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INTRODUCING THE DOOR BUDDY – REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

December 15, 2017 | 42 Comments

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Ricky appreciates his privacy!

#SPONSORED – Disclaimer: Her and her dogs are being compensated to review The Door Buddy® and share feedback with our followers. The opinions shared in this post are ours, expressed in our words. It is our choice, and our pleasure to share information about this product with you.

In the previous post, I shared our experience moving into the new house. Although it was relatively easy to keep the same routines, there were a few challenges. Finding a dog-free zone for (feline) Ricky was one of them. In our last house, my husband closed in the area under the stairs in the basement creating a large, private cat bathroom! A door for people was framed in on one side of the stairs, and a wall with a cat door installed, and elevated feeding station was set up, under the stairs. There was a light in the closed off area and plenty of space for both litter boxes. Yes, he has two. My husband and I could not figure out a plan for our new, multi-species dwelling. I could not bear the thought of having to cut a hole for a cat-flap in an old farmhouse door.

Thankfully, during the process of selling the old house and packing, we were introduced to The Door Buddy. This stylish little door strap was designed to keep dogs, babies, and toddlers out of the room that contains cat food and litter boxes. The Door Buddy is available in two, stylish prints: grey chevron and caramel lattice.

Caramel Lattice (please excuse the door in need of paint)

After reviewing the installation instructions, I used treats to bribe Ricky and Reese (my smallest pup) into helping me determine the length of the strap, and by adjusting accordingly, I was able to open the door wide enough for Ricky to get through but narrow enough that none of the dogs could.

NO DOGS ALLOWED!

The Door Buddy was easy to install. I just peeled the backing from the strong 3M adhesive and stuck the anchor to the door frame and the latch to the door (based on the direction of door opening). Two extra adhesive pads are included in each package, and further replacements are available for purchase. The Door Buddy works on inward and outward opening doors, bi-fold doors, pocket doors and double doors. It’s EVERY door(s), buddy!

…even pocket doors…

Our basement door is close to the door that accesses the garden; the occasional wind tunnel would cause the basement door to slam shut. Not so great for fearful animals. Heck, it made me jump, too! This was easily remedied using the Finger Pinch Guard (also available from Door Buddy). Even if the wind tries to blow the door closed, this Foam Door Stopper causes the door to gently (and quietly) bounce back open enough that Ricky can work his way back through the door, opening it back to strap width. If for reasons other than wind tunnels, the door was at risk of closing (say Henry was ticked off at Ricky and simply felt like being a bratty brother and shutting him downstairs), the pinch guard ensures this will not happen, and that Ricky will not be stuck in the basement all day.

Another example of why the pinch guard is a good idea…

One day, after work, I came home (to the old house), excited for my greeting from Henry and Reese (we didn’t have Jack yet). As I walked through the door, Henry barked at me and ran off to the bedroom. No Reese.

I PANICKED!

These dogs are creatures of habit – what would cause Henry to snub me, and where the heck was Reese? She would rarely leave the rug at the front door when one (or both) of her people were out.

I followed Henry to the bedroom, and there, through the frosted glass of the ensuite door, I saw the form of my little princess. As soon as Reese saw me, her tail wagged, and she demanded I open the door to let her out. Reese had a habit of going into the bathroom and rolling around on the bath mat. That day, she must have rolled into the door and shut herself in. I know she could not have been in there more than four hours at most: the dog walker had been there earlier in the day. It was warm, and she had the comfort of the bath mat to lie on. Still, I felt like a bad mom!

I wish I had known about the pinch guard, sooner

No worry of tails or whiskers being caught in the door or pets shutting themselves in a room!

Pinch guard fits even the thickest of doors.

The lock and unlock latch secures the door from either side making it easy for me to open the door to place Ricky’s dinner on the stairs for him, secure the door behind me when I go downstairs to clean his box, and effortlessly open the door again when I’ve finished scooping. No need to juggle dishes or straddle baby gates!

Ricky, also known as (silly) Goose, and Rooster got the latter nickname because of the incessant (VERY) early morning meowing, comparable to the crow of a rooster. If we shut him out of the bedroom, he would meow to be let in. If we shut him in with us, he would meow to be let out! If we left the door open, the dogs would not settle completely and would bark at every little noise they thought they heard and would run out to the main area of the house. In the new house, we installed a second strap on our bedroom door. It keeps the door closed enough that the dogs settle, and allows Ricky the freedom to come and go as he pleases.

No more crowing!

We’re excited to announce that The Door Buddy is generously giving away two straps to two subscribers of Her and Her Dogs! Open to residents of Canada and the U.S. Also, a 25% discount code – SADIE&CO is in effect until the end of the year – for everyone!

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Door Buddy believes in giving back, supporting the community, and striving to create a better tomorrow. For every Door Buddy sold on TheDoorBuddy.com, $1.00 goes to Pet Partners. Pet Partners promotes positive human-animal therapy by providing animal-assisted interactions to a wide variety of clients including veterans with PTSD, seniors living with Alzheimer’s, patients in recovery, and children with disabilities to name but a few. To learn more about Pet Partners, click here.

NO POOP FOR YOU!

Thank you, Door Buddy, for making our transition to the Farmhouse much easier!

 

 

 

Categories: PRODUCT & SERVICE REVIEWS Tagged: Cats, Giveaway, Product Review

CANDID K NINES TREATS

August 10, 2016 | 48 Comments

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

Disclaimer: Her and her dogs received treats from Candid K Nines in exchange for an honest review of the product. The feedback and opinions shared in this post are ours, expressed in our words. We did not receive monetary compensation for this review. It is our choice, and a pleasure to share information about these treats with our followers. We know your pups will enjoy them!

Giveaway

Sadie & Co. are excited to share these delightful treats with you (and your dogs). Candid K Nines is generously giving away one bag of each flavour of their delicious ‘snap’ treats. PLUS, each winner will receive these fun, summer-themed treats.

THERE WILL BE THREE LUCKY WINNERS!!! 

EACH WILL RECEIVE A BAG OF SNAPS AND THEMED TREATS!!!

We love sharing stories about company’s that start up as a result of inspiration from their animal companion(s). Candid K Nines was inspired by Harley. Nicole St-Onge, the person behind the brand, tells the story:

“It all started in 2012 when we made our first batch of homemade dog treats for our dog Harley. Before we knew it, we were baking for our friends and families. In 2014 our hobby turned into a business, and Candid K Nines Treats for Dogs became available in several retail stores across Southwestern Ontario.”

Part of the appeal to me, as a customer, is the ingredient list.

Nicole agrees:

Our treats are better because of what we don’t put in them!

These handcrafted treats are wheat and gluten free and naturally preserved. They do not include additional salt, sugar, or anything artificial. The cheese and honey have natural components of salt and sugar – that’s it, that’s all. Au natural.

Henry, Reese, and Jack love the entire range of goodies offered by Candid K Nines. This includes:

Cheesy Cheddar Snaps

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Peanut Butter & Honey Snaps

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Simply Pumpkin Snaps

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And a collection of Decorated Treats. Candid K Nines design the cutest seasonal and event themed treats and offer custom creations also. These decorated delights are perfect for a Host or Hostess gift, or a personalized Doggie Birthday Bag.

I am attending a wedding in October for a dog-loving couple. Each had a dog when they met.  Their wedding is their official joining as one big, happy pack. I am ordering a ‘Bride’ bone & ‘Groom’ bone to attach to the wedding gift bag

Are you a business sponsoring an event? Dog people LOVE having furry family members included.  Order a box of cookies and have YOUR business name iced on them.

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Bone and Paw Print Shaped Birthday Cakes for Fido (or Henry, or Reese, or Jack), are also available from Candid K Nines.

You might see Candid K Nines at an event near you. If not, don’t despair, these delicious treats are available to order online or may be purchased at exclusive retail outlets. Click here to locate a store near you.

As a pet parent, I am happy knowing these fun, and fabulous treats are free from ingredients that would cause discomfort to my dogs.

Henry, Reese, and Jack LOVE these treats!

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About the giveaway:

No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents age 18 and older, except where prohibited by law. Giveaway will run from August 10th through August 16th, 2016, at 11:59 pm EST. THREE lucky winners will be randomly selected and notified via email. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize. Twitter and Pinterest do not sponsor, administer, or endorse this promotion. Participants must read and agree to Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy before entering and participating in this promotion. This giveaway prize was generously donated by Nicole St-Onge, of Candid K Nines.

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Confession: 

There was one other adorable bone cookie ‘I LOVE TREATS.’  He, who shall remain unnamed stole and devoured it before I was able to take a photo.

Thank you Nicole,
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Categories: PRODUCT & SERVICE REVIEWS Tagged: Fun, Giveaway, Summer, Treats

RECIPE BOOK GIVEAWAY – SUPERFOODS 24/7

May 30, 2016 | 58 Comments

ADD FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TO EVERY MEAL

You could win a copy of SUPERFOODS 24/7

You could win a copy of SUPERFOODS 24/7

Disclaimer: Her and her dogs received a copy of GREENS 24/7 from Jessica Nadel and Publisher The Experiment as an collaborative effort to generate awareness about Health & Nutrition. The feedback and opinions shared in this post are ours, in our words. We did not receive monetary compensation for this review. It is our choice, and a pleasure to share information about these recipe books with our followers. We know you will be inspired!

The Farmers’ Markets are back in business and summer is just around the corner!  I know that may be hard to believe, especially for my fellow Canadians who experienced snow and hail a couple of weekends ago.

As a carnivore inviting a veggie friend or veggies receiving an invitation, There is no need for awkwardness when it comes to BBQs.  When asked (and, my friends know this), I automatically say

GREAT!  A BBQ sounds like fun.  I’ll bring a salad!

Long gone are the days of boring lettuce, cucumber, and tomato salads.  With something as beautiful and flavourful as this South-Western salad with tangy dressing I say “Bring on BBQ season!”

Vegans are a hit at BBQs with this South-Western salad

Vegans are a hit at BBQs with this South-Western salad

In this post, we’ll show you how to trade that hail for kale and lift your spirits while improving your overall health with some amazing vegan recipes from Jessica Nadel creator of popular blog Cupcakes and Kale.

Yes, AMAZING and VEGAN RECIPES do go together.  Quite well in fact!

I have enjoyed working my way through recipes in both books: SUPERFOODS 24/7 and GREENS 24/7 and honestly, I don’t think I could wouldn’t want to choose one over the other!

Pretty-In-Pink Strawberry Hemp Smoothie

Pretty-In-Pink Strawberry Hemp Smoothie

Continue reading to learn how you can win a copy Jessica’s recipe book SUPERFOODS 24/7

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Although everyone benefits from the goodness of fresh, clean food, the recipes in this book may be especially beneficial to those who suffer from food allergies, intolerances, and digestive conditions.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to a fellow Canadian and vegan Jessica Nadel (also the author of GREENS 24/7).

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Jessica lives in Northern Ontario with her husband Mark and their little vegan, Woodrow (soon to be big brother Woodrow).  How do you get your kids to eat more fruit and vegetables?  There is a whole category of BABY INSPIRED EATS to entice them.

Thank you, Jessica, for taking time out of your very busy schedule to chat with us.

ME: Have you always been vegan? If not, what inspired you to choose this lifestyle and what, do you feel are the biggest benefits?

JESS: I’ve been vegan for the past six years, and prior to that I was a vegetarian for almost two decades more. I stopped eating meat as a young girl when I made the connection between the animals that I loved and the animals on my plate. It was about compassion then, and that remains to be my motivation today.

Love for all life.

ME: Are there many vegans in Sudbury?

JESS: The vegan community has certainly grown over the past few years, and I think (and hope!) the trend continues. I believe it will, as more individuals begin to examine their choices more closely. And I also figure some amazing vegan tacos along the way can’t do anything but help them see it’s not only the compassion choice but a delicious one too!

ME: You own a special order vegan bakery, and most recently, your vegan restaurant Tucos Taco Lounge. Do you feel you have been influential in changing people’s perception of veganism? What has been the biggest challenge to overcome?

JESS: I certainly hope that we’re changing minds and perceptions with our food at Tucos and the bakery. We’re certainly feeding a lot of people, most of whom who would identify as meat eaters, and they leave with big smiles and full bellies and keep coming back. That feels amazing. Although Mark (my husband and partner at Tucos) and I have always believed it would be successful in our community, being the first vegan restaurant was definitely seen as being a risk by others, and there were skeptics for sure when we first opened our doors. But you can’t argue with flavour and good food!

Jessica and husband Mark are owners of Mexican inspired Vegan restaurant TUCOS TACOS.

photos courtesy of Jessical Nadel

photos courtesy of Jessical Nadel

ME: I love Mexican food and might have to make a special trip to Sudbury for the vegan version. Why did you select a Mexican theme?

JESS: We’d love to have you up, that would be great! We love the flavours and vibrancy in Mexican street food – such big, bold flavours on which to draw inspiration. Mexico is a special place for us, and we wanted to share that here with others.

ME: As a fellow blogger, I know how much commitment is required to keep content up to date and connect with followers. You’re a mom and multi-business owner. What motivated you to create not one but TWO beautiful recipe books? How long was the process of creating each of the books and on average, how often are you creating new dishes?

JESS: I was contacted by my publishers directly to work on a book that became Greens 24/7. It was a completely new process for me, but one that I threw myself into. From finalizing the concept to publication, it was a full year, and about the same for my second book, Superfoods 24/7. They were a tremendous amount of work, but I’m so proud of them.

In all honesty, now most of my recipe development flies under the radar of Cupcakes and Kale and is for either Tucos or the bakery. But now and then creativity strikes and I’ll come up with a new dish to share on the blog too.

ME: Congratulations Jessica on both businesses as well as your growing family. How do you manage it all AND find time to create? What inspires you?

JESS: Thank you so much! It’s definitely a find balance and one that I’m trying to figure out daily. But when you do what you love, you find there’s always time to work and create. I’m constantly inspired by Mark, who works tirelessly on Tucos and on changing our community. 

Having children of our own, I’m motivated to keep working on opening minds and changing attitudes, one vegan cookie at a time.

ME: What’s next for you Jessica?

JESS: Lots actually! We’ve been hard at work on a brick and mortar for my special order bakery, and that should be opening within the next couple months. And after that, we’ve got the arrival of our next vegan chickpea who’s set to make her appearance in late September! Plenty to keep our home and our hearts full.

Click here to view THE NADEL’S BIG REVEAL (shared by soon to be big brother Woodrow).  The SWEETEST ever!

On her website, Jessica provides a generous portion of vegan recipes all neatly organized into categories and types. For example Comfort Food, Chocolate, and as previously mentioned; Baby INSPIRED EATS, SMOOTHIES and so much more! Please visit Cupcakes + Kale for recipe ideas to help you prepare delicious green recipes for you and your family.

 

See below for your chance to win a copy of SUPERFOODS 24/7 a source of inspiration for your own kitchen! I also highly recommend GREENS 24/7

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The prize winner will be announced on Her and Her Dogs Facebook page next Monday, June 6th. Be sure to follow, so you don’t miss out.

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About the giveaway:

No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents age 18 and older, except where prohibited by law. Giveaway will run from May 27th through June 5th, 2016, at 11:59 pm EST. One lucky winner will be randomly selected and notified via email. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize. Twitter and Pinterest do not sponsor, administer, or endorse this promotion. Participants must read and agree to Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy before entering and participating in this promotion. This giveaway prize was generously donated by author Jessica Nadel and Independent Publisher The Experiment.

Thank you again Jessica,
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Categories: PRODUCT & SERVICE REVIEWS Tagged: Giveaway, Health, Recipes

WHISKY – W – WINNER

April 27, 2016 | 20 Comments

PET BLOGGERS SPRING GIVEAWAY 

– W –

plus BLOGGING A TO Z

A whisky to celebrate perhaps?

Whisky, wine, or a happy dance, three lucky people will be thrilled to win

the 2016 ‘Spring Fling’ Pet Blogger’s Giveaway!

It has been a long wait for spring to arrive in Ontario and now that it’s here, we’re celebrating!!! Sadie & Co. have once again teamed up with some of our pet blogging friends to bring you this fabulous spring giveaway.

Prizes include:

Grand Prize: a $300 Amazon Gift Card;

2nd Prize: Winner’s choice of ONE PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher ($199.99 value) or ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box ($179.99 value);

3rd Prize: Winner’s choice of ONE Sleepypod Harness or Carrier ($69.99 – $189.99 value).

The prizes are perfect for cats AND dogs – we’re a dual species household and won’t leave anyone out.

The Rooster's Perch

The Rooster’s Perch

To enter, follow the steps outlined in the Rafflecopter widget below. There’re one mandatory entry and four bonus entries.

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Visit each of the participating blogs listed below for the opportunity to submit additional entries and increase your chances of winning one of these fabulous prizes.

Beagles and Bargains

Chronicles of Cardigan

Daily Dog Tag

Dog Mom Days

Dolly the Doxie

Fidose of Reality

Kol’s Notes

My Dog Likes

The Lazy Pit Bull

Be sure to submit your entry on each of the participating blogs no later than Tuesday, May 3rd, by 11:59 pm EST.

One “finalist” will be randomly selected from each of the ten participating blogs. Finalists’ will then be entered into a final draw where, once again, by random selection, our three prize winners will be determined.

HOW EXCITING!

My Precious Cargo

My Precious Cargo

The prize winners will be announced on The Lazy Pit Bull Facebook page next Friday, Wednesday, May 4th. Be sure to follow, so you don’t miss out.

About the giveaway:

No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents age 18 and older, except where prohibited by law. Giveaway will run from April 27 through May 3, 2016, at 11:59 pm EST. Three winners will be randomly selected and notified via email. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize. Twitter and Pinterest do not sponsor, administer, or endorse this promotion. Participants must read and agree to Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy before entering and participating in this promotion. Each participating blogger paid an entry fee which will be used to fund the grand prize. The items in the 2nd and 3rd place prize packages were generously donated by the participating brands. Please be sure to visit their websites to see all the amazing pet products they have to offer.

Happy Spring!
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SUPER SIZED PET BLOGGER SUMMER GIVEAWAY!!!

June 15, 2015 | 141 Comments

 What would you do with $500

Summer Giveaway

Summer Giveaway

#SPONSORED
Disclaimer: dogIDs are contributing an Italian Leather Collar & Leash set for this giveaway.

What a great way to start the week.  Happy Monday morning everyone!

Tails Are Wagging has partnered with 22 other Pet Bloggers to create this AMAZING summer giveaway!

Here are the prizes:

Grand Prize: a $400 Visa Gift Card

2nd Prize: dogIDs Italian Leather Collar & Leash set (winner’s choice)

3rd Prize: a Cubby Bowl from PawNosh

How fantastic would it be to win any of these awesome prizes? It’s super easy to enter; just follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below! Each option increases your chances.  Also, the more you enter, the better your chances of winning one of these great prizes!

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You can super size your chances of winning when you visit each of the participating blogs (listed below) and enter on their sites, too! That means you’ve got 23 chances to win! Check out these great blogs and enter to win:

Be sure to submit your entries by next Sunday night, June 21 at 11:59pm EST. On Monday morning we will randomly select the 3 super lucky winners (from all sites) and they will be announced on The Lazy Pit Bull Facebook page – make sure you’re following me there so you don’t miss out! GOOD LUCK!!!

About the giveaway: No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only, except where prohibited by law. Giveaway will run from June 15 through June 21, 2015 at 11:59pm EST. Three (3) winners will be randomly selected and notified via email. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prizes; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize. Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest do not sponsor, administer, or endorse this promotion. Participants must read and agree to Rafflecopter’s Privacy Policy before entering and participating in this promotion. By entering this contest, participants grant permission for their email address to be added to Tails Are Wagging’s newsletter list.

Please visit our friends at THE FOLLOWING BLOGS in order to increase your chance of winning one of these amazing prizes!

Pawsitively Pets

http://mypawsitivelypets.com

Christy Paws

http://www.christypaws.com

Daily Dog Tag

http://www.dailydogtag.com/

Fidose of Reality

http://www.fidoseofreality.com

Cascadian Nomads

http://www.cascadiannomads.com

The Lazy Pit Bull

http://www.thelazypitbull.com

Oh My Shih Tzu

http://www.ohmyshihtzu.com

Pet Product Review

http://petproductreview.net

Kitty Cat Chronicles

http://www.kittycatchronicles.com

Animal Bliss

http://www.animalbliss.com

Beagles & Bargains

http://www.beaglesandbargains.com

You Did What With Your Wiener

http://www.YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com

Kol’s Notes

http://www.kolchakpuggle.com

Kama Loves Agility

http://www.kamalovesagility.com

It’s Dog or Nothing

http://www.itsdogornothing.com

Confessions of a Rescue Mom

http://www.confessionsofarescuemom.com

CindyLu’s Muse

http://cindylusmuse.com

Mochas, Mysteries and Meows

http://www.mochasmysteriesmeows.com

My Rotten Dogs

http://www.myrottendogs.com

Bones and Fishes

http://www.bonesandfishes.com

Dolly the Doxie

http://www.dollythedoxie.com

well minded pets

http://www.wellmindedpets.com

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