Tom Pawlisch and I are now AKC Farm Dog Certified evaluators. If you want to know what is all involved in having your dog Farm Dog Certified you can read about the test here.
Here is the link to the Farm Dog Certified Test on the AKC website.
We plan on having two tests at the next ACC WI Chessie Fun Day which will be held on April 25th 2020, this way if you pass both tests you can receive your title.
I never heard of the Wash’n Zip Pet Bed until a breeder friend of mine recommended me to the company as another breeder. They contacted me and asked if I would like to try out their bed. I of course said I would love to try out their bed as I go through a lot of beds in my house with destructive adult dogs and litter of puppies that soil the beds before they are fully house trained.
Multiple Benefits:
The Wash’n Zip is great for travel. It folds up nicely and easy to carry. I work in a Veterinary Clinic so many times my dogs will come to work with me. When they come to work they stay in the dog ward in a surgical run.
I have the large pad and it fits nicely when zipped up in the run. When zipped it is thicker and more cushion for sleeping on. I have the puppy proofer cover on the pad as it helps protect the bed from chewing and wear and tear.
We have a boarding facility at our Veterinary Clinic, the above photo is Gambler laying on the Wash’N Zip bed zipped up and no puppy proofer on. He is using it on top of the cot that is in the kennel.
In the above photo the bed is unzipped to open completely up so Gambler can lay stretched out in the kennel if he wishes. He still has a nice cushion of padding in the bed when it is only one layer thick. I love the versatility of this pad. It can be used many different ways and easy to clean by unzipping it and putting it into your washer and dryer. It holds its shape, no more lumpy pet beds. When I brought the bed into the clinic to show my co-workers there was one co-worker that had the same bed. She brought it in for me the next day to look at, she said she has owned it for about 5 years and it was still in really nice shape. Not at thick as it was in the beginning but still thick enough to keep the pooches comfortable and keep them from getting compression sores. I was happy to hear she had one for so long as this is a really nice bed I hope to have for a very long time.
Here are the Top 10 Reasons that customers prefer the Wash ‘n Zip over the thousands of other dog beds:
1. So easy to clean – Just throw in the household washer/dryer
2. Gets completely clean, inside and out, not just the outer covering like other dog beds
3. No annoying covers to wrestle with
4. Keeps its shape over time, stays looking new
5. Less expensive in the long run since it doesn’t have to be thrown away as frequently
6. Great for travel – use as a blanket over car seats, or as a blanket in RV or back of SUV
7. Helps eliminate fleas and pet odor
8. Multifunctional – dog bed, crate pad, furniture throw, car seat cover, blanket
9. Puppy Proofer helps deter pets from the temptation of chewing
10. GREEN and Eco-friendly since it doesn’t have to be discarded so frequently
~Wash’n Zip
There are 5 different sizes, x-small to x-large as well as 5 different colors. The sizes were matched up to fit in crates to be used as crate pads.
Wash’n Zip Pet Bed is offering to my friends a special web offer of 15% off of a new bed. All you need to do is click the link here and enter the coupon code of SAND at check out.
Gambler gives this bed 4 paws up and I think you will too. Thank you Wash’n Zip for your super pet bed. One more great thing about this company is that they pick a rescue group each month and when you buy a bed from them they will donate $5.00 per bed to the rescue group of the month.
You can find Wash’n Zip on Facebook.
I was given one pet bed to try out, I was not asked to review this item. I wanted to review it because it is a really nice bed.
Ding dong Chewy calling!
Did you know you could get electronic training collars at Chewy.com? Well you can.
One type you can get there is Petrainer Dog Training Collar.
Description – You can have the well-behaved pooch of your dreams quicker and easier than you thought with the Petrainer 998DRB Remote Controlled Dog Training Collar System. Correct such common doggie disobedience problems as unwanted barking, digging or pulling with the touch of a button using the programmable remote and water-resistant collar unit. Customize your pup’s training sessions with one of four stimulation modes–beep, light, vibration or static shock. You’re sure to get his attention with 100 levels of intensity to choose from! With a range of up to 900 feet and a backlit LCD screen, this user-friendly Petrainer e-collar system can be used practically anywhere, at any time. And when training time is over, the receiver and transmitter can easily be recharged together. ~chewy.com
Gambler hates his nails being trimmed, he is already collared conditioned so he knows how a electronic training collar works. I put this on him and used the vibration mode to let him know he had to lay still to get his nails trimmed. He did much better with this nail trimming having the collar on him.
Key Benefits –
I like this collar because it has a beep, vibration and shock mode you can use what you feel is needed to get the response you want. You do need to collar condition your dog to the collar to train it to understand the collar and what you are asking of it. It is not to be used with out reading the directions and teaching your dog what it is about. It is a training tool to aid in training.
Gambler knows when the training collar is on that fun stuff is ahead as he is most likely hunting or training and that is what he loves to do so he loves to have his collar on.
The Petrainer 998DRB Remote Dog Training Collar is on sale right now at Chewy for $26.99.
Why Chewy.com
Because: Chewy.com has more than 300 brands to choose from and is ready to fetch it and ship it, direct to your doorstep, anytime of the day. Have a question regarding the best food for your pet? Call us 24/7 and our helpful customer service team at Chewy.com is ready to listen.
Chewy.com lives and breathes pets. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Chewy.com’s dedicated staff is committed to providing quality pet products to our customers in a fast and easy way. That’s why we have warehouses located throughout the country – so the products are delivered quickly and efficiently. Bottom line, Chewy.com delivers pet happiness – and there’s nothing really better than that. Their products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (if your not happy call them and they pay for shipping the item back), they have expert pet care and product advice, over 200 of the best pet brands and 24/7 customer care. Another great benefit of Chewy.com is they have autoship for your pet food needs and orders under $49.00 are a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95.
Chewy.com 200 SW 1st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1-800-67-CHEWY
What’s new at Chewy.com? They now have autoship.
I was given the Petrainer Collar in exchange for a honest review from Chewy.com.
This is my last review for Chewy. They have discontinued their blogger influencer program. I want to say thank you to chewy for having the program for as long as they did and for having me in their blogger family. Even know the program ended they will still have so many pet products that you can purchase and still have the wonderful customer service that they have been giving for many years.
Thank you Chewy for all that you have done for pets everywhere’s!
Ding dong Chewy calling!
Get on the Wellness Healthy Indulgence Gravies Grain-Free Variety Pack Cat Food Pouches.
Bones is a gravy kind of guy, he prefers gravy moist food over pates, so this was the review for him.
Description:
Treat your picky cat to a meal even they can love with Wellness Healthy Indulgence—a menu of delectable tastes and textures to satisfy the most demanding palate. With taste in mind, but health at heart, they slow-cook chicken, turkey, and skipjack tuna into tender shreds all served in a delicious sauce. Without artificial colors or flavors, this is the Wellness way to enjoy life’s everyday indulgences. Their favorite Shreds Variety Pack includes 8 pouches featuring two delicious recipes: Chicken & Turkey in Light Sauce and Skipjack Tuna & Shrimp in Light Sauce. ~Chewy
Once the seal was cracked you didn’t have to tell Bones twice that some yummy food was being place on his plate for him to eat, he came a running, jumped up on the table and started digging in. He didn’t sniff it, he didn’t look at it, he stuck his face in the goodness and just started eating.
Key Benefits:
When you order Wellness Healthy Indulgence you get two flavors, Chicken with Turkey and Tuna with Mackerel. It comes in 4 boxes with 8 pouches in each box for a total of 32 pouches. The price is $37.96.
With Bones I open up the package, I give him a teaspoon or two then I put a clamp on the pouch and put in the refrigerator for next feeding. I supplement with the gravy moist food so I feed only a small amount twice a day. The pouch will last 2-3 days and holds up well in the refrigerator. Bones eats it cold, so you know he must love the flavor and texture to eat it right out of the refrigerator.
Why Chewy.com
Because: Chewy.com has more than 300 brands to choose from and is ready to fetch it and ship it, direct to your doorstep, anytime of the day. Have a question regarding the best food for your pet? Call us 24/7 and our helpful customer service team at Chewy.com is ready to listen.
Chewy.com lives and breathes pets. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Chewy.com’s dedicated staff is committed to providing quality pet products to our customers in a fast and easy way. That’s why we have warehouses located throughout the country – so the products are delivered quickly and efficiently. Bottom line, Chewy.com delivers pet happiness – and there’s nothing really better than that. Their products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (if your not happy call them and they pay for shipping the item back), they have expert pet care and product advice, over 200 of the best pet brands and 24/7 customer care. Another great benefit of Chewy.com is they have autoship for your pet food needs and orders under $49.00 are a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95.
Chewy.com 200 SW 1st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1-800-67-CHEWY
What’s new at Chewy.com? They now have autoship.
I was given 4 boxes of Wellness Healthy Indulgence in exchange for a honest review from Chewy.com.
I make paracord items, one of my best sellers is paracord puppy id collars. These are collars made of paracord that you can put on day old puppy or kittens for that fact and keep on them adjusting them as they grown until they go to their new homes at 8 weeks of age.
I have solid or multi colored collars. I sell them in bundles of 12. Unless someone requests custom colors I bundle them as 12 solids or 12 multi colors in a order.
The paracord is cut 13.5-14 inches in length. I connect the ends with plastic tubing.
You can put them on the puppy a couple of different ways. You can do like the purple collar above and loop around the neck twice and keep the plastic connectors at the end of the parcord or you can loop around once and move the plastic connectors together and have “antenna’s”.
One thing you want to be careful of if you use the double loop method is that if the paracord isn’t snug and their is a gab between the loops the puppy may get it’s arm stuck between the loops.
As the puppies wear the collars they do get dirty. You can wash these collars in the washer machine, you can throw in with some towels and detergent. You can put them in the dryer as well but not needed as they dry quite fast.
I wash my collars a couple times then I send them home with the puppy buyers so they have a memento of their puppies color while at my house.
The 12 collars are sold for $10.00 plus shipping and handling, if you buy in bulk if you buy 5 dozen collars I will throw in the 6th doz free, shipping and handling additional. I accept paypal, apple pay or messenger pay.
Some other products I can make are chapstick holders and key fobs.
You can find my paracord products on my website: www.sandspringchesapeakes.com or on my Sand Spring Paracord Facebook page by clicking here.
When I have a litter of puppies, I microchip all the puppies before they go home. I do this because I want to make sure all my puppies have an identification system in place before they leave my home. I also do genetic testing when warranted so I like them microchipped when I do the tests so I know who is who and there is a record of the microchip along with the test results.
I use AKC Reunite microchips. I insert the needle holding the microchip between the shoulder blades of the puppy, it is like giving a vaccination but a little bit bigger needle is used. I do it while the puppies are sleeping and they don’t even notice what went on. I scan the microchip afterwards and make sure it is inserted and reading properly.
I use the ISO microchips so that if the puppy needs to be shipped over seas the proper microchip is used for their standards.
The microchipping took no time at all, was painless and they were no worse for wear, they went back to sleep once it was done. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice. You might be able to feel it in a very short haired dog but most generally you don’t feel it. It may move under the skin so when scanned the whole dog should be scanned to make sure it hasn’t moved and you didn’t miss it.
Microchipping your pet is always a good idea because,
Did you know February is labeled as dental health month so why not add Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Dental Chewz Dog Treats to your line of arsenal in keeping your pets teeth clean and healthy?
Brushing your pooches teeth is always the best way to keep the teeth clean and healthy, along with brushing if your going to give your pooch a treat you might as well give them a dental chewz from Purina.
Description:
For an enjoyable treat that delivers proven dental benefits, give your best friend Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Dental Chewz Dog Treats. These high-protein, low-fat beefhide strips have a great taste your pooch will love and are easy to digest. Proven to significantly reduce the build-up of tartar on his teeth and freshening his breath, they’re ideal for helping maintain good oral hygiene between brushings. Delicious and long-lasting, Dental Chewz also provide mental stimulation to help reduce boredom and prevent destructive behavior resulting from stress or separation anxiety. ~Chewy
Ingredients: Beefhide, Maltodextrins, Animal Digest, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Dried Yeast, Potassium Sorbate (a Preservative), Xanthan Gum, Yellow 5, Added Color.
~Chewy
Calorie content is only 42 kcal/piece.
This is a Veterinary Exclusive Treat and accepted by the Veterinary Oral Health Council.
This chew is a good chew to help prevent tartar buildup.
Gambler didn’t have to be told twice that this chew was good for him and his teeth, he grabbed it up, ran to the bed and started chewing on it immediately.
It took Gambler about 45 minutes to eat this chew, he was savoring the moment and with that time spend chewing the chew was working on removing the tartar that has been building up on the teeth.
Gambler gives these chews 4 paws up, the chews are nice, big and tasty he would like to see more chewz in a box so he could enjoy more goodness from one box.
Chewz are $8.29 at Chewy.com.
Why Chewy.com
Because: Chewy.com has more than 300 brands to choose from and is ready to fetch it and ship it, direct to your doorstep, anytime of the day. Have a question regarding the best food for your pet? Call us 24/7 and our helpful customer service team at Chewy.com is ready to listen.
Chewy.com lives and breathes pets. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Chewy.com’s dedicated staff is committed to providing quality pet products to our customers in a fast and easy way. That’s why we have warehouses located throughout the country – so the products are delivered quickly and efficiently. Bottom line, Chewy.com delivers pet happiness – and there’s nothing really better than that. Their products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (if your not happy call them and they pay for shipping the item back), they have expert pet care and product advice, over 200 of the best pet brands and 24/7 customer care. Another great benefit of Chewy.com is they have autoship for your pet food needs and orders under $49.00 are a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95.
Chewy.com 200 SW 1st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1-800-67-CHEWY
What’s new at Chewy.com? They now have autoship.
I was given box of Purina Dental Chewz treats in exchange for a honest review from Chewy.com.
Ding Dong #chewyinfluencer calling!
Look no further, Merrick Fresh Kisses Double-Brush Coconut Oil & Botanicals Large Grain-Free Dental Dog Treats are just the treat for your pooch so he doesn’t get laughed out of the kissing booth.
Description: Share even closer cuddles with your big furry smoocher with the Merrick Fresh Kisses Double-Brush Coconut Oil & Botanicals Large Grain-Free Dental Dog Treats. This uniquely designed treat has a double-brush action and a special blend of coconut oil and botanicals to help keep teeth clean, fight plaque and tartar, and freshen breath. The grain-free formula is easily digestible since it’s made with natural peas and gelatin with no potatoes or anything artificial, and infused with coconut, peppermint, lemongrass, and rosemary oils to keep the doggy smooches going. Perfectly sized for large dogs, it’s safely cooked in the USA without any grains, gluten, corn, soy, or artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. *Chewy
Ingredients:
Pea Starch, Tapioca Starch, Vegetable Glycerin, Gelatin, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Gum Arabic, Fruit Juice Color, Turmeric, Sunflower Oil, Peppermint Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Turmeric Oleoresin, Rosemary Oil.
Gambler dug right in and couldn’t help but to gobble it down, it was very tasty as you can see from his spit-o-meter. The more he spits means he loves the treats.
Gambler, Glory and Guilty gives these treats 4 paws up!
Give one treat a day to help clean their teeth and freshen their breath. When giving treats you should observe them until they are done eating it.
These treats come in varying sizes and count bags. They are on sale right now.
Why Chewy.com
Because: Chewy.com has more than 300 brands to choose from and is ready to fetch it and ship it, direct to your doorstep, anytime of the day. Have a question regarding the best food for your pet? Call us 24/7 and our helpful customer service team at Chewy.com is ready to listen.
Chewy.com lives and breathes pets. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Chewy.com’s dedicated staff is committed to providing quality pet products to our customers in a fast and easy way. That’s why we have warehouses located throughout the country – so the products are delivered quickly and efficiently. Bottom line, Chewy.com delivers pet happiness – and there’s nothing really better than that. Their products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (if your not happy call them and they pay for shipping the item back), they have expert pet care and product advice, over 200 of the best pet brands and 24/7 customer care. Another great benefit of Chewy.com is they have autoship for your pet food needs and orders under $49.00 are a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95.
Chewy.com 200 SW 1st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1-800-67-CHEWY
What’s new at Chewy.com? They now have autoship.
I was given one bag of Merrick Fresh Kisses treats in exchange for a honest review from Chewy.com.
Chewy now carries Id collars and custom tags for your pet with GoTags.
With GoTags you have the ability to personalize them to your liking. You can add a name, a phone number, both or anything you wish to add. The collars come in small, med and large. They come in 5 different colors. The collars are reflective.
I chose to get the orange collar so I could use it with Guilty while hunting. Orange is readily seen so she can be visible while hunting in the marshes. If she should get away from me the collar has her name and my phone number on it so she can be returned to me. The collar is reflective as well so it will reflect at night so she can be easily seen. Delivery time may vary, most orders arrive in two weeks.
The next GoTags item you can find at Chewy is personalized collar tags. There are several styles to choose from. I chose the Stainless Steel Slide-on Id tag with closed design. h
GoTags slide on collar tags are perfect for the hunter. When you take your dog out hunting you want id on them but you don’t want the noise that comes along with dangling tags so this is the answer to a quite hunt and reassurance that if your dog gets away from you it will have proper identification on it to be returned to you. The tag slides on very easily and lays flat against the dogs neck. The tags come in small, med and large. Delivery time may vary, most orders arrive in two weeks.
For all your collar and tag needs check out our friends at Chewy.com!
I wasn’t asked to review these items on my blog, I received these items and liked them so much I wanted to share the word on them with my readers.
Ding Dong #chewyinfluencer calling!
Gambler has the whole world in his paws and Earthborn Holistic EarthBites Hip & Joint Natural Moist Treats For Dogs.
You looking for a holistic joint treat then Earthborn is for you.
Hip and joint supplements can benefit all dogs young and old, performers or none performers. Some folks are into Holistic medicine and all natural treats and they feel that is the best for their pooches. With Earthborn treats you get both.
 Description: Earthborn Holistic EarthBites Hip & Joint moist treats are a delicious treat for dogs needing extra joint protection in their everyday lifestyles. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate help maintain proper joint function and cartilage health. This antioxidant-rich formula contains lean, premium turkey meal blended with wholesome vegetables and fruits for high palatability. ~Chewy
Key Benefits:
- Contains turkey meal, molasses, honey & maple syrup
- Fortified with glucosamine & chondroitin sulfate
- Antioxidant-rich (Vitamin E and C) plus vegetables & fruits in every bite
- Peas, apples, blueberries, carrots & spinach in every bite!
- Balanced Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids help play a vital role in healthy skin, hair coat and immune function  ~Chewy
Gambler thought the treats in the bag smelt really good he wanted to take the whole package and run off with it so he could eat the whole bag.
Earthborn Holistic EarthBites are tubular soft morsels that you could give the whole chuck or you could break them into pieces to give many rewards and so your pooch thinks it is getting a whole lot of treats. Gambler gobbled them right up, there was no convincing him that these treats were all natural and good for him. Earthborn has a whole line of different flavored treats that will fit your fancy.
If you want the whole world in your paws to hop on over to Chewy and pick up your own 7.5 oz bag of EarthBites for $5.99. Your pooch will thank you for it.
Gambler gives these treats 4 paws up!
Why Chewy.com
Because: Chewy.com has more than 300 brands to choose from and is ready to fetch it and ship it, direct to your doorstep, anytime of the day. Have a question regarding the best food for your pet? Call us 24/7 and our helpful customer service team at Chewy.com is ready to listen.
Chewy.com lives and breathes pets. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Chewy.com’s dedicated staff is committed to providing quality pet products to our customers in a fast and easy way. That’s why we have warehouses located throughout the country – so the products are delivered quickly and efficiently. Bottom line, Chewy.com delivers pet happiness – and there’s nothing really better than that. Their products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed (if your not happy call them and they pay for shipping the item back), they have expert pet care and product advice, over 200 of the best pet brands and 24/7 customer care. Another great benefit of Chewy.com is they have autoship for your pet food needs and orders under $49.00 are a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95.
Chewy.com 200 SW 1st Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1-800-67-CHEWY
What’s new at Chewy.com? They now have autoship.
I was given one bag of Earthborn treats in exchange for a honest review from Chewy.com.
