by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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#FidosFreebieFriday Heads to Barkworld
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Fido's Freebie Friday opens each Thursday afternoon for linkups at 4:00 PM ET, and renews each week at the same time with a new listing. Link up anytime during the week--24/7. We make it easy to be seen here by keeping our rules simple:
•You have up to 45 characters to describe your prize and include an expiration date.
•Fido's Freebie Friday Blog Hop is open to posts with prizes for pet products or services, including pet-related or pet-themed items for owners. Use your specific post url to link up.You'll find assistance at our HELP PAGE, where there is other useful information for bloggers doing giveaways and reviews. Your hosts are All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper and To Dog With Love.
Individual rules of entry and guidelines for winning may apply to each listing. All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper, and To Dog With Love take no responsibility for the legality of the rules governing the listings on other sites and giveaways that are posted here. We simply provide this forum as a gathering place for pet product giveaways to be offered. Please consult All Things Dog Blog's Giveaway and Contest Rules for more detail. Fulfillment of each giveaway is done by the blog conducting the giveaway, not by the hosts of this giveaway hop; please contact the giveaway host with any questions regarding a giveaway or giveaway prize.
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It's Halloween time again and lots of our furry friends are out and about in their costumes. We're seeing all sorts of fun ideas, both homemade and store bought. The costumes in most of the pet supply stores are all on markdown now, so grab one for next year. You'll likely get a great buy!
Bloggers are invited to list below their currently open giveaways, freebies, and prizes for pets and pet lovers so that readers may visit and explore items to win. You can help to get more awareness by sharing the badge you see in the top of my post. Feel free to put it in your sidebar, if you wish, but don't feel obligated.
Fido's Freebie Friday opens each Thursday afternoon for linkups at 4:00 PM ET, and renews each week at the same time with a new listing. Link up anytime during the week--24/7. We make it easy to be seen here by keeping our rules simple:
•You have up to 45 characters to describe your prize and include an expiration date.
•Fido's Freebie Friday Blog Hop is open to posts with prizes for pet products or services, including pet-related or pet-themed items for owners. Use your specific post url to link up.You'll find assistance at our HELP PAGE, where there is other useful information for bloggers doing giveaways and reviews. Your hosts are All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper and To Dog With Love.
Happy shopping!
Wiggle - Day 2,318
Now that the clocks have changed, our evening walks are in the dark.
We don't mind though as we have Puplights!
Petfinder Rescue Scores #PetCharityDonations!
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Six bags of yummy, USA-made dog treats are going to be delivered to a Petfinder rescue as a result of your efforts. Thank you! We have learned that the rescue loves to know who their benefactors are, so it's nice to attach a name to the package and snap a photo as a record of the gift.
The delivery will be made at the earliest adoption day following my upcoming trip to Barkworld Expo. When we have delivered the goodies, we'll be sure to post a photo on FB and Twitter to commemorate the day. The boys and I want to thank you for participating in this #PetCharityDonations event. We hope that by setting an example, more people will find opportunities to donate their spare pet necessities to a local shelter or rescue where these items can most certainly be put to good use.
Today's winner, whose donation of 6 big bags of dog treats will be most appreciated, is
Angela C. I'll get in touch with Angela via my AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com email account. Watch for this email in your inbox or your spam file, and please get back to me with the information requested. Thanks much and congratulations!
Happy tails,
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| © AllThingsDogBlog.com Tanner Enjoyed Our Grooming Donation Delivery |
The delivery will be made at the earliest adoption day following my upcoming trip to Barkworld Expo. When we have delivered the goodies, we'll be sure to post a photo on FB and Twitter to commemorate the day. The boys and I want to thank you for participating in this #PetCharityDonations event. We hope that by setting an example, more people will find opportunities to donate their spare pet necessities to a local shelter or rescue where these items can most certainly be put to good use.
Today's winner, whose donation of 6 big bags of dog treats will be most appreciated, is
Happy tails,
#PetCharityDonations offer excess product from our blogging efforts to Petfinder shelters and their foster families. This charitable event occurs periodically. Packages won are delivered to a shelter in our area in the name of the winner or winners. You can learn more at our introduction of #PetCharityDonations. Badge artwork courtesy Peter Mooney via Flickr.com
Merrick Petcare Helps Us #TreatRight!
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Last night's #TreatRight Twitter Party was certainly a fun event. Tons of dog lovers showed up to share their pet's photos (tons of them!) while learning how to select the right treat for their dog in each and every occasion and gauging the right amount of treating. Having a purpose for treating seemed to be a key factor in enjoying treat time. Guests were encouraged to select healthy treats, choose times appropriately, and treat responsibly to help maintain a healthy weight:
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| courtesy Merrick Petcare #TreatRight with Power Bites |
- Basic behavior training
- Performing requested behaviors
- House training, crate training and potty training
- Advanced skills such as agility, service dog work, show dog work, and more
- Games like nosework, hide-n-seek and other similar fun
- Brain games the provide mental stimulation, exercise and problem-solving practice
- Willingly joining a pet parent for a bonding or other activity
Ten lucky winners scored $70 prize packages (bigger for the Grand Prize!) with a nice selection of Merrick Treats from 4 lines that offer much variet: Kitchen Bites, Power Bites, Jerky Chip Treats and Dental Chews. Our winners will have power treats for higher activity, larger treats for long days on the go, dental treats for clean teeth and breath, and other options for all sorts of training and other other good behaviors. Tanner and Oliver have loved, loved, loved reviewing these delicious yummies. They have such a tough job!
After the party there were bunches of thank you's to our friends at Merrick, but you can help us thank them by clicking the RT button on this tweet:
Thx @MerrickPetcare 4 a great @EventBarkers #TwitterParty w/100s in yummy prizes. We learned a lot about how to #TreatRight!
— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) October 27, 2014Finally, please help me congratulate all 10 of our #TreatRight winners. Our 3 pre-party event winners are: Social following--@AyEll922, RSVP--@tfjsmn, and Tweeting--@martiparks. These lucky folks will receive a Merrick treat box including 5 bags of treats and a 4 lb. bag of Merrick Grain-Free Chicken or Grain-Free Real Texas Beef dry food. This prize package is valued at $70! Our next 6 party winners scored this same prize package. These winners are: @Evielvsclassics, @graciemaebeagle, @alisonrauch,
@Ellainthecity, @Toby_Pup, and @SawyertheLab.
Finally, our Grand Prize winner really digs deep. This prize package seeks to offer the winner a chance to sample even more or the Merrick line by including a 12-lb. bag of food in the winner's choice of protein, along with $40 in additional wet food, dry food or treats (winner’s choice!). This winner is @RaiderPupTTU. Oh happy day!
We hope we'll be able to add your name to one of these winners lists real soon. Watch for
more Twitter Parties coming your way as we crank up this engine. You can be sure not to miss one by signing up for our Event Barkers newsletter at this link. To stay tuned to Merrick's promotions, coupons (save up to $7!), contests and news, you may also wish to subscribe to their newsletter, as well.
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Good luck!
We are working with Merrick Pet Care through our partnership in Event Barkers to produce this Twitter party and share product news with our readers. Prizes will be provided and shipped by Merrick Pet Care.
Wiggle - Day 2,315
We've had a quiet weekend as I've not been feeling so good, but we still managed to get to the field for some walks. Wiggle likes being in the field:
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Despite not feeling like it, there was work for me to do in the garden. Wiggle and Sofy kept me company:
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#TreatRight Reminder: Draw Solace from Your Dog
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Upon rising today, Tanner, Oliver and I set off on a longer-than-usual walk. Exercise is
always a good way to release endorphins--a "feel good" brain chemical--into the blood stream. I found myself willing an endorphin release, while at the same time wondering if this is something Oliver will be able to smell. His super duper nose has proven itself over the last 2 years, gaining traction as a safety device and early intervention for all manner of health issues that I already fight daily. We stopped to admire a fountain and enjoyed a nice snack of Jerky Chip Treats, a delight that is on the prize list for #TreatRight winners.
When we returned home we did a short Yoga session to cool down and then had breakfast. Now, while the dogs are napping, I'm trying to get ready for #TreatRight, our Twitter Party to be held on Sunday, October 26. You can learn more about these 4 lines of treats at my product review. Having something to look forward to is definitely improving my mood already. Another score!
Returning to this post, I've now had a chance to do some bonding activities with each of the dogs. Oliver accompanied me on my errands, behaving as he always does, as Mom's defender and companion. I got some stitches out of my lip that have been annoying me, as Oliver watched the doctor carefully.
Tanner and I enjoyed our daily Fetch game. After a recent lapse of focus on his part, he has now returned to his usual Fetching form, able to Fetch several toys and return them to a pile for tossing once again. It's the latest version of our mind game that makes Tanner think about what he's doing while he's swimming and having fun. Great time to #TreatRight!
Turning Fetch into a more advanced mental task has been good for him, while also giving me the motivation to consider new ways to work his brain on additional swimming games. There's nothing this boy loves more than retrieving a toy from the pool. Ahhh....I feel better already. It's such a joy to watch your dog perform a task that took months to learn, knowing that you helped him gain this new skill by patiently teaching and encouraging his behaviors. A little training treat like the Merrick Power Bites here and there can do wonders.
Be sure to stop by #TreatRight for your chance to win several bags of these Grain Free, Gluten Free, All Natural dog treats. We'll open about 7:30 PM ET for checkins on Sunday, October 26. Prize packages valued at $70 will be handed out throughout the one hour party, and pre-party prizes are already underway. Stop by this link to enter for your chance to get a package of great Merrick products for your dog.
Tomorrow as I Tweet the evening away, Tanner and Oliver will be napping at my feet. I'll make sure we grab a pre-party walk to energize my brain while tiring the boys out for the day. Maybe a few #doga poses will help me also. Hope to see you again next week for the #WeeklyWag and tomorrow evening at #TreatRight. Here's a quick preview of what we're planning during the party:
We are working with Merrick Pet Care through our partnership in Event Barkers to produce this Twitter party and share product news with our readers. Prizes will be provided and shipped by Merrick Pet Care.
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It's been a tough week here at the All Things Dog Blog household, completely blowing away all the cheer that came our way the week before. After so much good news in our previous week I was riding a cloud of joy for the Boyko girls. Admittance to medical school and passing the BAR exam were definitely high points! This week a bit of the doldrums has set in but #TreatRight is coming and I have much to do to prepare. I just want to share some thoughts on how I'm working to rejoin the happier side of life. You guessed it; my dogs are being put to work to jettison this funk.
Upon rising today, Tanner, Oliver and I set off on a longer-than-usual walk. Exercise is
When we returned home we did a short Yoga session to cool down and then had breakfast. Now, while the dogs are napping, I'm trying to get ready for #TreatRight, our Twitter Party to be held on Sunday, October 26. You can learn more about these 4 lines of treats at my product review. Having something to look forward to is definitely improving my mood already. Another score!
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| © AllThingsDogBlog.com Good Game, Tanner |
Tanner and I enjoyed our daily Fetch game. After a recent lapse of focus on his part, he has now returned to his usual Fetching form, able to Fetch several toys and return them to a pile for tossing once again. It's the latest version of our mind game that makes Tanner think about what he's doing while he's swimming and having fun. Great time to #TreatRight!
Turning Fetch into a more advanced mental task has been good for him, while also giving me the motivation to consider new ways to work his brain on additional swimming games. There's nothing this boy loves more than retrieving a toy from the pool. Ahhh....I feel better already. It's such a joy to watch your dog perform a task that took months to learn, knowing that you helped him gain this new skill by patiently teaching and encouraging his behaviors. A little training treat like the Merrick Power Bites here and there can do wonders.
Be sure to stop by #TreatRight for your chance to win several bags of these Grain Free, Gluten Free, All Natural dog treats. We'll open about 7:30 PM ET for checkins on Sunday, October 26. Prize packages valued at $70 will be handed out throughout the one hour party, and pre-party prizes are already underway. Stop by this link to enter for your chance to get a package of great Merrick products for your dog.
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| © AllThingsDogBlog.com Tanner's Favorites: Treats, Toys, Pool |
- Be ready with a favorite photo of your dog to share during the #TreatRight party
- Join us to learn ways to #TreatRight, choosing the right treat for the right occasion.
- Watch for 10 prize packages to be announced throughout the evening, as well as coupons for everyone!
- Merrick wants you to know that they support treating responsibly. #NoOverweightDogs
- You can stay up to date on Merrick's treats and food by subscribing to their newsletter here.
- Be sure to check out all the tasty Merrick treats and even grab a coupon.
Three Winners Named for Visibility Vests
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
Looks like we have a lot of hikers out there; good for you! With so much in the news about obesity problems among both humans and dogs, you're on the right track. Today we're going to name the three winners who will receive a Visibility Vest to make their hiking expeditions infinitely more safe for their dogs. Let's face it, when Fido is wearing a bright yellow vest, he's easily visible against the deep green leaves--or brown during a drought--throughout the forest.
If you're running through babbling brooks, romping in the surf, or trekking in a rain or snowstorm the same thing applies. Bright yellow will make your pet stand out against the background, assuring he is visible to any hunters, vehicles, fishermen or others that could accidentally cause harm.
Thanks for all of your enthusiastic participation in our giveaway, sponsored by Gold Paw Series. If you missed it, please read our review and visit the Gold Paw Series webpage to learn more. If you find yourself itching to buy one for your dog, you can use this Store Locator.
Without adieu, let's name our winners: B. Jaroudi, H. Bridson, and M. Core. Congratulations, ladies! You'll be hearing from me via AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Watch your inbox AND your spam file. I'll need to hear back from you with your dog's size selection, your name and street address for shipping. Please use the information on the webpage to select your size. If your dog is borderline, I recommend going up to the next size. The vests are not large, and they do have adequate adjustability to tighten them up when needed.
Please let our sponsor know you've enjoyed this promotion by giving them a thank you on their Facebook page. Once again, we thank you for joining in on this event.
Happy tails,
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If you're running through babbling brooks, romping in the surf, or trekking in a rain or snowstorm the same thing applies. Bright yellow will make your pet stand out against the background, assuring he is visible to any hunters, vehicles, fishermen or others that could accidentally cause harm.
Thanks for all of your enthusiastic participation in our giveaway, sponsored by Gold Paw Series. If you missed it, please read our review and visit the Gold Paw Series webpage to learn more. If you find yourself itching to buy one for your dog, you can use this Store Locator.
Without adieu, let's name our winners: B. Jaroudi, H. Bridson, and M. Core. Congratulations, ladies! You'll be hearing from me via AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Watch your inbox AND your spam file. I'll need to hear back from you with your dog's size selection, your name and street address for shipping. Please use the information on the webpage to select your size. If your dog is borderline, I recommend going up to the next size. The vests are not large, and they do have adequate adjustability to tighten them up when needed.
Please let our sponsor know you've enjoyed this promotion by giving them a thank you on their Facebook page. Once again, we thank you for joining in on this event.
Happy tails,
While we did receive samples of the Visiblity Vest for review, we have included only our own opinions in this article. No compensation was accepted for this review and giveaway.