leashes

You don't need to see this handsome fella's mama to recognize him, right? The ever-stylish Thurman Murman has yet another pretty leash as he leads Rachel around the streets of LA.

If your doggies at home look up to Thurman for fashion inspiration, pick up a Super Duper Stripe Dog Lead, which comes in two sizes (5/8 inches and one inch wide) for 39 bucks. If you're not loving his Sky Blue version, there are other pretty palettes.

Meanwhile, back in LA, R-Bils seemed to have a wardrobe malfunction of the shoe variety. Check out her walking her cute pooch . . . but carrying her shoes in the end. Barefoot on the sidewalk, better than barefoot in the park, right?

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I live in a dog house. That is to say, sometimes my dog, North, lets me in his territory. Though we don't share our space with any kitties, I know many of you do. Here are some simple tips and advice for all you feline fanatics out there.

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Q: Although we're working on training, my 100-pound dog still sometimes pulls on the leash. Since I'm not that much bigger than he is (weight-wise), I'm always worried I'll drop the lead. Do you have any tips on getting a better grip?

A: I'd definitely recommend to handle that leash with both hands since two's better than one. Remember to hold the looped part of the leash in the hand on the opposite side of your pet – right hand at the top to walk a dog on your left side and vice versa. One way to keep better control over pulling is to put the hand on the "dog-side" in the middle of the leash (as illustrated here). It allows twice the grip and the ability to control motion since you can use this hand to hold or redirect a pet to stay on the side you want him on.

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There's a new collar in town from Wonderdog – hello, little Birdie. No tweet tweeting here but your pup (who's naturally getting a new collar for his Spring collection) should go cuckoo for these three items.

Featuring blue birds, red birds or pink birds, I love the contrasting background colors for each, sure to pop on coats of all colors. My only complaint: no harnesses for my smooshy . . . but they've got matching leashes ($36) to make high-flying sets for all the collar-wearers out there.

When I think of Lilly Pulitzer, I envision matching outfits for kids and moms, not necessarily dog accessories. However, for their 50th anniversary, they're teaming up with one of my favorite pet brands, Mascot, to create a special line of collars and leashes for furry friends instead.

Offered in two trademark patterns – Lobster Pot and Party Patch – put a spring in your pup's step with these springy designs. Check out the offerings in the widget below.