Recently, I was contacted by reps at Kurgo, to see if I wanted to review their Tru-Fit Dog Harness. You see, they'd recently revamped the design and then crash tested it at the University of Michigan (and you can watch the video at the above link). I said YES, because continued improvement on the safety of car harnesses for dogs is always fantastic in my book!
Showing posts with label product review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label product review. Show all posts
Monday, June 29, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Product Review: Fromm's Four Star Nutritionals Treats (Parmesan)
We got these treats to review from Chewy.com, and this particular flavor (Parmesan) leapt right out at me from the list. Does Elka like cheese? Oh yes she does!
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Sunday, May 24, 2015
So what happened to May?
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Monday, March 9, 2015
Product Review: Surprise My Pet Box
I was approached by Surprise My Pet to do a product review of one of their subscription boxes. I haven't yet personally committed to an ongoing subscription box of my (or Elka's) very own, but I love the principle of them, and they're always fun to try.
Surprise My Pet was no different.
We got the box and I set it on the floor for Elka to peruse. She promptly nosed it, because that's how she interacts with most things, so I apologize for the blurry action shot.
Surprise My Pet was no different.
We got the box and I set it on the floor for Elka to peruse. She promptly nosed it, because that's how she interacts with most things, so I apologize for the blurry action shot.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Product Review: Primal Beef Liver Munchies
These Primal Beef Liver Munchies were on the list of treats to try out from Chewy.com, and while I'd heard of Primal as a brand before, we hadn't tried it yet. It's just the kind of treat I like getting for Elka, single ingredient, and the beef was raised in the United States and the treats were made in the USA as well (see on the bag)! They're grain free and gluten free which concerns me less, but can be very important for dogs with food allergies.
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Product Review: Kurgo Skipping Stones
I had the opportunity to review Kurgo Skipping Stones, and as I'm always on the lookout for a durable thing for Elka to gnaw on, I leaped at the chance. The Skipping Stones themselves are designed to be fun water retrieval toys, and I did make them aware that I was interested for Elka's chewing purposes, not for water retrieval (especially not this time of year!)
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Monday, November 17, 2014
Product Review: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Treats, duck flavor
We got the email from Chewy.com offering treats for review, and I selected the duck flavored Blue Buffalo Wilderness treats. It's a brand I've been happy with, and after a series of mostly chewy and/or freeze dried treats, I thought something along the lines of a crunchy biscuit would be good to try.
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Just Right by Purina product first thoughts
At the end of October, I posed this shot as a "teaser":
Well, it's because we'd just gotten our box of customized Just Right by Purina food. I was approached by a rep to see if we were interested in trying out Purina's new customizable food. I did a test run to see what the ingredients ended up as, and then said yes.
(these offers also always seem to come at a time when Elka has become bored with her current food)
(these offers also always seem to come at a time when Elka has become bored with her current food)
Friday, October 24, 2014
Product Review: NutriSource Soft & Tender Lamb Dog Treats
Chewy.com offered us the opportunity to try Nutrisource Soft & Tender Lamb Dog Treats. It's hard to say no to treats! We use them for training and just plain living (Elka is particularly fond of her post-potty treats and her bottle return treats), so it's nice to try a variety of treats with good ingredients, made in the USA!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Product Review: Benny Bully's dog treats
I was approached by a rep at Benny Bully's dog treats to do a review of their products. Single (or limited) ingredient freeze dried treats? Check. Made in the USA and/or Canada? Check. I was excited enough for both Elka and I (she can't read packages, obviously. She just wants you to hand over the beef liver)!
We received the Liver Chops and the Liver Plus (in banana) and we could not have been happier with them.
We received the Liver Chops and the Liver Plus (in banana) and we could not have been happier with them.
(picture from Benny Bully's site. Photobucket is being unkind to me)
Friday, June 20, 2014
Product Review: Minties Dental Treats And Hip&Joint
It's a Twofer! We were approached by a VetIQ rep who wanted to know if we wanted to try out Minties dental treats and one other product from a list; I selected Hip&Joint.
We got them really fast, and as always, Elka was quite eager to sample the goods.
We got them really fast, and as always, Elka was quite eager to sample the goods.
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Product Review: Nerf Dog
Now that Elka is okay with squeaky toys, I'm always on the lookout for something that will both occupy her and last longer than five minutes. When I saw that Nerf had dog toys, I was optimistic. Perhaps too optimistic?
I tried a fetching orange and blue one first, the Nerf Dog Crunchable Ball, Blue
. After that, we did the Nerf Dog Squeaker Football, Red/Black
.
Can you guess which one lasted longer?
I tried a fetching orange and blue one first, the Nerf Dog Crunchable Ball, Blue
Can you guess which one lasted longer?
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Product Review: Kong Dental Dog Toy
February is Pet Dental Health Month, and in recognition of that, we were offered a KONG Dental Dog Toy, Large, Red
for review. Kong products are a staple in this house, and have been since Elka first came home, when she had her little blue puppy Kong and little blue puppy Kong Flyer (don't impose your gender roles on her!)
New toys are always cause for joy (and we've got another toy review coming down the pike), and Kong toys inspire a certain love and concentration in Elka, as will of course be seen below. Wisely, the Kong we were sent was of the X-Large persuasion; Elka does okay with a Large, but sometimes the bigger ones make her work harder and longer.
New toys are always cause for joy (and we've got another toy review coming down the pike), and Kong toys inspire a certain love and concentration in Elka, as will of course be seen below. Wisely, the Kong we were sent was of the X-Large persuasion; Elka does okay with a Large, but sometimes the bigger ones make her work harder and longer.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Product Review: EzyDog Cujo Leash
Back in October, I was approached by EzyDog to check out one of their products, the Cujo leash. Intrigued by the design and always willing to try new things I said "yes please!" and "send one on over!"
I chose the 25 inch Cujo shock absorbing leash, as that is (in the product description) the recommended length for medium to large sized dogs. I also chose red, because that's Elka's color!
I chose the 25 inch Cujo shock absorbing leash, as that is (in the product description) the recommended length for medium to large sized dogs. I also chose red, because that's Elka's color!
(picture from EzyDog Cujo product page)
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Treat Review: Orijen Freeze-Dried Food
Courtesy of Chewy.com, we have sampled Orijen's new(ish) freeze-dried food offering and would like to tell you about it!
First of all, for a dog of Elka's size, the amount of Orijen's freeze-dried food would not be feasible to feed her regularly. She would need 6 or 7 (I think) of the little "food pucks", and there are only so many per bag. As a travel food, or something to keep in an emergency "go bag", it would be a great solution. However, since I wasn't planning to get Princess accustomed to food gravy of this quality, I confess I just broke it up and used it for treats.
First of all, for a dog of Elka's size, the amount of Orijen's freeze-dried food would not be feasible to feed her regularly. She would need 6 or 7 (I think) of the little "food pucks", and there are only so many per bag. As a travel food, or something to keep in an emergency "go bag", it would be a great solution. However, since I wasn't planning to get Princess accustomed to food gravy of this quality, I confess I just broke it up and used it for treats.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Product Review: Halo Healthsome Biscuits
I've plugged FreeKibble for about as long as I've known about it. It requires almost zero effort, just a couple of clicks, and you help feed homeless pets Halo brand dog (and cat) food.
So, imagine my surprise and pleasure when I was offered the opportunity to review Halo Healthsome Biscuits (dog treats, don'tcha know), from Chewy.com. I selected the "beef and liver" flavor (Elka has loved liver when she's gotten it) and we received the package very quickly.
So, imagine my surprise and pleasure when I was offered the opportunity to review Halo Healthsome Biscuits (dog treats, don'tcha know), from Chewy.com. I selected the "beef and liver" flavor (Elka has loved liver when she's gotten it) and we received the package very quickly.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Product Review: Natural Balance Jerky Bark dog treats
I'm able to share this review with you, product made available courtesy of Chewy.com!
I picked the Natural Balance Jerky Bark treats because the flavors sounded interesting (subjective, I know; I'm not going to eat them) and because they're made in the United States. We got the Chicken and Sweet Potato. They're grain free, which is not an allergy issue with Elka, but just a preference for me when it comes to purchasing her ingestible products.
As always, she was very excited to see the package come in the mail. Poor dog; most of the time, the packages we get are books or similar things that have nothing to do with her. But frequently enough, it's toys or food or treats, and well, we know about random reward schedules. So she gets excited.
I picked the Natural Balance Jerky Bark treats because the flavors sounded interesting (subjective, I know; I'm not going to eat them) and because they're made in the United States. We got the Chicken and Sweet Potato. They're grain free, which is not an allergy issue with Elka, but just a preference for me when it comes to purchasing her ingestible products.
As always, she was very excited to see the package come in the mail. Poor dog; most of the time, the packages we get are books or similar things that have nothing to do with her. But frequently enough, it's toys or food or treats, and well, we know about random reward schedules. So she gets excited.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
dogIDs bison leather collar and leash: product review
I was approached by dogIDs.com to do a product review, and after having a look at their offerings, I just had to say yes! I selected a deep red bison leather collar, which was personalized with an engraved nameplate, and a matching deep red bison leather leash. I told Elka what I'd done (she listened, anyway) and we eagerly awaited the delivery.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Product Review: Frosty Paws
A ways back, we won the Frosty Paws giveaway from Life with Desmond. I cashed in one of the coupons awhile ago as well, but since it had been cold and rainy still, I didn't give any of it to Elka right away. Not that she really has the warm weather + ice cream correlation in her mind, but it's in my mind, and I'm the one who opens the freezer.
We had a (still rare!) warm day, and so I busted out the Frosty Paws for Elka to try.
We had a (still rare!) warm day, and so I busted out the Frosty Paws for Elka to try.
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Friday, April 5, 2013
Product review: The Kong Air
After our success and Elka's enjoyment of the Kong Squeezz, I thought we'd give another of the Kong line a try.
The Kong Air squeaks in much the same manner as the Kong Squeezz, which is far less abrasive than some squeaky toys. That's a definite bonus! It also has a fuzzy "skin" on it like a tennis ball, a clear plus in Elka's eyes.
The Kong Air squeaks in much the same manner as the Kong Squeezz, which is far less abrasive than some squeaky toys. That's a definite bonus! It also has a fuzzy "skin" on it like a tennis ball, a clear plus in Elka's eyes.
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