Dehydrated gourmet for dogs on the go
Not since Laika the Dog orbited in Sputnik in 1957 have aspiring canine cosmonauts been so excited.
Low-cost pooch spaceflight may be dog years away, but when that glorious day comes, Nederland-based Peakwaggers will be ready. Launched in May, the local company makes dehydrated gourmet dog food, akin to astronaut food for hounds. Sold mostly in Boulder, the chow is actually for dogs who spend time with their owners in the great outdoors – not outer space. But one can dream.
Founder Gayle Brooks, a gourmet cook who prepares the food herself, says she was inspired by friends and family who were tired of hauling around human-sized bags of dry dog food to the woods and mountains. Peakwaggers’ doggie delectables are light- weight and a lot more portable. But does Peakwaggers pack the same great taste as freeze-dried food made for humans? Thankfully, we at The Denver Post couldn’t tell you.
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Beauty products for primping your pooch
And pooches whose preferences run more toward the catwalk than the hiking trail won’t be disappointed either.
Sexy Beast, the luxury canine-care brand that claims to have created the pet beauty category has debuted a “highly anticipated” shampoo and conditioner.
The company promises its organic products “will help detangle, soften, seal in moisture, restore luster and bring out your dog’s inner beauty.”
“You might have to trade in the bath mat for a red carpet,” the company says.
Previously released products include doggie powder, doggie gloss and doggie perfume.
Serendipity for business savvy
If you want to improve customer service at your business, try watching reruns on TV or chatting up an 8-year-old.
Business savvy can crop up in the most unexpected places, according to Alan Gregerman, author of “Surrounded by Geniuses: Unlocking Brilliance in Yourself, Your Colleagues and Your Organization.”
For example, watching a few “Seinfeld” reruns can be more valuable than spending millions of dollars on market research, Gregerman said. Characters in popular shows can often reflect your customers, he said.
When selling cookies, your local Girl Scout troop offers a lesson in connecting with clients, Gregerman said. The sale combines the nostalgia, an appealing salesperson and a quality product, he said.
