Growl Towels – PVC Anti Bacterial Mat for Dogs and Dog Lovers.

We create a beautiful range of bathroom accessories for dogs and their dog lovers. Our PVC non slip anti bacterial mat is a safety measure you can not be without. It protects your bath or laundry trough surface while providing a safe non slip surface for you or your dogs safety. It’s easily cleaned and mold resistant.

Where to Purchase: growltowels.com and selected retailers.

K9 CarFence TLC-2X

The K9 CarFence TLC – 2X is a 3-sided dog safety system that has been designed for cars with both adjustable and non-adjustable headrests, for front and back seats. Easy to install with our unique slip on cover and easy quick connectors makes the TLC * 2X a snap to use.

Our product design team and manufacturer carefully selected the materials: the mesh netting, the straps, buckles and threads to make the TLC-2X strong and durable — meaning crash test worthy. And it is. With a very impressive performance — the TLC – 2X passed a 30 mph/23 g independent crash test.

Where to Purchase: www.k9carfence.com

Growl Towels – Black Bath Time Towel for Dogs & Dog Lovers

We create a beautiful range of plush 100% towels for dog and their dog people. To name a few; Bath time, PVC Mat and Circle of Love.
Black Bath Time Towel
Jacquard towel design with yarn dyed 100% cotton looped terry piles. Jacquard technique allows you to use the towel in reverse colours.

Black one side with grey paws and grey the other with black paws. A perfect camouflage for dark or lighter dog hair or simply change your colour scheme, we also have white.

Use our wash bags to catch and contain dog hair and to keep your towel from changing shape.

100% combed cotton
Size: width 27.5″ x 55.1″
480 gsm
See care instructions
Designed in Australia

Where to Purchase: growltowels.com and selected retailers.

The Original mine Pet Platter

How you feed your pet is just as important as what you feed them!

The Original mine™ Pet Platter is the first-ever pet mealware™ created to unleash the instinctive eating behavior of dogs and cats and boost the benefits of today’s natural pet diets.

The Pet Platter’s patented design—with its scoops and ridges—encourages pets to engage in natural eating behaviors and stimulates their minds in a way that is both entertaining and psychologically rewarding.

The Pet Platter can be used with any type of pet meals and treats including dry, canned, raw, refrigerated, and home cooked! It is knife and utensil safe so it can be used during the preparation of pet meals.

Made of next generation THRIVE™ that is completely manufactured and sourced in the U.S., the mine Pet Platter is food and dishwasher-safe, BPA-free, eco-friendly and recyclable.

Where to Purchase: On-line at www.minepetplatter.com and select retailers nationwide.

MiY Pet Perennials Kit (Make-it-Yourself)

The MiY Pet Perennials Kits is a one-of-a kind, eco-friendly memorial craft that creates new life from the love of a pet. Pet Perennials are easy to make and to grow. The kit serves as a healing craft for pet parents and families dealing with loss. The product makes a unique sympathy gift for family, friends, and colleagues too!

Where to Purchase: www.petperennials.com

The “Tail” of Rugby Jones: A Rascal’s Journey from Disability to Ability

Based on a true story, this heartwarming tale comes “straight from the dog’s mouth.” Rugby is a lovable and loving dog with great big ears, no tail and a magnetic personality. He tells his story of overcoming adversity with the wit and wisdom of an eight-year-old. Rugby’s antics and blunders will amuse and uplift the reader. He offers understanding and encouragement to those who must deal with and overcome any difference or adversity. Rugby teaches the all-important lesson that kindness and acceptance shown by children and adults alike will make the world a better place for all. Rugby has an opinion about everything and what comes out of his mouth may surprise you!

Gold winner of 2016 Special Needs book Awards.

*In my 33 years of professional and civic service, I seldom encounter quality materials that address the unique emotional and psychological needs of disabled and handicapped youngsters, including those who are the targets of the potentially scarring experience of bullying.

Author Claudia Broome has developed a unique and insightful book entitled The “Tail” of Rugby Jones: A Rascal’s Journey from Disability to Ability that can both inspire and empower a youngster to overcome the obstacles that life sometimes delivers. Sensitive and creative in its development, and emotionally supportive throughout, I recommend this book for any family with a handicapped youngster, or a child who is at risk of emotional damage from bullying. This is also a necessary resource for guidance counselors and child therapists.

Dr. Philip J. Shapiro
Ormond Beach, Florida

*I wanted to share my impressions of the book from a Speech and Language Pathologist’s perspective.

There are so many wonderful things to say about the Rugby Jones book that it is difficult to narrow it down.

This year I shared the book with a group of fourth grade children who have social/pragmatic, expressive and receptive language impairments. A couple of the students have a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome. I co-treated in therapy with our school Occupational therapist. We Incorporated the following activities to meet goals listed in the IEP’s:

Social skills: making social inferences and predictions, identifying and labeling character feeling/emotional states, identifying causes/effect of actions on the emotions of the characters in the book, generating examples from each student’s experiential base, social problem solving and reasoning and many more. A few of the emotions identified: love, fear, curiosity, envy/jealousy, guilt, sadness, being cautious, empathy, kindness etc.

Receptive language and verbal and written expression: graphic organizers, story maps, sequencing of events, new vocabulary words, drawing, writing sentences/descriptions of chapters in the book.

Sensory integration: “How does your engine run?” incorporated in the lessons.

Figurative/non-literal language was included in the book, thus gave us the opportunity to expand in this area.

Lessons learned: don’t tease others about their appearance, different kinds of friendships, accidents happen, being brave, trying new things, not giving up and overcoming obstacles.

There are so many ways to use this book, it is fabulous. The children loved the book!!!

I would highly recommend this book for school age children, neurotypical and children with learning disabilities. Animals seem to really engage children.

Edie Sullivan M.S., CCC-SLP

*Once again Claudia Broome uses her pal Rugby Jones, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, to enchant children with a story that celebrates the broad range of physical, cultural, and personal differences among people living in any community, and the everyday heroism of children who make the choice to be kind and empathetic toward those who are often marginalized because of their disabilities or other differences. Beautifully illustrated using bold graphics and vibrant colors, The “Tail” of Rugby Jones belongs on the shelves of schools, libraries, and homes nation-wide.

Janet Sasson Edgette, Psy.D.

Where to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Tail-Rugby-Jones-Rascals-Disability/dp/1535143827/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1468849693&sr=

SodaPup Bottle Top Flyer Retrieving Toy

The Bottle Top Flyer is a flying disc used for retrieving games with your dog. Unlike hard plastic frisbees which can damage a dog’s teeth and gums, the Bottle Top Flyer is made from soft and durable natural rubber. It is designed to look like an old bottle cap and is engineered for superior flight and durability. The Bottle Top Flyer comes in two sizes (Large and Small) and three rubber compounds: Original (average chewers), Magnum (aggressive chewers) and Puppy (for the tender mouths of teething puppies. All SodaPup products are made in the USA from natural materials that are sustainable, non-toxic, FDA-compliant and biodegradable.

Where to Purchase: Independent Pet Retailers – Pet Valu Stores – www.sodapup.com and select online retailers.

SodaPup Beer Bottle Treat Dispenser

The SodaPup Beer Bottle Treat Dispenser is a durable natural rubber chew toy and dispenser. This innovative toy can be used for crate training, to help dogs with separation anxiety, to manage problem chewers. to slow down fast eaters and more. SodaPup recommends stuffing the Beer Bottle Treat Dispenser with a combination of wet and dry ingredients to keep the contents securely inside and to create a fun challenge for your dog. The contents can also be frozen to create a greater challenge for your dog and to offer a cool treat on hot days. See our website for ingredient and recipe ideas (www.sodapup.com)
http://sodapup.com/collections/originals-collection/products/beer-bottle-treat-dispenser

Where to Purchase: Independent Pet Specialty Retailers – PetValu stores – www.sodapup.com and select online retailers.

SodaPup Rocket Pop Dental and Retrieving Toy

The Rocket Pop is a versatile natural rubber dog toy that is designed to do many things. It can be used as a treat dispenser, a dental toy to clean your dog’s teeth, a retrieving toy, and a tug toy. It is also a durable chewing toy. Our design is inspired by the Rocket Popsicles that we enjoyed in our youth. The center of the Rocket Pop is hollow allowing you to insert treats from the top. The bottom of the Rocket Pop has a rope that can be used to for throwing or tugging games with your pup. All SodaPup Products are Made in the USA from natural materials that are sustainable, non-toxic, FDA-compliant and biodegradable.

Where to Purchase: Independent Pet Specialty Retailers – Pet Valu stores – www.sodapup.com and select online retailers.

Ouch Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways

Sometimes kids use hurtful or ugly words to put down other kids, whether they mean to insult or are just going along with the group. These hurtful words often carry a deeper meaning that many children aren’t aware of. Ouch Moments shows kids who is affected by these words: the target, the mean kid, and bystanders. Includes a “Note to Parents and Caregivers.”

Where to Purchase: http://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B175.aspx