Love Beyond Boundaries

Check out this video - one of YouTube's latest phenomenons - which features an unlikely pair bound by lots of love. A rescued mutt named Bella and her best gal pal, a 34-year-old Asian elephant named Tarra, are inseparable. They live together at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, a non-profit pachyderm refuge founded in 1995. Check out this enduring and heartwarming friendship here.

Serious Fun with Sirius Play Dog Training

Looking for a good dog trainer who focuses on positive re-enforcement? Polly Kaplan of Sirius Play offers basic obedience, tricks for fun, behavior solutions and frisbee dog training. It's positively fun training for you and your canine partner. For more details and information, contact us at Pause at 845-876-4330.

Give Sloppy Kisses...Via Email

You can send animated "sloppy kiss" e-cards to dog and cat lovers anywhere! Check out www.sloppykisscards.com. Each e-card tells a story and you get to choose and name the dog or cat that stars in your e-card too.

Make a "Pupsicle"

Give your pup a refreshing treat after a nice long walk or a quick bout of the zoomies! Try making some "pupsicles" using broth from a can or carton. All you have to do is pour some low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth into an ice cube tray or small plastic container (no sticks needed) and pop it in the freezer until it's frozen solid. This savory snack is even low in calories! Don't want a soupy mess? Let the slurping happen outside. (DogAge, 9/08)

Octuplets Are for Amateurs!

As Americans follow the case of the woman who gave birth to octuplets, Britons celebrate their own record-setting multiple birth. An Irish Setter in Norfolk, U.K. whelped 16 puppies in her first litter last month. Kelly, the busy mom, lived on fresh chicken, gravy and vegetables, and three weeks into the pregnancy, began to receive batter-fried codfish and chips several times a week. The pups have big shoes to fill; their grandfather is a two-time Crufts champion (2006 and 2007).

Ella Gives Kisses for Charity!

Ella gave more than $60 in kisses today for our Smooch-a-Pooch event! It was a huge success - customers had a blast and we did too! We'll be donating $65 to the Jack Russell Refuge in Rhinebeck, NY next week. Happy Valentine's Day!

We're Looking for a Few "Good Dogs"

We had so much interest, Susan Fireman from the Good Dog Foundation will be at Pause Dog Boutique doing free temperament testing again this Sunday, February 15th at Noon. Interested in your dog becoming a therapy dog? Come get him tested and find out more. The Good Dog Foundation does such great work! What a great way to give back to our community.

And the Winner Is...

"Stump," the Sussex Spaniel won the 133rd Westminster Dog Show last night! I have to admit...he was a favorite of mine - so cute! I can't believe he's 10 years old and that he beat out some real lookers! And the judge was from Rhinebeck too! Check out photos, videos and more here.

It's Show Time!

The 2009 Westminster Dog Show takes place at Madison Square Garden today and tomorrow! Who's going to be Best in Show? Live action starts tonight from 8-9pm (EST) on USA Network and 9-11pm (EST) on CNBC. Click here to view the full TV Broadcast schedule. (Maybe a Sheltie will win this year!) ;)

Our Online Shop is Almost Ready!

We’re excited to announce that Pause Dog Boutique ONLINE is almost complete! Our web designer, Lotus, and Pause store owner, Laura, have been working diligently to create an easy-to-navigate website that includes some of our best-selling products plus cool stuff you can’t find in the shop too! Stay tuned—soon we’ll bring the top of the line products, pleasant shopping experience and the customer service we’re known for right to your fingertips.

Empi....so she doesn't feel left out!

Definitely needed to include a picture of my love, Empi (since she's not the smoocher or the featured poocher)!

Smooch-a-Pooch

Looking for a kiss this Valentine's Day? Stop in to Pause Dog Boutique for kisses....from Ella! Get - and give - a little love. You'll get a kiss from Ella, our resident Russell Terrier smoocher, and you can give the Jack Russell Refuge in Rhinebeck, NY a donation. Everyone wins! Donate $1 and get 10% off your purchase; donate $5 or more and get a free gift and 20% off your purchase!