Dog Park Exploration and Sustainable Materials

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Tanner and Friends
Explore the Bamboo Thicket at the Dog Park

Have you been hearing a lot about the sustainability of Bamboo? What's the deal with that? Maybe you read the Bamboo collar review I did for Pure Pup Shop last week. This product makes a nice fabric, as well as fast-growing grass. We generally think of it as wood, although in fact, it is not wood.  Watch for my post tomorrow sharing info on a bamboo ball-thrower for dogs. We had a great time testing this new gadget. You'll enjoy the slideshow and the giveaway. See you tomorrow.

Green Dogs Enjoy New Collars from Pure Pup Shop

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Lola's Dots Are Falling Off her Collar

Each week you guys make me laugh with your fun captions and cute photos. I always wish I could give one of every product to each and every one of you. At the very least, I do enjoy sharing the photos that you send me. I hope you do too. 

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Belle Says her Collar is OLD!

The Eco Dog collars offered by Pure Pup Shop were most certainly a big hit. Two hundred eighty-one of you read the post so far and there were 208 entries in one week. Thanks for your many comments and for visiting Pure Pup's site, Facebook page and Twitter. I know they will be pleased to see your support in pushing their Twitter followers up by 21% and their Facebook "Likes" up by 26%. That's some great growth and we hope they will keep working at it. 

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Schooner & Skipper are Up to Silliness Again!

Would you like to see another product review from them in the future? If so, drop in at their FB page and let them know. I know you all loved the flotation vest review we did a couple of months back. Tanner really enjoyed modeling for that event.

This week's winners are Jennifer B., Amy O., and Jill W. I'll be in touch to get your dog's neck measurements, address and phone number for shipment. Watch for an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Happy tails!

Greener Dog Collars: Sustainable Bamboo Review & Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Fresh Bath. New Collar. Ahhh!

Those of you who know me probably know I'm always looking for greener ways to live, both for my dogs and for our family. From composting food waste to flushable poop bags, we're all about what's best for the Earth and our health. When Tanner had the opportunity to test out a Bamboo dog collar from our Eco-friendly friends at PurePup Shop, we were all over it. This was just the thing after a long summer of sweaty walks and swims in the lake had left their signature scent on Tanner's collar.

Meet Scruffy
Our Stand-In Model

With it's anti-bacterial properties, Bamboo resists odor naturally. We all know the smell that dog collars take on; it's not easy to eliminate by washing. Yet Bamboo will surprise you with its ability to release smells.

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My Eco Dog, Tanner

Our bamboo sheets are the softest and most durable set I've ever owned. And Bamboo is a much easier fabric to grow organically, making it the perfect prospect for clothing, sheets, towels, and even dog collars. Tanner's new collar is 70% organic Bamboo and 30% organic cotton--100% biodegradable.


Bamboo is a highly sustainable fabric, largely because of its unbelievably fast growth and very little need for fertilization or pest control. And like other natural fabrics, it breathes better than its synthetic copycats. You'll love how quickly it dries and how nicely it washes.

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Are you ready to go shopping? Pure Pup Shop carries a wide range of products for your green doggie, from organic beds to bamboo bowls, recyclable dog toys and much more. Drop on by and take advantage of their free shipping on orders over $100. Maybe it's time to stock up for holiday gift giving. 

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Eco Dog Collar
In Great Fall Colors

Before we start our giveaway, make sure you check in with Pure Pup on Twitter and Facebook where you can keep up with their new product arrivals and other news updates. Now let's see who would like to win one of 3 Eco Dog Collars, just like Tanner's. Our winners will get to submit their Fido's neck size for proper fit. Good luck!


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