Dog Fancy offers dog owners 10 easy suggestions to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle with their dog in their August 2008 issue.

Eco-friendly ways dog owners can help shrink their dog's carbon paw print include:

• Make organic food choices. Feed your canine companion an all-natural diet, such as raw vegetables, fruit and natural foods that limit the use of additives and processed fillers.
• Use natural household cleaners. Help decrease dog poisoning in the home by reducing your dog's exposure to harmful chemicals. Opt for eco-conscious cleaning products options such as oil, baking soda and white vinegar.
• Beware of pesticides. Choose less toxic, organic versions made from plant oils and naturally occurring fungus.
• Select natural fabrics for the home. Pick naturally antimicrobial, easy-to-clean, durable materials, such as hemp, for sofa covers and dog beds.
• Recycle everyday items into dog toys. Because organic toys tend to cost more, consider using items you already own, such as old cotton T-shirts, to make into tug toys.

The complete article on going green with your dog, titled "10 Steps To A Greener Home," is part of Dog Fancy's first-ever Natural Dog "flip" issue, with approximately 47 pages dedicated to holistic treatments, natural foods and alternative therapies. To learn more, pick up the August issue of Dog Fancy, on newsstands now.