December 2009--What does your dog have in common with reality television? They both bite! Some of this year’s hottest TV shows are the reality shows featured on Bravo. But what do the reality stars of Bravo have in common with you? They are also deciding what to get their pets this holiday season as well as other dog lovers. Your pet is one of your best friends, so with all gifts for friends, a gift for your pet requires some consideration.

1. Million Dollar Listing: Part of having a dog is sharing your life and interests with your four-legged companion no matter whatever his or her size. Chad Rogers loves grooming, so we would not be surprised if Mr. Rogers spent a lot of time and money keeping his business associate, Starla, a long-haired Chihuahua, looking her best. For a holiday gift, Chad can present Starla with some Les Pooch grooming products, available at www.lespoochs.com.

2. The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Kim Zolciak is a wig wearing diva struggling for financial independence. As she launches her own wig line, Kim may want to borrow some inspiration from Total Diva Pets, designers of fashionable pet wigs. www.totaldivapets.com

3. Flipping Out: Last season, Jeff Lewis spent a substantial amount of time vue-ing what his staff was up with an undercover surveillance system. To keep up with his pets, Lewis can utilize his Personal-Vue, www.VueZone.com, to watch his cat, Monkey, drink out of a constantly running faucet and keep track of the antics of his other pets. Also, since Jeff spends thousands of dollars a year on alternative treatments for his pets, he will enjoy purchasing his pets safe, non-toxic and organic toys to play with from Simply Fido, www.SimplyFido.com. For his housekeeper, Zoila Chavez, Jeff will buy a vacuum, www.Dyson.com, so she can continue cleaning up after him, his dogs and cats, and his staff.

4. The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Caroline Manzo supports the athletic and educational pursuits of her sons, Albie and Christopher. Why wouldn’t she then support those of her Jack Russell Terrier as well? Since her dogs can’t play softball, Kygen agility, www.Kyjen.com, will keep them fit and trim. To keep her Jack Russells’ mentally challenged, Santa can bring them Nina Ottoson’s puzzle toys for dogs, www.nina-ottosson.com.

5. The Real Housewives of Orange County: Vicki Gunvalson is constantly in an energetic pursuit for money, fame and material possessions. On the road to success she drives her kids, husband, and children’s Pugs crazy. To keep the Pugs calm, Vicki can stuff their stocking with a pheromone plug-in or spray plug called Comfort Zone, www.PetComfortZone.com, designed to reduce stress, nervousness and excitability.

6. The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Although Sheree Whitfield, founder and lead designer of She by Sheree, has a mission to dress the less fashionable, we are here to help her dress her dog. A fashion designer’s dog must be dressed as fashionable as she is. Her Yorkie, Paisley Puff Monster, can be gifted with a Let it Snow Sweater by Oscar Newman, www.OscarNewman.com.

7. The Rachel Zoe Project: Associate stylist, Brad Goreski, is such a sensitive guy we are not surprised he is stepmother to 12-year old Jasper. Jasper, a senior dog, recently had a pacemaker put in and cannot handle much strenuous exercise. To encourage a speedy recovery, we suggest a stylish bed from Hautepooch, www.HautePooch.com, so Jasper can sit back and watch Brad learn the biz from Taytay. Maybe next year after a raise, he can afford to have Jasper photographed dripping in Harry Winston diamonds.