Holiday Helpline Pet Tips

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Holiday Tips Offered Here

The Weekly Wag is on vacation as of today, so please accept my sincere wishes for a happy rest of 2013. I'll be running photos that are being entered for giveaways, along with Fido's Freebie Friday and a few other hit and miss articles. 

I'm excited to be sharing Texas with Dogs with you soon. Watch for a guest post by my

courtesy DogTipper.com

Event Barkers partner, Paris of DogTipper.com.

I'm also including below some links to articles I've written previously that have great value at this time of year. I hope you'll find something useful below. Looking forward to seeing you in 2014!

Tips for Visitors and Hosts:
Dog-Proofing Your House

Dog Etiquette: Considering Other When Visiting their Home

Why Crate Train Your Dog?

Indoor Activities for Bad Weather Days

Training Your Dog for Holiday Visitors

Special Needs for Your 'Only Dog'

Tackling Toy Breed Barking

Safe Departures for Separation Anxiety

Reducing Fearfulness in Car Travel

Controlling Barking in the Car

Boarding Tips:
Vacation Dog Care: How to Choose What's Right for Your Fido

Pros and Cons of Veterinary Boarding

Dog Boarding While You're Away: Making the Choice 

Books for Dog Lovers: Review and/or Purchase

Assistance Dog Stories

Dog Rescue and the Meaning of Life

The Darkest Evening of the Year

Barkonomics

You Had Me at Woof

Oogy

What About Daisy?

Living with the Rescues

Safe and Happy at Home: Dogs and Your Visitors
Happy Holiday Hounds: 10 Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
Keeping Your Dog Safe During the Holidays
Dog First Aid and Poison Control Information at Your Fingertips
Dog-Safe Travel Around Town and On the Highway
Is Fido Dog-Gone Ready for Vacation? We've Got You Covered!
Dog Toy Safety: Choosing the Right Toys for Your Dog
Do it For Your Dog: Don't Drive Drowsy
Pet QR Tags Keep Tabs on Fido
Human Foods for Fido

For Dog Lovers

iPhone App Selection and Features for Dog Lovers

Dog Park App for iPhones

Videos: Holiday and Bonding Time

A Classic: Dogs Decorate a Christmas Tree

This Afghan Hound is Too Sexy

Check out this Companion Dog's Helpful Tricks

Kikopup and Clicker Training Tricks

Saving Money on Dog Needs

Check out Giveaway Blog Hops 

Dog Food and Treats: 5 Ways to Save

Barkonomics

Finally, stop by on New Years to find out all about the plans for our Super Dog events, a reader favorite for sure. Warm up your cameras and get those football themes ready for your Super Dog Sunday™ photo contest entries. The Packer twins at my house are ready to rock!

Winners Grab Dog Books for Kids

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Dog Lovers Reading

It's so heartwarming to see your enthusiasm for these children's book giveaways. Anything that contributes to a bond between kids and their dogs is a positive thing as far as I'm concerned. And what's more, kids are getting more practice at this extremely important skill. It's a Win-Win.

Today we'll be handing off 6 early readers, written for kids from Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Each features a dog character and both stories are simply adorable.

What I'm especially loving about these 2 titles I just happened to select is that they have a soft tie in to our #Pet1stAid Twitter Party on this coming Tuesday, September 10 at 8 PM ET. I hope you'll join us for a fun evening, learning about best practices of first aid for your pets, and winning terrific prizes. 

Don't forget to RSVP at the link above to let us know you'd like to join in, as well as to enter your name in a drawing from that list. The winner will take away a great stash of first aid supplies by Dr. Emmo's and other items that are perfect for travel or an evacuation kit. Learn how to get prepared for a disaster at this event.

Now let's name our winners. Congratulations to Ruckus Eskie, Jessica B., Jason D., Kt Amanda, Deanna T., and Jeannette S. You'll hear from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com tonight. Please reply promptly with your shipping address and your book will be shipped next week. Happy reading!

Dog Storybook Winners Announced

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Read Aloud Favorites Share Love of Dogs

We have enjoyed watching you all select your favorites based on the titles. Thanks for participating in this giveaway and let's get down to the business of naming some winners.

Four families will each receive a copy of one of these great read aloud stories for children. As a dog lover, sharing my love of dogs with my own kids was a favorite part of the day. I hope each of you will enjoy reading these books to a special youngster in your life.

Congratulations to Tiffany T., Allie G., Danielle M., and Katie J. You'll each receive an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Please place this email address in your contacts to assure that we don't find your spam file :)

These children's dog stories were purchased by me at my own expense. I encourage you to read to your children, grandchildren and any child in your life. Reading is an acquired skill that gets better with practice, even when read aloud by an adult. Enjoy!

Dog Stories for Early Readers: Win One!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Easy Readers for K-2 Kids

Helping young readers enjoy the process of practicing and learning to read has a lot to do with giving them books that motivate them. Dog stories are very popular with young children at this stage. This giveaway is designed for kids who are just beginning to read on their own, although still with help from you. Maybe your dog can join too?

During our last giveaway, one enterprising reader sent us the photo below of her beautiful big boy, Vlad, enjoying a story read by her grandchildren. Isn't is just wonderful to imagine watching this scene unfold?!!!

courtesy Vlad's Mom
Vlad Enjoys a Book Won at All Things Dog Blog

I enjoyed receiving that photo more than you can know. It brought back memories of my own kids growing up. Such fun! Let's do it again...

This giveaway will include 3 copies of each of the two titles you see in the photo at the top: Strike Three, Marley! and Ouch! It Hurts! Entries will be open through midnight Thursday, September 5. Winners will be announced Friday afternoon, September 6.

That persnickety Rafflecopter may play dead under the spiral staircase again, but you can always tickle it by clicking on the post title at the top. It will jump up and help you join in the fun. Best of wishes to everyone who enters.

Happy tails,

These children's dog stories were purchased by me at my own expense. I encourage you to read to your children, grandchildren and any child in your life. Reading is an acquired skill that gets better with practice, even when read aloud by an adult. Enjoy!

For the Love of Dogs

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
We Have Winners!

Summer reading doesn't get any better than this for children who love dogs. My book giveaways have been very popular lately, so I've already started up another one. Check it out here.

Today we have 3 winners who will each receive a copy of this beautiful hardcover book. It's a perfect gift for a young one, and also a great read aloud.

If you're not a winner today, you may wish to check out Amazon for an easy option to buy this book from the comfort of your living room. Ya gotta love Internet shopping :)

Congratulations to Dee, Linda G., and Vicki V. You'll receive an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Put our email address in your contacts to make sure your announcement doesn't get stuck in your spam filter. We're having a bit of a problem with that lately. Can you believe the alligator toys from last week have not all been claimed yet? Go figure!

Dogs Do Summer Reading Too!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Great Read Alouds for Kids and Dogs Alike

These 4 storybooks about dogs are ideal for reading aloud. With large, beautiful illustrations, children's imaginations will grow and they will begin to love dogs as much as you and I. I encourage you to read daily to your children for as long as they will allow it. I'm convinced that this practice has been a significant part of many children's success in reading and education.

The stories in this collection include Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones, My Big Dog, Zoomer and Always in Trouble. If you'd prefer instant access to any of these stories online--they're dirt cheap--just click the link and you can order them from Amazon. Otherwise, I invite you to enter to win them here. Four winners will each receive 1 book for their child.

As always our Rafflecopter may being playing dead. All you have to do to revive it is click on the post title. It's like CPR for Rafflecopters :)  You'll be free to enter through Thursday, August 15 and winners will be announced on Friday, August 16. Good luck!

These children's dog stories were purchased by me at my own expense. I encourage you to read to your children, grandchildren and any child in your life. Reading is an acquired skill that gets better with practice, even when read aloud by an adult. Enjoy!