Ready, Aim..... Walk. The Gun Leash.

Povodokus, the retractable gun dog lead -or leash as people often call them, is a design concept from the clever and conceptual folks at Russian design studio, Art Lebedev.



The lead goes out freely as the dog pulls and reels in when you pull the trigger.


The Design Process

First sketches:

Too much details for a leash. Simplifying:

Less blasters, more real life:

Choosing their top gun and preparing the model:

Shooting photos for the website:

all images courtesy of Art Lebedev

Puppy Chow. PhyDough Is An Organic Food Truck For Dogs!

Gourmet cookies, ice cream and take-home dough are for the dogs. At least these particular ones are. And delivered in a gourmet food truck, no less.


above: Truck graphics designed by Coolhaus

PhyDough is the brainchild of Patrick Guilfoyle, self-proclaimed dog lover, food snob and Francophile. Owner of Burbank's Double Dog Dare Ya, Patrick originally began by creating preservative-free cookie dough for dog owners to bake the treats for their canines at home. Upon recognizing the growing popularity of gourmet food trucks, he teamed up with Natasha Case of Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck fame who heped him to bring the PhyDough Truck to reality.


above: a fan photo from Facebook shows ZuZu, a fan of the peanut butter and bacon ice cream sandwich

above: (another fan photo) Che loooved his peanut butter bacon ice cream and peanut butter cookies :)

Made with organic and human grade ingredients, the treats do not use processed sugar though some contain syrup) and Coolhaus makes the soy or yougurt based ice cream treats for the dogs. The PhyDough itself is available for take-home and bake yourself usage. The products need to be kept in the freezer because they are preservative-free.




Note: these are only for canine consumption, not for children or adults.



Interested in hiring the truck for your next Pawty? Contact them here

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Have a Koons-Like Christmas With These Awesome Balloon Dog Ornaments.

I know it's not even Halloween yet and blogging about Christmas ornaments before we've even reached the end October should be verboten, but if you're on the hunt for some cool ornaments this year and want to get the good ones before they sell out, you'd best take a look at these. Not that you care, but I already bought a bunch of these this morning.

These Jeff Koons-like* puppies will hip up any tree:

Classic Terrier in metallic red:

Dachshund in metallic silver:

Poodle in glossy green:


Inspired by the wonderful Balloon Dog sculptures of Jeff Koons, these are mini modern art for your tree.


above: Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog at the Palace of Versailles. see a previous post on that exhibit here.

Urban Outfitters is now offering a pre-order sale of these fabulous metallic glass Balloon Dog Ornaments. Each is approximately 4" wide and there are three different styles of dogs (terrier, poodle and dachshund) in three different Christmas-y colors. Note: you don't get to choose which ornament specifically, they do (kind of like blind-boxed), but any of them would be a wonderful addition to a contemporary Christmas.

Buy the Balloon Dog Ornaments

*these ornaments are not affiliated with or endorsed by Jeff Koons in any way

Doggy Style. Picking Up Poo With Aplomb.

The ultimate gift for cosmopolitan dog lovers. Dog poo bags, designed by jungeschachtel, are the most stylish, hygienic and environmentally friendly way to pick up that stinky stuff your canine leaves behind.




The packaging is beautiful, both the box in which the bags are packaged as well as the individual bags:



Each box contains 16 bags, two of each design shown below:



super easy to use, the bags are 100% biodegradable:


The idea for dog poo bags was born out of their passion for dogs and design. The daily walks with Cuno, the agency's dog (shown in the picture at the top of the post), served as a source of inspiration.



Dog poo bags are sold on designspray or directly from jungeschachtel here.

Fur + Embroidery + Dance + Dog = Puppoose

Take a talented girl with a rock hard body and a love for dance, dogs and crochet and what do you get? The Puppoose, of course.



Shannon Beach is a professional dancer, aerialist and the designer and creator of the "Puppoose". A SAG /AFTRA member with an impressive resumé and an equally cute dog, she has created this fun(ny) crocheted dog carrier now available for $60.00- $80.00 in various designs and colors.



THE PUPPOOSE.
The Puppoose is the most ergonomically designed, natural way to carry your pet. The luxuriously lightweight, soft fabric makes using this carrier a breeze. The Puppoose fits any small dog and any person. Its crocheted design has 4 holes at the base for the pets limbs, 4 adjustable straps to adjust the length, a neck cushion for your comfort and safety strap to ensure your pets security. Its hands-free convenience allows more quality time together!




Made of cotton and acrylic, the Puppoose is machine washable and you simply lay it flat to dry.




The designer, Shannon Beach and her "spokesdog" (below):

COLORS:

Pink, Blue, Brown & Black, The custom fabric is made of 45% cotton/55% acrylic. Machine washable, lay flat to dry

SIZES:
XSmall: 2-4lbs
Small: 5-8 lbs
Medium: 9-15 lbs
Large: 16-22 lbs

RETAIL PRICE: $60.00
RETAILERS: Please call 818-505-8829 for wholesale information

About this unusual designer (from the 'about' section on her site):

SHANNON BEACH, DESIGNER & CEO
Often on the road as a professional dancer for superstars such as Cher, P!NK and others, Shannon appreciates her down time and puts her mind at ease by crocheting. The meditative process allows her to slip into a world of relaxation and deep concentration, focusing on everything and at the same time, nothing at all. She describes this space as being "in the flow". A state of concentrated attention in which ordinary worries are forgotten and intrustions fail to register. She explains this feeling as being absolutely blissful and decided to make it her own by naming the company Feel the Flo.

Shannon has appointed her Shih Tzu, Ted D. to be the official "spokesdog" behind the first product, the PUPPOOSE. Its fashionable functionality compliments the pair as they cruise the streets of Los Angeles and New York City, spreading the joy of this unique product. This guerilla marketing tactic has gained an adoring fan base allowing people to easily see how the PUPPOOSE would enhance their lives.

This is the first of many innovative ideas to build the Feel the Flo brand. Shannon is dedicated and smart and most importantly patient. She exudes positive energy and creativity which motivates herself and others, building strong solid relationships along the way. In an ever changing and increasingly competitive world, she believes a clear focus and perseverence will allow her dreams to come true!


the Feel The Flo website