A company called Moto-Pets Accessories, Inc. makes a pet carrier designed for motorcycles.

You may be thinking, "Why bother? Why not just drive a car?"

Well, with the price of gasoline so high, and with motorcycles getting 40-50 miles per gallon, it's the environmentally conscious way to travel.

Anyways, the Road Hound Pet Carrier comes in three sizes, the larger of which can accomodate dogs up to 30 pounds. Sold separately are mounting systems for just about any motorcycle, metric and American. The pet carrier has quick-release latches too.

Visit PetGadgets for more info.

Bully Sticks, generally referred to as "pizzle sticks", seem to be gaining in popularity just based on how many stores are now selling them.

These dog treats are made from 100% bull penises, and are often compared to rawhide and pig ears, offering hours of chew time and delicious flavor.

A company called, Bullysticks.com, a subsidiary of Knine Kountry Distributing, recently moved into a new 10,000 square foot facility accommodate growth.

The company, which measures its productivity in inches, claims to have sold 5 million inches to date.

Bully Sticks, which are easily digestible and low in fat, is also high source of taurine, an amino acid used in energy drinks such as Red Bull. In fact, taurine was first discovered in bulls.

Bullysticks.com says their raw materials come from South America, and go through a fairly simplified manufacturing process. They're sterilized, dried and then smoked for flavor. The company offers the product in various shapes and sizes, one of which includes the "Jumbo Bully Stick".

Bully Sticks are sold in most pet supply stores, and can be purchased directly from Bullysticks.com.

Don't forget that this Friday (June 23, 2006) is "Take Your Dog to Work Day".

3M, the company that makes all those tapes, bandages, and sticky stuff, has produced a website just for this occasion. Employees everywhere are encouraged to upload photos of themselves and their pooches in the work place.

They also want you to know about their entire line of pet care products, which they've featured here, ranging from bandages, treats, stain removers, and hair picker-uppers.

The first 50 people to upload photos to their website will receive a free 3M Doggie Care Kit, which includes Heavy Duty Pet Wipes, Liquid Bandage, Skin & Paw Crack Care, Deodoring Shampoo, and Ear Cleaning Wipes.

A Chinese-based company called Geefer Innovations LTD has produced a new pet toy called, "Geeball" described as an automatic rolling ball.

Once turned on, it rolls on its own and changes directions randomly, almost like a live animal. It even has LED lights to create additional "wow factor".

The company introduced it during World Cup Soccer, as a way for dogs can cats to enjoy their own brand of "futbol".

Geeball has a polyester surface and can be chewed on without harming your pooch. It's also waterproof and floats. In fact, the company recommends tossing it into the swimming pool for some water-doggie fun.

Bill Cheung, the inventor of the Geeball, was quoted in the press release as saying...

Absolutely, dogs and cats are sensitive with balls, once it rolls, their interests would be aroused. With the Geeball, your beloved pets would cheer up their own FIFA as well.

I have to agree. I'm sensitive with balls too.

Note: If you've wondered where I've been the past couple weeks, I've been on my motorcycle. From June 7 to June 18 me and a bunch of friends rode up the coast of California, the coast of Oregon, rode all the way east along the Columbia River, up to Spokane and Coeur D'Alene and back down central and eastern Oregon and California.

Check out my photos from Jun 7 to Jun 11 (Rated R) attending the Redwood Run.

Check out my photos from Jun 11 to Jun 18 (Rated G) riding all over the Pacific Northwest.

Sniffers101 Ultimate Training Bits is a new dog training treat available in the USA.

What makes it "ultimate" is that they contain a blend of chamomile, lavendar, and lemon balm, designed to help with calming and focus.

The semi-moist bits are 100 percent natural, made with real liver, along with rice, oats, and barley.

They come in a resealable 8 oz. pouch with a suggested retail price of $4.99 to $5.99.

Find a retail outlet near you.

Sam Basso, who blogs Poochmaster, brought up an interesting point about when a dog should be allowed to bite.

Read his article here.

The question, therefore is, at what point does a dog cross the line and become a dangerous dog?

That is, what makes one particular beagle more dangerous than another beagle? If a dog bit someone, does that mean there is something abnormal with that dog? Or, does it mean that it was simply doing what came natural to it?

If a dog bit someone, should it be confiscated and euthanized?

Pet Goods Manufacturing & Imports recently added a new variety to its line of Pooch Passions dog treats.

Gill's Gourmet is a salmon-based dog treat, that claims to be made from pure Chilean salmon. The treats are dry and non-greasy so that they leave your hands odor-free.

The company says Gill's Gourmet is an excellent source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, essential for maintaining healthy skin and coat. They're made from 100 percent natural ingredients, are high in proteins and minerals, are fortified with Glucosamine and Calcium, and are hypoallergenic.

Available in an 8oz resealable pouch.

Find a retail outlet near you.

Dog owners who buy the Northwest Naturals Raw Nugget Diet may be interested in knowing there's a couple of new flavors available.

Chicken with Salmon (pictured) combines real chicken meat, chicken liver, salmon, ground bone, broccoli, cantaloupe, and a variety of flavorings, vitamins and minerals.

Bison is made from bison heart, bison liver, bison kidney, ground bison bone, carrots, romaine lettuce, watermelon, broccoli, and a variety of flavorings, vitamins, and minerals.

The Northwest Naturals line of raw meat nuggets takes the BARF diet into a convenient ready-made form. The manufacturer also introduced a new 6 lb. plastic bag with a handle. The bag is heat-sealed and contains about 400 nuggets.

Find a retail location near you.

Fans of Fresh Wave might be interested in knowing the line of air deodorizers now includes a floor sprinkle variety.

Fresh Wave specializes in making air deodorizers using all natural ingredients like, extracts of Clove, Aniseed, Cedarwood, Lime, Soya, and Pine Needles. There are no man-made chemicals, and is non-toxic.

Vacuum Pearls are comprised of biodegradable PVC embedded with Fresh Wave's blend of extracts, and are marketed to pet owners. You spread it over the carpet, and then vacuum it up, just like with other powder-based carpet deodorizers. You can also pour some into vacuum cleaner bag.

They're sold in a 4.25 oz. plastic jar with a suggested retail price of $12.00.

Also available are Pearl Sachets, designed to be tossed anywhere you want to eliminate odors. Each Sachet lasts for about 25 days.

Order online, or visit the company's store locator.

Couture Accessories specializes in dog collars, harnesses, and leads designed to match your dog's natural coat color.

Start by selecting your dog's color, and view the products that match.

Their stuff is laden with semi-precious or faux stones, and are made of leather. The buckles and rim settings are non-tarnishing and gold-plated.

A set containing a collar, harness, and lead might run you between $150.00 to $200.00 for faux stones, and $1,200 to $1,500 for semi-precious stones.

I was at a pet shop a couple days ago, and took photos of puppies inside the glass cases. I uploaded eleven photos to my Flickr site.

Take a look at the whole set.

My wife and I were actually visiting our niece and nephew at the Red Robin restaurant at the Orange Mall, in Orange, CA. They hadn't arrived yet, so we walked inside the mall. I found the pet shop and went in.

I happened to have my camera with me, because I was going to get pictures of our niece and nephew with their kids. So, I decided to snap photos of the puppies and post them here for your consideration.

California Senate Bill 1578 seeks to make dog tethering illegal.

The bill makes it a misdemeanor to tie a dog to a stationary object like a pole, tree, wall, etc. At the very least, you could incur a fine of $250.00. At the worst, you could serve 6 months in jail and be fined $1000.00.

I think this bill is unreasonable. That's probably no big surprise from me, a libertarian. But let me break this down...

First, how in the heck is an animal control officer supposed to enforce this law? Remember, this bill would make it a misdemeanor, which means that in order for an officer to fine you, he or she has to actually witness the act. Will officers go house-to-house and peek over fences to see if a dog is tethered?

Obviously not. This law can't be actively enforced, which makes it useless. The only time it can come into play is when a neighbor files a complaint. That's right, it's a law for neighbors to use against you. If your neighbor happens to be an animal rights advocate, you'll be in deep doo-doo.

Second, proponents for this law claim that tethering makes a dog dangerous. I don't have any studies to this effect, only what I've heard from others. At this point, I don't believe it.

I believe what makes a dog dangerous is lack of socialization, or training to be dangerous. A dog that is tethered all day long probably receives very little attention from its owners, very little play time, very little training. A bad owner is what makes a dog dangerous. The tethering has nothing to do with it.

Third, proponents are also calling this cruelty, which I think is hypocritical. What we have here is PETA, Doris Day, HSUS, ASPCA, and all the others who've signed off on this, trying to legislate the morality of dog handling. Whose yardstick do we use to measure cruelty?

What makes dog tethering more cruel than killing a fetus? A woman's right to choose? What about a dog owner's right to choose? Let's call a spade, a spade, and keep morality out of the law books.

G&B Marketing Inc., known for its popular "Tick Twister" tool, is distributing this dog treat called, "Muttrooms".

It's a rice and wheat-based treat that includes the mycelia of five different mushrooms: Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Cordyseps. It's also flavored with peanut butter.

The mushroom ingredients are supposed to support a dog's immune system, while promoting mobility and healthier joints.

It's a creation of Paul Stamet, the author of "Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms", and "Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World". He started feeding his dogs the same set of mushrooms, and now wants your dog to eat them too.

The treats come in a 12 oz. package, claiming to be all natural, vegetarian, and soulfully guaranteed. Guaranteed for what, I don't know.

Muttrooms are just barely coming out. Look for them in stores soon.

DoggieNews celebrates its 2nd birthday today. It was June 1, 2004 that we went online.

That's what we originally looked like, there on the right.

We started out publishing "how to" articles and announcements from press releases. It wasn't until November of 2004 that we converted it to a blog.

Since then, DoggieNews has grown quickly. Last month about 100,000 people read our articles on this website. If you include our articles and headlines syndicated on other websites and newsreaders, we had about 122,000 people.

This website is also one of the most popular for Clear Digital Media, Inc., the publishing company I operate. It's actually the third most popular, behind Interment.net, and Strange New Products, respectively.

So what big plans do we have for DoggieNews in the future? No big plans, really. We'll continue to bring you product announcements, take a look at strange dog news, new dog laws, cool dog photos, and throw in an opinion once in a while.

Check this out. So far the most popular article we've ever published on DoggieNews is the one about the Dog Poop Sign, which goes way back to July 2004, a month after we launched. This article consistenly gets read more often than any of our articles, month after month, even after all this time.

I figure we're helping Plain Label Press sell a lot of dog poop signs. You'd think they would at least send me a free one!