Dog Gone Tags Review

I love window shopping. My process usually involves walking through a shopping mall with a latte in my hand while looking at the window displays of my favorite retail stores. I may choose to window shop as a way to pass time, get ideas for outfits that I can create at home, or to collect some inspiration for future gift giving. What I love even more (especially during this time of the year) is internet shopping. I can sit in my happy-lounge-pants while eating a bowl of ice-cream all while doing the same thing as stated above.

Just as I feel it’s every woman’s obligation to pass along information about amazing sales and such, I also feel it’s my obligation as a pet owner to share with you an amazing ‘find’ I found the other day while sitting in my happy-lounge-pants. The shop is called Doggone Tags (which you can find on ETSY orFacebook) and the designer Melissa makes custom pet Id tags out of metal that are unique and gorgeous. I don’t even remember how I came across her Facebook page, but I immediately contacted her and started talking design.

Here is Luna's sketch and final product-

Here is Penny’s sketch and final product-

I can’t wait to show you the two other tags I ordered for Tucker and Finley, but it will just have to wait until after Christmas!

Please keep in mind that I was not asked to do a review for Doggone Tags. I just simply love the craftsmen ship of the tags, my involvement in the design process, and the designer’s ability to make metal look like jewelry just simply amazing.

Fur Code I.D Tag Review

We are happy to be reviewing the FurCode Id Tag which is a “smart modern upgrade to the dog tag of previous generations.”  Each tag links to your personal online pet profile which allows pet owners to keep their pet’s contact, vet and care information current.  We think this is actually a great idea and another nice alternative to the Home Again tag.  Luna was microchiped at puppy-hood and we were told Penny was too, however our vet has never been able to scan Penny’s tag due to the type of scanner they use. This has always bothered me so knowing that there is another type pet identification tag out there is comforting.

How the tag works-

You enter the tag ID in a web browser and it instantly renders your Pet’s profile page, or you can scan your FurCode with a Smartphone’s QR code reader and your pet’s profile instantly displays on your smart phone.  Scanning Penny’s tag on my phone took less than twenty seconds to display.

 

How the tags are made-

FurCodes are Laser-Etched Aluminum, making them lightweight, waterproof and nearly indestructible; however I do see a little scratching on the tag due to rubbing from Penny’s other tags.  If you somehow damage or lose your tag then you can simply email FurCode and they will send you a replacement tag.

Here are some Fur Code Facts-

You do not need to you pay any monthly or annual fees as your pet’s information is stored at FurCode.com free-of-charge. The price of the FurCode ($30.00) is all you pay.

You do not need a Smartphone to have a FurCode, as you can view and update your pet’s profile by typing in the URL listed on your tag.

If you have a Smartphone then you probably have a QR Reader.

A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response) is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) that is readable by Smartphones. Although initially used for tracking parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR codes enjoy a much broader context, including both commercial and convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users (termed mobile tagging).

Here is a neat video for you visual learners (like me) that has a groovy soundtrack to it!-

 

All in all we think these tags are a great product and we definitely think they are worth purchasing! The quality of the tag is almost perfect, the scanning of the tag works like a charm, and the website was easy to navigate through and use.

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FurCode/Facebook

Pure Pooch Review

We recently received a sample of Pure Pooch “Really Clean” Shampoo, a deodorizing shampoo for furry dogs. Yes I have two very furry dogs and they definitely need deodorizing!

Just like many high quality animal products out there, Pure Pooch got their inspiration from their own dog Sophie, who is a twelve year old Maltese-Lhasa Aspa. Finding the right shampoo for her over the years that were gentle (yet cleansing) enough had become a struggle, and thus came the idea and on creating a shampoo that uses natural ingredients.

Ingredients used in Pure Pooch shampoo are: water, gentle cleansers derived from coconuts, plant-derived conditioners, natural enzyme deodorizers, neem oil, citronella oil, Provitamin B5, fragrance (essential oil blend), citric acid, salt, color, and preservative.

Pure Pooch offers three different types of shampoos: Pure Pooch Really Clean Shampoo, Gentle Shampoo, and Bright & Clean Shampoo for you white haired dogs.

All shampoos are:

• Soap free
• tear free (no lauryl sulfates)
• hypo allergenic
• ph. balanced for dogs
• natural deodorizer
• lathers fast and easy to rinse
• safe to use with flea and tick treatments
• no parabens
• cruelty free
• made in the u.s.a

You can purchase Pure Pooch online- http://www.allinview.com/purepooch/, or visit their Facebook Page-http://www.facebook.com/purepooch

I decided to use Penny as my Guiney pig, and this was the face I got when I told her she would be receiving a bath.  It’s one of my favorite pictures of her!

This is the picture of Penny after her bath.  Doesn’t she look happy and fresh?

Being the picky hair dresser that I am, I always look at products from the end result. Did this product really lather fast and was easy to rinse? Is it really tear and ‘soap’ free? Can it be combined with other flea and tick medications? Well as far as I am concerned and after just one wash I would say yes. I will definitely use this product again, even if it means torturing Penny with the usual bath.

Teddy The Dog Review

We would like to introduce you to Teddy the Dog.

Teddy the Dog is a humorous dog themed clothing line centered on a spunky character named Teddy. Teddy specializes in apparel and products for both humans and dogs.

The brand was unleashed in 2007 and has grown and developed a devoted following. Quite frankly, it’s a casual and humorous line that resonates with people of all ages… sense of humor or not. All the apparel is printed on 100% garment-dyed cotton in coastal New England, and is ‘tag-less’ which delivers comfort.

I was excited to receive a shirt and cap from Teddy as what girl doesn't enjoy receiving gifts? Sorry Luna and Penny, but these presents are for me! He, he… Since I am camera shy, my mother offered to pose and model the shirt and ball cap for me.

Janet is wearing the ‘Wanna Play’ Ladies Fashion Fit T-Shirt in a size Large, printed on a distressed cotton form fitting T. The shirt is a really neat color of pink and is super soft. The key word here when describing this shirt is ‘fitted’… and if you are not a size small on top, I would consider purchasing their regular ‘Adults T-Shirts’.

Penny was being kind of a pooper, so we had Luna get into the shot.  She always wants to play!

Janet is also wearing the ‘Wanna Play’ cap in brown. They have everything titled in caps from ‘Obedience School Drop Out’, to ‘Tattered Teddy Cap’ to ‘Peace Dog Cap’. They are all very cute and come in a variety of colors.

Make sure to hop on over and visit Teddy the Dog. They pretty much have anything and everything if you are looking for fun, humorous gifts either for yourself or family and loved ones.

http://www.teddythedog.com/, Teddy/Facebook.

Spots-Light Review

Luna, Penny and I would like to tell you about a really cool product we received from Spots-Lights.com. The founder (Steve) of Spots-light.com was genius enough to think of and design a line of collars and leashes that light up to provide better visibility when walking your dog(s).

Here Steve’s story…

“It was winter and very dark outside in the morning and evening during Honey’s walk times. The neighborhood did not have sidewalks in all places, so we would often walk on the road. One morning we were out for our regular walk after breakfast and it was cold and dark. We headed up the street and Honey was focused on sniffing all the same old spots along the way. From behind I saw the reflection of car lights coming up the street. This person was moving at a fair speed as it was early and they were not expecting to see anyone walking. I just happened to look back and saw the car heading right for us. I quickly jumped onto a snow bank pulling Honey along as fast as I could. We were narrowly missed. The driver realized and stopped. He was very sorry and apologized profusely saying he didn’t see us between the snow and the darkness.

A few weeks later while out on our morning walk (on a sidewalk this time), a neighbor proceeded to back out of his garage and nearly hit us walking in front of his house. Usually I am aware of people backing up and take the necessary precautions, but he caught me totally off guard. He didn’t even slow down and continued on his way to work. I recounted the incident to my wife when I arrived home and she said what else could you have done? I said “He just didn’t see us!” That evening I went out again at around 11pm for our nightly walk before bed. It was very cold and I was bundled up. Would you believe the same guy who nearly hit us in the morning backed out of the driveway again without seeing us? I couldn’t believe it!

It was at that moment I said to myself there has to be a better solution to make us more visible. So I decided to find a leash and collar that would offer us a solution to make us much safer when walking in the dark.”

I often think to myself when receiving products to review ‘why can’t’ I think of these things’? There are so many wonderful and inventive products out there and I have not managed to think of one. Anyways… these fantastic leashes and collars are made with super quality nylon and feel very comfortable as well as durable. The LED lights are crafted into the nylon and have a battery life of over 75 hours. They can be turned on and off (via a Rugged On/Off Switch) depending on your daylight situation. There are many colors to choose from and the hardware is very durable and secure.

Taking pictures of our girls wearing the collars was certainly fun! There is no doubt about the quality of the LED light as these things are bright! Now I really have no excuse for not taking my girls on evening walks!

Luna is modeling the red leash and collar set in a size large.

Penny is wearing a white leash designed for smaller dogs.

Product pictures provided by Spots-light.com

You will notice that we have added a Spots-light.com button to our sidebar. If you think this is a product that would benefit you and your dog then please make sure to visit this site! You can also visit the official Spots-light.com official YouTube page for more information and videos about the products and company.

Luna, Penny and I were all very happy to receive these products to review and truly think they are amazing and made with great quality!!

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Spotslight/facebook