flips + flops

By Flip-Flop

Editor’s Note: These are simply musings from Flip-Flop, an exuberant & opinionated shaggy dog. They are not any sort of product endorsement or “dis” by this publication or any member of our editorial team. Just a bit about stuff she likes (Flips) and stuff she doesn’t (Flops)!

The FlipSideFlipFlops Etsy shop is a real flip! They offer custom imprints on the bottom of flip flops so your message is imprinted in the sand as you walk. What a great idea. Personalize a pair with your name, perhaps a paw print or maybe the date of the big wedding day. A fun gift idea if you’re looking for something unique. (www.etsy.com/shop/FlipSideFlipFlops)

This Pupsicle Starter Kit is a perfect way to give us pups cool, healthy and delicious homemade summer treats. And they are incredibly easy to make - just add water to the mix, pour into the mold and freeze. It contains one jar of Turkey & Cinnamon Pupsicle mix, one jar of Beef & Cheddar Pupsicle mix plus a paw & bone shaped silicone ice cube mold. This is a flip in my book…and good for the figure at about only 20 calories each! (www.CoopersDogTreats.com)

Okay, I know the pavement gets hot in the summer, and it can be tough on our paws…but there must be a better looking shoe style for pups than this Besufy Pet Sandal Breathable Anti-Skid Dog Sandal. Even the name is bad…ha ha! Perhaps little dogs would think these are fashionable. But big dogs? Probably not. I’d rather just go out early or late to miss the heat…with no shoes on.

On hot days, there is nothing like a trip to the beach for a quick cooling dip. Unfortunately, we pups are cheated a bit in the summer with limited beach hours… often before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. depending on the beach. I get it. Not everyone loves wet sandy dogs on their clean towels or following their little munchkins around. Of course, Mom & I do abide by the rules; and they’re easy to find on town and State Park websites. Another good source for info on local dog beaches is the blog: Living with a Golden.