May 28, 2004

Pup, Pup, Hooray!

Guide to the Best Dog Accessories

Man’s best friend? Hardly the words you’d use to describe your relationship with your dog. More like master and servant. And you’re not the one barking orders.

Still. Who else will kiss your feet and spoon in bed? Show your furry pal some love with the latest and greatest pooch products.

Snoring bulldog = lousy lullaby. He needs a proper bed. Jonathan Adler has designed a llama-wool cover for the McRoskey Airflex mattress. (Both products available by phone order at 800-760-9600.) Philipp Plein’s modern dog beds do double duty: sleek home accessory and dog lair.

Ugly food bowls too icky for your sensibility? Wetnoz’s brilliant containers have special handles so that you never have to touch any Iams slime.

Speaking of, hate to break it to you but Frankie smells like the Creek Monster. Time for a scrub-down with Royal Treatment’s fresh currant shampoo and conditioner. She’ll feel new, fruity, and clean. Between baths, spritz her with Bonique Waggy, a delightful dog perfume.

You love the Newfie. You hate the handfuls of hair. Time for the Animal, one of Dyson’s latest vacuums, which attacks all manner of pet dander.

Somewhere along the way Trixie picked up a taste for spicy tuna rolls (and anything else you’ve been eating, for that matter). Nip that begging in the bud with her very own Poochie Sushi.

You two deserve a vacation. Arrive in style. Kwigy-bo makes jazzy pet carriers. Petote’s Bali bag is the choice for tiny fellas. More of a wheelie-cart traveler? You need the four-in-one pet transport from Fido’s on Forest.

What would a trip be without the right attire? Chi Chi will fit in with the Palm Beach crowd in a Polo shirt. Add a Fab Dog nylon collar to complete the preppy look.