60% OFF Laurel Burch Cat, Dog & Whimsical Bags, Umbrellas & Scarves

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Laurel Burch Sale

Animal and whimsical art-lovers, be sure not to miss the big 3-Day Sale on Laurel Burch bags & accessories going on right now over at Zulily.com! Everything is up to 60% OFF and a few items are Sold Out already!

In addition to the iconic Laurel Burch cat designs, you’ll also find fun and fancy dogs, mermaids, horses, butterflies and more. One of my favorites, is a scarf with cats holding umbrellas…too cute!

Laurel Burch cat umbrellas and accessories

Zulily is a members-only sale site with new sales starting daily for home, baby, mom and kitchen. It’s free to join here and get access to all their amazing deals. Fun finds range from artsy and whimsical stuff like this, to big name brands including Kitchen Aid, Cuisinart, New Balance, Disney and many more!

As a special bonus, they are offering a Weekend Shipping Deal. Order today and get FREE Shipping on any additional orders you place by midnight on Sunday! Visit Zulily here to get started.

Win a 6-Week PetSmart Dog Training Class or Training Tools Prize Pack!

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Win a 6-Week PetSmart Dog Training Class!

Hey everybody! Can you believe we are already halfway through January??? Did your New Year’s resolution include working with your dog on basic training, or some behavioral issues?

A few days ago I shared some training tips and tools in honor of National Train Your Dog Month and now I’m back with a DOG-tastic giveaway, courtesy of PetSmart!

In addition to great pet supplies including toys, food, grooming products and gear, most PetSmart locations also offer a range of training classes including Puppy, Basic, and Advanced.  PetSmart also carries a large variety of training and behavior products.

Win dog training products from PetSmart!

To help pet parents celebrate National Train Your Dog Month, PetSmart is giving away TWO great prize packages! The giveaway is open to US residents, age 18+ and will end at 11:59pm ET on January 31, 2014.

One Winner Gets a 6-Week Training Class:

  • Choose the 6-week PetSmart Training Class of your choice ($109 value)
  • Classes are one hour, weekly
  • Availability based on courses offered at your local PetSmart
  • Winner must select class and location by 2/28 and begin classes by 4/30
  • No changes once registered and no substitutions
  • Non-transferable
  • US PetSmart locations only

One Winner Gets a Training Tools Prize Pack with:

  • Puppy Starter Kit worth over $180
  • Bag of Zuke’s Minis Natural Training Treats
  • Top Paw Treat ‘n Ball Bag
  • StarMark Clicker Dog Training Aid
  • Go HERE for more details about these products

Enter below choosing as many or as few of the entry methods as you wish. Good luck everybody!

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Dogs Will Be Dogs — STAINMASTER PetProtect Helps #UnShameYourPet

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Dirty Daisy rolls in mud

Let’s face it pet parents, dogs will be dogs. They like to roll in stuff, sometimes they have accidents, and they are sloppy eaters. But we LOVE them anyway! How could you not…just look at that face! That’s why we’re participating in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for STAINMASTER. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating and helping to un-shame pets everywhere!

Whether you’ve got a new puppy, an older dog, or just a really active adult dog, if you’re like us, it’s always a challenge to keep your home looking and smelling its best. You can’t really blame the fur kids for tracking in dirt or eating so quickly that they throw up their food on the carpet. Daisy is guilty of BOTH of those but we don’t get into the whole “dog shaming” thing over it.

blame the carpet not the dog

Daisy Says “Blame The Carpet, Not The Dog!”

Instead of blaming or shaming the dog for how bad our carpet looks, we’re checking into what WE can do about it and were recently introduced to the new STAINMASTER PetProtect carpet system.  Designed to be exceptionally durable and easy to clean, this new carpet system helps reduce pet odor with a special STAINMASTER  carpet cushion that helps keep spills and accidents from soaking into the cushion and subfloor, reducing odors when cleaned.

It’s also specially designed to more easily release pet hair while vacuuming, cutting vacuuming time. And what busy pet parent doesn’t need THAT?!?

I love that STAINMASTER PetProtect features professional-grade material and comes in a variety of styles and thicknesses. In addition to finding it at STAINMASTER Flooring Centers, it’s also now available at select Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores nationwide so you can check it out at a location near you and find just the style to fit your home and family!

To learn more about PetProtect Carpet, visit the STAINMASTER website. And also be sure to check out their Facebook page for more cute and funny #UnShameYourPet photos! Connect with them on Twitter by following the handle @STAINMASTER.

Do you have a funny pet and carpet story or photo? What pet parent doesn’t! Be sure to leave a comment below and share it with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #UnShameYourPet when you do!

Checking The Mail (Wordless Wednesday)

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checking the mail

daisy mailbox

Get anything good in the mail recently? All we got so far this week is bills and junk mail!

Click below for more great pet blog photos in this week’s Wordless Wednesday hop!

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Tips, Tools & Deals for National Train Your Dog Month

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National Train Your Dog Month Tips and Tools

Did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? To help celebrate, and give you some ideas if you are just getting started or want to brush up on your skills, I’ve put together a roundup of tips, tools and ideas to help!

Puppy Socialization and Training

Start early! According to Debbie McKnight, a PetSmart training expert, “Before 12 weeks is the best window for meeting new people, other dogs and taking in new experiences that will inform puppies’ future behavior and reactions.” Puppies that socialize with other puppies, dogs and humans develop into healthy, confident dogs. A dog that hasn’t been properly socialized may startle easily, bark at a certain type of person or clothing or react poorly to other new experiences in the future. This type of interaction is especially important during the winter months, when dogs spend a lot of time indoors.

training puppies and dogs

Puppy Playtime: In honor of January’s National Training Month, PetSmart is hosting Puppy Playtime each Sunday from 2 – 3 at all PetSmart locations. Pet parents are invited to bring their dogs (2 years and younger) to have leash-free play time in gated area of the store! It’s just $10 – no registration needed and no long-term requirements, pet parents are invited to just bring their pup and enjoy the fun!

puppy starter kit

Puppy Starter Kit: If you’ve recently adopted a puppy, or know someone who has, be sure to check out this Puppy Starter Kit. It’s only $19.99 and you receive almost $200 worth of products, coupons & services to help you and your new fur kid get started. In addition to answering common Puppy Parent issues like puppy nutrition, potty training & chewing, pet parents will find great savings on puppy essentials like food, grooming & care.  This kit includes vouchers for:

  • FREE Bag of Specialty Puppy food (up to $15)
  • FREE 1-Hour Puppy Orientation Seminar
  • FREE Puppy Bath, Brush & More
  • FREE Banfield Veterinary Consultation
  • FREE Doggie Day Camp Visits (2 sessions – new campers only)
  • Coupons for discounts on Microchipping, Gear, ID Tags + More

 Training Tips for Dogs of Any Age

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