Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic day! Today we have a super cool review and giveaway to share with you! I was so excited when Isle of the Dogs contacted me and asked me to try out some of their products. I was a groomer for more than 13 years and I first discovered IOD when I groomed at a vet clinic. Since then I've used their products pretty frequently on my own pets with fantastic results.
Isle of the Dogs story begins with a woman named Becky Rao. An owner of champion Brittany Spaniels, Becky always knew that a beautiful, healthy coat was the ultimate advantage in the extremely competitive world of show dogs. Show dogs need to be washed often, so her challenge was to find a product that would cleanse the coat without damaging it.
Becky had heard the story of a dog named Lucy, who was a west highland white terrier and had lost 90% of her hair due to a skin condition that even her veterinarian couldn't diagnose. However, her coat was remarkably restored thanks to a concoction that her groomer, David Grimes, came up with. The treatment included evening primrose oil, royal jelly and even a splash of eau de cologne, had a nearly bald Lucy fully coated in soft, shiny fur in around 5 weeks.
Becky incorporated this formula into her grooming regimen for her own show dogs leading to great accolades on the professional show dog circuit. Becky and her husband Kailas decided to start their own business and named it Isle of the Dogs. Today their business features a full line of natural grooming products, nutritional superior treats and supplements. All of their products are sourced in the USA.
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We live in Oregon and during the rainy season, which this past year has been nearly 5 months straight, things get very muddy and gross. Zoe and Phoenix still need exercise, so when we go hiking, they tend to get extremely dirty. I don't do dirty, stinky dogs. They get washed as soon as we get back. It's great to have products available that clean them well but don't dry their skin out or cause any irritation. Isle of the Dogs has been a lifesaver!
Silky Oatmeal shampoo is a mild and gentle shampoo that
will help create a soft and silky feel to the coat. It can be used on
any breed or coat type, and has the benefits of oatmeal and jojoba, which
help soothe dry skin. Silky Oatmeal shampoo is sulfate and paraben free.
Silky Oatmeal Conditioner is a deeply penetrating
product that was designed to moisturize the coat for a soft, silky smooth look and feel. Using this conditioner helps to loosen up the
old, shedding hair that gets caught up in the coat. It helps make the
brushing process much easier and reduces tangles. This conditioner is also
sulfate and paraben free.
I've used Isle of the Dog's Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner for years and I've had great results. Their coats always come out so soft and it helps to remove the extra shedding hair. This shampoo and conditioner does have a pretty strong perfume smell when you're applying it, which is the only downside, if you're sensitive to perfume or other smells. The shampoo and conditioner rinse out well and the perfume smell is a lot lighter when the coat is completely dry.
Coco Clean De-Shed Shampoo is a custom formulation that reduces excessive shedding, while maintaining a clean and healthy coat. Coco Clean shampoo is soap-free, sulfate free, paraben free and is infused with coconut oil.
Coco Clean Brush Spray Depending on the hair type, in
order to prevent hair damage, it's important to avoid brushing a dry coat. Brush spray helps reduce shedding, static and maintains a silky,
healthy coat that stays cleaner, longer. Blended with coconut oil to
help improve overall skin and coat condition. Also features ExtenScent,
a natural odor-neutralizing complex that extends freshness and keeps
dogs smelling better, longer.
I think I'm in love with the Coco Clean De-Shed Shampoo! I also really like the Brush Spray and generally, I am not a fan of leave-in products but this one is growing on me! The De-Shed shampoo is amazing. Zoe tends to be a shedding beast around twice a year and this combination of products has really helped! I also tried the shampoo on my cat, who sheds a ton, and it did an amazing job removing her excess hair! It's nice to find a product that is gentle enough to use on cats, as they can be sensitive to things.
I wish I had some of this Brush Spray when I lived in Nevada! In the desert there's a lot of static cling problems! The Brush Spray is the first leave-in product that I've ever really liked. It's hard to find a leave-in pet product that does not leave some sort of film or greasy feel to the coat. This one does not do that and I'm very happy with it. I like to use the Brush Spray in between baths to freshen them up and whenever I'm going to do any heavy brushing or de-shedding.
I'm so excited by the Coco Clean products that we are going to be partnering with Isle of the Dogs and hosting a giveaway. The details will be at the bottom of the review.
Isle of the Dog also offers a variety of healthy treats and supplements!
Skin - Soft and Chewy Treats - featuring flaxseed and kiwi. A softer, chewier treat that helps to condition,
moisturize, and improve overall skin health. Dogs shouldn’t itch or
scratch any more than we do. While there can be many causes of dry,
flaky skin, the first place to look into is what we feed our dogs. To
promote healthy skin and thick, shiny hair, Isle of the Dogs have combined whole
flaxseeds with kiwi fruit with added cherries and apples to enhance the
sweetness. All the benefits of a fresh-from-the-farm diet, rich in
nutrients and sun soaked fruits, in one delicious bite.
Guilt-Free 100% Natural Baked Treats - featuring Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes. Isle of the Dogs' guilt-free treat is gluten-free and sugar-free, so
you can be guilt-free when spoiling your dog. Cinnamon has been added to
this biscuit to bring even more benefits. Cinnamon helps regulate blood
sugar and increase the body’s ability to use insulin, aiding at-risk
and diabetic dogs. It also helps ease arthritis pain, helps improve
brain function, as well as helping to boost energy, vitality, and
circulation. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin serve as great sources of fiber.
Both Zoe and Phoenix really enjoyed these treats! I really like that they are made from all natural ingredients that are sourced in the USA.
Overall I am very impressed with all of the items that were sent to me by Isle of the Dogs and I would highly recommend checking their products out!
Do your dogs shed a lot? Do you groom them yourself and how often?
We really liked the Coco Clean products and I would like to give one of our lucky readers a chance to try them.
The giveaway will be open to US residents age 18 or older. Please see the giveaway widget for the full rules and regulations.
We've heard a lot about their products and they sound real good, but we are not in need of any shampoo right now.
ReplyDeleteYes, my dog does shed a lot. I try to brush out his fur every other day to help.
ReplyDeleteI have a big fluffy malamute that we brush all the time and we have to get him professionally groomed! He takes a lot of upkeep!
ReplyDeleteWow! I bet he does take a lot of upkeep! Malamutes are heavy shedders!
Deleteno, i have 3 miniature schnauzer girls, they dont shed but require lots of grooming, feathers and beards get lots of stuff in them and get tangled. i love my girls but the grooming is a pain, getting the feathers the right length, cleaning their beard out every nite, after eating. these are great products. my dog breeder buys it by the case. she loves the black shampoo and whitening, show products. they also have great treats, very healthy, no fillers. i try to brush them several times a wk, to keep their beards and feathers from tangling, abt every 2-3 wks, do their nails, groom all over. takes abt 2-3 hrs to do 1 dog for me, b/c i am slow.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that your breeder likes IOD! Schnauzers used to be my favorite breed when I groomed professionally!
DeleteYes. My dog is a miniature pincher beagle mix and he sheds like crazy. Needs combed everyday and still sheds.
ReplyDeleteYour dog would definitely benefit from some de-shedding products!
DeleteMy Bowser sheds a little...
ReplyDeleteMy husky shed so much is unbelievable! And I never thought that a beagle mix would shoot, but he does too!
ReplyDeleteI definitely believe you about both of those breeds! Huskies and beagles are both heavy shedders! It sounds like you would benefit from some de-shedding products!
Deletei have a pit and a doxie and they love the product and so do we the smell so good after a bath and their coats are so soft
ReplyDeletemy Lucky is a pit and my bels is a doxie and we all love the product their coat is so soft and they smell awesome !!!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm glad you like them, too!
DeleteWe love their products they are awesome
ReplyDeleteThey really are!
DeleteFortunately, I have three rescued Treeing Walker Coonhounds, who have short fur and don't need too much grooming. However, they are good at getting dirty in the yard (especially after rain or snow - we have standing water and plenty of mud in our yard right now). They can also get stinky, like dogs in general do. They shed, but not excessively, but with three large dogs and three cats, we get a ton of pet fur on our floors. So, I brush them at least once a week and bathe them as needed. They don't get many baths in the winter, and about once a month during the rest of the year (unless they get especially dirty).
ReplyDeleteshe doesnt shed a lot but i do!!
ReplyDeleteWe like to joke that Labs are "self-cleaning". Seriously, they almost never need a bath. Lucky dogs!
ReplyDeleteWe love these products too. Even though our weather is not cooperating, the dogs and Samantha are really starting to shed now. I'm trying to keep them brushed, and both dogs need a bath too. I'm hoping for some warmer weather which makes it easier to give them baths - I don't have to keep them inside for quite as long.
ReplyDeleteI feel you on the weather!! It's been horrible here, too! That's great that you try to keep them brushed out! I have a heavy shedding kitty, too!
DeleteYes! I have a husky/wolf hybrid and we have to Awiffer constantly to keep the hair under control.
ReplyDeleteI have two large, long double coated rescue dogs that shed all the time. We take them to professionals about 3 times a year, but we must keep up in between visits.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you get the professional groomed a few times a year! That can really help!
DeleteTheo and Sophie shed a lot, Nelly does not. I take both Sophie and Nelly to the groomer regularly.
ReplyDeleteYou are a total model! Hehe, very cute photos. Thanks for sharing and for the reviews! :) Henry
ReplyDeleteYour video below is so awesome!!! I love the part when they jump over each other's backs, that's amazing! You've done such great training with them, I need to really step it up with my girls, I've been lax.
ReplyDeleteLove & Biscuits,
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