4 Gifts for Pets
The 4 Gifts for Pets Giveaway Hop sponsored by CleverPet. They are responsible for their giveaway prize.
Denise’s Dog Dish & Shasta’s Yorkie Yap/ denisegruzensky.com received a Web Master Harness and TechnyFlex for an honest review. We did not receive monetary compensation to review/promote these products. We purchased the PetSafe Busy Buddy Bristle Bone. We only accept products that we use ourselves, believe our readers and we will benefit from learning more about & feel you will enjoy. CleverPet, Ruffwear, New Zealand’s Best and PetSafe are not responsible for the content of this post.
Create your pet’s Christmas wish list with the blog hop & giveaway!
Have you heard of the 4 gifts rule? I hadn’t until I was invited to join Kol’s Notes and A Dog Walks Into A Bar’s 4 gifts for pets 2017 blog hop and giveaway. Now I can think of so many ways to use 4 gifts for pets (kids, family etc). But I am getting ahead of myself.
Make sure you get to the end, skip if necessary, so you can enter to win a CleverPet (grand prize). We are also giving away one $200, one $100 and one $50 gift cards. Plus I will share how to find bonus entry opportunities. Not sure what a CleverPet is and why you should PAWsitively want one? Keep reading…
What does the 4 gifts rule mean?
How is your budget for Christmas? Is it tight? Do you find, once you start shopping, you have a hard time sticking to your budget? Are you trying to avoid excess? My answers to all of these questions is a definite yes. Whether for my husband, family, friends or pets, I keep finding more cool things to buy. I PAWsitively LOVE seeing the look on someone’s face (or the excitement of my dog) when I’ve found them a great gift THEY love. Ironically receiving gifts is not one of my Love Languages, but I digress.
The idea of the 4 gifts rule is you purchase the person(s) [or furry family member(s)] a single gift in each of 4 categories: something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read. For our pet-themed 4 gifts for pets blog hop and giveaway we are each including something they want, need, wear and something to read or eat.
4 Gifts for the Senior Pet
I decided to focus on items essential for a Senior pet. I have to say; it was challenging to choose only 4 gifts (this probably means it will be even more difficult for me with children). But, when I look at Shasta’s toy box, I realize he only plays (played) with 1-2 of his toys. I included items that help a senior walk and keep their minds, teeth, and joints healthy.
Something they WANT
Oh, my dog! I have wanted one of these since I first heard about them. Shasta is renowned for figuring out his interactive games quickly. Watch him figure out his IQ ball and Tornado in the 1st few minutes. So when I heard CleverPet designed an interactive game console for dogs, I was HOOKED. For the active furry family member, keep your dog busy and out of trouble for hours. For the aging furry family member, normal aging causes the brain function to change. The brain, like other muscles, needs exercise. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that engaging in mentally stimulating activities may protect against cognitive impairment. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from cognitive impairment and benefit from a mentally stimulating environment (read more at PetMD.com). Enter CleverPet; it is different than anything I have seen. Designed to increase difficulty levels as your pet learns, it is one-stop shopping for a quick learner like Shasta. CleverPet solves the problem of purchasing multiple interactive games. Although the price is steep, I have to consider how many interactive games we needed to purchase to keep Shasta entertained and it has an app used to help monitor your dog’s progress. All PAWsome features for your senior pet. CleverPet is currently offering a $20 off discount code now through 01/01/2018 – KOLCHAK-20!
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Something to WEAR
Last Christmas Ruffwear sent us their PAWsitively fantastic Web Master Harness to try. At the time, I thought we would be using it for backpacking with Shasta. The harness is built for working dogs with a secure but comfortable fit and a handle to assist over obstacles. I was planning ahead because the sturdy handle can also be used to assist with mobility. Little did I realize the latter would be its main use for us but it still exceeded my expectations.
When I measured Shasta, he was right in the middle of the small and medium sizes. We went with the small and ended up needing the medium. Customer service was very helpful and made it easy to exchange. There are five adjustable points making it easy to customize the fit (I suggest also watching their video) and adjust to wearing over fall/winter coats. Also contributing to comfort, the straps, including the chest, are padded. The metal ring on the back, for attaching a leash, is sturdy. Though Shasta didn’t pull I have no doubt it can withstand the most energetic tug.
I can’t imagine needing to replace it very often. However, it would be immediately back on our 4 gifts for pets something to wear list EVERY time!
Purchase a Web Master Harness for your dog
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Something they NEED
I believe EVERY dog needs a Busy Buddy Bristle Bone by PetSafe. It changed our lives…you can read all about it via this link: “How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth WITHOUT the Struggle“. Shasta lost ZERO teeth after we started using this fun dental chew. They think they are getting a treat. I included the video we did in February for Dental Health month so you can see how PAWsome they are! You are getting them to brush their teeth PAWsitively something they need.
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Something to EAT
Arthritis is a reality as we age, and again, it is no different for our furry family members. Shasta tried different Glucosamine, Chondroitin Omega 3 fatty acid supplements (read more). I met Melissa Burrus at a Women in the Pet Industry conference, and she told me about TechnyFlex. Not only does it have Glucosamine and Chondroitin (together they help nourish the joints) but TechnyFlex also uses the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) found only in New Zealand. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and is the same Omega-3 I tell human patients to look for. New Zealand’s best has made it available for dogs, cats, and horses making it our choice for something to eat.
Keep my pet’s joints healthy with less pain. Purchase TechnyFlex
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The Giveaway
The giveaway will run from November 27 through December 8, 2017, at 11:59 pm PST. No purchase necessary. Grand prize is a CleverPet and was provided by CleverPet. Each participating blogger paid an entry fee which was used to help fund the gift cards.
There is a bonus daily entry word; find the bonus word on my Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter sites then return here to use it for 5 additional entries.
Where to enter
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Our Fearless Leaders
Joining the party is a team of fun and fabulous bloggers
AND THE WINNERS…
4 Gifts for Pets Giveaway – DDD
We dress our dog up and she usually sits on one of our laps.
I love that she lets you dress her up! Harley was good at getting dressed up and taking photos. Shasta… not so much
I just put him on my lap, take the picture, and there you go
I hold them to be able to take picture
we just hold the cats in the photo
The only holiday photos I really take would be of my furbabies lol
If my hubby let me, our card would be ALL fur ids too!
We all wear matching PJs and/or bandanas if we can’t find PJs for the pups!
I will keep my eyes out for these spectacular photos! I can’t wait to see them!
Just pick them up or snuggle with them on the floor and take lots of pics.
I really believe you can NEVER have too many pictures! 😉
We always take a pic with our pup in front of our tree every year. We just hold him. We have pics going back 10 years now.
I love that you have pics going back 10 years with you and your furry family member. What a special way to capture the memories!
We include our pets in all family photos because they are family.
We completely agree!
We don’t take holiday pictures really.
Photo in front of the Christmas tree 🙂
I take a picture of my pet by the Christmas tree.
The pups are usually the only ones in the holiday photos since most of the family doesn’t like to be photographed
BOL, and the fur kids don’t have a choice and always look cute no matter what…
I take their picture in front of the tree and also when I put their reindeer antlers on!
I really want to see that picture!!
I like to take pictures of my dogs by the tree and in front of their stocking that i get them every year! very cute photos
Do you get them stockings with their photos,names or other? What a great photo op idea!
I take her to see Santa Claus every year and every year I do a holiday photo shoot of her for our Christmas cards in a new outfit!
That sounds like fun and a MUST see!
i dont really send out Christmas cards, i used to but we dont celebrate Christmas. so i just send non denominational cards with just their names on it. the year i send just reg pictures on the front the card of all of the girls and not me.
That makes sense, I end up sending out Happy New Years cards, mostly because I can’t get my act in gear 😉
Our dog is easy to get into pictures, one of just holds her. It is trickier with the cat.
Sounds like a fun photo. I’d love to hear the tricks you use with the cat. 😉
she likes to wear her ugly christmas sweater
Another picture I’m dying to see
no pics of me only Layla
She is certainly an adorable subject!
I dressed up her up a couple of years ago, and although it’s a bit late for me to try it again this year, I think I’m going to try again next year! Check my “Website” on this comment for the photo I got her in before.
Oh thank you, I’ll definitely check it out.
I love the photos! Ruby took Technyflex last winter and it really helped. The cold weather really bothers her joints. I love the harness. We have just a regular harness but this one looks much more sturdy and I love the handle.
Shasta was always photo challenged unless being held. I think the BlogPaws pic of he and I may be our best. I think you took it 😊 Technyflex and the harness are PAWsome!
Haha! We ONLY take pictures of Honey. I have having my picture taken.
I’m TOTALLY with you!! BOL
He really loves being front and center 🙂
That was Harley, Shasta hid whenever the camera came out
Luring him with treats.
Sounds about right 🤣
I have always gone the extra mile to include my pets in holiday get together photos over the years. Only a few times have I actually done the Santa/Easter bunny thing.
Definitely the way to have them be realxed for the photos 😍
Both my rescue pups love having their pic taken and this year I got a great pic with them outside in the snow
Both my rescue pups love having their pic taken and this year I got a great pic with them outside in the snow
We take a family pic every year and buy a special family ornament every year, We started this many years ago when our previous fur baby was young and though she’s gone to rainbow bridge her memory is shining bright . We have two rescue pups who we have continued the same tradition ..our tree is full of family photo ornaments and ones with our dogs in..past and current .
I love this tradition and think I’ll adopt it for our family too. Thank you for sharing it!
When I decorate I get my pets in front of an area like the Christmas tree and take their photos and make a Christmas card collage with all of their photos to send out to my family.
Sounds like a card I would love to see
We don’t usually take pictures. But if we do I break out the santa hat and elf ears!
Dogs are always in family photos
We don’t really take holiday photos, but we do take pics of the kittens all the time! Probably have hundreds of them.
I take more pics of the fur kids too!
I only take holiday photos of them, no people!
We always include our dog in holiday photos. Usually one of us ends up holding him in our arms.
We don’t do family photos, but I have boxes and album’s filled with pet photos!!
I’m with you on the photo bit, I just had to archive photos and video off my desk top.. BOL
We typically just have her sitting in our lap and holding onto her collar a bit. We don’t pose her specially, we just “in the moment” shots 🙂
I’ve always thought it is like having kids, adults be ready at ANY time cause when they look we are snapping the shot… BOL 😊
Well, now that my girls are grown we don’t really do holiday photos with them. SO, I just take photos of my furbabies! They get in ALL the photos.
I prefer candid type photos with my cat, rather than posed. So more often the photos tend to be ones of her playing with us (particularly playing with holiday items!), or sleeping.
Candid photos are always fun photos and VERY entertaining!
Every year we set the timer on our camera and take multiple photos of our family, including the dog, on the sectional in the living room. The out-takes are to die for 😉
I once read, “an amateur photographer’s greatest mistake is not taking enough pictures”. It sounds like your method gets it covered with a lot of laughter in between! 😉
She hates her pink camo jacket but I MAKE her wear it when it’s cold out.
Dog mom knows best 💙🐶
Our dog tiny joins in everything from presents to her own little holiday meal 🙂 This year we are including our two cats as well !
Sounds like you have great photo ops!!
I always get my dogs to wear Santa hats to take group pictures with us around the tree.
Begging the question, how do you get them to keep them on?? 😉
Mr. N is pretty much all of our holiday photos lol.
Looking daper as always!
I try to get our pup in a Santa hat, for pictures!
We don’t really do planned holiday photos.
She sits (or lies) in front of us
We put something cute on him and take a family picture.
We round them up together somewhere festive looking and snap their photo.