(scroll down for episodes) .......................................Dara Foster
Pet Style Expert
Pupstyle.com Co-Founder
Pet Fashion and Cool Pet Products
My dog’s too sexy for Milan, New York and Japan. And he does his little turn on the catwalk.
Pet fashions have become big business. A year or two ago pets were fashion accessories (a la Paris Hilton), but now they have fashions of their own. Major retailers now produce lines of clothing and accessories for dogs and other pets and sell them at upscale boutiques in New York City.
A fashion show for dogs was recently held at one of NYC’s hottest clubs, with celebrities showing off their well-dressed pooches. One dog wore a white, 1950s style dress inspired by Marilyn Monroe. (I’m sure she’d be proud.)
These pet podcasts are all about pet fashion & cool pet products.
Happy holidays pet style lovers! Join me for a fun conversation with two of my favorite "brands with compassion"- Toru and Planet Dog Both of these companies have their own unique approach to designing high-style pet products with a mission for saving lives and funding service dog programs.
Listen in as I talk with Susan Levine and Vanessa Rossman, the wonder duo behind the popular rescue wear brand Toru.com to get the behind the scenes scoop on the making of the popular Rescues Rock The Runway 2011 calendar. How did they get those dogs to walk on two legs with angel wings alla Victoria Secret runway show? 5% of every calendar sale goes directly to Paws 4 You Rescue and they're even offering FREE shipping for our listeners by entering code: RESCUESROCK 11
My second guest is Kristen Smith, Executive Director of the Planet Dog Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the socially conscious brand Planet Dog. Planet Dog has created the Orbee-Tuff Glow for Good Ball ball for the purpose of donating %100 of the profits to charity. Since 2006, Planet Dog has donated over $775,000 in cash grants and in-kind product donations to help fund, train, place and support dogs helping people in need. The Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Glow for Good Balls sell for $9.95, glow in the dark, smell like MINT and can be recycled by sending your old ball to Planet Dog. To purchase a Glow for Good Ball go to http://www.planetdog.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=97118500
Questions or Comments? Email Dara at: dara@petliferadio.com
Summer is here and that means keeping your dog AND relationships cool when the temperatures get hot. Join me for a lively conversation with my favorite go-to celebri-dog groomer, Jorge Bendersky and Sheryl Matthys, author of the best selling relationship book Leashes and Lovers and founder of the social networking site Leashesandlovers.com.
Jorge talks about how he sold his old Atari video game to earn enough money to jump start his career and move to the States knowing only broken English. He also gave me some great summer grooming tips and advice for removing hair mats. Bendersky stressed how important grooming maintenance is to the dogs health not only for style and fashion. Jorge can be seen as a grooming judge on TLC's new show "Extreme Poodles" this Sunday June 13th. For more information about Jorge check out PlanetJorge.com
Sheryl talks about ways to handle a relationship break up and dog custody issues and well as tips on how to best blend your dog into your new love life. Her book is full of insights about what our dogs can teach us regarding relationships in our own lives. We also chatted about the recent Cesar Millan divorce case and what may be happening to his own dogs during the divorce. Matthys says dog are considered personal property by law in all states which means courts treat them like TV or couch when diving up assets. Good luck Cesar! You can buy Sheryl's book through Amazon.com or at Leashesandlovers.com. Her book is perfect summer reading!
Questions or Comments? Email Dara at: dara@petliferadio.com
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Can be the Most Hazardous for Your Pets… Keep Them Out of Trouble While Enjoying the Season. The twinkling lights, the fatty feasts, the hours on the road, the hoards of guests: the most wonderful time of the year can be the most hazardous for your pets. The irresistible treats and decorations result in a significant increase in emergency vet visits this time of year.
So how can you enjoy the holidays while keeping your pets happy, calm and out of trouble, whether you’re traveling or are having a party at home? Dara Foster will tell you how to keep your pet safe this holiday.
Questions or Comments? Email Dara at: dara@petliferadio.com
Hello PetLifeRadio fans! My name is Dara Foster, and I am your new host of the "Pet Set". Each show, please join me for live on-air
product testing and lively interviews with the faces behind the brands I love and respect the most.
The biggest trend in pet fashion and pet home interiors is taking
something old and making it new again. Taking old T-shirts and
repurposing them into super unique, hip dog clothes, or cutting up old
kite sails and recycling them into poo pick-up bag carriers.
Authenticity and quality are what consumers are looking for. The
recession and global warming are forcing us all to re-think where materials come from.
Questions or Comments? Email Dara at: dara@petliferadio.com
