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An Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Accessories for Your Pet


We know how important your pets are to you and we want to show you how to choose the perfect accessory for them!


Understanding Your Pet's Needs

  1. Different pets have different needs based on their size, breed, and activity level. You might have a dog that requires a lot of exercise and stimulation in a day, or you might have one that would much rather chill on the sofa!

  2. It's probably then best you assess what your pet needs most. Is it that they require a cosy bed, durable collar or an interactive toy?


Safety First: Must-Have Safety Accessories

  1. We know how important your pets safety is, especially when it comes to accessories. Did you know it is in the UK Highway Code for a pet to be suitably restrained when in a vehicle? This is where we can help with our Pet Seatbelts! They are stylish, but keep your pet safe at the same time. We can make it out of any fabric that you fancy. Your pets safety is our priority.



2. Do you have a nervous dog or maybe a dog with a dietary requirement? We appreciate how stressful it can be if you want to keep your dog comfortable in certain situations, especially if they are a reactive breed. We had an enquiry a while ago for someone who had their dog on a Gluten-Free diet and asked us if we could make her dog a Gluten-Free dog bandana to warn anyone who may give him a treat that wasn't gluten-free. We made it out of a friendly blue colour so it wouldn't confuse anyone with the warning colours, but with a clear message saying "I am Gluten Free".



3. How to choose the right size for your dog to keep them safe: we have a standard size guide for our bandanas (this can be found on our website), but for the seatbelts if you measure the height of your dog, or tell us the breed, we are more than happy to make it customisable to your dog/car.


Comfort Is Key: Beds, Blankets, and Clothing

  1. Choosing the right bed or blanket for your pet: Do you have a particularly fluffy dog? It's good to keep in mind that they already have a big fur coat on, so you don't want them overheating. For summer months, it is better to have a thinner blanket or a cooling mat. We offer a thin Paw Print Pet Blanket which is perfect to keep them comfortable but cool. However, if you have a dog that gets cold easily, they might be better with one of our Brushed Cotton Red Tartan Blankets. The brushed cotton gives a cosy and snuggly bed for your pooch, plus it has a stylish and classic design. We know that Whippets love to snuggle underneath a blanket so our Paw Print Blanket would be ideal for this as it isn't too big or thick but will still keep them covered and cosy.


Whippet Dog Under Blanket

2. Benefits of Pet Clothing & How To Choose Materials That Are Comfortable and Safe: Keeping your pet comfortable is always a top priority for any pet owner. In the summer, we know how hard owners try to keep their dogs cool and not overheat by walking them when it's cooler. One thing we found on those hotter days, was to use one of our Towel Dog Bandanas as you can wet them and then pop them over your pups head to keep them cool. With the towelling material, it has cooling features and then dries easily for you to reuse again. We try with our bandanas to make them out of a cotton or polycotton fabric and they are durable fabrics. Plus, cotton has some features of cooling so in the summer they are ideal with the bandanas. When you buy a product for your pet you want it to be as durable as possible so it keeps them safe, and secondly you want it to last so you don't have to keep buying new ones as this wouldn't be very environmentally friendly. At Happy Little Paws, we like to try and be as sustainable as possible. Our positive impact can be found on our website for more information on what we're trying to do to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as we can - https://www.happylittlepawsuk.co.uk/about


Fun and Games: Toys and Entertainment

  1. We know how difficult it can be to stimulate some breeds of dogs, so getting interactive toys is a great way to do so. We recently added some rope tug toys to our website which are very durable and great for play time with your dog.

  2. Keeping your dog stimulated is super important so they don't get bored and start becoming a reactive dog, for example biting/chewing. It can also reduce anxiety if they are stimulated by a puzzle or interactive toy.


Style and Personality: Fashionable Accessories

  1. One of our pride and joys of Happy Little Paws, is that we make fashionable pet accessories for all styles of pets! Whether it is a cute summery bandana for a little pup or a classic collar for your cat, we can do it all. We've noticed how popular bandanas have become the last few years and how much pets and their owners love them.

  2. How can you match an accessory to your pet? Well, firstly what is their personality like? Are they a playful and colourful type? Maybe a bright a bold bandana would work best for them like one of our Blue Avocado Dog Bandanas. Or maybe they are a more timid and shy pet, in which case they might suit one of our classic and timeless Red Gingham Bandanas to keep their style minimal. Shop both styles below -





Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Options

  1. We know how important it is to keep our lifestyles as eco-friendly as possible, even for our pets. Did you know that we offer a Recycled Towel Dog Bandana? We are always looking for ways to keep our business sustainable and try to not fall into the 'fast fashion' climate. All of our fabrics are sourced from the UK and from local businesses, where we can. So, how can you make your pups and your lifestyle more sustainable or eco-friendly? We are not here to tell you what you can and can't do! But we know how important it is to all try and have a positive impact where we can. For example, do you walk your dog locally? Do you use your car to take them for a walk? Is there any way you could walk them round near your house instead of driving somewhere? Your dog will always appreciate the exercise so I'm sure they won't mind! Or maybe you could look into how their food is sourced? Is there a local company that sells very similar or even the same food that you could buy from to reduce the carbon footprint? Every little helps!



In summary, we hope you have enjoyed our blog post! We always think it's important to invest in high-quality pet accessories, that cater to all your pet's specific needs. We are always happy to help if you have any questions or are after a certain type of product that maybe you can't see on our website, feel free to contact us through our contact page.


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