Firstly I'd like to apologise for the lack of content over the past few months. I've had a pretty hectic time, which included a fantastic trip to New York, and I hadn't realised how long it had actually been since my last entry. I promise that I'll now be posting again on a regular basis and I'm delighted to see that my blog has still received over 700 hits in the past four weeks - thank you all for reading!

So, where to start...

I've got several posts planned so I'm going to keep this one quite brief and focus on a new trend I discovered whilst in New York: doggy shoes. Yes, you read that right - doggy shoes.

Whilst heading to a meeting I passed a lady who was out walking her dog. I had to look twice when I realised that the dog was wearing an outfit...and shoes to match.

Now, I am a dog lover and have a pup called Nacho (pictured). I admit that he does have a wrap around jacket for the winter when it's very cold, but I just couldn't ever imagine putting him in shoes!

From a practical viewpoint I can understand the concept; how great would it be if you arrived home after a walk on a muddy field and had the ability to slip them off and not risk dirty marks on your carpet!? But, I still just can't see it!

So guys, I'm putting this one out to you!! Firstly, does anyone have a dog who wears shoes? And secondly, would you put your pooch in shoes?

Finally, I'd like to promise that if Nacho ever does sport a pair of shoes I'll upload some pictures and admit that I was wrong. Maybe I've just missed out on a great money-making opportunity!