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August is underway, which means were officially in the dog days ofsummer.

Photographed by Arthur Elgort,Vogue, August 1998
And thats not just figuratively speaking.
In New York City alone, 22% of homeshave a pup!
(The transition into a Kris-Jenner-Youre-Doing-Amazing-Sweetie key in of dog mom happensveryquickly.)
Photo: Chloe Malle
Someone to tell your secrets to without judgment?
A Netflix-and-chill buddy on command?
Unconditional loyalty and emotional support during the best and worst of times?Worth it.

dog essentials as part of our specialDoguepackage.
Your new best friend will thank youin licks, tail wags, and happy yaps, of course.
In the summer, my husband likes to make Lloyd bouillon popsicles with homemade chicken broth.

These treats also work well if you want a peaceful dinner without having to fend off a drooling beast.
check that to get the odor-free version, though… dont say I didnt warn you!
With ingredients like jojoba seed and calendula oils, its healing and smells great.

Photo: Alexandra Michler Kopelman
Ghost is a big, double-coated ball of fluff with an even bigger personality.
Bean
Boat and Tote open-top bag
L.L.
Thats why I love this Staud bagso I can carry him with me even when Im in New York.

Its glamorous for the least glamorous part of having a dog.
It makes going on a walk seamless, too, as there are three hooks to attach her leash.
The vibrant colors are an added bonus!
Photo: Virginia Smith
We seriously dont know what wed do without it!
Fortunately, shes been very healthy, but is susceptible to having a dry nose and paws.
To avoid this issue, we use Natural Dog Companys Snout Soother weekly to moisturize her body.

Two beds and a legion of stuffed toys were no match for this beast.
(She was once given a flamingo toy that didnt even last 24 hours.)
While Lamby has needed the occasional stitch-up, he has proven a durable companion for our zealous Pughuahua.

We purchased a slow feeder bowl, and it definitely does the trick to pace her eating.

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