Winter is Furlicious with Freezy Pups! Frozen Dog Treat Review and Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Cool Treats and Moist Eats

As I told the folks at Freezy Pups recently, we're the go to blog for cooler weather reviews of frozen dog treats. Florida Winters are remarkably mild and make for year round enjoyment of water activities like Tanner's daily swims and even frozen treats. Today we also discovered a new game: Bobbing for Freezy Pups.  Tanner quickly retrieved and devoured 6 Freezy Pups for our SafeMade Pet silicone, paw-shaped bowl.  You've got to try this with your water-loving dog. It is a new way to experience water fun.

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Tanner was Fast
at Retrieving the Freezy Pups

Ready?

My biggest question in this review was " How can a treat made with water actually taste good?" Much to my surprise the answer was clear. Freezy Pups uses USDA Organic ingredients to create and then dehydrate the treats. Our job is simply to re-hydrate them with water, followed by freezing for a unique, cooling snack.


Of course Freezy Pups don't have to be served frozen. The melted consistency is surprisingly creamy and rich, making a wonderful topping for a bowl of dry kibble. Special occasions may call for a few Freezy Pups melted atop our Organix kibble--maybe Thanksgiving!

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It's That Easy!

Tanner and Oliver enjoyed, even eagerly pursued this photo shoot, waiting patiently for the reward they knew was coming. I enjoyed watching them lick and savor the flavor of their new-found favorite frozen treats. This was much faster than our usual pupsicle recipe that requires mashing and blending up foods to then pour into an ice cube tray. Preparation of Pupsicles is one simple step: Mix with water. Once you've poured the mixture into the ice cube tray and frozen it, you're in business with a batch of yummy, delicious and nutritious treats for your fidos.

I was first introduced to Freezy Pups earlier this year when I ventured to Global Pet Expo, . Their booth was swamped with interested shopkeepers and nosy curious bloggers like me. After their product was awarded the coveted 2011 Best in Show, I was assured a very slow opportunity to review this product. Thank goodness I finally got my samples.

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Oliver Enjoys his Frozen Snack

As tough as it was to make contact with the very busy Freezy Pups gang, I couldn't give up. Organic is what we do here at All Things Dog Blog, so this was not a product I could miss out on. I became a woman possessed. Fortunately I was on their waiting list for product--a very long one. 


Now that Tanner and Oliver have approved, my job is not done. I plan to try stuffing Kongs with these frozen yummies next. Doesn't that sound like a wonderful afternoon treat? And the flavors; they're home runs! Imagine White Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Soup, Juicy Apple, and Sweet Potato 'n Maple.

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Which Flavor to Start With?

So how do YOU get your Freezy Pups? Start at their store locator here, and of course you can order from their website. For more information, you may want to follow them on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with updates on retail locations.


Before I fill you in on the giveaway I have to share one quote from the Freezy Pups' site:

Head of the Pack is proud to offer healthy and environmentally friendly dog treats. We use only organic ingredients. Our Freezy Pups Tray is reusable and made from long lasting, durable recyclable material. We use packaging that has been certified from the Forest Stewardship Council to have been produced from socially and environmentally responsible forestry. 
Organic farming is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. Organic products are grown without pesticides, herbicides, fumigants, or artificial fertilizers. In other words, no yucky stuff added. This means organic farming helps protect our water, air, land and food supply from toxic chemicals and other pollutants. 
Make your dog and the earth happy. Go Green!

Bravo! Let's give away one complete assortment of their products. One winner will get a supply of packages to make 24 trays of treats valued at $56: This amounts to a Freezy Pups freezing tray with sample paks included, and a full box of each of their four flavors. WOW!

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No purchase is necessary to win. Samples of Freezy Pups and a freezing tray have been provided to me for review. I was not paid to give an opinion on this product but my opinion is included above. These are my own thoughts. This giveaway is available only to U.S. residents. By entering the Rafflecopter entry mechanism you agree to the terms of our Giveaway and Contest Rules.