washington Post featured an article on a local "green" pet shop in D.C., talking about green pet products and the recent, and hopefully, growing surge in demand for green products. To check out the article, click here. Also, check out our newest "green" product, our BioBag pet waste bags! Please let us know if you have comments. We'd love to hear!	0	0	No Posts
	Eco-Friendly Products Mentioned in Verdant Magazine's Next Issue! Wow! We are truly excited over here at a bone to pick. We just received word yesterday that a bone to pick is going to be mentioned in the next issue of Verdant Magazine - a magazine dedicated to living "green" - with respect to our eco-friendly dog products. Eco-friendly dog products are becoming more and more popular and, from our perpspective, more and more necessary. But what, you ask, are eco-friendly dog products? Well, let's start with materials.... All products must be made of natural, organic or recycled materials, or be biodegradable. That means that we sell all natural hemp collars, organic cotton toys, recycled polar fleece beds, and very soon biodegradable pet waste bags, for example. For the natural and organic products, the dyes are generally natural as well - or they may simply remain undyed and in their natural state. The recycled polar fleece beds use scraps of fleece from companies like Patagonia, for example, to stuff the insides of their beds, and, therefore, reusing materials that would otherwise make their way to the local landfill. The pet waste bags we offer (by the end of the week!) are biodegradable. What we've just described above is a very brief introduction to eco-friendly pet products. Come back soon, however, for details on how the eco-friendly collars, leads and toys are manufactured. And be sure to check out the next issue of Verdant Magazine (or check out their website at www.verdantmag.com)!	0	0	No Posts
	Our Appearance in Modern Dog Magazine That's right, a bone to pick been featured in Modern Dog magazine! The current issue focuses on 120 of the coolest dog products and we're happy to say that Modern Dog chose a leather dog couch featured on our site as one of their fabulous products. The couch is deserving of inclusion - it's made from genuine leather with a solid foundation and is perfect for any smaller pooch that just refuses to happily snooze on the floor or a classic dog bed. Better yet, the style of the couch fits into just about any room in the house - from a formal living room to a cozy den. There's no doubt your pup will love a couch of their own!	0	0	No Posts
	For Love of the Shiba If you've ever seen a Shiba Inu, you've no doubt been struck by their beauty, grace and spirit. They are striking dogs - in color, conformation and personality. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Shibas, the Shiba Inu is the smallest of the Japanese native breeds of dog and was originally developed for hunting by sight and scent in the dense undergrowth of Japan's mountainous areas. Shibas are excellent watchdogs and companions. The typical male Shiba is anywhere between 14 inches to 16½ inches at the withers, while females are about 13½ inches to 15½ inches. Their average weight is approximately 23 pounds for males and 17 pounds for females. Shibas have thick fur – they’re double coated. The outer coat is stiff and straight, while the undercoat is soft and thick (and there is a LOT of it!). Their fur is short and even all over the body (and they are incredible shedders). Their tails curl around, much like the Akita, and the tail hair is slightly longer and stands open in a brush. Shibas come in three colors: red, black and tan, and sesame. The undercoat, though, is always cream, buff or gray. Red Shibas are a bright orange-red color with urajiro – creating a foxlike appearance for these Shibas. Black and tans are predominantly black with tan points. Tan points are generally seen as two oval spots over the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle between the black bridge of the muzzle and the white cheeks, on the outside of the forelegs and hind legs. Tan hairs may also be seen on the inside of the ears and on the underside of the tail. Sesame Shibas have black-tipped hairs on a rich red background. The distribution of black-tipped hairs is light and even on the body and head with no concentration of black in any area. Sesame may end in a widow's peak on the forehead, leaving the bridge and sides of the muzzle red. Eye spots and lower legs are also red. (For a great illustration of colors, check out www.shibas.org.) Regardless of the color, urajiro (cream to white color) is seen on all Shibas, on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, inside the ears, on the underjaw and upper throat inside of legs, on the abdomen, and around the tail. But what can you expect from a Shiba? Shibas belong in special homes, with owners who can establish consistent discipline while understanding the basic nature of the Shiba. Per the AKC, Shibas exhibit “a spirited boldness, a good nature, and an unaffected forthrightness, which together yield dignity and natural beauty. The Shiba has an independent nature and can be reserved toward strangers but is loyal and affectionate to those who earn his respect.” While accurate, it is important to realize that while beautiful, regal, loyal and spirited, Shibas present challenges. They demand attention and quality time. They do not like to be idle or confined. They are incredible athletes and can easily jump fences, flatten themselves to go under fences or, in general, escape any enclosure not completely secured or high enough. They need to be challenged constantly and loved often. They give the love and attention back tenfold, but be prepared to have a nose nudging you to play or to pet almost always. So, if you’ve ever thought about owning a Shiba Inu, or are considering adopting or purchasing a Shiba, prepare yourself for certain occurrences: First, be prepared to be stopped repeatedly and asked what type of a dog you own, with people generally commenting that your gorgeous pup looks like a fox (particularly if you own a red Shiba). They’re uncommon, as dogs go, and will certainly attract quite a bit of attention. Second, Shiba-proof your house. Seriously. Shibas seem to seek anything remotely destroy-able and conquer – from toys (please no squeakers!), to articles of clothing, pillows, tissues, etc. From their perspective, the more stuffing or mess, the better. Third, Shibas are intensely loyal. This means that when in the presence of strangers or other dogs, be prepared to hear a low, gurgly/rumbly sound. That’s the growl. Shibas love their people, but often are not good with strangers or other dogs. Fourth, they need space, space and more space. Shibas need to run, sniff, play and work out their energy. Be prepared to play, play, play. They’ll crash and then pop up again, ready to go at it all over. Fifth, be prepared to “love me, love me!!” Shibas are attention hoarders. When not sleeping or playing, they will paw, nose whimper, etc. all to get your attention. They’re happiest when you’ve got a hand on them, even just as a measure of comfort, to feel that connection with their “person”. Sixth, meet the escape artist extraordinaire. If it is possible to escape from an enclosure, a Shiba will find a way. Whether it’s over, under or through, just wait…. It will happen. Shibas are incredible dogs – their attributes are incredible and they truly are gorgeous, but to any owner out there – BE PREPARED! To get the love and respect they offer, you have to give love and discipline on a constant basis. To the Shiba owners out there, we invite you to comment – disagree, agree or tell us stories. We’d love to hear! Please also check out these websites (with referrals to breeders, breeder websites and more information): American Kennel Club - http://www.akc.org/breeds/shiba_inu/index.cfm National Shiba Club of America - http://www.shibas.org/index.html	0	0	No Posts
	Welcome Hello and welcome to the blogspot for a bone to pick - Your etailer for all things dog. We're new to blogging and very excited to hear your opinions and share some of our own. Within the next few days you will see our first post - a short foray into the world of Shiba Inus - followed by a look into the world of eco-friendly dog products and a review of a dog carrier, the Pawpoose. In the meantime, if you have any ideas, thoughts or issues related to the dog world, feel free to let us know. Happy blogging! a bone to pick	0	0	No Posts

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