Got A Bored Dog? Top 8 Interactive Dog Toys To Keep Dogs Super Busy And Having Fun

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Dog toys come in all shapes and sizes, but my favorite -- or should I say my dog's favorite -- are the interactive ones. Interactive dog toys (also called enrichment dog toys) are created to serve a specific purpose and to provide a unique challenge for your dog. Basically, interactive dog toys have some really unique features to keep your dog's interest high, including: Unusual sounds - like squeakers, sound cards, or crinkled plastic in the tail of a stuffed dog toy Unusual … [Read more...]

Free Dog Samples: Lots Of Free Dog Food & Treats Just For Asking!

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I've shared my best tips for getting free stuff before. One of my most popular is How To Get Free Pregnancy & Baby Stuff For New Parents. Now it's time to share my best freebies for dogs! What follows are all of the free dog samples that I know about at this time. I will continue to update this post as the offers expire.     … [Read more...]

Homemade Dog Treats: My Review Of All Natural Freshpet Ready To Bake Cookies For Dogs

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I've seen Freshpet Select dog food in the refrigerator section of the pet food aisle in stores before. It's right next to the Biljac frozen dog food that I always buy for my dog. One out of every 5 consumers is buying human foods to feed his/her pets in order to offer healthier alternatives to what’s in the pet food aisle, according to the American Pet Products Association. Source I've considered buying Freshpet refrigerated dog food and serving it up in small doses as special treats … [Read more...]

Easy Homemade Dog Treats For 4-Legged Trick-or-Treaters On Halloween

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On Halloween this year, you are likely to see some four-legged friends on your doorstep next to the children. That's right, more and more people are taking their dogs trick-or-treating with them. So, why not have a separate bowl of dog biscuits at the door next to the bowl of candy for the children? It's a fun way to do something special for the dogs that visit your home this Halloween. Following are some tips for coming up with fun Halloween dog treats this … [Read more...]

DIY Frozen Dog Treats: Homemade Recipes Make Fun Summertime Treats For Dogs

When it comes to doing something special for your dog, you probably already give him Kong toys filled with treats on occasion. Or maybe even a healthy pooch smoothie. If you really want to mix things up a bit, a fun idea during the hot summer months is to put a cool twist on your dog's treats by giving him a frozen Kong treat! Here's how: … [Read more...]

Fun Dog Birthday Ideas: Ice Cream & Birthday Cake For Dogs!

Want to do something special for your dog's birthday this year?  For both of our dogs' birthdays, we always take them to the local Dairy Queen.  When you tell them at the drive-thru that you want a doggy treat, they give you a small cup of ice cream with a dog treat on top.  We order our ice cream, pay for it, and get our doggy ice creams at the same time.  Our Dairy Queen doesn't charge extra for the doggy treats -- just as long as you are ordering something for … [Read more...]

Secrets Of Stuffing A Dog Kong: Try A Variety Of Sticky, Gooey Substances!

Whether you're experimenting with dog Kong toys for the very first time, or you're just looking for ways to mix things up a bit and make Kongs more exciting for your dog, following are some tips for stuffing the Kong that will come in handy! The basic principle of Kong stuffing ensures that some food comes out quickly and easily to instantly reward your puppy for initially contacting her chew toy; bits of food come out over a long period of time to periodically reward your puppy for continuing … [Read more...]

Reasons To Use Different Dog Kong Treats Each Time You Stuff Your Dog’s Kong Toy

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Did you know there are several different types of dog Kong treats that you can put inside your dog's Kong toy? That's a good thing because variety is the spice of life -- especially in your dog's world. When filling your dog's Kong with treats, you want to use extra special items that your dog really likes; ones that he doesn't normally get every day. The reason?  Because usually the goal is to keep your dog focused on his Kong toy -- like to alleviate boredom when you're gone or to … [Read more...]

DIY Kong Treats & Healthy Recipes For Your Dog’s Kong Toy

Tired of stuffing your dog's Kong toy with the same thing each time? Good news!... There are several different things you can stuff into dog's Kong toy. For starters, you don't always have to use store-bought products.  Homemade Kong treats are sometimes the best kind.  And the variety is virtually endless. Your dog will love it! Here are lots of DIY recipes that make great Kong treats.   My dogs love it when I put peanut butter in their Kong toys.  I have to admit, I don't … [Read more...]

Make Dog Treats Yourself To Save Money & Give Your Dog Healthier Snacks

Have you ever taken a look at the ingredients in your dog's treats? Usually, there are several that are hard to pronounce.  Maybe what's in the dog treats doesn't concern you as much as the price does.There is an alternative to high-priced dog treats that have a lot of questionable ingredients in them.Make dog treats yourself.  It's simple! … [Read more...]