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PE AR L’S P I CKS BY PEARL ZEASMAN
Walk Up the Plank When I decide to take a dive off the swim platform, getting back on board for a toweling off is a snap thanks to the SOLSTICE Inflatable Pup Plank. The horseshoe-shaped floatie features a deep, weighted mesh section for me to find a foothold and clamber up, a high-pressure valve for quick inflation, and two D-ring tie down points to attach it to pretty much any pool deck or water craft. $199.99 // Available from West Marine stores, westmarine. com/solstice Maine Attraction Sophisticated and sublime, lobster is very on brand for me, thus so is this Catch of the Day Dog Bow Tie from The Foggy Dog. Designed by artist Cassidy Demkov using a hand-drawn motif of everyone’s favorite East Coast crustacean, this tie slides on to most standard-width collars via two elastic straps and is available in two sizes, a 5-inch-wide option for larger dogs and then a 4-inch that is perfectly Pearl sized. $19 // thefoggydog.com
Superfood, Super Dog Oof, who else is in need of a post-summer cleanse? Two paws raised right here, which is why I’m currently nibbling on a little Restore Dog Food Topper by Maxbone. Served in addition to my dinner, this grain-free, gluten-free mix is made from healthful salmon, zucchini, blueberries, and turmeric and chock-full of anti-inflammatory properties and omega-3 fatty acids to help promote joint support and a shiny, healthy coat. $24 // nordstrom.com FaceTime For those times when I can’t tag along to the office or the marina (a girl needs her beauty sleep, after all), it’s time to switch on my sleek Furbo Dog Camera console. Mom can keep tabs on all my shenanigans at home via the high-quality video feed and toss treats from the built-in dispenser with a simple phone tap. She can even chit-chat with me via the speaker mic—though admittedly this is usually to reassure me that I can stand down from my post as watchdog because I have, once again, triggered the bark alert sensor. $169 // shopus.furbo.com
Pearl is a feisty and opinionated Jack Russell Terrier born on November 7, 2013. Her favorite treat is organic, non-GMO natural chicken jerky, as she likes to take care of her girlish figure. Pearl loves dog TV and sunbathing on the aft deck of her human’s yacht, which is moored on the H dock at Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle.
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