Recruiting Test Dogs and Puppies

We are looking for a few good dogs and puppies!

Does your dog or puppy play interactively? Love tug toys? Is she tough on her toys? A chewer? Does he have food allergies or sensitivities? If so, your dog is invited to join our pack of test dogs and puppies!

We are recruiting dogs and puppies to test brand-new sustainable and organic products that we are considering offering in our store. Test dogs receive occasional free products to evaluate. Dog owners agree to try out the product and send us notes, feedback and an assessment of product quality.

We are especially looking for test dogs who:

• Play fetch and other interactive games with humans.
• Are tough on their toys. Dissectors and chewers, we mean you!
• Are obsessed with tennis balls!
• Play tug games with other dogs.
• Love chew toys.
• Have food allergies, sensitivities or are very picky eaters.

Contact us to sign up your dog as a product tester.

Send us a photo of your dog and a description of his/her personality, play habits and food and treat preferences. Please be sure to list food allergies and sensitivities. After signing a release form (some new products!), your pooch will become an official test dog for Urban Leash & Treat!

Fling Thing by West Paw Design - New Product!

West Paw Design's new floating fetch toy, Fling Thing is a big hit with our test dogs! We are proud to announce availability of this fun, gentle toy for active dogs. The Fling Thing is a light and durable dog toy for playing fetch on land and especially in the water. It floats entirely above the surface or the water and does not absorb water or odors. The soft Enduroplay material allows your dog's teeth to sink into the toy without ripping it apart, making it a durable choice for dogs who love to fetch.

Ringo, a 9-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever and Urban Leash & Treat test dog, is the darling of the dog park when he splashes and swims to retrieve his Fling Thing. This toy is gentle enough to make it easy for Ringo to hold in his mouth over and over during play.

Available now in bright Red or Yellow colors for $9.49.

Second Chances and Compassionate Homes for Michael Vick's Dogs

Here is an uplifing follow-up to the dreadful Michael Vick dogfighting scandal, prosecution and conviction. We wondered what would become of his dogs and frankly, we feared for the worst. Happily, it seems that many of his pitt bulls were able to be rehabilitated. Some live permanently at sanctuaries like Best Friends Animal Society, where they are known as the Vicktory Dogs. Some of Vick's dogs have even been adopted by compassionate individuals.

Here are some recent news articles about the rehabilitation of Michael Vick's former fighting dogs:

• Give Reprieve, NFL Star's Dogs Find Kindness
• Vick's Dogs Getting Second Chance