Celebrate Be Kind To Animals Week #BKTA99

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This week is the 99th edition of ‪‎Be Kind to Animals‬ Week and you can join the celebration and help by taking the pledge to stand up for all animals today! After you take the pledge, you can also share one of several cute images to help spread the word.  Visit www.americanhumane.org/bekind to take the pledge and help spread the word about the importance of being kind to animals this week and EVERY week!

More Ways to Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week:

Adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue 

Every year, an estimated 3.7 million animals must be euthanized at our nation’s shelters because they could not be adopted into loving homes. Help animals find a second chance at happiness by adopting your next pet from your local shelter or rescue group. American Humane Association has pet adoption tips to find the animal companion that’s right for you and develop a bond that will last a lifetime.

Take care of your pet

Pets are like children who never grow up. They need you to help keep them healthy and safe throughout their lives. Keep your animal’s vaccinations up-to-date. Make sure he’s wearing proper identification. Take your pet to the veterinarian regularly. Know what it takes to be a responsible pet owner.

Appreciate wildlife

All animals deserve to be treated humanely — family pets and animals in the wild. Create an inviting space in your yard and garden for butterflies, hummingbirds and other creatures. If wildlife comes too close to home, look for ways to coexist with animals or to protect your property humanely.

Report animal abuse

Animal cruelty and abuse is not only tragic for animals, but also an indicator that other forms of abuse such as domestic violence could be happening. If you see something that looks suspicious — a dog chained in your neighbor’s yard that looks underfed, a child putting a cat in a box and kicking it around the yard — don’t hesitate. Let someone know.

30% OFF Walk In Sync Humane Dog Walking Gear and Training System

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Just a reminder that there is still time to save with this pawtastic discount of 30% OFF Walk In Sync gear and dog walking training system! If you weren’t  fortunate enough to be one of the 3 lucky winners of our recent giveaway, be sure to take advantage of the savings and use promo code wis30 when you shop www.WalkInSync.com by 1/31/13!

You can learn more about the gear and humane training solutions by checking out our recent post about Walk In Sync.

Why You’ll LOVE Walk In Sync:

  • Walk In Sync isn’t just a harness. It’s a system that teaches YOU how to teach your dog!
  • Painless, fun, veterinarian recommended and dog approved!
  • Washable, light-weight and dries quickly!
  • Saves lots of time and money; no need to hire a trainer!
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
  • Comes in 4 cool colors: Red, Turquoise, Chocolate Brown and Black!

The Walk In Sync Sport Harness & Leash plus access to the members-only videos is $52 at www.WalkInSync.com where you can also read more and watch video testimonials, too. Remember to get 30% OFF when you use Walk In Sync Promo Code: wis30 and order by 1/31/13!

Don’t need a harness but want a more comfortable leash? Use the 30% OFF deal to snag the Get-A-Grip Leash in your favorite color!

Also, be sure to check out the NEW Walk In Sync Home Study Course and learn 6 Secrets Your Dog Wants to Teach You!

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Walk In Sync Humane Dog Walking and Training System: Fast, Easy and FUN!

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One of the most common challenges of being a good pet parent is teaching our dog good manners. Whether you’ve got a dog who pulls, jumps on people or lunges at other dogs, you know what a hassle it can be. Sometimes it can even make you not want to go certain places with your pooch…and that’s no fun! It’s also stressful trying to figure out what to do about it since everyone has an opinion.

One thing we learned early on with Daisy from her Humane Society trainer, is that choke collars are a big NO-NO. We all love our fur kids and it’s super important to use a humane and fun method to teach them good manners. It’s not only cruel, but also ineffective to use punishment, pain or force in attempting to train your dog. This applies whether you have a new puppy you are training as you raise them, a juvenile, or an adult dog who has developed some bad habits that need to be addressed.

I recently connected with veteran trainer, Alecia Evans, who introduced us to her fun and highly-effective humane walking and training system: Walk In Sync. We’re SO excited to be able to share this invaluable solution with our fellow pet parents! Here’s Alecia with an intro message from her training website to give you an idea of her friendly approach, and the resources you get with the system.

What is Walk In Sync?
  • The Walk In Sync Humane Dog Walking and Training System is pain-free for your dog and stress-free for you.
  • Designed for superior comfort with soft but sturdy webbing, fully adjustable girth and neck straps, and reflective tabs for night walks.
  • The expertly designed harness has a training clip at the front and a walking clip at the back to assist you in eliminating the pulling habit in minutes, without ever pulling, choking or damaging your dog or puppy’s neck, trachea and throat.
  • The exclusive Accu-grip leash design gives you the confidence and control to be the leader your dog has been begging you to be.
  • In addition to the leash and harness, you get full access to an exclusive “Members Only” video site which includes the Walk In Sync 3 Easy Steps and Puppy Training Videos.

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Why You’ll LOVE Walk In Sync:
  • Walk In Sync isn’t just a harness. It’s a system that teaches YOU how to teach your dog!
  • Painless, fun, veterinarian recommended and dog approved!
  • Washable, light-weight and dries quickly!
  • Saves lots of time and money; no need to hire a trainer!
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
  • Comes in 4 cool colors: Red, Turquoise, Chocolate Brown and Black!
Learn More and Save 30% When You Buy Walk In Sync:

The Walk In Sync Sport Harness & Leash plus access to the members-only videos is $52 at www.WalkInSync.com where you can also read more and watch video testimonials, too! As a special discount for readers, Get 30% OFF when you use Walk In Sync Promo Code: wis30 and order by 1/31/13!

Also, be sure to check out the NEW Walk In Sync Home Study Course and learn 6 Secrets Your Dog Wants to Teach You!

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This is a sponsored post written by Woof Woof Mama on behalf of Walk In Sync.

Clear Conscience Pet Treats – Made in USA from Sustainable Family Farms {Product Review}

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Clear Conscience Pet Treats

Like most dogs, Daisy wants treats…can’t blame a dog for that! She also can be a picky eater and tends to have a sensitive tummy. As a good mama, it’s my job to care about where her treats come from, what ingredients are used and how they are made. Not only do I care about her food and treats being safe and healthy, but I also prefer to support small businesses and farmers when I shop for myself and my family. So I was very excited when Clear Conscience Pet invited us to try 3 of their pet products!

Clear Conscience not only makes all of their products in the USA, but they also pledge that ingredients are 100% humanely sourced from sustainable family farms. This means that livestock sources used in their treats are free to graze on range or pasture lands, and are raised without any growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics. They also insure that their products are grain-free, GMO-free and gluten-free as well as free from artificial or synthetic ingredients. With a mission like that, it’s no wonder that Clear Conscience Pet has been selected as a winner of the 2012 Pet Age Green Spirit Award!

The first product we tried was SuperGravy. This all-natural superfood powder in Bison and Beef Recipe is made with picky eaters or low-appetite dogs in mind. It makes any pet food taste better and enhances nutrition. It can be mixed with water in a separate container and poured over dry kibble but since I like to do things the easy way, I chose to just sprinkle the SuperGravy Powder directly on Daisy’s dry kibble and then add some water to the food bowl. Daisy scarfed down her food so fast that she almost tipped over her bowl! I’m hoarding this for those times when she isn’t feeling so great and needs to eat but doesn’t have an appetite. This actually is a problem we have from time to time although she’s getting better about it, so I like having something on hand to entice her to eat if she starts skipping meals. This dry powder is so much more convenient that opening a whole can of wet food just to put a spoonful on her kibble!

SuperGravy

Daisy also tried the Lamb Airy Bites. These cube-shaped treats are made with only 4 ingredients: Lamb lung, organic spinach, organic pumpkin, and organic carrot. The lamb is roasted and then the veggies are made into a SuperVeggie coating! From watching Daisy down these, I can tell you that they are a little crunchy and very easy to eat… and yummy. It was almost impossible to get a photo of her eating one because she kept devouring them so fast that none of the pictures actually show the Airy Bites! The product info describes them as “melt in the mouth delicious”! Here, you can kind of see one before she runs off with it!

Lamb Airy Bites

The third pet treat Daisy sampled was Lamb Trachey Chewz. As weird as it sounds, these are actual lamb trachea, which are a good source of glucosamine and chondroitin as well as high-quality protein. The Trachey Chewz are coated with the same SuperVeggie coating as the Airy Bites but are more chewy. Because they are actual trachea, they are a long hollow tube so they don’t last as long as something like a solid bully stick, but are apparently delicious because after Daisy finished her first one, she went snooping around the kitchen to see if there were more! Since these treats are high in protein and a generous size, we are dolling them out slowly! You can see that Daisy is thoroughly enjoying this one (and also that it’s time for me to trim her nails)!

We are impressed with the line of Clear Conscience Pet Treats.  Not only do I feel good about the sourcing and ingredients used, but they also pass the Daisy test for deliciousness! I’d say these are a great idea for a special treat, or  (if your veterinarian recommends) for dogs who need to increase their nutrient and protein intake. To browse more treats and find a store near you or online retailer, you can visit the Clear Conscience website.

Stay tuned for a chance to Win Clear Conscience Pet Treats during our upcoming giveaway! To be sure you don’t miss it, take a sec and Subscribe to our Daily Email Update here!

Disclosure: We were provided with the products described above so that we could tell you about them. All experiences and opinions are 100% mine and Daisy’s. This is NOT medical or pet nutrition advice. Be sure to speak with your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns about your dog’s appetite or nutritional needs!

Giveaway: Win a Walk in Sync Humane Dog Walking and Training System from DogTipper!

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Head on over to Dogtipper where One lucky reader will have the chance to win the Walk In Sync system for their dog! In addition to the Rafflecopter Contest Widget, you will also find a fantastic video as well as information from veterinarian Dr. Allen M. Schoen.