Get 15% Off All Orders at Jake’s Dog House – Cool Stuff for Cool Dogs and People!

June 23, 2012
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Jake's Dog House Promo Code

Be sure to stop by Jake’s Dog House and take advantage of this 15% Off discount! Jake’s is a great source of cool dog and cat stuff for cool people and their pets! This used to be for first time orders only, but the special Jake’s Dog House Promo Code: first15 can now be used by everyone…even if you’ve previously ordered!

They’ve got Thundershirt, Team Sports Apparel, Toys, Grooming Items and Home Goods! One of my favorite is this Peace, Love and Muddy Paws Door Mat which is only $16.96 after applying the 15% Off discount! Just remember to use the promo code first15 when you order!

Peace, Love & Muddy Paws Doo Mat

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K9 Kamp Pet Blogger Awards 2012!

June 22, 2012
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doggy step aerobics with Daisy

As our regular readers and fans know, we recently completed 4 weeks of fun and activity in the K9 Kamp Fitness Challenge for Pet Bloggers! You can catch up on our posts from the entire K9 Kamp series here.

K9 Kamp Savviest Blogger Award 2012

Although Kamp has ended for this year, the excitement continues because the K9 Kamp Awards have just been announced and we have been awarded a very cool one! Daisy and I are thrilled to accept The Savviest Kamper Award for “finding the best bargains on K9Kamp toys and fitness supplies” throughout the event! You can head on over to K9 Kamp Headquarters and see the full list of award recipients! Congrats to everyone and we can’t wait to do it again next year!

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Celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day: Friday June 22nd!

June 21, 2012
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Take Your Dog To Work Day 2012

Tomorrow, June 22nd is Take Your Dog To Work Day! Since I work from home, every day is Take MY Dog To Work Day, but if you work in an office or other location it can be a very special day for you, your dog AND your co-workers! Here’s some information about the day to help you prepare and make the most of it.

First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDay) was created to celebrate the great companions that dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs.

This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay. Employers are encouraged to open their workplace to employees’ four-legged friends on this one special day! You can listen to a really cute Take Your Dog To Work Day Song here!

7 Rules for Success on TYDTWDay:
1) Do an office check.

Check with management and co-workers to see if anyone is allergic, afraid of or opposed to you bringing your dog to work for this one special day.

2) Puppy-proof your work space.

Remove poisonous plants, hide electrical cords and wires and secure toxic items such as correction fluid, permanent markers, etc. Any office items in question should be placed out of your dog’s reach.

3) Bathe and groom your dog before its office debut.

Be sure its shots are up-to-date. If your dog appears sick, don’t bring it to the office. Dogs that are aggressive or overly shy should not accompany you to work. Instead, consider bringing a favorite picture of your pooch.

4) Prepare a doggie bag.

Include food, treats, bowls, toys, leash, paper towels, clean-up bags and pet-safe disinfectant (just in case). If you are routinely in and out of your work space, consider bringing a portable kennel for your dog’s comfort and your peace of mind.

5) Plan your pet’s feeding times carefully.

Be sure to choose an appropriate area for your dog to relieve himself afterward.

6) Avoid forcing co-workers to interact with your dog.

Dog lovers will make themselves known. To avoid pet accidents, monitor the amount of treats your pet is being given. Remember that chocolate, candy and other people food should not be shared with dogs.

7) Have an exit strategy.

Although most dogs enjoy TYDTWDay, your pet may not. Should your dog become overly boisterous, agitated or withdrawn, consider taking him or her home. Most companies allow for this on TYDTWDay. Never, under any circumstance, leave your pet alone in a vehicle while you work.

If you’d like to get involved and participate, there are plenty of resources available on the TYDTWDay website including these handy downloads:

PDFPreparing Your Dog for the Office

 

Are you planning to Take Your Dog To Work tomorrow? Does your dog already work with you? Leave us a comment and tell us all about it! Be sure to help spread the word by sharing this post with friends using the Share the Love buttons below!

 

 

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Freezy Pups Frozen Dog Treat Kit {Product Review}

June 21, 2012
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Freezy Pups Kit Product Review

Just in time for the dog days of summer, we got the chance to try out Freezy Pups,  a make-at-home kit of organic, frozen dog treats. Freezy Pups come in 4 flavors: Chicken Soup Recipe, White Cheddar Cheese, Juicy Apple and Sweet Potato ‘n Maple. Not only are the super fun and easy to make, but they are also less than 4 calories each. These cool treats are free from wheat, corn, soy and gluten, and contain NO artificial colors or flavors.

Freezy Pups Kit

The Freezy Pups Kit is $19.99 and comes with a Freezy Pups Tray and 4 packs of organic treat mix (one in each flavor; each pack makes one tray). The entire kit is enough to make 56 treats and refill packs are available at the Freezy Pup website for $8.99 per box (makes 70 treats). The first step is to mix a packet with 7 oz. of hot water. If you don’t have a measuring cup that shows ounces, it works out to 7/8 of a Cup. Then just stir.

mixing Freezy Pups

After mixing, you pour the liquid into the Freezy Pup Tray (I found it easiest to use my Pyrex measuring cup for the whole thing since I could measure, mix and pour from the same container).

pouring into Freezy Pups tray

Then it’s ready to go into the freezer. Our first batch was the Sweet Potato ‘n Maple, in case you were wondering! We did this in the evening so they would be ready the next day!

Freezy Pups in the freezer

After a few hours the tray of bone-shaped frozen treats is ready to go! A great tip that the makers of Freezy Pups were smart enough to print right on the package is: For easy removal of treats, let the tray rest on the counter for about 4 minutes. That sure does the trick, and they popped right out for us! Here they are up close so you can see how they come out:

frozen dog treats

In addition to LOVING the treats in their frozen form, Daisy also enjoys when I melt 1 or 2 and mix it with her dry kibble like gravy! She loves all 4 flavor, and I like the fact that they are made with organic, natural ingredients!  These are some of the COOLEST treats we’ve tried and are officially Daisy Tested and Approved!

Daisy freezy pups treats

Be sure to stay tuned because we’ll be hosting a Freezy Pups Giveaway in the very near future and one lucky reader will win their very own Freezy Pups Kit with everything you need to make yummy frozen treats for YOUR dog! Can’t wait to win it? Visit the Freezy Pups website here to order online or search for a sales location near you!

Disclosure: We were provided with a Freezy Pup Kit so that we test it out and tell you what we think. All opinions are 100% mine and Daisy’s!

 

 

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Sunday Newspaper Pet Coupon Preview 6/24 – BLUE Buffalo, Purina + More!

June 20, 2012
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Here’s a preview of the Pet Coupons that will be appearing in this Sunday’s newspapers. There will be 2 coupon inserts: RedPlum and SmartSource. Remember to check the inserts before buying the paper as coupons will vary by location and yours may be slightly different than listed here. Also note that, although you may see certain coupons listed on other blogs that don’t appear here, I prefer NOT to mention products that have raised recent pet health concerns or warnings.

Be sure to also visit Sunday Coupon Preview for the full list of newspaper coupons in all categories!

RedPlum Pet Coupons 6/24:
Kibbles ‘n Bits $1.50/1 dry dog food (8/26)
Milk-Bone $1/1 Trail Mix dog snacks (8/19)
Milk-Bone $1/50/2 dog snacks (8/19)

SmartSource Pet Coupons 6/24:
BLUE $2/1 Naturally Fresh cat litter 6lb & 17lb bags (7/30)
BLUE $3/1 natural dog or cat food 11lbs+ (7/30)
BLUE $4/1 Naturally Fresh cat litter 34lb+ (7/302)
BLUE B10G2 free canned cat food up to $3.50 (7/30)
Purina $1/2 Friskies cat treats (9/24)

You can also find lots of free Printable Pet and Grocery Coupons at these great coupon and deal sites:

Free Coupon Alerts
Cellfire Coupons
RedPlum Printable Coupons
Coupons.com Printable Coupons
Deals for Mommy
Kellogg’s Coupons
A Full Cup Coupons, Deals and More!

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