Home is where the dog is

The doggy snuggle is real. The Rosewood Throw Blanket from Wag & Wonder has an extra soft Sherpa lining for the coziest snuggle sessions/ ($88, wagandwonder.com)

 

Say hello to a super-comfy bed your dog won’t destroy! Designed with the toughest scratchers, diggers, and chewers in mind, the Dog Bed Armor round bolster bed from American Dog is made to withstand whatever your dog throws at it via tough construction and elimination of catch points, while shredded, recycled memory foam offers support and comfort! (from $150, americandog.co)

 

Inspired by the “unconditional love between owner and pet,” artist Maria Pezzano creates bright, stylized pet portraits with acrylic paint that make us smile, deftly capturing the love bond we share with our pets. Commissions are accepted and 5% of each sale is donated to animal rescue. ($500, mariapezzano.com)

 

Sophisticated, elegant, and super-comfortable, the B Lounge bed from Bowsers has it all! Bonus: remove the zippered cushion to use separately as a mat or travel bed! (from $135, bowsers.com)

 

 

Eliminate pet odours with the Floral Odour Neutralizing Candle from Aroma Paws! With its lovely blend of lavender and geranium rose oils, this soy wax candle boasts a 90-hour burn time and leaves rooms smelling fresh. ($19, aromapaws.com)

 

Good looks meet serious comfort! The Le Bed leather dog bed from Le Dog Company pairs a human-grade orthopedic mattress with a cooling-gel memory-foam top to support joints, relieve pressure points, and regulate temperature. Best of all, just wipe to clean! (from $330, ledogcompany.com) 

 

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Dog Lover’s Gear

These gorgeous breed silhouette necklaces from Carrie Cramer are customizable in the best possible way—with diamonds! Breeds from Frenchies to Labradoodles (and a ton more) can be made in sterling silver, white, yellow or rose gold, with or without diamonds, so you can wear your favourite breed in the chicest fashion. From $195, CarrieCramer.com

Power your spring clean! Petbiotics Cleaner Kit for Pets has everything you need for a fresh start! The Clean Home all-purpose concentrated cleaner uses probiotics to eliminate stains and odours at the source (and will fill the reusable spray bottle 44 times!) Bring on spring cleaning the pet-safe and biodegradable way! $25, Petsbiotics.com

Keep your dog gear organized with a whimsical hand painted leash holder from Anything Dogs! From Australian Cattle Dogs to Yorkies, they have an absolute TON of breeds available, so you’re sure to find your pup's likeness. The lifelike resin dog peeping from the doghouse puts the fun in functional! $60, AnythingDogs.com

 

If you’re worried about mosquitoes, horseflies and ticks biting your dog or if your dog is sensitive to the sun’s UV rays, try Hurtta’s Sun & Bug Blocker. A well-designed garment that will enable your sensitive dog to enjoy the summer outdoors, the finishing retains efficiency even after a hundred washes! It was tested under the midnight sun of Finnish Lapland during the worst mosquito season! $55, hurtta247.com

 

We love being dog owners but would love it even more if all their stuff would just ‘go’ with the décor! Janery recognizes the struggle and delivers a solution with the Charlie Cushion dog bed. These waterproof and odour-resistant beds come in a sophisticated pattern and you can even get a matching pillow to pull the whole room together. Never compromise style for function again! Bed from $104 and Pillow $63, Janery.com

The Heirloom Studded Collar from Auburn Leathercrafters features gorgeous full grain bridle leather (in your choice of black, burgundy, or tan) dressed up with antiqued brass and nickel accents. This collar is sure to become an everyday favourite for you and your furshionista and it won't break the bank! From $36-$42, CollarsAndMore.com

 

{Editor’s Pick} Each gorgeous piece of glass art from Cremation Marbles is handmade using a teaspoon of cremation ash to create a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind memorial design in blown glass. An absolutely beautiful way to commemorate your best friend, this handmade glass art comes in a variety of styles and sizes, from marbles to wearable beads. Prices start at just $20, CremationMarbles.com

In Memory Of Our BFFs

Modern Dog Staffers remember their best friends:

Mogli
My beautiful Chow Chow Mogli was my shadow. It took some time to get used to his physical absence after his passing, and I wanted to find a way to have him close to me. Carrying his favourite toy around was not practical (and got me some funny looks), so I turned to cremation jewelry from Perfect Memorials. A simple pendant held a small portion of his ashes and I could wear it every day; it was extremely comforting. Even after I welcomed a new fluffy friend into my life, I still wear my pendant every day to keep Mogli close. $23, PerfectMemorials.com—Jen Yau

 

Rose
It wasn’t until I came across Heart in Diamond, a company that makes memorial diamonds from a deceased loved one’s hair or ashes, that I knew I’d found just the thing to capture the purity and brilliance of my dog Rose’s spirit. I had her ashes and fur made into a single small yellow diamond set in a plain gold stud that I wear in my ear so that now, as before, I take her with me everywhere. Until we meet again my little friend, you are so deeply missed. From $750, Heart-in-Diamond.com—Jennifer Nosek

 

Kaya
My dog Kaya impacted my life in countless ways. A headstrong, hyperactive dog, she was, at first, more than I thought I could handle. Somehow, though, we worked out our difficulties and when she passed on after 15 years together, I thought I would never recover from the loss. Time thankfully heals, and my beautiful memories of her now make me smile. The tribute to Kaya I love best is the beautiful portrait Liza Graziotto painted of her in Pacific Spirit Park. It hangs in my office and is a daily reminder of Kaya’s beautiful spirit. LisaGraziotto.com—Connie Wilson

Our Picks

Pet Urns
Handmade with love from start to finish, Long Love Memorials create beautiful, minimalist, understated ceramic urns to hold your dog’s ashes, providing a sense of peace and honouring and memorializing your loved one. From $75, LongLoveMemorials.com

Photo charms
Keep the memory of your best friend close with a wearable keepsake featuring a favourite photo of your beloved companion. Rembrandt Charms will add the photo to a simple charm so they will never truly leave your side. From $65, RembrandtCharms.com
 

Pet Portraits
Remember your beloved dog with a custom portrait that will make you smile every time you look at it. Illustaylor’s custom portraits are hand-painted with acrylic on wooden canvas. Using a photo of your dog, they perfectly capture your pet’s personality, creating a wonderfully realistic piece of art you’ll treasure forever. From $175, Illustaylor.com

โ–บTo post an online memorial tribute to a dog that has passed on, go to moderndogmagazine.com/dog-memorials

Dogs of the World!

Dog lover and artist Lili Chin has outdone herself with this adorable poster series Dogs of the World! It features over 200 breeds categorized by origin, and too cute for words!

Check out more of Lili's illustrations (and even purchase them!) on Etsy.

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