Awesome Products + Helping Dogs In Need: Bartley’s Review & SUPER Giveaway

A couple weeks ago, I received a HUGE box filled with treats and toys to review from a new company called Bartley's. Better yet, I get to give away a box of the same toys and treats that I received! (Many thanks to Bartley’s for sponsoring this very generous giveaway!) I also have a discount code for $5 off and free shipping!

I’ve enjoyed trying out the toys and treats, but I think the coolest thing about Bartley’s is that every time you purchase a Bartley's product, a portion of the proceeds go directly to a dog in need. Each item has a code on the back of the tag and you can enter that code on their website, and see exactly which dog you helped. You can even check back for updates and see when that dog finds a forever home. Bartley’s works with rescue groups and shelters, and commits to providing whatever care a dog needs, no matter how long it takes, until the dog is adopted. For more information about this, see How It Works.

The Bartley's Story - Bartley’s was inspired by a dog named Bartley who was rescued from an overcrowded municipal shelter by a rescue group, and then adopted by the owner of Bartley’s. Bartley’s was formed to help rescue groups like the one that rescued Bartley.

We entered the code on the tags that came on our Bartley’s products, and learned that purchase of these products helps a dog named Mic. Poor Mic has had a difficult life, and we’re so glad Bartley’s is stepping in to help him out until he finds a forever home.

THE REVIEW

I LOVE LOVE LOVE toys and treats, and I LOVE trying new ones. Bartley’s sent me a West Paw Designs Tizzi, a Jax and Bones Rope Wheel, a Simply Fido Organic Plush Bunny Toy, a package of Peanut Butter Flavor Buddy Biscuits, and a package of Blue Bits Chicken Treats. They even thought of my mom & dad, and sent them a set of Dog Is Good coasters.

Simply Fido Organic Plush Rabbit Toy

When mom opened the box from Bartley’s, I immediately tried to grab the bunny, but she insisted we take photos first. When she finally let me play with the bunny, I had the BEST time. The bunny is from the Simply Fido Organic Plush Toy Collection. It’s very cute and it squeaks, and it has held up well to all of my biting and thrashing. It’s my new favorite indoor toy. 

Simply Fido Organic Toys are made with certified organic cotton fabric, dyed using a low eco-impact die process, and are filled with recycled fiber. They’re certified non-toxic, which is very important for something that I pick up with my mouth.

West Paw Design Zogoflex Tizzi

Next we tried the West Paw Tizzi toy, which is shaped kind of like a ball with legs. It has a hole where you can put treats, and you can twist the legs to make it easier to throw or harder to get the treats out. It floats, so we took it to the river to try it out. 

We also played with it in the yard, with and without snow. And I’ve chewed on it -- A LOT. It bounces all funny, which makes it extra fun. This is my new favorite indoor-outdoor-all season toy. 

West Paw Zogoflex Tizzi toys are non-toxic, 100% recyclable, BPA- and Phthalate-free, and dishwasher safe. West Paw Design toys are made in the U.S.A., in Montana. 

All Zogoflex toys are guaranteed against dog damage. This is my first West Paw Design toy and we’re very impressed by its durability. It doesn’t even have any teeth marks. This was my favorite of all the wonderful things in the Bartley’s box. When I posted a photo of me playing with the Tizzi on Facebook, several of my friends commented about how much they love West Paw toys.

My friend Cally has a Tizzi and it’s one of her favorite toys. She calls it Mr. Wiggles. She especially likes when her momma twists its legs, she paws at them, and they pop open! Her momma says the only toys they have are West Paw toys because they are the only toys Cally can’t destroy. She has a West Paw Bone, Ball, Mr. Wiggles, and Blob (these are Cally’s names for the toys, not the West Paw names). Cally says 4 Paws Up for West Paw toys!!!

My friend Riley is also “brutal on toys” but has several West Paw toys that have lasted 3-4 years now.

Jax and Bones Good Karma Rope Wheel

The Jax and Bones Rope Wheel is designed for aggressive chewers (like me).  It’s made of chemical-free, naturally-dyed rope and tested in the U.S.A. for pup safety. The Rope Wheel is shaped like a ship’s wheel and designed to naturally fray, so it helps clean my teeth. I like to chew on it and retrieve it.

Buddy Biscuits Peanut Butter Flavor

Buddy Biscuits are soft and chewy, so they’re perfect for training. They’re shaped like little gingerbread men, and can be broken into smaller pieces. I got peanut butter flavor (I LOVE peanut butter). I think they’re yummilicious and will do all kinds of tricks for them. Buddy Biscuits are corn free, and made with no artificial flavors or colors. Made in the U.S.A.

Demonstrating impulse control
with Buddy Biscuits on each paw

Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tasty Chicken Treats

Blue Bits treats are also excellent for training. They’re small, soft, and chewy, and shaped like little hearts. I think they’re super yummy and I come running whenever momma opens the bag. The first ingredient is real chicken and they contain no chicken or poultry by-products, no corn, wheat or soy, and no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. Made in the U.S.A.

There's something on my paw

Dog is Good Coasters

Dog is Good coasters are made in the U.S.A. from recycled materials and are decorated with quotes from wise doggies.

Overall Rating of Bartley’s: 

Four Paws Up, with a Waggy Tail. (I’d give it more if I had more paws!)

We LOVE Bartley’s! Not only do we love helping shelter and rescue dogs with our purchases, we also love that Bartley’s carries high-quality, eco-friendly, made in the U.S.A. toys and treats. (Not all toys are made in the U.S.A., but you can search for made in the U.S.A. toys on their website.) When we want to find a special gift for one of my doggie friends, Bartley’s will be the first place we look, because we think it makes an extra-thoughtful gift when part of the purchase price goes to help a dog in need. Toys and treats come attractively packaged in reusable burlap gift bags, each containing a tag with a code you can enter to see the dog supported by that purchase.

DISCOUNT CODE:

Check out www.BartleysForDogs.com. If you see something you like, use the code Garth2014 at checkout for FREE SHIPPING and $5 OFF any order over $20.

And now for the GIVEAWAY: 

You can enter to win a box of goodies from Bartley's just like the box they sent me. To enter, just follow the directions in the Rafflecopter below.

Giveaway begins today and will run through 12:15 a.m. E.S.T. March 30, 2014, and winner will be announced on March 30, 2014. Winner will be contacted by email and must respond and provide shipping address by April 6 or another winner will be chosen.

Sorry, giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Disclosure: In return for an honest review of their products and service, Bartley's sent me a box of products free of charge, and they are providing another box of products for the giveaway. We received no other compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.

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Petter Planner Review & Giveaway!

Today I want to tell you about a great new product, the Petter. The Petter is a day planner made specifically for pets. 

Many pets have busy schedules just like our humans. The Petter Planner is designed to help us keep up with our schedules and keep track of important information. 

It has a lot of really cool features:

• 9" x 11", spiral bound so lays flat when opened
• Large pocket for storing papers & stuff
• Day planner with plenty of space for activities, appointments, events, & reminders
• Tabs to mark important pages, small sticky notes, & large lined sticky notes attached with a magnet
• List of important pet-related dates throughout the year (did you know today is National Hippo Day and World Whale Day?)
• Space to record info for 6 pets, to have handy for sitters
• Space to record your family tree
• Pages for addresses and phone numbers
• Pages for a mini-scrapbook

This is the beginning of our scrapbook

My family tree (note all the "CH"s in it)

Large pocket for storage on left,
calendar and sticky pads on right

Space for important information

Lined sticky pad attached with a magnet

Space for each day

The Petter is perfect for dogs like me. I have to keep track of my hikes, therapy visits, swimtimes, fundraisers, blogging conferences, review deadlines, vacations, playdates, friends' birthdays, vet checkups, etc. It's important that mom and I remember all of my stuff, and the Petter is a big help.

Let me check my schedule and get back to you

Mom and I think the Petter is VERY cool and a brilliant idea for busy pets and their parents. We love the calendar itself, and it also has some features mom particularly likes. Mom frequently uses sticky notes to remember things, and she likes to try to keep things organized. She loves the multiple sticky pads and the pockets and the space to keep track of all of my important info. She also likes the Quality Time symbol on each day, to remind her to schedule quality time with ME!

Look at it -- it's way more FUN than my momma's boring old planner.





The Petter Planner makes a perfect gift for your favorite spoiled pets. You can order one from thepetter.com. Also check out The Petter Planner on YouTube and The Petter on Facebook. Tell them Garth sent you.

Who are you calling spoiled?

GIVEAWAY

The very nice Petter person says I can give a Petter away to one lucky reader. To enter the giveaway, please follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway begins today and will end on March 1. Sorry my outside-of-U.S. friends, but this giveaway is only open to U.S. residents.


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Disclosure: Petter gave me a planner with a retail value of $26.99 free of charge in return for my honest review of their product. I received no other compensation for this post. The opinions expressed on this blog are mine and my mom's and are not influenced by receipt of free products.

Relief from Itchiness? & 1800PetMeds.com Product Giveaway!

A couple weeks ago, I got a package from 1800PetMeds.com.  It was filled with all kinds of pet care products for me to try out and give away.

Of course I did silly things with the box before we opened it . . . 

Look, I'm taller

I LOVE boxes

The package contained all kinds of pet care products, including a bottle of Super Pure Omega 3 Softgels.  

Momma takes fish oil herself on her doctor's advice, so she was curious about the health benefits of fish oil to dogs.  So she went to 1800PetMeds' Pet Education page, scrolled down to Pet Health, and found a post about the Benefits of Giving Your Pet Omega 3 by Dr. Michael Dym, VMD.  According to Dr. Dym, Omega 3 supplements help promote healthy skin and coat, reduce inflammation, and can reduce the intensity of allergies.  Omega 3 also has other benefits, but we're mostly interested in what it can do for my allergies.  

For a long time, I've had problems with itchy skin, due to either food or environmental allergies.  We've tried different foods and meds with varying results.  So we're trying Super Pure Omega 3 softgels to see if they help my skin and make it less itchy.  Momma hides the softgels in my food and I woof them down, so getting me to take them is no problem at all.  

I've been taking the Omega 3 softgels for about 2 weeks now, and although it's probably too early for them to really start working, momma thinks my scratching has lessened.  We're trying the Omega 3 for two months, and I'll report back periodically about how my itchiness is doing.


Also in the package was a toy "Max" - one of the two 1800PetMeds mascots.  Max is my new friend.

There were also some of Max's Super Dental Wipes in the package.  (From the look of Max's teeth, he must use these regularly.)  We will review the dental wipes in a future post, but I know everyone is eager for the giveaway.

Drumroll . . .

And now for the really fun part -- As I said, 1800PetMeds.com sent me a whole box full of stuff, and I want to share it with my readers, so I'm giving some of it away.  One lucky winner will receive a box of pet care products from 1800PetMeds.com.

To enter, just follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter thing below.  Due to the cost of shipping, this giveaway is open to residents of the United States only.  (Sorry my non-U.S.-resident pals, but momma is paying for shipping.)

Sorry, but I'm keeping Max

Disclosure: 1800PetMeds.com sent me a box full of free products in return for us trying out some of their products and spreading the word about all their site has to offer.  We will also receive a credit to purchase additional products from 1800PetMeds.com to try out and review.  We received no other compensation for this post.  All opinions expressed are our own.

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Fromm Chicken with Carrots & Peas Recipe Treat Review and Chewy.com's January Giveaway!

I sure am one lucky pup.  One of our favorite online dog noms retailers, Chewy.com, sent me more treats to review.  This month, Chewy.com sent me a bag of Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals Grain-Free Chicken with Carrots & Peas Recipe Dog Treats.

Disclosure: In return for providing an honest review of Fromm treats, Chewy.com sent me a bag of treats with a retail value of $4.99 free of charge.  I received no other compensation for this review.

Let me tell you about these awesome treats:

Healthy Ingredients

Mom is kinda' picky about what she feeds me, so first she looks at the ingredients.  Fromm Chicken with Carrots & Peas Treats are made in the USA with free-range chicken, all kinds of veggies, and no grains.  All ingredients are sourced in the USA and inspected by the USDA.  
  
Ingredients: Fresh Chicken, Pea Flour, Potato Flour, Tapioca, Whole Peas, Chicken Fat, Tomato Pomace, Fresh Cranberries, Fresh Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Carrots, Fresh Apples, Fresh Split Peas, Fresh Green Beans, Fresh Green Bell Peppers, Fresh Celery, Fresh Beets, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Lettuce, Fresh Watercress, Fresh Spinach

Lots of my pals can't eat chicken, but that's okay, because Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals Treats come in lots of different flavors.  Chewy.com carries seven different flavors of Fromm Four-Star Nutritionals Treats, including salmon, lamb, cheese, liver, and cranberry.

Low Calorie

Fromm Chicken with Carrots and Peas Treats are only 8 1/2 calories per treat.  That's important, because I want to stay trim and active.  Treats can add up (especially when you're as good and cute as I am) so we prefer low-calorie treats (which means I can have MORE).  (Calories are not printed on the package, but I was able to find this information on the Fromm website.)

About Fromm

Fromm is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned company that has been producing premium dog food for over a century.  For more information about Fromm, see Frommfamily.com and Fromm History.  You can also follow Fromm on their facebook page, where they periodically offer coupons.

SUPER Yummy

While momma cares about things like ingredients, where a product is made and who makes it, and how many calories, what's most important to me is TASTE -- does it taste yummilicious? is it crunchy or chewy or soft? how many can I convince momma to give me?

Well, Fromm Chicken with Carrots and Peas Treats fall into the yummilicious category.  The treats are hard and crunchy, which I love, and small enough so I can get more than one at a time.

Hmmm. Where'd these come from?

May I have them please?

My Rating of Fromm Treats

Based on all of the above, I give Fromm treats my highest rating of Four Paws Up.

Chewy.com

Have I mentioned how much I love Chewy.com?  Not just because they send me free treats to review, and not just because we can get my regular food there for a very good price, and not just because they have great giveaways (see below).  Chewy.com sent my friend Sugar of Golden Woofs a bunch of get-well roses after she had surgery to remove a mass from her tongue.  (See Chewy.com Delivers Happy Treats and Roses.)  We think that was a lovely gesture.  Chewy.com ROCKS.

What do you mean I've had enough
treats for now?

Chewy.com January Giveaway

My pals at Chewy.com are doing another giveaway this month.  You can enter by either following the instructions in the Rafflecopter below, or by emailing me here with the subject "Chewy.com January Giveaway" and I will forward your entry to Chewy.  The email entry option is for those who don't use Facebook, Twitter, etc., because we don't want them to be left out.  The top prize is a $50 credit to Chewy.com.  You can buy an awful lot of noms for $50, so what are you waiting for?  Enter now.

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More Gift Ideas! Just4MyPet.com, Product Review of Paw Sani-Scrub, and Deep Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets #GIVEAWAY

When we attended BlogPaws earlier this year, we met the nice folks at Just4MyPet.com.  Just4MyPet has all kinds of cool products for doggies, kitties, and humans, including products you can personalize with your dog or cat's name and photo.  Personalization is free, and shipping is free for orders over $49.  

Be sure to check out their doggie Christmas and Holiday products.  They have very cute personalized ornaments and wonderful doggie holiday gift baskets.  If you're trying to find the perfect gift for the dog, cat, or dog or cat-lover who has everything, check out all the products they offer - doggie attire, kittie hoodies, pet beds, dog bowls, travel gear, collars, leashes, gourmet baked TREATS, dog spa products, custom art, design-your-own apparel, dog painting kits, AND MORE.  You can also get a FREE Personalized Pet ID Tag (a great stocking stuffer - you can never have too many ID tags).  

Speaking of stocking stuffers, we've received three products from Just4MyPet that would make awesome stocking stuffers: Dog Trading Cards, Paw Sani-Scrub, and Deep Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets, and I'm giving away the Deep Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets to one of my readers.

What do you mean you want to clean my paws?

Dog Trading Cards

Included in our BlogPaws swag bag was a gift certificate for a set of Dog Trading Cards from Just4MyPet so we ordered a set.  These are very nice cards, with good print and paper quality.  The trading cards are larger than standard calling cards and are similar to sports trading cards - perfect for your soon-to-be-famous doggie pal.  We love my cards and both mom and I recommend this product. 

But are they edible?

My very own trading cards

Paw Sani-Scrub

Last week, Just4MyPet sent us some Warren London Paw Sani-Scrub to try out.  Sometimes my paws get itchy, so momma says it's important to keep them clean, to clean off the stuff that makes them itch.  Momma also says it's especially important this time of year to clean paws after walkies, because there are really bad chemicals in the road that might hurt my paws or make me sick if I lick them.  (Yes I've tried booties, but I really prefer to go bare-pawed.)

I've been walking in leaf piles a lot lately, and yesterday we did the Jingle Bell Walk, so momma said it was a good time to try out the Paw Sani-Scrub.  It comes in a pump bottle, so it's easy to use.  Momma just put some in her hand, then massaged it into each of my paws.  

It came with a little brush, which will be especially handy when I have dirt and mud stuck under my nails and in the hair between my paw pads.  She dried each paw after using the Sani-Scrub and kept an eye on me to see if I was licking my paws.  At first I tried to lick one paw, but momma distracted me and I forgot about it.  After that I didn't tried to lick my paws at all.  I lick my paws when I itch, so the Sani-Scrub helped with the itching by cleaning itchy stuff off my paws.  Yay Sani-Scrub!  We plan to use it on a regular basis now.  

Sometimes my paws look like this

Garth's momma: I really like the Paw Sani-Scrub.  Garth has itchy paws sometimes, and I've read that itchy paws can result from things that get on his paws when we're out walking.  Plus I always worry about salt and chemicals on the roads in the wintertime.  Paw Sani-Scrub is a convenient way to clean Garth's paws, and he doesn't mind it at all. It's antibacterial and antifungal, so it will kill germs if he happens to step in something.  And the brush definitely comes in handy (see above photo) when he gets mud stuck in the hair between his paw pads and under his claws.  I worry about products aggravating his paw itchiness, but I haven't noticed him licking his paws after using Paw Sani-Scrub.  His paws look and feel so clean and they actually feel softer (maybe from the aloe vera extract?).  I recommend Paw Sani-Scrub.

Paw Sani-Scrub Ingredients: 
Aloe Vera Extract, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramide DEA, Propylene Glycol, 0.7% p-chloro-m-Xylerol, Lanolin, Fragrance, PCMX, Parachlorometazylenol  

Deep-Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets

Just4MyPet also sent us a package of Warren London Deep-Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets, which I'm giving away to one of my readers.  We didn't try this product (because we're giving it away), but it has many benefits.  It:

• Deep cleanses and sanitizes feet and paws
• Helps to fight and eliminate fungus, bacteria and germs
• Whitens or brightens the nails natural color
• Conditions the nails
• Replenishes the moisture in the paws
• Softens the paws

Deep-Cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets Ingredients: 
Fumaric Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, PEG-180, Maltodextrin, Fragrance, Menthol, C10-C18, Triglycerides, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Equisetem , Arvense (Horsetail) Grass Extract, Laminaria Digita (Kelp) Extract, Thymol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Silica, Sucrose Stearate, Chloramine-T, Blue 1 (Cl 42090)  

GIVEAWAY

To enter the giveaway, just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the post.  (Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.)

10% OFF

If you see something you like at Just4MyPet.com, you can get 10% off if you use coupon code J4MPRG10.  Don't forget you can also get a 
FREE Personalized Pet ID Tag.

Disclosure: Just4MyPet provided me with free products, however I received no other compensation for this post.  The opinions expressed in this blog are mine and my momma's.

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