Eco-Friendly Poop Bag Winners

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Hands Free Carabiner
Clips Bag to Leash

Thanks to all of you who have supported this Eco-friendly poop bag giveaway. While it may not be the most "fun" product to come along, it sure will be great to see more people finding greener options for waste disposal.

The sharing about this giveaway on Twitter was especially brisk and we know that Poo Pooh was thrilled with the buzz. You guys did a great job!

For those of you who are not winners today, we encourage you to take advantage of the promo code that Poo Pooh is running 

Now comes the fun part. I've got 3 winners who'll each receive a box with 28 PooPooh bags and a clip with carabiner to attach to their leashes. Walking will be easier when you're hands free of that icky plastic bag!

Winners will receive their good news via an email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com.

Watch your inbox and spam file for this important correspondence. Congratulations to our winners: Tiersa J., Christine A., and Sherry B. Thank you for doing your part to clean up after your dogs.

Happy tails,

We shared this giveaway of PooPooh dog waste bags as a part of our work with PooPooh to help you find more options for your green lifestyle. All Things Dog Blog was not compensated for the review, but we are hosting an advertisement for this brand.

Eco-Friendly Poop Bag Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Don't Forget the Affection After Your Walk

Welcome to our giveaway on behalf of PooPooh Dog Waste Bags. Each of 3 winners will receive a box of 28 bags, suitable to handle the waste of most any dog for about a month, or 28 serious visits to the grass, as I often call them. As an added bonus, our winners will also receive the bag carrier clip with carabiner for attaching your bag to your leash handle or Fido's harness.

The folks at PooPooh have provided this giveaway and we'll be leaving it open here for two weeks, to allow you plenty of time to get your entries in. Keep in mind that some entries allow you to participate daily, if you really wish to increase your chances. To be sure you keep it fun, just use those entry methods that you find enjoyable.

3 Winners!

Be sure to visit our review, watch the How-to video and the animation about the products and its benefits. You'll find answers to some of the Rafflecopter entries in these places. 

Our Rafflecopter, found at the bottom of this post, will accept your entries with pleasure. Here's the thing, though. Sometimes it has business to take care of out in the grass, so if you don't find it down there, just give it a whistle by clicking on the post title above to call it to action. It will finish its business and return to your feet immediately. 

Entries will remain open for 2 weeks, closing promptly at 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 31. Winners will be announced here following our drawing on August 1.

If you prefer the sure thing of purchasing, rather than entering, feel free to visit PooPooh at this link. They are offering 15% off to All Things Dog Blog readers who use the Promo Code "AllThingsDog" when placing their order between now and December 31, 2014. 

PooPooh can be purchased online at their store at this link. The bag carrier clip that you see attached to our leash is a one-time purchase. After that, you can enjoy all your walks hands-free of poo bags. What a great way to walk!

Happy entries,

We are sharing this giveaway of PooPooh dog waste bags as a part of our work with PooPooh to help you find more options for your green lifestyle. All Things Dog Blog was not compensated for the review, but we are hosting an advertisement for this brand.

Poo Pooh Biodegradable Bags

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Home From Our Walk. Hands Free of Poop Bags!

Today I'm here to ask you to Think Outside the Bag, the plastic poop bags, I mean!  I've had a chance to give PooPooh a try and found them to be quite workable, while also totally biodegradable. We love all things Green and Eco-friendly! For those of you who live in places where plastic bags are being taken off the market entirely, this is an especially good option.  

PooPooh bags are made out of 100% renewable, biodegradable and compostable material. It allows for touch free and quick collection of dog waste through in-built scoops so it is better for hygiene. But that's not all - it is also supports rural communities since all these bags are hand made by women working from their own homes in rural Sri Lanka. 

As part of their efforts to be Eco-conscious, PooPooh tries to minimize and reuse

Bag with Handles or
Use Carabiner to Attach to Leash

packaging. Their individual boxes are designed to be shipped without any further packaging, reducing weight, waste and shipping cost. 

PooPooh can be purchased online at their store at this link. The bag carrier clip that you see attached to our leash is a one-time purchase. After that, you can enjoy all your walks hands-free of poo bags. What a great way to enjoy the walk!

PooPooh bags can be ordered in packages ranging from 28 to 280, depending on your preferences. One box of 28 should last the average dog nearly a month. Bags have plenty of space for even your largest Fido's deposit. Got a Great Dane or Newfoundland--no problem!

I would encourage you to watch the video to see just how easy it is to use PooPooh. Note that the handle is reinforced with corregated cardboard, so if you opt not to use a carrier clip, you'll be sure that the handle won't break from the weight on the cargo in the paper bag.

Wondering what other users are saying? Check out PooPooh's Facebook page to ask your questions or check out others' comments. You'll also learn more by viewing their animation of the differences between plastic and paper collection of your dog's deposits. Watch for an entry in our giveaway that you'll find an answer for in the two videos mentioned in this post. #extracredit


For those of you who prefer a sure thing to a giveaway, I recommend purchasing direct from the PooPooh website. You can benefit from our partnership with PooPooh by using the discount promo code "ALLTHINGSDOG" to get 15% off through the end of 2014. Although the ad, shown below, indicates the expiration is 9/30/2014, it has been extended through 12/31/2014. Time to stock up!

If you come back to AllThingsDogBlog.com trying to find this discount code, you'll see it on the ad in our sidebar, or you can click the ad here to visit PooPooh's website. No worries!

If you'd like to enter our raffle and take your chances, watch for the giveaway to begin shortly. You'll have 2 weeks to enter with various options such as following PooPooh and yours truly on our social media sites to make sure you're up to speed on all the best products and services for your dog.

Now, enjoy the video. It's 19 seconds long, so don't get too comfortable. No time for popcorn!

We are sharing this review and upcoming giveaway of PooPooh dog waste bags as a part of our work with PooPooh to help you find more options for your green lifestyle. All Things Dog Blog was not compensated for this review, but we are hosting an advertisement for this brand.

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.”

© Carrie Boyko
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.

© Carrie Boyko
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.

© Carrie Boyko
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.