Mutt Monday on Halloween Safety Tips

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

On the heels of #Coupaween I'm still thinking of all the great safety tips that were shared by party guests, our expert Arden Moore and the Event Barkers team members. Experience was shared that was very helpful. 

Today is a great time for Bloggers to share their own Halloween Safety Tips with our readers, and join in the blog hop. Any Halloween tips you have would be welcome, and please do give me a little assist with getting the word out. Just click the Tweet below to share the news with others:

Join #MuttMonday for Halloween #Pet Safety Tips. Bloggers link + readers learn. http://t.co/E1gQlh7QN1
— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) October 14, 2013

Next week's Mutt Monday will be moving on to a topic that is near and dear to my heart--Rainbow Bridge stories. Back in 2010 I created a page on All Things Dog Blog where I could remember some of my lost pets, while offering a place to memorialize others' furry family members. We have a cozy group of pets that have congregated there.

I'll be sharing not only my initial post that introduces the page, but two of my own pets' memorials. I'm inviting bloggers to share stories that communicate the essence of your pet in loss. It's great therapy to remember them for their part in making your house a home. See you soon!

Mutt Monday: Planning Ahead for Thanksgiving

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

I'll admit it; I'm a little anal when it comes to planning ahead for the holidays. Is this too soon to be thinking about what I'll do with the pups when company arrives, or what the menu will be? If so, oh well! I'll trudge on anyway.

With the smell of turkey and sweet potatoes wafting throughout the house on Thanksgiving, the dogs' noses are always on high alert. Oliver's Medical Alert nose not withstanding, even Tanner and Jacque will be quite attuned to what's going on in the kitchen. Cooking is definitely of interest to these boys!

While I prepare a delicious repast for my family, it is also important to assure that the dogs get their yummies to be thankful for. And besides, it keeps them out of mischief when the buffet table may be within Tanner's reach. Isn't counter-surfing fun?!!!

Lots of preparation goes into making this day of family fun a success. Training for good behavior is as important as training to assure no food aggression, preparing a special treat for the dogs, and making sure that all our guests are aware of how best to manage the dogs' presence. After all, the dogs do live here. I don't banish them to the bedroom just because company arrives.

I hope you enjoy some of the helpful tips and ideas that are posted below along this theme. If you'd like to see more throughout the week, give me a hand getting the word out by clicking on this Tweet:

Learn gr8 tips @AllThingsDog 4 preparing home, dogs + family 4 Thanksgiving. #Bloggers pls add your tips: http://t.co/mu3suBx1r0
— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) October 6, 2013

Next week I'll be backtracking to share..

 Halloween Safety Tips

Since the #Coupaween Twitter Party, I've been collecting some of the great ideas from TWitter, so do return and join us 10/14-10/20 for safety tips that will help you keep your pets out of mischief and harm's way.

Pet Costume Fun with #Coupaween

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

courtesy @FurkidParent via Twitter

Last night's attendees at Event Barkers' #Coupaween Twitter Party were not disappointed. Seventeen lucky winners got a $25 credit to purchase whatever they wish at Coupaw.com. And one extremely lucky Grand Prize winner also will get to adore her furry friend in the form of a custom oil painting valued at $175.  

Many of these winners will opt for Halloween costumes, while others will grab treats, accessories, pet lover items and more. That's what we love about Coupaw--their variety and fantastic prices. With new deals every day, Coupaw focuses on making sure dog and cat lovers always get the best of what's out there at a great price. No treats from China, toys and products for all sizes of pets, and free shipping on most items are just a few of the reasons we love Coupaw.

courtesy Coupaw.com
Coupaw Has a Wide Assortment
 of Halloween Costumes

We hope you will all enjoy the Promo Code shared during last night's party. (Pssst....it's 20% off with "TWEET20". Use it before 11:59 PM ET on October 6) It'a terrific way to save on any single order you'd like to place through October 6. I suppose you're wondering about our winners? Let's get to that list--a very long one!

Congratulations to RSVP drawing winners @NNacua and @BillyBadBird, PreTweet winners @WheresWoofie and EmpireoftheDog, Social media drawing winners Jessica E. and Eric R., and all our other winners: @JJMentos, @NailahBone, @SharonGilbert6, @Lorikeet8, @Angelysty, @AmandaE27, @n210ss, @Kaliberknl, @Olivias_Human, @Lori_Lynne1970.  Finally, our Grand Prize winner is no doubt looking through pet photos right now, trying to decide on the perfect one to show off her adorable best friend. Congratulations to @Corgipants, our Grand Prize winner. It must be a tough decision, but we know it will be a good one. I look forward to seeing the resulting portrait.

courtesy Arden Moore

Artist Debbie Sampson of Art Sports.com will paint our Grand Prize winner's pet portrait. Debbie will guide this winner through a few decisions and then apply her pencils, brushes and trained eye to assure that our winner's pet is depicted in both appearance and spirit. 

We also want to thank Arden Moore for joining us once again. Her expert tips and answers to questions about Halloween safety for pets added yet another highlight to an enjoyable evening for all of us. I've got notes scribbled all over--notes that I hope to share with you in the coming weeks.

Congratulations again to all of our winners, and thank you to Coupaw, Arden, and Debbie Sampson.

Now, a little something for YOU:  Didn't win at #Coupaween last night? Take advantage of the party discount through 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, October 6. Use promo code TWEET20 for 20% off! And finally, you can get a head start on our next Twitter Party for signing up now here. We'll be sharing news of the sponsor soon--great treats! Thanks for helping us TREND on Twitter last night! Enjoy and Happy Halloween.

All Things Dog Blog, in our Event Barkers partnership with DogTipper.com, has enjoyed helping to promote Coupaw and their Halloween product assortment. Keep us in mind if you need a Twitter Party to create a buzz for your pet product.

#Coupaween Gets Pet Costumed and Makes a Backup Plan

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

courtesy Phil King via Flickr.com
Ready for Rough Weather? We are!

Today you get a twofer. I'm going to run down the #Coupaween party plan for tonight as well as give you our backup plan, just in case the worst were to happen--downtime at Twitter. Don't worry, though, this has never happened!

Let's get that Rain Date out of the way: It's Wednesday, October 2--same time, same channel (Twitter!). If Twitter is down for more than 15 minutes, we'll move to our rain date to make sure we get to enjoy the whole event. And remember, Coupaw has goodies for Meow and Woof! Check out these cute cats that are ready to party:

Now let's move on to our party plan. I like to give you a heads up on which of our team handles will be doing what. This is helpful for you in deciding who to follow. Here's the rundown:

@ArdenKnowsPets:  Arden Moore will be sharing Halloween safety tips and answering your questions on this topic. 
@EventBarkers:  As always, Event Barkers will be handing out the prizes and sharing some info about them and our sponsor, @Coupaw
@EBParties:  Learn more about @Coupaw, their site, variety, schedule, shipping, charity efforts, and product selection.
@DogTipper:  Get into the conversation about Halloween with DogTipper.
@AllThingsDog:  Help your dog be more comfortable in a costume with a few tips and easy ways to join in the Halloween fun.
@CatTipper:  Get some ideas for sharing your Meow's image in Halloween scenarios. You'll also see some photo sharing and we invite you to bring your photos to show off also.
@5MinutesforFido:  Oliver has been instructed to share some Halloween photos from earlier photo contests by Event Barkers. We'll see what happens, but please give him some kudos for trying.
@HollywoodDogs:  More photo sharing!  Don't forget to bring your Halloween pictures to share at the party.
@ParisandJohn:  Watch for tidbits about Arden Moore, pics of Irie and Tiki, and a Halloween recipe that you can whip up in a jiffy to keep Fido busy while you hand out candy at the door.

Finally, one last run through of the prizes: There will be 17 winners to receive a $25 Coupaw credit that they may spend on anything they wish at Coupaw.com. Our Grand Prize winner, to be announced at 9 PM ET, will receive one of these Coupaw credits along with a custom oil painting of a pet--valued at $175. Check out my post about artist Debbie Sampson to learn more.

That about covers it. Keep in mind that to win a prize at #Coupaween, you will have to be registered to receive daily deals at their site. And please don't forget to RSVP so we know you're joining us. We're drawing the winners from that list today, so don't waste any time getting over there. Now is the time to get that little detail taken care of so it doesn't get in your way. See you tonight; please come early and be sure to check in with @EventBarkers when you arrive.

All Things Dog Blog and DogTipper.com are working with Coupaw.com to increase their online presence.

Halloween Twitter Fun with Coupaw.com

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

What do you get when you combine Coupaw with Halloween? Coupaween! Today we're announcing Event Barkers' next Twitter Party to occur Tuesday, October 1 at 8 PM ET.
  
Arden Moore will be joining us again to share pet safety tips for your furry friends, and we'll be dishing other ideas for making the whole experience more fun and manageable for you and all of your pets, even those that prefer to steer clear of the whole business :)

At the bottom of this post you'll find the RSVP list that will get you started with Halloween fun. Add your Twitter handle and you'll be entered to win the first of a whole slew of prize packages that all include a $25 Coupaw certificate to purchase anything you wish in their daily deals. To win, you simply need to be subscribed to their daily deal list here: Coupaw.

Coupaw will be featuring lots of Halloween costumes at rock bottom prices. We can

courtesy Coupaw.com

hardly believe it, but you'll be able to purchase any of their Halloween costumes for well under $25 and free shipping too. Compare that price anywhere and you'll see that @Coupaw and #Coupaween are your go-to places to grab Halloween items for less, especially if you get lucky and win.

What's new with #Coupaween? Event Barkers will be drawing 2 winners for each of our prizes, with just one exception--the Grand Prize. There will just be one of these super duper winners. Watch for details on this terrific prize that will allow you to show off Fido or Fluffy in a very special way.

Ready to get started at saving with Coupaw? Here are the 2 simple steps: Visit Coupaw.com to subscribe in the pop up box. You must be a subscriber to win prizes at our #Coupaween Twitter Party, so go ahead and grab your subscription now for news on their daily deals that will blow you away. RSVP below using your Twitter handle. Just follow the example I've included here and you'll be sure to get it right. Just in case, though, leave us an email address for contact in case your Twitter handle is not entered correctly. Stranger things have happened; we don't want you to miss out on your prize!
Watch for our PreTweeting and Raffle giveaways, which both begin today with a slammer of great news here on All Things Dog Blog.

Finally, don't forget to check out Coupaw's other social media sites:

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Through our Event Barkers partnership with DogTipper.com we are helping Coupaw promote their Halloween costumes and themed pet items. This giveaway is exclusively for U.S. residents.