Flush Puppies Earth Day Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Flushable Doodie Bags

Flush Puppies are back and we couldn't be more thrilled. I bumped into the founding brothers at Global Pet Expo and they were happy to provide some additional giveaways. Yay! Perfect timing with Earth Day just around the corner.

You may be wondering how doggie poop bags can be "Green". With Flush Puppies, it's easy. These bags are flushable in municipal sewer systems, and completely biodegrade within a couple of days. Simply drop the bag of waste into a toilet and flush. One important tip: Don't tie a knot in the bag. This holds air inside the bag, and when water pressure is low, the bag may not flush well. With many toilets being made with lower water pressure to conserve on this important resource, we need to remember this important rule.

What else do we love about Flush Puppies? No more smelly trash cans! That's huge. With my mom now living nearby, she has recently switched to Flush Puppies when she learned that she cannot dispose of Jacque's 'jobs' in the community trash receptacle. That left her with a not-so-uncommon problem. Fortunately I had the solution for her and now Flush Puppies has a new customer--Jacque!

So, if you'd like to give Flush Puppies a try, you can enter below to win a 3-pack of bags. There are 20 bags in a package, so this should be an ample one-month supply for most dogs. I'm offering lots of ways to enter, so choose your faves and jump right in. Pat yourself on the back for making an effort to live a little lighter on planet Earth.

Our giveaway will take entries through midnight on Thursday April 18. Winners will be announced on Friday, April 19. Good luck to you all!

Prefer the sure-thing method? No problem. You can simply order your Flush Puppies online. Their website also includes a store locator at this link which may help you find a brick and mortar store near you. Flush Puppies thanks you!

Flush Puppies has provided this product for a promotional giveaway. I have not been compensated for this PR. No purchase is required to enter.

Dog Doogity Brings Rhythm to the Cleanup Job

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Thanks to the Huffington Post for sharing this video in an article. It's nicely done and inspiring in a whole different way. Let's channel that inspiration into some pickup of our own. Grab some free flushable Flush Puppies for your Dog Doogity by entering to win below.

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Sneaky Dog Pack Snacks Hide Out in Flush Puppies Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Don't Flush the Dog Pack Snacks!

We've decided to give up teaching Tanner to flush his own doodie bags. Even though his Flush Puppies bags are flushable and dissolve in the sewer system water, all the other goodies that may end up in the toilet are not necessarily flushable. Therein lies the problem.

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Tanner and Oliver
Wait Permission to EAT their Dog Pack Snacks

Today Tanner appeared to be practicing his DROP IT skills with a sample pouch of treats. "Wait! That doesn't go there Tanner!" Maybe he was trying to tell me something.  When I pulled out the Dog Pack Snacks he perked right up and was ready for a performance of most any kind that would bring him the desired reward. That's my boy!

© courtesy Flush Puppies

Speaking of rewards, this week you guys get one. Just for being loyal readers, you get to enter a giveaway from two of my sponsors: Dog Pack Snacks and Flush Puppies. Six winners will get a small pouch of Dog Pack Snacks (from a variety of flavor choices) and 3 wallet packs of Flush Puppies. Now you'll have rewards for your dogs after they take care of their business outside. Good doggie!

I know that some of you would rather just purchase your own products and be done with it. In this case, let's cut to the chase. You can pick up your choice of flavors from Dog Pack Snacks, and select your Flush Puppies in rolls or wallet-packs at their site at the link above. Flush Puppies are also available at most Pet Supermarkets and  here through Amazon.

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Pawsome Pet Poop Prizes!

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Did that title get your attention? I thought so! Yesterday I posted an article about the hazards of leaving pet dog doodie to naturally biodegrade into the earth. The consequences of our laziness are causing pollution problems and the answers are right in front of us. Today's giveaway is in support of this post and its message: We ALL need to clean up after our dogs!

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At Home and Away:
No More Excuses!

This one Pawsome Poop Prize will include two of my favorite tools for Eco-friendly dog doodie cleanup: A clean up bucket with scooper/rake and a month's supply of Flush Puppies for one dog, with an extra package to leave in your car for outings. No excuses now! Enter below to show your support.






Full disclaimer: The Clean Response system and Flush Puppies in this giveaway were provided by Petmate and Flush Puppies as a promotional courtesy. No purchase was necessary to win. Complete Giveaway and Contest Rules are available at this link.
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Flush Puppies Giveaway Brings Out the Eco-Friendly Dog Lovers

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Flush it. For the Environment.

Here at All Things Dog Blog we lean a little toward the green side. In fact, we eat organic, use toxin-free pest control and don't use synthetic lawncare products. We've left the artificial and synthetic ingredients behind in favor of looking after Earth...for our kids and their kids.

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Down it Goes!

Part of that commitment is being made by the dogs. Eco-friendly methods of waste-removal are available. Whether you choose to flush or not, there are methods that warrant your attention as healthier for you and our waterways. I was particularly delighted at Hanna's comment:

" I love knowing that I’m not contributing

 to the ruination of our environment"

Thank you for the spirited discussion about Flush Puppies. If you'd like to go back to my original review to learn more about this environmentally conscious company, click here after you finish reading. I've enjoyed seeing all of your thoughts and ideas and thrills. Twelve of you who entered via Twitter and COMMENTS have been chosen by Random.org to win two wallet packs of Flush Puppies for a trial. 

The folks at Flush Puppies and I wish to remind you that you should flush without a knot in the bag. I found that tying a loose knot during my walk made the bag easy to carry, and later quick to untie and flush. We hope you'll enjoy them and visit Flush Puppies to purchase, learn more or to find a store near you.

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The winners today are: Pup Fan, R. Hingle, Boondocks, K. Thuet, Lisa W., Elizabeth G., Finn, Carly @GDL, Hanna, Sara, Michelle's GSD, and Gingeroo. You will all be notified via the contact method left behind. Please send your shipping address to AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com so that we may get your package of 40 Flush Puppies in the mail right away. We have shipments leaving our doghouse on Monday and Thursday. Hope to hear from you soon. Congratulations again.

A small number of samples were provided to All Things Dog Blog by Flush Puppies for review. No cash or other compensation was taken in exchange for my review. The opinions stated herein are my own.

Flush Puppies: The Way Doodie Was Meant to Be Handled

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Tanner is Being a Good Sport
in this Flush Puppies Review

I've mentioned this company before on several occasions. Flush Puppies makes a water soluble doodie bag that is destined to save the landfills. I like their terminology; doodie bag sounds better than poop bag, don't you think?. I was excited to meet the Florida folks that created this neat product at Global Pet Expo and finally to get to try their bags.


Although my expectations were low, I wasn't much happier about the so-called biodegradable poop bags that I've found elsewhere. Have you checked out your brand to find out how long it takes to biodegrade? It will shock you. That's why the idea of a water soluble bag--one that biodegrades in water--was so fascinating to me.


I was curious. When I asked Josh about time frames I got just the answers I was looking for. "It all depends." It depends on the temperature of the water vs. dry compost, for instance. Big difference ranging from instantaneous in hot water to more than 90 days in dry compost tests in a lab. Since Flushpuppies are made specifically for use in septic or sewer systems, their materials (PVA and organic matter) lend themselves well to breakdown at a fast pace in this bacteria rich environment. Perfect!


According to the  EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), “Pet waste can be a major source of bacteria and excess nutrients in local waters. . . Flushing pet waste is the best disposal method. Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into the storm drain and eventually into local waterbodies.”

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That's It.
 No More Smelly Trash Cans!

Flush Puppies bags are designed to dissolve in the water of our sewer systems. You might be interested in reading their FAQ page here. Without tying a knot, you simply drop the bag into a toilet and flush.


Here's the high points that we've discovered when we use Flush Puppies:

© courtesy Flushpuppies

© Carrie Boyko
Stop Here; Flush it Instead

• No more smelly trash cans full of poop bags until trash day. This is definitely the best asset. Yay!
• No more 'biodegradable bags' clogging up landfills for dozens or even hundreds of years.
• No more struggling to tie a knot in doodie bags. It's best to flush the Flush Puppies bag without tying a knot.
• The product is a surprisingly substantive feeling material that resembles a heavier plastic bag than most poop bags. That was clearly a big surprise to me.
• Less trash to haul to the street on trash day.

You're probably wondering, "Do they really dissolve?" Well, my scientific curiosity had me testing one of these bags in a bucket of water--better than using a toilet! I wanted to remove it and see what the results were. As I suspected, the bag does not disappear upon contact with the water. That would be bad if your pup had one of those embarrassing moments that might call for Petpto-Bismol, if were us.

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Down it Goes

Actually, I had the opportunity (ack!) to experience this very scenario. After Tanner ate a cookie from the kitchen counter ledge, his 'output' was less than solid. I tested the bag to see how it worked, wondering if I would end up with a messy hand. Although I did notice a softer feel to the bag, no breakdown was noted and the bag was deposited safely in the bathroom facility--aka, the john.

© courtesy Flushpuppies

Now let's change directions. Are you asking yourself if Flush Puppies will fit into your cute little poop bag dispenser? The answer is yes. They even sell an adorable, bone-shaped one of their own that you can order from their site at this link. Flush Puppies provides bags in rolls and in wallet form (all folded up) for your preference. I can see how some folks may like the wallet style better for back pockets, if a round dispenser is not attached to your leash. Lucky for us, it's a take your pick situation.


So, if you can't wait on the giveaway, you can order direct from Flush Puppies, check for other retailers here, or you're welcome to order here through Amazon:

If you're in Florida, you're in luck. Pet Supermarket is picking up the Flush Puppies line. It is expected to be available at many stores in our state by late June. Check the store locater here to find a location near you. Be sure to call first to determine availability. Thanks for considering the environment when Fido's duty calls.


Now, shall we offer a giveaway to let you test the product out? I've got 12 prizes consisting of 2 wallet packs each, ready to go to the winners of our drawing.  Here's how to enter, and please pay close attention to the minor changes in my methods, if you're a regular here:

• First and foremost, leave us a comment here on the blog. We'd love to hear your thoughts or questions. Just click the COMMENTS link at the bottom of the post.
• Print an image from this All Things Dog Blog post and add a message: "We love Flush Puppies". Take a photo of your pup with this and send it to AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. This will get you 3 entries into the drawing, and may be posted either on our Facebook page or on the blog. Email entries will be accepted ONLY if you are sending a photo of your pup. Please leave a comment telling us you have sent an email entry. (Sometimes these stinkers find their way into our spam)
• Send us a Tweet to @AllThingsDog, and be sure to tell us you're entering the Flush Puppies giveaway. Then leave a comment here, letting us know you've Tweeted us. We sure don't want any lost entries.

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All Done! Thanks Tanner

Don't forget to leave us a way to notify you if you win (Twitter handle, email, website or blog URL) and please stop by our Facebook page to "like" us, so you won't miss out on any of our news. We run weekly giveaways of pup products to solve many dog owners' woes. Hope to see you again soon. Entries close at 5 PM on Thursday, June 23. Winners will be announced on Friday here on the blog. Happy tails!

A small number of samples were provided to All Things Dog Blog by Flush Puppies for review. No cash or other compensation was taken in exchange for my review. The opinions stated herein are my own.