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.

Tillman Treats Take Front Seat to Fishing

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Tanner at the Scene of the Crime

Yes! This photo was posed. This weekend Tanner experienced another fishing expedition which played out a bit differently than our last event. I'm busy getting his mind off the fish today, which is not all that easy.

If you missed Tanner's first fishing experience, here's a quick catch up so you can follow

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Tanner's First Catch

along. A Hawk dropped a freshly-caught fish while flying over our property. When it landed on the ground, Tanner grabbed it and celebrated like he had just won the lottery.  A neighbor grabbed this shot of him and then I asked him for the ultimate sacrifice--'Drop It!" He performed this Fetch command perfectly and was appropriately rewarded.

Fast forward to this weekend. With Tanner now on an Organic Natural Balance formula, his nose and eagerness for adventure seem both in heightened alert. I'm not sure how to describe it, but the retriever DNA inside him is awakening and our outdoor experiences seem more active, curious and lively of late. Maybe it's Spring; maybe it's his new food. You tell me.

Last night during our final outdoor excursion, Tanner zoomed ahead, obviously bent on locating something his nose was aware of. Burrowing into one large group of Azaleas that tower above him, I quickly lost sight of him as he went after whatever had engaged his senses. I prayed it was not a momma Raccoon with kids in tow.

I heard plenty of rustling before Tanner came out, and as he headed away from me, I thought nothing of the end of this search. While concentrating on Oliver and Jacque, Tanner scooted by me and the next I knew he was waiting on us at the front door. This is unusual behavior for Tanner. Ever the outdoor lover, he's never the first to be ready to go inside. That was cue number one.

Cue number two was the smell. I may not have a dog's nose, but this was a fish, if ever there was one. From the smell I immediately knew that Tanner had either rolled in or picked up a fish, and not a fresh one this time :(.  

I asked Tanner to sit and quickly saw the remains of a fish that clearly had been the supper of another critter--most likely a Hawk like the one in Tanner's first fishing adventure that I linked for you to read at the top. Just barely noticing the smell, I was in awe of Tanner's nose, realizing that he had hit the trail to retrieve this fish almost the moment we opened the door. Dog's noses never cease to amaze me.

My husband grabbed a CET chew to elicit a Drop It from Tanner, assuming it may be a tougher drop with such an enticing odor emanating from it. Tanner's nose followed the chew back and forth, forgetting the fish and dropping it at his feet, receiving a mouthful of chew in the place of the smelly fish. I scooped up the remains and removed it quickly as Tanner took his consolation prize into the house.

Since he dropped it on the front porch, the residual smell apparently remains on the brick and the door mat. Jacque caught a whiff as we left the house this morning and hardly wanted to budge until he scoured the area for possible tidbits. No luck; I didn't leave anything behind except odor. I suppose a good scrubbing with lemon juice is in order.

While I'm cleaning up the fishy smells, it appears that Tanner is busily posting about this episode over at 5 Minutes for Fido. Who knows what he'll have to say about it. Why not stop in and appease him with a comment. It will make him feel good to know someone cares.

For now, we'll be offering some Tillman Treats to the boys in an effort to reward them all for coming inside, despite having to pass by the yummiest aroma of all. They seem quite pleased with this bribery. 

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