The dog days of summer are on their way, reminding us to pay a little attention to our canine friends as there is no official Dog Day or Bring Your Pet to Work Day. Best way to a dog's heart... treats! These treats are so human-like you will be tempted to keep them for yourself.

skinnyskinny - sounds like a soap that you lather up with and become skinny. Wishful thinking, my friend. skinnyskinny is actually the name of a company that hand-makes the awesome Fetching Dog Shampoo Bar. Made totally of organic ingredients like rosemary, citronella and ylang ylang, the potent suds keep insects at bay while loading up on moisture to prevent itchy skin. skinnyskinny's Fetching Dog Shampoo Bar is 100% carbon neutral, their small-batch operation is purchased wind-powered electricity and carbon credits offset everything else. They also use recycled paper and soy-based inks for their no-frills packaging. Luckily, they also carry a great assortment of organic products for us!

Everyone knows dogs are really smart which is why Amy Augustine needed to find a way to make healthy dog treats taste as good as human food. This biology major and vegetarian collaborated with veterinarians to create the Lazy Dog Cookie Company with a yummy (according to dogs that is) tasting assortment of dog treats. The pup-squeak treats come in flavors like Vanilla Sweet Potato where Amy sneakily swapped traditional grains with garbanzo flour which is easier for dogs to digest.

Here is a product that is really going to make you have tail envy. Ice Pups is an ingenious all natural treat for your dog or cat that is easy and convenient to make. The dry powder consists of dehydrated chicken, turkey, whey, dandelion, asparagus, watercress, honey, and parsley. You can serve the Ice Pups three ways – when its cold outside offer your pet a warm, nourishing broth that tastes divine. In summer, serve Ice Pups as a chilled refreshing drink, or you can freeze the liquid in ice cube trays to make healthy ice pops.

These goodies will make you wish your name was Rover or Fido!