| Now more than ever, people are choosing to live a | | | | products you'll be able to find at many designer dog |
| "greener" life. We know that the kinder we are to | | | | boutiques: |
| the earth, the longer the earth will be able to sustain | | | | Dog Beds: Look for beds made with recycled or |
| our growing population. In the last few years we've | | | | organic materials such as recycled plastic bottles or |
| discovered simple and effective ways to reduce our | | | | organic cotton. |
| impact on the environment. For example, to name | | | | Dog Clothes: As with people clothes, it's fairly easy |
| just a few, many of us now choose to use fabric | | | | now to find clothes for your pooch that are made |
| shopping bags instead of plastic; we are more | | | | with organic cotton which has less of an impact on |
| conscious of the amount of water we use in our | | | | the environment. |
| everyday lives; we recycle and reuse what we can | | | | Dog Shampoo: Look for ingredients that are all natural |
| to help reduce the impact of landfills. As dog owners, | | | | or organic with no harsh chemicals. You'll even be able |
| we can go even further and expand our eco-friendly | | | | to find effective flea shampoo made with ingredients |
| living to include our dogs. Many designer dog | | | | like citronella which is a natural flea repellent. |
| boutiques now make it very easy for our dogs to be | | | | Dog Food & Gourmet Dog Treats: As with |
| just as eco-friendly as we are! | | | | shampoo, look for ingredients that are all natural or |
| Many online designer dog boutiques are either entirely | | | | organic which have less of a negative impact on or |
| devoted to eco-friendly dog products, or at the very | | | | environment. In addition to being eco-friendly, these |
| least have a good selection of eco-friendly products | | | | types of ingredients are also a much healthier |
| to choose from. These boutiques have responded to | | | | alternative for your pooch! |
| the ever growing movement of living a "greener" life. | | | | As you can see, being an eco-friendly dog owner is |
| You'll be able to find products that are made of | | | | not that difficult. You may have to spend a bit more |
| recycled or organic materials which are better for the | | | | for some of these products, but the benefits |
| environment. But don't think for one minute that you'll | | | | outweigh the costs in my opinion. Being eco-friendly is |
| have to sacrifice on style or durability. On the | | | | not only good for the earth, it also fosters a healthier |
| contrary, most designer dog boutiques carry | | | | way of living for you and your dog. What greater |
| products that are not only eco-friendly, but that are | | | | gift can you give our earth and your pooch? |
| high quality as well. Here are a few eco-friendly dog | | | | |