Mutt Monday Gifts for Pet Lovers

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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The race is on to find the perfect gift. Each person on our gift list is unique, making each one a different challenge. You may find some ideas below for pet lovers on your holiday gift list. We hope so!

We invite bloggers to link up any reviews that may assist our readers in locating items for pet lovers on their holiday shopping lists. Link up and share! And give us a paw up with a quick RT before you head out:

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— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) December 2, 2013

Next week's theme will be loose. Whatever fits this general topic will work: 

Holiday Preparations for Fido

Be sure to stop back throughout the week to see what's new. We hope your holiday pet parents will all enjoy the thoughtful gifts you find for them.

P.S. If you have an idea for a topic you'd like us to share on Mutt Monday, please leave a comment with your idea below. I'd love to hear your input. Thanks!

Just for Pet Lovers: A Toby and Max Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
"Rescued and Loved"

I'm so excited to share this beautiful necklace with you as a giveaway. A perfect way to show off your love for your pet, this adorable necklace would also make a great gift. If you just can't stand it and must have one right now, feel free to order yours at this link. Here you will also learn more about Toby and Max, their designer and their other designs. You can also get more information on Toby and Max at my review here.


This beautiful necklace is made of repurposed silver and pewter and if you order direct you can request that it be turned into a tag for your dog. These sweet pendants are made right here in the U.S. and were featured in the 2011 Emmy Awards Secret Room gift bags that benefited the Humane Society of America.


To enter the giveaway, just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter form below. If you don't see it, simply click on the post title to refresh and it will appear at the bottom. Entries will continue through July 26 with winners to be announced on Friday, July 27. Good luck to you all.



       This giveaway has been provided by Toby and Max as a promotional courtesy. I have not been compensated for the review or the giveaway and there is no purchase required to enter.

Pet Lovers' Jewelry: Toby and Max

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© TobyandMax.com
"Rescued and Loved"

I can't even begin to tell you how much Blogpaws set me back on posting, but I sure did get a lot of inspiration and connections from the conference. Now that I've reported on it for you, I've got to go back to what I was about to do when I departed for Salt Lake City--tell you about my newest advertiser and their adorable products.


Toby and Max designs by Sandy Comstock have been inspiring their owners for 30 years, offering words of wisdom in the form of love, health, healing, friendship, happiness, and motivation. Sandy's 3-dimensional designs are bold yet delicate at the same time with their beautiful hand stamped designs.


Be sure to check out the dog collection at Toby and Max, as well as browsing the other sections that include bracelets, pendants, earrings and graduations gifts made from silver and pewter. Want to know more about this fun company? Check out their Facebook page, Pinterest boards, and follow them on Twitter. And of course, watch for a giveaway coming soon!

Dog-Themed Handbags: A Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

This is the last time you'll see these sling handbags, so think about it carefully. Three winners will each get one handbag.


These adorable bags made in the markets of Thailand are fully-lined and  hand-made with zipper closures. They can be worn as a long sling or tied up shorter as a shoulder bag if preferred.


You'll have 2 weeks to enter while I'm taking some time off. That really only means I'm not posting my full schedule. I'll still be here monitoring things, but will also be spending time with family and celebrating Thanksgiving and other recent family excitement. It's good for inspiration to take time off. Hopefully I'll return with lots of new ideas and fun plans for the upcoming Super Dog Sunday.  


The winners will all be notified on December 2nd or 3rd and will receive color preference in the order of reply. It's the only way I can do it fairly so watch the blog and your email on those days for notices. I'll have bunches of prizes to announce and I have no plan for the order of announcement. I'll be flying by the seat of my pants!


If you don't see the Rafflecopter entry form here, simply click on the post title and it will reappear just beneath this line:

Doog Walkie Belt Holds it All!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© courtesy Doog.com.au
Hands Free Dog Walking Gets Organized

© A.Boyko
Completely Prepared
with the Doog Walkie Belt

Have you seen me at the dog park lately? Or maybe on a walk with Tanner and Oliver? I have new gear for keeping everything I need ready to go when dog activities call. Dude! It's called the Doog. I like to think of this handy clip on, hold-everything-belt as the "out-of-date fanny pack meets stylish dog park visitor". Okay, so maybe dog park parents are not that stylish. Call us athletic or active and that probably works better. The Doog fits right in with both.

I'll admit when I first put it on, it felt a little bulky, but one round at the dog park and I was sold. I laminated a copy of my drivers license and now I no longer have to scramble for necessities when I leave with the dogs. With my Doog belt, my keys and the dogs' leashes ready to go, I tuck my phone easily in the loop provided and off I go. 


The treat pouch is easy to access for dog sports enthusiasts or trainers. There is also a place for wipes, poop bags and a carabiner hook for extra leashes or toys you may need. And I'm loving having my phone right where I need it.

© C. Boyko
Not Too Bulky
Under a Shirt Either

The Doog is completely adjustable, one size fits all. But colors? They've got a great assortment including black, red, camo, denim (OMG, my fave!), pink (for the girls!) , lemon yellow, sage green, Aqua and yellow combo, and a brown and pink polka dot fashion version. There seems to be a design for everyone, even Cesar Millan.



Cesar Millan helped design his own product and had the folks at Doog create one just for him. It's available to the you to purchase as a bit of an upsized version of what I've got to show you here. It's rougher and tougher; it's cool with it's tennis ball holder, 2 caribiners for hooking dog leashes to you and an extra large treat pouch. But it's not red! The Cesar Millan Pro Belt comes only in gun metal grey. That must be the macho color, huh?!

© A. Boyko
Catch Ya Later

Designed to free up your hands so you can enjoy active fun with your dog, the Doog was given the Editor's Choice award from Modern Dog Magazine. I'll second that. I qualify as an editor, right?


Doog (Dog Owner's Outdoor Gear) is an Australian company that makes gear for active owners and their dogs to enjoy outdoor activity even more. Their products are now available in the U.S., Europe and Asia. You can check out store locations here, or buy one from their website here or at their US site here. Want to check them out a bit more? You can learn more on Facebook and follow them at Twitter, as they grow and expand their product line.

© courtesy Doog.com.au

I have two red Doog belts with khaki trim just waiting for active owners to pack up their gear and hit the road with Fido. Would you like to be a Doog dude or a Doog dudette?! After you check out this demo video, be sure to enter our giveaway below. If you don't see the Rafflecopter entry form below the video, simply click on the post title to refresh and it should appear just beneath the video:

Dog Grab Bag Surprises Get Sneaky Again!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© Carrie Boyko
Every Grab Bag is Different

This week's winner of our Doggie Grab Bag prize is a local lady that I know quite well. It feels good to have the prize land in my own area for a change. So many have gotten shipped to all corners of the country. 


Congratulations to Wendy Loth for winning our prize this week. She will also be getting a batch of Dog Pack Snacks with her Grab Bag of pet lover goodies for her and her dog. Thanks to Coco and Deb at Dog Pack Snacks for providing samples for our readers to try.  Will next week be your turn to win a Sneaky Dog Pack Snack? Who knows.....stay tuned!

Pet Lovers Enjoy Gifts Too!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

(c) Carrie Boyko
Bad Fur Days Found a New Home

Did you enter to win this adorable book and tote bag? If not, you were in a minority. We had a surprising 49 entries for this prize. It's a great gift, or just a nice way to treat yourself to a humorous, rocking read. One of our readers even had a little fun with the title by sending in her own version of a Bad Fur Day:

© S. Gilbert
Definitely!

Let's hear some cheering for our dog lover gift winner, Anna G., as she will be receiving this adorable giftbook, a heavy duty canvas totebag from MANKINDdog, and a bandana for her pup.  We look forward to getting your address at AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Thanks Anna, and congratulations!