The Black Dog's Shop

Some new developments here at the ‘Scratch My Butt’ home front.

  

I’ve been looking for a few extra income generating ideas and actually came up with a plan!  (We’ve got to build up that doggy fund for the holidays that are just around the corner.)  It started with the thought that I’d really like to make and sell some doggy items but I want them to have a tiny bit of something different from the big box stores. 

So I’ve come up with a few different things; 

1. Dog collars – can a good dog ever have enough cool collars?  I will be taking old no longer use belts and making them into cool new dog collars.  I will put them up for sale on etsy.com in the Black Dog’s Shop (HERE).  The fun thing about this is you know each one will be unique and no one else will ever have the same collar.  Each collar is an original and can be sized to fit your dog.  Pictured here is the collar I call 'the Dalton' (click on picture to see larger). 
2.  Dog biscuits – we all know that good dogs need treats.  In fact they need a lot of treats.  Problem is there are so many different dog treats out there but not too many that are good for our dogs (just like commercial dog food).  So I’ve decided that each one of these treats should be made with “good for my dogs” ingredients.  Again, I will put them up for sale on etsy.com in the Black Dog’s Shop (HERE).
3. Dog spa/hygiene products – Just like people, dogs have hygiene needs.  In order to help our dogs stay healthy and happy we need to pay attention to these hygiene needs.  My biggest problem with the dog hygiene products is most of them are not put together very well.  So I was going to create my own products using natural items but then I found ‘Happy Tails’ that makes natural hygiene products and sells them for a reasonable price.  So instead I’ve decided to promote and sell their products.  Please see my affiliate link in the left side navigation bar (it's the dog with the cucumber slices over his eyes) or visit (HERE).
4. Doggy Gift Baskets – For people who want a convenient, easy way of buying a gift for the dog lover they know.  I’ve taken a combination of the above items and included them into gift baskets.  Check them out (HERE). 

Everything is customizable.  Send me a request and let me know what you want to see.

For example;

• You want dog treats but your dog doesn't seem to tolerate wheat.
• You love a dog collar I’m selling but want it smaller.
• You love the basket idea and are wondering if I can design one for your mom’s dog. 
• Your wondering which hygiene product might help for your itchy dog.

I've started a facebook page for those who want to keep up with new products, ideas and items for sale (like the page to get updates in your news feed);

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So that's about it for now (who knows we might add cat products).  Check us out and feel free to give us feedback!