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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!

Jun 3

What Time Is It? PLAY TIME!

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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.

May 19

Enter to Win this PAWsome Dog Bed

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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.

Apr 30

Spring Safety

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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:

  • Read all package instructions carefully before any applying products to your lawn or garden.
  • Be sure not only that it is safe to use around your pets but that you are mixing or applying it correctly.
  • Check with your local garden center about the safety of plants you are putting in your garden.
  • Finally, be sure to close the top tightly on all containers and put them in an area where your pets do not have access to them.
  • “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.”

    Apr 13

    Made in the USA!

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    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

    Apr 3

    50 Games to Play With Your Dog

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    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

    Apr 1

    New Lite Greenies

    Posted by DogToys.com

    Concerned that your dog might be putting on a few extra pounds? Then GREENIES LITE dental chews are the ones for them. GREENIES LITE dental chews are specifically formulated to help clean teeth and support weight management. Not only are they low in calories, but they’re rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.

    GREENIES LITE dental chews now contain added natural sources of antioxidants to help support or promote a healthy immune system, as well as natural sources of dietary fiber for digestibility. Plus, our new recipe now carries the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance.

    Greenies Lite come in 4 sizes: teenie, petite, regular and large.  These treats are made in the USA.

    Buy in bulk and save. Buy by the Case! Save on each bag and get Free Shipping* when you buy a case of 24 bags. Greenies have a 2-year shelf life. Share them with your friends.

    Mar 6

    It’s a Muddy Mess Outside!

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    Spring is around the corner and with it is the mud that comes as the ground defrosts.  A person may wonder, “how do I keep my dog and house mud free,” during the ground thawing months of March and April.  DogToys.com would answer ”with a Bamboo Mud Magnet of course.”

    This unique 2-in-1 design converts from a glove to a mitt to make cleaning your dog’s paws easier. Wipes paws clean without water. The mud magnet is made of super absorbent microfiber holding six times its weight in dirt and water.

    It is quick drying too. Simply hang it by the loop to dry between uses. The mud magnet paw cleaner can be used multiple times before washing it. Can be machine washed and dried for easy clean up.

    Use the mitt to clean larger surface areas and the glove for deep cleaning between toes.

    Mar 5

    Puzzles

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    Ever wonder how your dog was able to open a door/cabinet/box?  For those of us that have mischievous dogs, we have the perfect toy to keep them looking for more.  The *new* Kyjen Puzzle Plush are fun, interactive, and thought provoking.  The puzzles occupy dogs and eliminate boredom, but they also develop a dog’s intelligence and puzzle-solving skills.  Just hide the soft plush squirrels (or treats) inside the plush log for dogs to remove over and over again.