WEtv.com is having a contest right now and your dog could win you a cool five grand! How cool is that?
Even if you don’t enter the contest is still loads of fun. Give them your two cents by rating the photos between 1-10 (10 = Super Cute).
Good luck to all the dogs who enter this one!
To celebrate WoofWednesday we thought we’d give you all a chance to win a great prize from your friends here at DogToys.com!
All you need to do is follow us on Twitter or be our friend on Facebook then answer the simple question below! (You can email your answer to us or post it here in the comments).
One winner will be randomly chosen from all correct answers we receive from 3pm today until midnight (est) tonight!
The prize is the Bamboo Arm & Hammer Waste Bag Dispenser w/24 scented bags and 3 pack of refills for a total of 60 pick up bags! That’s a lot of walks! Good Luck.
Question:What breed is the dog that is wearing a small designer life jacket on our Summertime Fun section over at DogToys.com?
Send your answers to us at woofwednesday [at] dogtoys.com (replace [at] with @ to send to us). Please use subject line: WoofWednesday Contestand include your @Twitter account name or facebook name to be eligible for the prize! The winners will be chosen on the following business day and contacted via email.
This is our first contest so if it is a big hit we will do more!
Update (6/25/2009): This was the first WoofWednesday contest and unfortunately not too many people answered and of those that did we did not have a single correct answer. But in the spirit of WoofWednesday we are still going to pick a random winner, which we will announce on Twitter/facebook so if you are following us you’ll know you won.
Answer: The breed of dog wearing the small designer lifejacket is a Pug.
The world’s record for the loudest collective bark was shattered by a group of dogs in the UK. The record was formerly held by a group of dogs in the US (better start giving those barkers a workout if the US wants the record back).
A group of 30 dogs pushed the barking barrier up to 115 decibels in Finsbury Park (UK). Way to go.
“A group of dogs in north London have set a new world record for the loudest collective bark.
The 30 dogs emitted a group bark of 115 decibels in Finsbury Park, breaking the record of 111 decibels set by 224 dogs in US state Vermont last year.
A German shepherd dog called Daz Lightning set the loudest individual bark record at 108 decibels.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Marco Frigatti witnessed the event and confirmed both new records.
The 30 dogs were given three chances to break the group bark record, succeeding on their final attempt.”
taken from the BBC News via whataslacker.com via Dogster.com
It seems like everyone is adding a little bling to their fashions these days. Now your dogs can too with these adorable collars charms.
[Many styles of dog collar charms available now at DogToys.com]
But these charms don’t have to stay on just your dog’s collar either. These are great for your keychain, charm bracelet, purse or backpack. Really anywhere you can think to hang them will work. Just a little something to show the world you are a dog lover!
Here at DogToys.com we know how much dogs love to play. In fact it seems like it is always time to play when you’re a dog (unless of course it is time for food or time for sleep that is).
So since dogs are thinking “play time” nearly every second of every day, we thought we would share this fun Play Time Clock with you all.
It’s only $16.99 and is available over at CafePress.com along with some other fun play time items.
Enter today to win this PAWsome dog bed for your little pooch (or kitty). The Candy Loveseat is great for adding some style to your pet’s naps.
The Candy Pet Sofa is the classic Love Seat that takes a sweet turn. Bright colors and smart stripes make this piece a confection your pet won’t be able to resist. Fabric: 100% Cotton. Handmade in the USA. Great for small dogs or cats (up to 15 lbs).
Contest ends July 31, 2009. Retail Value: $165
Complete contest rules.
Enter DogToys.com’s contest now! Or head on over to CatToys.com for a chance to win a Vertigo Pet Sofa! Feel free to enter both contests (you can only win one but you’ll have twice the entries).
Good Luck!
The following is an excerpt from Trim The Fat Blog.
“Many of us feel the need to have an exercise buddy when we first start a fitness program. I’ll admit, I had friends lined up almost every day of the week to go for a walk with me when I first began to include exercise in my weight loss journey. It was nice to have company and helped keep me accountable. As I would walk on the fitness trail near my home, I noticed that quite a few people had their dogs either walking or running with them. It never dawned on me before that my dog, Rocky, could have been my exercise buddy, too! We all know the benefits of exercise for ourselves which include weight loss or weight maintenance, heart health and stress management. Turns out, those same exercise benefits apply to our pets, too. There was a study done by the University of Missouri-Columbia that discovered their participants that walked with a dog on a regular schedule, building up to 20 minutes per day, 5 days per week ended up losing an average of 14 pounds per person! And let’s not forget about the pooches! Another study done at Northwest Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Institute found that obese people who tried losing weight with their overweight dogs lost an average of 11 pounds in a year and their dogs lost 16% of their body weight.”
“We can bring our dogs along for any outdoor physical activity whether it’s hiking, backpacking, jogging or running. We’ll get some heart healthy exercise and so will our dogs; plus we’ll have a fun time and lose weight! So, in honor of May being Physical Fitness Month, my uber cool friends at DogToys.com offered to do a giveaway of some items to encourage you and your pup to get fit this month!”
Please visit www.trimthefat-marisa.blogspot.com to enter the contest.
As the weather is getting warmer, many homeowners are beginning to treat lawns and tend to flower gardens. Many pet lovers are unaware of the potential dangers these simple tasks may pose to dogs and cats and need to take precautions when preparing to use chemicals.
As you work outside be sure to take an extra moment or two to protect your pets:
“Generally, most lawn seed and mulch products are not associated with toxic problems in pets. Cacao bean mulch is perhaps the only product known to cause poisoning in dogs. This mulch is made from the hulls of cacao beans and when fresh, has a rich chocolate aroma associated with it. Some larger breed dogs have actually eaten several pounds of the mulch; more then enough to develop poisoning associated with the chocolate remnants, so overly eager dogs should be kept away from the mulch until the aroma has dissipated. Generally a heavy rainfall or thorough watering is all that is required.”
DogToys.com is proud to report the launch of its “Made in the USA” sections. Due to an overwhelming demand for American made products, 13 pages containing hundreds of items, have been devoted to USA made products.
Consumers remain hesitant to purchase items from China. The want for products made in the US has only increased due to the 2007 pet food recall and 2008 children toy recall.
Gina Mirolli Crespo, General Manager, commented: “We received such a large number of phone calls and inquiries, in search of American made dog products. Customers want to spend their money on quality items they can trust. For many owners, their pets are as precious as their children – and they deserve the best. We are proud to say none of the thousands of products we carry have ever been affected by a recall.”
DogToys.com is hoping that the support of national companies and small businesses will help strengthen the US economy. Twenty-three lines are manufactured in the US; many of these are all natural, organic or eco-friendly products. Quality, innovative products that meet the high standards of DogToys.com are added to the site frequently.
US made products range from: Apparel, Ball Toys, Beds, Collars and Leashes, Dental Toys, Feeders & Bowls, Grooming Items, Plush Toys, Rubber Toys, Supplements, & Treats.
Note: Not every product on the website is American made, only those located in the “Made in the USA” section and sub-sections. http://www.dogtoys.com/madeinusa.html
DogToys.com has just received a new book this week entitled 50 Games to Play With Your Dogby Sueellen Dainty. Regular exercise/activity is important and promotes a healthy life for both dog and owner. Not only does play increase the bond between pet and owner, but mental and physical exercise relieve one of the biggest causes of problem behaviors in dogs–boredom. Catagories include: Fetch Games, Working it Out, Trick and Treat, Agility Challenge, and Exercising with Your Dog.
Twenty-two dogs are wonderfully photographed depicting each game in this 128 page book. $12.99
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