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Pet industry insider and trend spotter Cynthia Waldenmaier recently spent a week sifting through thousands of products at the Global Pet Expo 2011.
Here are her top pet design trends to watch for:
• Pet staycations: Outdoor living has reached new heights with the availability of new pet furnishings that could outshine the homeowner's patio furniture on the deck. Performance fabrics have taken pet beds outdoors and cleaning them is a breeze.
• Bamboozled: Continuing the eco-chic trend, bamboo is the new contemporary material for dog bowls, pet feeders, grooming tools and collars.
• Candy-Coated: Bright gumdrop-pops of color were everywhere from package designs to the pet products themselves. Delicious and vibrant cherry reds and citrus hues of lemon, lime and orange will rule the animal kingdom. The color trend was seen in abundance on bowls, pet feeders, fashion bedding, collars and leads.
• Cool ride: You'll find an array of functional new products designed to make traveling with your pet a joyride. From stylish seat covers to beds designed for travel, canines are in for a cool ride for fall 2011.
• Clean sweep: Accidents happen and new products will make cleaning up after pets a breeze. Advances in technology have given the pet owner plenty of ammunition to fight in the war on pet odors, stains, shedding fur and dander. There are pet-friendly solutions for cleaning and deodorizing every surface whether carpets, upholstery, wood floors, outdoor decks or cement.
• Royal hounds: The British are coming! Royal hounds abound in the form of crown motifs, regal design elements and the Union Jack. Even William and Kate's monogram made a royal appearance on pet bedding.
• Haberdashery chic: From authentic Harris tweeds to buffalo checks, touches of menswear-inspired patterns could be seen everywhere. The plaids, checks and houndstooth patterns covered dog bowls, bedding, pet fashions and collars.
For more information, visit www.interiordesignhound.com.

"All puppies should be crate-trained because it speeds up potty training. A dog will not 'soil' its home. If the crate/house is the correct size (enough room to sleep and comfortably turn around and stand up), the dog will not make a mess in its 'home.' Of course, you can't leave them in it for hours on end and expect them not to have an accident," she said.

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Canine crates pull stylish double duty

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Every house can benefit with bamboo patio furniture . If you’re tired of those classic wooden or stone garden sets, bamboo patio furniture and cane rattan furniture offer you a nice and refreshing change of scenery. After all, that’s exactly what most people expect from their patios, isn’t it?

 You’ve probably already seen those amazing oriental outdoor garden styles in magazines and on the internet. Of course, outdoor bamboo patio furniture has been adapted for “western” use – you don’t to worry about turning your patio into a Japanese garden (unless that’s exactly what you want). You also don’t need to worry about expensive treatments or maintenance: bamboo is extremely durable even when under adverse climacteric conditions. Though you can make it last longer if you cover your outdoor furniture during winter time.

 You can find the latest trends and styles on outdoor “bamboo patio furniture” on any online garden furniture catalog. I wouldn’t be surprised for you to find exactly what you were looking for your backyard. I’m sure you, your family, and friends will all agree you did fine choosing that set. Now, that everything has been taken care of, it’s time to start enjoying it: let the party begin.

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