Fido's Freebie Friday Giveaways for Pets

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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The gang and I have had quite an adventure RVing the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, visiting Washington, DC, and trekking home via other stops. We're learning a lot about our new travel method and finding it to be greener and more budget-savvy than we ever thought possible. I've posted some tips for those of you hoping to hit the Blue Ridge Parkway with your dogs to enjoy the Fall colors.  Watch for more articles to come about our experiences.

Now let's get to today's Fido's Freebie Friday. Bloggers are invited to list below 

their currently open giveaways, freebies, and prizes for pets and pet lovers so that readers may visit and explore items to win. You can help to get more awareness by sharing the badge you see in the top of my post. Feel free to put it in your sidebar, if you wish, but don't feel obligated.

Fido's Freebie Friday opens each Thursday afternoon for linkups at 4:00 PM ET, and renews each week at the same time with a new listing.  Link up anytime during the week--24/7. We make it easy to be seen here by keeping our rules simple:

•You have up to 45 characters to describe your prize and include an expiration date.

•Fido's Freebie Friday Blog Hop is open to posts with prizes for pet products or services, including pet-related or pet-themed items for owners. Use your specific post url to link up.You'll find assistance at our HELP PAGE, where there is other useful information for bloggers doing giveaways and reviews. Your hosts are All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper and To Dog With Love. 

Happy shopping! 

Individual rules of entry and guidelines for winning may apply to each listing. All Things Dog Blog, DogTipper, and To Dog With Love take no responsibility for the legality of the rules governing the listings on other sites and giveaways that are posted here. We simply provide this forum as a gathering place for pet product giveaways to be offered. Please consult All Things Dog Blog's Giveaway and Contest Rules for more detail. Fulfillment of each giveaway is done by the blog conducting the giveaway, not by the hosts of this giveaway hop; please contact the giveaway host with any questions regarding a giveaway or giveaway prize.

Alcott Adventures Winner Announced

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Ready for Camping or the Beach

Our readers are definitely loving the active lifestyle products they have found at Alcott Adventures via our review. And who wouldn't! Oliver has a nice shady spot no matter where we head out to, and it's easy to tote in it's compact carrying bag. 

You'll find an assortment of products to suit any active dog's idea of being busy, even if

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you've got a nappy Pappy like I do occasionally. Oliver does enjoy his naps!

Want to learn more? Check out Alcott's other social media sites, as well as their website:

• Twitter: @FunWithAlcott
• Facebook: Alcott Adventures
• Pinterest

If you're not one of today's winners, feel free to drop in at the AlcottAdventures.com website to check out your favorites. What will your dog choose?

The winner of our $25 Gift Code is Alesha L.   I'll be in touch via email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Watch your inbox and your spam file. You'll be able to select the product of your choice and apply the GC to your purchase. Enjoy!

Our Alcott experience that is reviewed here was not compensated; however we did receive the products free as our method of evaluating them. Opinions are completely my own.

Dog Adventure Products Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Dreaming of Adventures

 No matter what you and your dog consider an adventure--glorious afternoon naps, travel, water fun, or camping in the wilderness--Alcott Adventures has the supplies you will need. Our Oliver recently tried out an Alcott bed and their sun shade for outdoor enjoyment, finding that both met his criteria. What was that? Good question, but he's very much enjoying them!

The even better news is that we've got a $25 gift code to give one lucky winner. This dashing doggie will get to select the product of their choice--booyah! Whether you're looking for comfort at home or equipment for your getaway, you're sure to find it at Alcott. And what's more, they're even covering the shipping. 

You can learn more about Alcott Adventures , our review, and at this link and at their social media pages:

• Twitter: @FunWithAlcott
• Facebook: Alcott Adventures
• Pinterest
• Instagram: @FunWithAlcott

To enter this giveaway you need only get cozy with the Rafflecopter entry form at the bottom of this post. Mind you, this form can play hide and seek from time to time. If it's hiding, just click the post title at the top of this article and you'll instantly find that the form will reappear and be ready for duty. Tag! Rafflecopter is it!

Entries will remain open through midnight on Thursday, August 14. Winners will be announced at the bottom of this post, as well as in a new post, here on the blog--Friday afternoon, August 15. Be sure to watch your email and check your spam file if you find you are named the winner.

Now, one last little detail. Give me and the folks at Alcott a little help in getting the word out. Click the RT link in the Tweet embedded here:

Enter to win a $25 GC from @FunWithAlcott & @AllThingsDog. #DogsLoveAdventure http://t.co/JNKOj3kvI9 pic.twitter.com/mDbQdiJh8d
— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) August 4, 2014

Thanks and good luck!

Our Alcott experience that is reviewed here was not compensated; however we did receive the products free as our method of evaluating them. Opinions are completely my own.

Alcott Adventures for Dogs

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Shade Canopy Provides
Cooler Napping Spot at Campsites

As the All Things Dog clan ramps up to do more camping in the cooler weather, our Summer adventures here in Florida require one of two things--water or shade. When our friends at Alcott Adventures asked Oliver to review a couple of their products he was all over it like the very cool dog that he is. We're looking forward to using this shade canopy at campsites everywhere we go, whether or not it's hot. After all, like any boy from the South, Oliver likes a little breather from the bright sunshine.

The left and right sides of the shade canopy zip open to allow for more air flow, as well as to keep the canopy from taking flight when there is no inhabitant.  Imagine that! We do recommend that you place a moderately heavy object (a good quality dog bed would work well) inside the canopy when it is not occupied by Fido, just to assure the winds don't whisk it away.

Weighing almost nothing, this adorable canopy comes in a carrying case that easily will sling over your shoulder for a hike to the beach or the lake. Set up is quick and painless and the reverse is a simple reversal in procedure. Clearly, Oliver decided this was the place to be!

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Oliver's New Favorite Bed for Cozy Naptime

For indoor napping, we selected a nice bolster bed that's like nothing Oliver owns. It's quite thick with a place for him to prop his head up that goes all the way around. Oliver checked it out thoroughly, and after approving it, he snuggled in for a little test. It wasn't' long before he was deep in a snooze, obviously dreaming of treats and #doga fun as his toes wiggled and there was an occasional yip. 

Alcott allowed us to order these products ourselves to test out their system. It was smooth and easy, no glitches. I spend enough time on the computer that I have a pet peeve when I encounter a not so user-friendly website. Kudos to the web developers at Alcott.

We also took a look around at the other Alcott options. They have a lot of great stuff for your getaways. Alcott offers dogs and their owners a complete line of gear and accessories to turn everyday walks into extraordinary adventures. We especially love how Alcott reinvented sizes for dogs to make it easy on their humans. Generally speaking, if you buy a medium collar, you’ll also use a medium in all the other Alcott products. And finally, you can shop Alcott online in two ways: either by category or by adventure.  

Online you'll find four categories to peruse: essentials, explorer, traveler and mariner. Doesn't that conjure up ideas for some fun adventures? We think so! 

Want to learn more? Check out Alcott's other social media sites, as well as their website:

• Twitter: @FunWithAlcott
• Facebook: Alcott Adventures
• Pinterest

Finally, as our reviews generally conclude with a giveaway, watch for more exciting news coming soon.

Happy adventures,

Our Alcott experience that is reviewed here was not compensated; however we did receive the products free as our method of evaluating them. Opinions are completely my own.

Canine Camping Winners Hit the Woods!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Camping Tent and Blanket

Let the camping begin! Our Petco giveaway of camping supplies for Fido has closed and today I have winner announcements. What a terrific way to start the Independence Day weekend, planning another fun Summer getaway. 

Tigers and Leopards for Playtime!

One lucky winner scores a pup tent and a bedding blanket that folds up to fit whatever space is available. In the photo above, Oliver is sitting on the blanket as it is folded in half. This blanket is large and has nice batting for comfort. The tent, pictured below, comes in a plastic carrying case to keep it clean and dry till next year's camping season.

Our best tip for a long tent life is to assure that the tent is wiped out and dry before rolling it up and storing. This will help to assure that you don't reopen it next year to mold or mildew. Prevent is key!

While you're out in the woods relaxing around the campfire, Fido will need some fun ways to enjoy his time. Two of our winners will receive a wild animal toy appropriate for most sizes of dogs, along with a surprise from Petco that is sure to delight every pup.

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You can learn more about the tent and about Petco by referring to our review, linked above. On their website, you'll find other great supplies for camping, including the all important prevention for fleas, ticks and mosquito-born illnesses. Be sure to treat your pup with appropriate methods to prevent any problems from pests. We recommend you get your "pupatrician's" (aka veterinarian!) advice on this topic.  Be safe and have fun!

One final tip. Never leave home without an adequate supply of your dog's regular food. Changing food abruptly will often lead to digestive upset which could disrupt the camping fun. Shop Petco.com for our favorite: ORGANIX organic dog food. You'll find other travel tips appropriate to camping here and here.

Our winners are M. Tabora, S. Cole, and C. Joslyn. I'll be in touch via AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Watch your inbox and your spam file for my message requesting your address for shipping, and other details.

Happy camping,

Petco has provided these products for promotional giveaway. I have not been compensated to tell you about them and the comments above are my own thoughts.

Fido Fun at the Campground!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Leopards and Tigers! Oh My!

Summer is here and many a dog owner is singing the blues. No need to leave your dog behind due to high pet fees at hotels or worse yet, the NO word. Take your dog along on a camping adventure that includes hiking, sightseeing, and exploring the natural world. He's sure to sleep soundly after a day on the trail.

Petco has provided us with a package of goodies for our winners, including a nice little tent for Fido that's perfect for naptime at the campsite or while you picnic with the family. Well-ventilated, this tidy little tent will be comfy with the blanket that offers one side for Winter warmth and one for cool Summer napping. You can order from their website or stop by a store near you to see what's in stock. Colors may vary, so shop for some color-coordinated Fido fashions for the trip, while you're there.

When dogs go deep in the woods they're sure to think of two important things: wildlife and snacks. So two of our winners will score an animal toy for the trail and a surprise to quell hungry tummies.

This handy dandy tent doubles as a pop up crate while traveling in style at hotels, and can serve as a makeshift home when you spend the night with friends and family along the way. You just can't go wrong with this easy to set up tent that's machine washable for easy cleanup.

Questions? Stop by Petco's Facebook or Twitter page to check on anything you'd like to

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know. Their social media team will answer your questions and guide you in any research.

Now let's have some fun and give away this set of Summer fun goodies. Our Rafflecopter entry form at the bottom of this post will serve as your campground entrance. If you don't find it welcoming, please click the post title to snap it back to duty. Sometimes it naps out of sight; not a very good scout!

Happy camping,

Petco has provided these products for promotional giveaway. I have not been compensated to tell you about them and the comments above are my own thoughts.