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Lulà Dog Bowl
Alessi’s Lulà dog bowl is designed for the petite modern pup. The thermoplastic resin houses a 21-ounce capacity polished stainless-steel bowl with a mountaintop lid that prevents day-long grazing. $67. Exit Art, 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, (941) 387-7395
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Bow-Tie Collar
One must dress the part for brunch or a day out with pals. So outfit your four-legged hipster in this bow-tie collar sourced and handmade in Bradenton by My Dog, Mon Ami. $35. mydogmonami.com
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Rain Coat
In every dog’s life a little rain will fall, and that requires a proper trench like this one by Mungo and Maud. Not only is it water-resistant, the collar flips up for a little extra protection—and some street style. $230. Saks Fifth Avenue, 120 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, (941) 364-5300
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Voyage Bed
Allow your dog to have her day, and night, in the Voyage bed by Kenneth Cobonpue, which recalls an ancient reed boat. Nice, too, that it can handle outdoor elements and includes a Sunbrella fabric pillow. $1,175. Home Resource, 741 Central Ave., Sarasota, (941) 366-6690
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