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Small bites for small pups, and Taste of the Wild #giveaway

Do you have a small breed dog?


My dog Ike is large, and Kelly is medium. What works for Ike doesn't always work for Kelly. Kelly uses a collar for walks, but Ike does better with a harness. Kelly loves stuffie toys, while Ike prefers tennis balls. Kelly's bed is small, while Ike's is larger.













Okay, they don't always get that one right.

And then there's food. You want to choose the right food for your particular dog. And if you have a small dog, you wouldn't choose the same food as you do for a dog like, say, Ike. So what do you consider when choosing a food for your small breed dog?

1. Kibble size – Kibble size is one of the most common differences between small breed and regular pet foods. Small dogs have smaller mouths and often have trouble eating a larger kibble.

2. Protein and fat – Small dogs require extra nutrients to meet their needs, it’s important to choose a small breed dog food that has higher levels of protein and fat than ordinary dog food.

3. Ingredients – Like all dogs, small dogs should be fed a formula with high-quality ingredients including a good quality protein.

4. Price –High-quality formula specific pet foods can be pricey. It's important to find the most affordable option that meets your needs.

5. Picky eaters – Many small dogs are picky eaters, which can be harmful to their health. Small dogs have a faster metabolism and need regular calories to keep them healthy--meaning skipping or only picking at meals is not an option.

 Now, what can you do about this? One great option is new Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley (TM) Small Breed Canine Formula with Venison and Garbanzo Bean.










It features a smaller kibble size to make chewing and digestion easier for small mouths. It also is formulated to meet the needs of small dogs by offering a diet that is more energy dense with higher protein and fat ratios. It's first ingredient is venison, offering pet owners a unique, lean protein source that is highly digestible and heart-healthy.

The Appalachian Valley formula offers higher protein and fat levels, which allows finicky dogs to eat smaller portions and still meet their nutritional needs. It includes tasty ingredients like real meat, garbanzo beans and peas.

And all Taste of the Wild formulas are grain-free.

If you have a small dog, consider checking out Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley.

Now how about a giveaway?! Enter here to win some Taste of the Wild samples, a dog car seat organizer, Little Dogs activity book, scoop and bandanna.














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* FULL DISCLOSURE: I am being compensated for spreading the word about Taste of the Wild and also provided with Taste of the Wild samples, a dog car seat organizer, Little Dogs activity book, scoop and bandanna to give away. The Writer's Dog only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Taste of the Wild is not responsible for the content of this post.
Do you have a small breed dog?


My dog Ike is large, and Kelly is medium. What works for Ike doesn't always work for Kelly. Kelly uses a collar for walks, but Ike does better with a harness. Kelly loves stuffie toys, while Ike prefers tennis balls. Kelly's bed is small, while Ike's is larger.













Okay, they don't always get that one right.

And then there's food. You want to choose the right food for your particular dog. And if you have a small dog, you wouldn't choose the same food as you do for a dog like, say, Ike. So what do you consider when choosing a food for your small breed dog?

1. Kibble size – Kibble size is one of the most common differences between small breed and regular pet foods. Small dogs have smaller mouths and often have trouble eating a larger kibble.

2. Protein and fat – Small dogs require extra nutrients to meet their needs, it’s important to choose a small breed dog food that has higher levels of protein and fat than ordinary dog food.

3. Ingredients – Like all dogs, small dogs should be fed a formula with high-quality ingredients including a good quality protein.

4. Price –High-quality formula specific pet foods can be pricey. It's important to find the most affordable option that meets your needs.

5. Picky eaters – Many small dogs are picky eaters, which can be harmful to their health. Small dogs have a faster metabolism and need regular calories to keep them healthy--meaning skipping or only picking at meals is not an option.

 Now, what can you do about this? One great option is new Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley (TM) Small Breed Canine Formula with Venison and Garbanzo Bean.










It features a smaller kibble size to make chewing and digestion easier for small mouths. It also is formulated to meet the needs of small dogs by offering a diet that is more energy dense with higher protein and fat ratios. It's first ingredient is venison, offering pet owners a unique, lean protein source that is highly digestible and heart-healthy.

The Appalachian Valley formula offers higher protein and fat levels, which allows finicky dogs to eat smaller portions and still meet their nutritional needs. It includes tasty ingredients like real meat, garbanzo beans and peas.

And all Taste of the Wild formulas are grain-free.

If you have a small dog, consider checking out Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley.

Now how about a giveaway?! Enter here to win some Taste of the Wild samples, a dog car seat organizer, Little Dogs activity book, scoop and bandanna.














a Rafflecopter giveaway


* FULL DISCLOSURE: I am being compensated for spreading the word about Taste of the Wild and also provided with Taste of the Wild samples, a dog car seat organizer, Little Dogs activity book, scoop and bandanna to give away. The Writer's Dog only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Taste of the Wild is not responsible for the content of this post.
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Show us a photo of your pet

Show us your Pet!
I love seeing pictures of your pets. It's one thing us pet bloggers and pet blog readers can surely say we have in common. Yesterday I shared a way you can show us a photo of your pet and enter a contest to win a $50 PetSmart gift card. Now here's another way you can earn something fun just by showing us your pet. Post a picture of your special pet---dog, cat, horse, bunny, etc...and you will get a 30% off coupon on my new book, Faithfully Yours! Here's what you do:

Just visit Paraclete Press on Facebook.
Find the post with the picture of the cover of the book


















and post a photo of your pet in the comments!

You will be sent a coupon for 30% off Faithfully Yours! I love saving money, and this is a fun way to get the book for a great deal.  Hurry! Offer now through September 20th.

Be sure to let me know if you commented, so I can go see your photo! (Remember, your photo has to be on the Paraclete Press FaceBook page to be eligible.)

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Show us your Pet!
I love seeing pictures of your pets. It's one thing us pet bloggers and pet blog readers can surely say we have in common. Yesterday I shared a way you can show us a photo of your pet and enter a contest to win a $50 PetSmart gift card. Now here's another way you can earn something fun just by showing us your pet. Post a picture of your special pet---dog, cat, horse, bunny, etc...and you will get a 30% off coupon on my new book, Faithfully Yours! Here's what you do:

Just visit Paraclete Press on Facebook.
Find the post with the picture of the cover of the book


















and post a photo of your pet in the comments!

You will be sent a coupon for 30% off Faithfully Yours! I love saving money, and this is a fun way to get the book for a great deal.  Hurry! Offer now through September 20th.

Be sure to let me know if you commented, so I can go see your photo! (Remember, your photo has to be on the Paraclete Press FaceBook page to be eligible.)

Join Blogpaws Wordless Wednesday bloghop




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Show us your photos of dogs having fall fun and win #dogfallfun


















 Are you ready for some fall fun? Here's an awesome way to show us a beautiful fall picture of your dog, and you could win a $50 (USD) PetSmart gift card! Here's how to enter

1. Follow all the hosts on Instagram: @kolsnotes @Heartlikeadog @Talesfrombackrd @cindylus @pfrezon @petproductreview

2. On Instagram, post a photo of your dog having fun and tag it with #dogfallfun
The contest is open to those living in the US and Canada. The contest ends at 11:59pm(EDT) on September 28, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random from all Instagram photos featuring dogs tagged with the contest hashtag using Random.org and announced by the hosts on Instagram. Winner has 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Here's an older picture, but one I like of Kelly, and dear Brooks, in the fall.






















This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. or PetSmart. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s term of use.

Can't wait to see your photos!

















 Are you ready for some fall fun? Here's an awesome way to show us a beautiful fall picture of your dog, and you could win a $50 (USD) PetSmart gift card! Here's how to enter

1. Follow all the hosts on Instagram: @kolsnotes @Heartlikeadog @Talesfrombackrd @cindylus @pfrezon @petproductreview

2. On Instagram, post a photo of your dog having fun and tag it with #dogfallfun
The contest is open to those living in the US and Canada. The contest ends at 11:59pm(EDT) on September 28, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random from all Instagram photos featuring dogs tagged with the contest hashtag using Random.org and announced by the hosts on Instagram. Winner has 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Here's an older picture, but one I like of Kelly, and dear Brooks, in the fall.






















This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. or PetSmart. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s term of use.

Can't wait to see your photos!
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Wordless Wednesday the Watering Tub

Kelly enjoyed this beautiful mountain fed water in the New York Adirondack Mountains. Locally it's known as the watering tub. Residents and campers come and fill up their jugs with fresh, clean water. It's such a nice refreshing treat on a hot day.






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Kelly enjoyed this beautiful mountain fed water in the New York Adirondack Mountains. Locally it's known as the watering tub. Residents and campers come and fill up their jugs with fresh, clean water. It's such a nice refreshing treat on a hot day.






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From Wags to Riches celebrates a man who cares about animals

When a reality show takes a look at real people, making positive efforts, especially when it involves animals, I'm there. I love to see people who really care about the welfare of animals highlighted. That's especially true of this TV series about Bill Berloni.














I met Bill when I helped him bring his story to Guideposts magazine. He had rescued a scruffy shelter dog, and trained the dog to become the canine star of Broadway's Annie. But Bill Berloni's story is so much more. Because he really cares about dogs. Now an award-winning theatrical animal trainer, the dogs Bill works with come to live with him on his farm in Connecticut.

It's at this farm that the show, From Wags to Riches, is filmed. It follows Bill, along with his wife and daughter, and the house and barn full of dogs, a llama, a donkey and more!

From Wags to Riches premiered on Discovery Family Channel August 6. There have been four episodes so far. I'm not sure if there are more planned. In last Thursday's episode, Bill worked with a despondent 8 year old St. Bernard at the Humane Society of NY where he volunteers as Director of animal training and match making. He came up with a plan to help bring him around, and eventually Titus felt better, and even found his forever home.

He also searched for the perfect rescue dogs to play a role as Toto in a production of the Wizard of Oz. All Bill's canine actors and actresses are rescues. He evaluates the dogs' ability to focus, ability to learn, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Two dogs are used for the role of Toto. "A dog who is feisty enough to run away from the Wicked Witch is not the same dog who will sit calmly while Dorothy sings Somewhere over the Rainbow," Bill said.

It's fascinating to see how Bill evaluates and trains his canine stars. And then returns home to his own brood, giving them all the love and attention they deserve. I especially appreciated hearing him discuss the joys of senior dogs, and his own senior cairn terrier Snickers. I love my senior dogs Kelly (13) and Ike (9).

One of the funniest lines in the show was when Bill was getting his English Bulldog Nigel ready to appear in an event, Broadway Barks, hosted by Bernadette Peters. As he was rushing out the door he called out to his wife, "Oh! Nigel needs his hat!"

And his wife responded, "Which one?"

haha, how many dogs have several hats to choose from!

Turns out it was his bowler.

From Wags to Riches is a show that showcases a man who cares about animals, and who does much good for animals. And that's definitely worth watching.


Bill Berloni- Facebook









When a reality show takes a look at real people, making positive efforts, especially when it involves animals, I'm there. I love to see people who really care about the welfare of animals highlighted. That's especially true of this TV series about Bill Berloni.














I met Bill when I helped him bring his story to Guideposts magazine. He had rescued a scruffy shelter dog, and trained the dog to become the canine star of Broadway's Annie. But Bill Berloni's story is so much more. Because he really cares about dogs. Now an award-winning theatrical animal trainer, the dogs Bill works with come to live with him on his farm in Connecticut.

It's at this farm that the show, From Wags to Riches, is filmed. It follows Bill, along with his wife and daughter, and the house and barn full of dogs, a llama, a donkey and more!

From Wags to Riches premiered on Discovery Family Channel August 6. There have been four episodes so far. I'm not sure if there are more planned. In last Thursday's episode, Bill worked with a despondent 8 year old St. Bernard at the Humane Society of NY where he volunteers as Director of animal training and match making. He came up with a plan to help bring him around, and eventually Titus felt better, and even found his forever home.

He also searched for the perfect rescue dogs to play a role as Toto in a production of the Wizard of Oz. All Bill's canine actors and actresses are rescues. He evaluates the dogs' ability to focus, ability to learn, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Two dogs are used for the role of Toto. "A dog who is feisty enough to run away from the Wicked Witch is not the same dog who will sit calmly while Dorothy sings Somewhere over the Rainbow," Bill said.

It's fascinating to see how Bill evaluates and trains his canine stars. And then returns home to his own brood, giving them all the love and attention they deserve. I especially appreciated hearing him discuss the joys of senior dogs, and his own senior cairn terrier Snickers. I love my senior dogs Kelly (13) and Ike (9).

One of the funniest lines in the show was when Bill was getting his English Bulldog Nigel ready to appear in an event, Broadway Barks, hosted by Bernadette Peters. As he was rushing out the door he called out to his wife, "Oh! Nigel needs his hat!"

And his wife responded, "Which one?"

haha, how many dogs have several hats to choose from!

Turns out it was his bowler.

From Wags to Riches is a show that showcases a man who cares about animals, and who does much good for animals. And that's definitely worth watching.


Bill Berloni- Facebook









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Wordless Wednesday--Shake it Off

When a dog comes out of the lake or ocean, (or even the bathtub!) what does he do but give a good, hard shake to send that water flying and get himself feeling in shipshape again. We can learn a lot from our dogs. If something is upsetting you today, a hurt prickling at you, a worry niggling at you, and you've done what you can to remedy things---just shake it off. Some things you can't change. And others aren't worth stewing over.  So be like a dog and shake it off!
















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When a dog comes out of the lake or ocean, (or even the bathtub!) what does he do but give a good, hard shake to send that water flying and get himself feeling in shipshape again. We can learn a lot from our dogs. If something is upsetting you today, a hurt prickling at you, a worry niggling at you, and you've done what you can to remedy things---just shake it off. Some things you can't change. And others aren't worth stewing over.  So be like a dog and shake it off!
















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Crunch! Munch! Awesome Solid Gold Dog Food Giveaway

Kelly just competed the Solid Gold Free Spirit Challenge by trying Solid Gold dog food for four weeks. And we're running a giveaway so you can try it too!
















During this time we answered a questionnaire to assess the appropriate formula specifically for her age, health and activity level. We kept track of her appetite, digestion and overall health during this time. We blogged about Solid Gold's ingredients, and how Kelly enjoyed the taste.

We were exceptionally pleased with our trial. Solid Gold is natural and holistic, with grain free varieties and many different proteins to choose from. Kelly loved the taste of the venison Buck Wild variety, and responded well physically. Even Ike decided that he liked the taste better than his own food! We give Solid Gold 4 paws up!

Now it's your turn to sample Solid Gold, and see what this premium food can do for your dog. Enter to win a Solid Gold V.I.P. Prize Package consisting of:














1 (4lb) bag of Solid Gold dog food, your choice of variety, 1 bag Solid Gold dog treats, plus great swag including a tote bag, food scoop, and coupon.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!

Full Disclosure:
*I was provided a 3 month supply of Solid Gold dog food for review, 3 (4lb) dog food bag coupons, and one V.I.P. gift package consisting of 4 lbs dog food, treats, scoop, tshirt and tote bag. This in no way influenced my review. Opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
Kelly just competed the Solid Gold Free Spirit Challenge by trying Solid Gold dog food for four weeks. And we're running a giveaway so you can try it too!
















During this time we answered a questionnaire to assess the appropriate formula specifically for her age, health and activity level. We kept track of her appetite, digestion and overall health during this time. We blogged about Solid Gold's ingredients, and how Kelly enjoyed the taste.

We were exceptionally pleased with our trial. Solid Gold is natural and holistic, with grain free varieties and many different proteins to choose from. Kelly loved the taste of the venison Buck Wild variety, and responded well physically. Even Ike decided that he liked the taste better than his own food! We give Solid Gold 4 paws up!

Now it's your turn to sample Solid Gold, and see what this premium food can do for your dog. Enter to win a Solid Gold V.I.P. Prize Package consisting of:














1 (4lb) bag of Solid Gold dog food, your choice of variety, 1 bag Solid Gold dog treats, plus great swag including a tote bag, food scoop, and coupon.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!

Full Disclosure:
*I was provided a 3 month supply of Solid Gold dog food for review, 3 (4lb) dog food bag coupons, and one V.I.P. gift package consisting of 4 lbs dog food, treats, scoop, tshirt and tote bag. This in no way influenced my review. Opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
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