This Month's Modern Dog Magazine

I think this month's issue of Modern Dog is the staff's favorite yet. Of course it may be due to the magazine's profile of German Shorthaired Pointers and the fact that two staff members are GSPs. Aside from that, this month's edition does have some really good articles in it so check it out if you have a chance.

In the meantime, here is a picture of "The Pointer Sisters" of Petit Four Legs. Don't be fooled by the fact they're sleeping - they are very active girls.

We're getting ready for our closeup

It looks like we've finally scheduled our first of two photo shoots with a great local photographer who is renown for his gourmet food photography. It's very exciting as our last photo shoot was two years ago when we started and since then we've added a new product and have another new product that we hope to release in the next month or two (ideally in time for the big May industry tradeshow). I'll post a new picture as soon as we get them!

Dogs & Reality TV

Rumor has it that this summer a new reality show will hit the CBS airwaves - America's Top Dog. Apparently twelve human-dog teams will live together and face new challenges daily to try and be last dog standing. Applications are due tomorrow if you think your pup is TV star material (and who doesn't?).

Sadly none of the office pups will be trying out for the role. We're too busy working on some great new products! But I imagine we will make time to check out this new show this summer.

Now the NYTimes Goes to the Dogs

There's an article in today's New York Times about how PetSmart has taken advantage of the need for highend grooming and hotel services for its four-legged friends. Just thought I'd pass it along in case anyone else is interested in reading an interview with PetSmart's CEO:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/09/business/smallbusiness/09interview-web.html?_r=1&ref=smallbusiness&oref=login

A Day Off - Sorta

It was another day in the kitchen for us but different in one very big way. Today was all about making human food! A friend of ours who runs a small cupcake company was swamped with orders and needed some help so we chipped in to help her out.

The great thing about our commercial kitchen space is that not only do we meet USDA requirements but also human health code specifications. That combined with the fact that Petit Four Legs staff all have their King County Food Protection Permit (required by State of Washington for anyone working with human food) means we can help out with human food items as needed.

Even though it's not required by law, I run Petit Four Legs like the pastry studios I've worked at in the past. This is why every employee is required to meet the rigerous standards required for human food. Because doesn't your dog deserve the same levels of care, commitment, and cleanliness?

If you are in the greater Seattle area and are looking for a scrumptious human cupcake be sure to check out Wink Cupcakes at www.winkcupcakes.com. I promise you that they are delicious!

Private Labeling

The most recent issue of Pet Product News talked about the rise in Private Labeling in the pet market. Interestingly enough, right now we're working on a new product that would be private labeled. I'm not going to say too much until all the i's are dotted and t's crossed but it's an exciting new market and new product that I think could have a lot of traction in its region. We had professional pictures taken the other day so as soon as those i's are dotted I'll provide some more information and post a picture or two as well!