Maddie's Backyard Has Moved!!

We are pleased to announce we have had a makeover and have re-launched our Web site with a whole look new and all new inventory! We have also moved our popular & growing blog over to the *new* site. Please visit our new blog at www.maddiesbackyard.com/blog.

We hope to see you there!

MJ

FOLLOW UP -- Thundershirts: What Are They & Do They Work?

Back in January, I wrote a blog about the increasingly popular Thundershirts entitled "Thundershirts: What Are They and Do They Work?"

Well, as stated, we decided to do our own experiment with our own anxiety-ridden pup and see how the Thundershirt panned out for us...

It really didn't - for Molly at least.

Now, to be fair, Molly was an owner-surrender and has obviously suffered from severe neglect and aggression, leaving her with serious anxiety issues. We thought we'd give the Thundershirt a try on her, however, it didn't really seem to make a difference in her demeanor.

With that said, Thundershirt reports over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. And, lots of my clients have had a positive experience with Thundershirt as well.

So, in my opinion, Thundershirt is a hit-or-miss item. I truly believe in the idea behind it (I mean we swaddle newborns to help calm them and make them feel safe & secure, so it only makes sense it would work for our furry friends too).

In Molly's case, I think she needs consistency, love and security to overcome her inherent issues - much more then a shirt can provide. However, if your pup suffers from bouts of anxiety, I would suggest giving it a try. If nothing else, it makes a cute shirt :).

If you've tried the Thundershirt out, we'd love to hear your feedback and we'll share it on our blog. E-mail us your stories and a picture of your pup in its very own Thundershirt!

MJ

Thanks to all who came out to see us!

We had a great time Saturday at South Ocala' Shop 'Til You Drop event. We were very excited to share a sample of our fun dog & cat products with you! On a side note, MaddiesBackyard.com is getting ready to re-launch VERY soon! Stay tuned, you won't be disappointed!! :)

Happy Mutt Monday!

MJ

FASHION ALERT: Designer Duds For the "Social" Pooch!

I just LOVE these designer doggy tanks with a "social" flare for the pampered pooch! Every fashion-forward pup should have one...I mean we are in the social networking age, so why not bring our furry friends up-to-speed too?

Facebook Inspired Doggy Tank

Twitter Inspired Doggy Tank

I See Spot's spring collection of doggy tanks makes it easy to take social networking to the next level - and have the most stylish pup at the park!

If you're looking for a place to purchase these tanks, visit Maddie's own backyard - www.maddiesbackyard.com.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
MJ

This Saturday: Shop Til You Drop with Maddie's Backyard

We'll be there...will you?

 

Lots of fun, new & hip inventory is still arriving daily! And...on a {barkable} side note, our re-designed Web site should be up VERY soon! We cannot wait to share it with you -- we promise you won't be disappointed. Check back often, as we will be releasing a special promo code to receive a discount the week the updated site re-launches!

Hope to see you Saturday!

MJ

Maddie {& Mommy's} Pet Gate Favorite

This pet gate takes the cake and is one of my favorite pet-related items on the market right now! Talk about style, functionality and durability rolled into one.

I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely ladies of Dynamic Accents at Global Pet Expo in Orlando earlier this month and they graciously introduced me to their line of upscale pet gates and furniture.

These products - while pricey - are totally worth the investment, as they add subtle elegance to any living space. I picked one up for our house at expo, as we just did some remodeling and removed an out-dated exterior sliding glass door that seperated our main living area from a converted screen room. The only problem? We no longer had a way to keep our pups out of the sunroom and off the new carpet (most especially our still-very-destructive lab/mix puppy, Zoe). I had been looking and looking for a solution and finally found it with Dynamic Accents.

Below is a picture of how we used the 32" Tall 5 Panel Freestanding Walk-Through EZ Gate in our own home. We absolutely love it and the dogs have adjusted well too. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the pet gate is actually very durable & sturdy, which proves to be extremely important when you have two very active dogs running around and playing all the time.

We are so excited to be partnering with Dynamic Accents to bring you these distinguished accents for your pet-friendly lifestyles! 

Needless to say, these designer gates get the Maddie {Zoe & Mommy} Tested, Maddie {Zoe & Mommy} Approved product seal! 

Have a great weekend my pet friends!
MJ