The Best Gear for ALL of Your Adventures! Giveaway!

It's that time of year again! Spring and Summer fun with dogs! 

 

Goodbye winter! Hello fun activities! No matter what you're choosing to do, whether you'll be hiking or maybe taking a new training class, I have a gear recommendation for you! Zoe and Phoenix absolutely love going on new adventures, hiking trips and exploring the great outdoors and we always have a blast testing out gear. We only share products that we completely believe in.

Hurtta is one of our favorite companies, they have been producing top notch dog gear for the last 20 years! They offer a variety of different items from amazing dog coats to cooling coats, boots, life jackets, harnesses, leashes, collars. You name it and Hurtta probably has it. One of my favorite things about Hurtta as a company is that they are constantly testing and improving the quality of their products.

When we go on our outdoor adventures or training classes with Zoe and Phoenix, the first thing I always pack is their harnesses. I prefer training and walking my dogs with their leashes attached to a harness and I feel that harnesses are the best way to keep dogs safe in the outdoors or challenging conditions. 

Phoenix practicing "Treibball" wearing her Y2 Harness and a long line for safety!

Attaching a leash to the collar could be harmful to a dog's neck if they were to see something and suddenly jerk on the leash, not to mention the added pressure on their necks can cause some dogs to become reactive or stressed. (For more information why you shouldn't attach a leash to your dog's collar, please see this article: "Is it harmful to attach a leash to your dog's neck?" by Emily Larlham)

We generally only use our collars for their tags, quick potty trips out in our yard or when we go on our off leash hikes, where the leash is only attached to the collar from the car right to the trail and then they are taken off the leash.

The Padded Y and Padded Y2 Harnesses are my favorite harnesses from the Hurtta line. These harnesses are great for walks, hikes and dog sports of all kinds! This harness is also great for dogs who may suffer from neck or back issues, if the dog happens to pull on the leash, the close-fitting harness distributes pressure evenly across the chest, preventing damage to the dog’s vertebrae and trachea. These harnesses are padded with neoprene, they are light weight and so comfortable for the dogs to wear. They do not cause any rubbing of the fur or skin. The harnesses are easy and quick to put on and my dogs have never had a problem adjusting to wearing them.

The Padded Y2 Harness is a little different from the original design, it has an O ring in the front and a longer strap on the back. I really like the updated design and I like that I could attach a leash to the front of the harness on the chest if I needed to. Both of these harness styles are excellent. The Y2 does run a little bigger than the original so if you're upgrading you might want to get one size smaller than the original Y that you had.

These harnesses have one point of adjustment so measuring carefully is important. The chest measurement is the most important one, from my experience.

The Active Harness is a great harness for any adventurous dog! This is my favorite one for hiking trips. This harness is sturdy, padded and has 4 points of adjustment. It's a little more heavier duty than the previous harnesses. The back has a handle that is comfortable to hold on to. I really love this harness and use it on narrow trails or when we go hiking where there might be sharp cliffs. It makes me feel like I'm keeping my dogs safe in those kinds of situations. I also like the added handle that I can hold on to when we pass other hikers. The handle is also useful for keeping dogs secure in vehicles.

The Padded Harness was our very first harness that we purchased from Hurtta. It was what started our obsession and deserves an honorable mention! I've had these harnesses for as long as I've had Zoe. So going on 6 years and the harnesses are still in excellent condition, despite all the adventures we've been on, all the mud dirt and times I've dropped them in the washing machine. This harness is different from the Y and Y2 as it does not have a strap that goes between the legs. The design on this one is for over the head and buckling behind the front legs. My dogs do seem to pull a bit more in this harness and it's a great harness for nosework or any sort of scent detection where it's okay for a dog to pull.

The Padded Collar is neoprene-padded, reflective and is comfortable in use and provides long-range visibility. If you would like to see us putting the padded collar through it's paces, check out our video of Phoenix swimming: https://youtu.be/oR0iNxrSXFo. The Hurtta Padded Collar is the only collar I trust them to wear and not get ruined when we go get muddy at the park or hitting the trails!

The Mountain Rope Leashes are comfortably and soft to hold in your hand. They are highly durable and resembling climbing ropes in structure and materials. Hurtta recently updated their leads, replacing the mental with aluminium, which is highly durable, stainless and extremely light. Rope leashes are my favorite kind to use and I love these!

All of the harnesses, padded collars and rope leads have 3M reflectors that help keep you safe in low light conditions. All of the gear from Hurtta is machine washable. I would recommend using a garment bag and a gentle cycle. Don't dry the gear in a machine, air dry only.

We absolutely love our gear from Hurtta! Everything we've ever gotten has lasted for years. Hurtta is a fabulous company and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend checking them out and giving their gear a try!

Happy Spring everyone! What sort of adventures will you be going on this year with your dogs?

ZoePhee received products from Hurtta in exchange for our honest thoughts and opinions. All opinions are my own. We were not monetarily compensated.

We are partnering with Hurtta and Major Dog to give one of our readers a chance to win a prize pack worth up to $100! One (1) lucky winner will receive the Harness of their choice, a Padded Collar and a Mountain Rope Leash from Hurtta and a Tiger Toy from Major Dog. The giveaway is open to USA and Canadian (excluding Quebec), age 18 years or older. Please follow the directions on the giveaway widget to enter. The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to reply before I choose someone else. Good luck everyone!

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Isle of the Dogs Review & Giveaway

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.

MUD!

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. 

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We received these items from Isle of the Dogs in exchange for an honest review and we were not monetarily compensated. All opinions are my own.

SPIKE Dog Treats Review & Giveaway

Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic week! We are super excited because I have a new treat review to share with you! I was recently asked by Petcurean if Zoe and Phee would like to try their Spike treats. I've heard great things about Petcurean before so I knew the girls would be excited to try their treats.

Petcurean is a fantastic company where they create premium quality, nutrient-rich food for both dogs and cats. They also offer a selection of all natural treats as well! The company was started when two good friends got together and decided to open a small family owned operation in Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. They were driven by the idea that pets deserved better food that was made with the same love and care as we put into preparing meals for our own families.

Spike Dog Treats are made with premium quality meat proteins, anti-oxidants and “superfoods” like chia, pomegranate and kale, all lovingly prepared by your friends at Petcurean, who promise you that SPIKE contains only all natural ingredients. Their treats do not conatin any by-products, growth hormones, artificial preservatives, flavors or colors.

SPIKE Grain Free Venison Jerky treats are made using premium quality, grass-fed venison and all natural ingredients. Spike Jerky treats contain superfoods chia, pomegranate and kale which makes them nutrient-rich, high in fibre and packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!

Ingredients: Venison, pumpkin, molasses, whole chia seeds, pomegranate, kale, mixed tocopherols  (a source of Vitamin E).

SPIKE Grain Free Turkey Jerky treats are made using premium quality, cage-free turkey and all natural ingredients.  Just like the venison treats, the turkey jerky also contain superfoods chia, pomegranate and kale which makes them nutrient-rich, high in fibre and packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 

Ingredients: Turkey, pumpkin, molasses, whole chia seeds, pomegranate, kale, mixed tocopherols (a source of Vitamin E).

Zoe and Phoenix both loved these treats! They were super excited to try them. They are a jerky-like consistency but are easy to break apart into smaller pieces with minimal crumbling. Both of my dogs considered these to be high value and I will be breaking them up and using them for training. I would definitely get these again and I would recommend checking them out!

ZoePhee was provided with two bags of Spike Jerky Treats to try in exchange for an honest review. We were not monetarily compensated. All opinions are my own. Petcurean is not responsible for the content of this blog post.

ZoePhee is partnering with Petcurean and hosting a giveaway! One of our lucky readers from the US will receive two bags of random Spike Jerky Treats! Enter by following the directions on the giveaway widget. The giveaway is open to residents in the US age 18 or older. I will run the giveaway for about a week and I will contact the winner by email. Winners are always randomly selected by the giveaway widget. Please see the full terms and conditions located on the giveaway widget.

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Grandma Lucy's Pet Food & Treats Review & Giveaway!

Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic day! We are super excited because we have a new review to share with you. We were asked by Grandma Lucy's to review some of their treats and do a giveaway!

Grandma Lucy's is a fantastic family owned and operated business that started around 16 years ago when Lucy, the owner's 11 year old English Cocker Spaniel, became extremely picky about what she would eat. She had developed food allergies that prevented her from eating just any treat. They tried a lot of treats on the market but Lucy wouldn't eat any of them. After doing a lot of research and numerous conversations with veterinarians and pet nutritionists, they began to home cook Lucy’s meals and treats. Surprisingly for a dog that had become very picky, she loved her home cooked meals and treats. The next step seemed natural, they wanted to be able to share their healthy food and treats with other pet owners!

Grandma Lucy’s was one of the first companies to introduce 100% human-grade pet treats to the pet food market! The company uses only human-grade ingredients from trusted restaurant suppliers, most of their meat is sourced in the USA and there are no ingredients from China. If it is not good enough for human’s to eat, it will never be included in their food or treats – Grandma Lucy’s pets eat better than people!

Grandma Lucy's "nose-licking" good freeze dried Chicken Singles is the first treat that the girls tried! Phoenix was super excited about them and couldn't wait! These treats are a single ingredient treat. They are made from 100% USA sourced chicken. They can be fed to both dogs and cats, which is a huge plus for me since we have both!

If your dog has a problem with chicken, the singles line has other proteins which include: Liver, Pork, Ocean White Fish, Tuna and Sweet Potatoes.

100% USA sourced Chicken
Hormone and Antibiotic-Free

Single Protein Source
No By-Products or Preservatives

All Natural

Grain-Free

GMO-Free

Made in California 

Both Zoe and Phoencix really liked these treats! They consider them to be high value and they worked really hard to get them. These treats would make an excellent training treat, they break up easily. Since they are freeze dried there was a little bit of crumbling but it didn't make too big of a mess.

The next treats we tried are the oven baked Organic Banana & Sweet Potato these treats are made with 100% USDA certified organic, human-quality ingredients in Grandma Lucy's bakery! Bananas are high in potassium making them good for the heart, kidneys, bones and nervous system. Sweet Potatoes are a great source of dietary fiber, rich in potassium, and high in antioxidants. They are also an excellent source of Beta Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. There are no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners and the treats are free of hydrogenated oils and trans fats

They also offer: Pumpkin, Blueberry, Cranberry, Apple, Peach and Coconut in their organic oven baked line.

Ingredients: Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice, Organic Sunflower and/or Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Palm Oil, Organic Brown Sugar, Organic Cane Juice Syrup, Organic Banana Powder, Organic Sweet Potato Powder, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin.

The girls really loved these treats too! These treats kind of remind me of animal crackers. They smell really good and break apart easily. There was some crumbling with them but it didn't bother me. I could use these as a bedtime treat or even for rewarding simple trained behaviors.

Overall the girls liked both of the treats we tried from Grandma Lucy's. I would definitely try other flavors and I would get these again! We would recommend checking Grandma Lucy's out and giving them a try with your pets!

ZoePhee is partnering with Grandma Lucy's and hosting a giveaway! One of our lucky readers from the US will receive the treats we tried! Enter by following the directions on the giveaway widget. The giveaway is open to residents in the US age 18 or older. I will run the giveaway for about a week and I will contact the randomly selected winner by email.

ZoePhee received treats from Grandma Lucy's in exchange for an honest review. We were not monetarily compensated. All opinions are my own.

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PAW5 Wooly: Snuffle Mat Review & Giveaway!

Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a fantastic week! Today I'm really excited to share a new product with you! You guys all know how much I like promoting puzzle toys and enrichment for dogs and I was super excited when PAW5 asked me to test out and review their newest product! The PAW5 Wooly is their "official" snuffle mat! What is a snuffle mat you ask? Read on to find out!

The PAW5 Wooly is the newest way to provide environmental enrichment for your dog. It engages your dog's powerful sense of smell as they snuffle, snort and sniff their way through dinner! The wooly combines their natural foraging instincts with their dinner to keep their minds busy and entertained by using their most powerful tool: their nose!

• Encourages natural foraging skills
• Simply Challenging: Easy-to-fill and fun-to-use design
• Fully machine washable
• Handwoven from pre-consumer fabrics
• Perfect for any breed, any age, any size
• Sustainably handmade from upcycled materials
• Durable construction

A dog's greatest gift is their nose - it's thousands of times more powerful than our own, because dogs evolved as natural foragers - finding morsels of food among grass, bushes, and brush.  Engaging your dog in this natural scent-driven scavenger hunt during mealtime makes them happier, healthier, and enriches their day! PAW5 products are designed exclusively for dogs and their unique natural needs.

Zoe and Phoenix have both been having a fantastic time using the PAW5 wooly for their mealtimes and I've also been using it for training! It's very easy to drop a few treats in the Wooly and then as they finish the last treat, I recall them away from it. As they get really good at this, I will start to call them away before they are finished with the food. It's a simple and easy technique to get some recall practice in, especially on rainy days! I was taught this technique by my mentor at work but Kikopup also has a video on it and you can find that here: Kikopup: Come When Called

When the PAW5 Wooly is not in use for the dogs, I store it in it's original shipping box and it doubles as an awesome cat bed! My cats have actually been fighting over who gets to use it as a bed. This was not PAW5's intended use for this thing but it's pretty funny and I figured you guys would get a laugh out of this! I sure did! All the animals at my house are enjoying the PAW5 Wooly in some way or another. It's a fantastic way to give dogs enrichment and a great training tool as well. I would recommend checking the PAW5 Wooly out!

I would like to offer a chance for one of our readers to win a PAW5 Wooly. The giveaway is open to US residents age 18 or older. The giveaway will run through the next week and I will contact the randomly selected winner by email. See the widget for the full terms. Good luck!

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Comfy & Stylish Dog Beds from Molly Mutt! Review

Sometimes you just need a comfortable place to rest your head! 

A nice place to sleep is so important for all of our furry friends so I was super excited when we were asked to try out a bed from Molly Mutt! Molly Mutt is a company that specializes in stylish dog duvets and crate covers but they also have various other items like leashes and collars.

The duvets are made from 100% cotton canvas and feature a zipper opening. They are okay to machine wash and dry (on low)! The idea behind Molly Mutt's duvets is that by using our old bedding, clothes and towels it helps to keep our stuff out of landfills.  The owners came up with the idea for duvets after too many trips hauling dog beds to the laundromat. Having a duvet that you can just zip off and throw in the laundry is so much easier!

How it works: It's actually pretty simple and easy! When you order a duvet and stuff sack, you stuff your old blankets or clothes into the stuff sack and then you just zip the duvet over it. You could even use it to cover old dog beds! Our dogs love and are comforted by our scent so by using our old clothes it can help our dogs to feel connected to us even if we are not home.

Molly Mutt also offers personalization where you can get your pets name embroidered onto the bed. We didn't go with this option but it's available for those who are interested in it!

We ordered a medium/large "papillon duvet" and I'm pretty happy with it! The bright colors are absolutely gorgeous and it's probably the most stylish pet bed we've ever had. The bed is big enough so that one dog can stretch out fully. If they curl up, they can share it.

The only downside with the larger size beds is that they need more stuffing and they are a bit heavier to move around. They are also a bit more time consuming to wash if you need to wash all of the bedding that's inside.

Overall I'm really impressed with our dog duvet from Molly Mutt, Zoe, Phoenix and our cats really like it! I would recommend checking them out and I would totally get another one.

Have you ever tried a Doggy Duvet before? What bed would you get from Molly Mutt?

ZoePhee received a Molly Mutt Dog Duvet in exchange for an honest review. We were not monetarily compensated and all opinions are my own. Molly Mutt is not responsible for the content of this blog post.  
 

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Zuke's (2 calorie) Skinny Bakes Review & Giveaway!

If you've been reading my blog for a while you will know that I do a lot of dog training. I'm always looking for new training treats! One of the things that's important to me is finding treats that are small and low in calories because we go through so many of them. I do not want my dogs getting fat from training so imagine how thrilled I was when I found out that Zuke's has a new line of training treats!

Skinny Bakes are a crunchy low calorie training treat that packs a nutritious punch. You can get the Skinny Bakes in 2, 5, 10 or 20 calories and they would make the perfect gift for any dog for Valentine's Day!

We decided to go with the 2 calorie ones and we got them in exchange for an honest review.

There are three different flavors in the 2 calorie Skinny Bakes line: Yogurt & Vanilla, Yogurt & Honey, Yogurt & Maple Syrup.

Brown rice, barley and rice bran plus the protein of yogurt baked into each of these treats. They are made in the USA and do not contain any wheat, corn or soy.

The treats are tiny! Which I was super excited about. The smaller they are the better for training. Zoe demonstrates the small size by balancing one on her nose.

Can we have more?

The girls absolutely love the Skinny Bakes and they were so excited to have them. I really like that they are only 2 calories per treat which means I can use a lot of them without having to worry about the dogs gaining weight. The treats are not messy, although they can get a little sticky if they get moist. If you saw my video of Phoenix Frisbee Flipping the treat I was using after each flip was the Skinny Bakes! (I like to reward with both food and toys to keep things interesting.)

I would definitely recommend checking out Zuke's Skinny Bakes and we will definitely be getting these again!

ZoePhee was provided with treats from Zuke's in exchange for an honest review. We were not monetarily compensated and all opinions are my own. Zuke's is not responsible for the content of this blog post.

Here's your chance to win some treats! We are hosting a giveaway and (1) one lucky winner will receive the three flavors in the 2 calorie Skinny Bakes line. So you will be getting (3) three bags of treats from Zuke's.  

The giveaway is open to USA residents age 18 years or older. No purchase necessary and void where prohibited. Giveaway prizes are non-transferable and all entries will be verified. 

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Vera Premium Health & Wellness Treats Review

Hi everyone! I hope you're all having an awesome day! Today we are doing another review for Vera! We reviewed their Premium Deli Style Treats a while ago and my pups loved the treats so much that we couldn't say no when we were asked if we'd like to try their Premium Health and Wellness Treats.

Vera Premium Treats are made with wholesome ingredients that contain 95% real meat! The treats are made with the highest quality butcher cuts. There are no artificial colors, by-products, corn, wheat or soy and there are no ingredients from China. The treats are made in the grassy rolling hills of Ireland about 5 miles from Dublin!

Joint Care Chicken Fillets
Ingredients: Chicken, Salt, Glycerin, Potassium sorbate (A preservative), Salmon Oil, Sodium ascorbate (A preservative), Ground Limestone, Glucosamine hydrochloride, Chondroitin sulfate.

Skin and Coat Chicken Fillets 
Ingredients: Chicken, Salmon, Glycerin, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (A Preservative), Sodium Ascorbate (A Preservative) Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids


The girls loved these treats just as much as they enjoyed the other treats that Vera sent us! The treats are a jerky-like consistency and are easy to cut up. I love that they have health benefits for their hips, joints and skin. I like to feed these as training treats and I measure out the amount that Vera recommends and I just cut them up and put them in my treat bag. We have had no tummy upsets or any other issues.

I would recommend checking Vera out! You can find their treats exclusively at Petco.

ZoePhee was provided with a sample of treats from Vera in exchange for an honest review. We were not monetarily compensated and all opinions are my own.
 

Winter Is Coming! Get A Coat For Your Dog! Coats Made By De Review

Happy Fit Dog Friday everyone! Winter is coming! My dogs really dislike being cold and they hate going out in the rain. Even though the weather might be chilly or it's raining, they still need to go for their walks! That's where a great winter coat comes in handy and I was so excited when our friend De from Made By De asked us to review her gorgeous winter coats! De makes functional coats for dogs of all shapes and sizes, from the smallest chihuahua to the biggest great dane! Each coat is custom made to fit your pooch perfectly, which is awesome because my dogs are really hard to fit!

We did a previous review on De's Cool Coats for the summer time and you can read more about those and our friend De by clicking on the link! I really enjoy working with De. She's very friendly and helpful when it comes to fitting the dogs and her shipping is amazingly fast for items that are handmade! All of the items we have gotten have been very high quality and I am very happy with them!

It actually started raining when I took this photo!

De has several different options for winter coats and each one can be customized for your dog's individual needs. She has many colors to chose from, too! You can see the different options by visiting her website. We went with her Winter Coat with Windpro Lining, Velcro Closures at the Neck and Girth with Reflective Strips. We also customized with removable snoods and harness access. Phoenix has been having some trouble lately when I attach a leash to her collar. She's been coughing so I really love the harness access and it was placed perfectly to my measurements! 

Winter Coats with Snoods Attached

The snoods are very easy to take off and put back on. They are attached by velcro. I have them rolled down once but the length is also easily adjustable. You can just fold it to the desire length.

Here's Zoe with the snood covering her ears. This will be so good for those frozen windy winter days!

Here's what the jackets look like with the snoods detached.

Here you can see the harness access.

These coats are very easy to put on! The head goes through the fleece and the coat lays over the back. The front and girth straps are easy and quick to deal with. Even if you have a very wiggly dog, you should be able to get this coat on them!

I love the bright colors! So much easier to see them in the tall grass!

Phoenix puts her coat through rigorous testing!

The outer shell of the coats are made with durable, waterproof, ripstop nylon! I love that the coats are waterproof and the ripstop nylon is perfect for my crazy hunting dogs who run around in the bushes! Phoenix actually put that ripstop nylon through rigorous testing as she loves to go into the blackberry bushes. I am happy to tell you that the coat survived and doesn't have a single scratch on it.

 Zoe also put her coat through rigorous testing, although hers was much different than Phoenix. Zoe decided to roll in coyote poop in her brand new coat. I was less than impressed with her. She got stinky, she made her gear very stinky as well. The coyote poop rolled right off the ripstop lining and you could not tell she had done it, unless you put your nose near her. When we came home I immediately laundered the coats and gave the dogs baths. These coats are machine washable but De recommends air drying them. I didn't notice that recommendation until I started this review and I did machine dry the coats. They survived the dryer and the smell came right out! They went back to being brand new! Next time I wash them I will air dry them, though!

 

The inner lining of the winter coats are done with specialized fleece. The fleece helps to block a lot of the wind and it also helps to retain body heat. The fleece that De used is so soft and the dogs stay nice and warm!

The coats did not restrict any of my dog's natural movements. They were able to run, play and jump as they usually do. The coats did not rub on any parts of the dog.

I really like the large reflective strips that De put on the coats! We walk a lot at night and we've had some close calls with cars. Being visible is also very important during hunting season!

I really love these winter coats! I am impressed with how well made they are and that they were able to stand up to my dogs crazy, naughtiness! The dogs were able to run and play as usual and stay nice and warm. It's important to me that my dogs still get exercise, even if the weather isn't good. Having a great winter coats is hugely beneficial to my dogs. I also really love the bright colors! It makes them easier to spot in the fields!

I would highly recommend checking out Made By De and getting one of her coats for your dogs. You won't be disappointed! Don't forget to tell her we sent you!

ZoePhee is partnering with Made By De for a giveaway! One lucky reader will win the Winter Coat of your choosing. The winner will be working with De through email to make sure the measurements and style of coat are what they are wanting.

This giveaway is open internationally to readers who are 18 years of age or older. No purchase necessary and void where prohibited. The giveaway will run for a week and you just need to complete the entry form below! If the entry form gives you any trouble try refreshing the page.

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ZoePhee was provided with two winter coats from Made By De in exchange for an honest review. ZoePhee was not monetarily compensated and reviews are always 100% honest. Made By De is not responsible for the content of this blog post.