UA-60701407-50 Golden Daily Scoop: March 2016

March 31, 2016

A #PetSmartGrooming Spring Makeover #Sponsored

Spring is the perfect time for a makeover, especially for dogs! What better way to shed that winter coat than a day at a PetSmart® Grooming Salon.

As you can see, Miley looks like a hot mess! Soon all those Golden shaggy curls and pesky flyaways will be a distant winter memory.
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This post is sponsored by PetSmart® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about PetSmart Grooming Salons but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Petsmart is not responsible for the content of this article.

Booking Miley's appointment was quite easy! All I did was go online to choose the salon, date and the groomer I wanted. Once the appointment was set, I received an email with the details and the day before our appointment I received a reminder text. 

Appointment Reminders

  • Before your appointment, be sure you have proof of your pet's rabies vaccination. 
  • Rabies vaccinations need to be administered 48 hours prior to service.
  • Your pet must be older than 8 weeks to receive any service.
  • For the safety of your pet and the associates, you cannot go behind the double doors to the Salon area.
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I have to admit it took some convincing to get Miley through the salon door but once we met Sam, the groomer she seemed to be more at ease. 

After getting Miley checked in, Sam checked her over for any knots or areas of concern and she answered any questions I had. 

I loved how she took the time to make Miley feel comfortable while we discussed the grooming services she would be doing. Leaving Miley at the salon, I had complete confidence in Sam and knew Miley was in great hands.

PetSmart Groomers are Dedicated to Pets

  • All PetSmart Salon associates acquire annual safety certification and take additional course-work where they learn about dog anatomy, signs of stress and common pet medical conditions.
  •  Groomers also receive an addition 400 hours hands-on training. 
  • All Salons offer a "Look Great Guarantee". If you are not happy with your pet's service, they will do whatever it takes to make it right or it's free.
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Sam really had her work cutout for her, just check out those butt feathers! lol 

I was happy to see that after Miley had her bath, she was brought right to the grooming table where Sam blow-dried her until she was completely dry. 

Miley received the Dog Bath & Haircut with FURminator® package which included:
  • Low-Shed Shampoo
  • De-Shedding Solution
  • Hair Cut
  • Up to 20 minutes of brushing with the FURminator tool
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Teeth Brushing and Breath Freshener
  • Nail Trim
I knew Miley needed some sprucing up but after seeing the magic that Sam performed on her I couldn't believe her transformation! 

Not only does she smell amazingly clean and rid of all that winter bulge, her fur is soft, shiny and feels like silk! PetSmart, grooming, Spring Makeover, before and after, golden retriever
Miley's appointment took almost 3 hours, Sam really outdid herself! I was so impressed that after all that work, Sam went over every detail of her groom with me. She explained exactly what she did and suggested some great products that she used on Miley that I could purchase right there at PetSmart. 
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I love how the groomers fill out a Pawgress Report of the services they provided with comments and suggestions. 
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If you are looking for a groomer to give your pet a Spring Makeover, I would strongly suggest to book an appointment at your local PetSmart Grooming Salon. They have many different packages to choose from that are tailored to fit your dog's needs. 

We promise you won't be disappointed! 

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PetSmart . The opinions and text are all mine.

March 29, 2016

Reward Your Dog With Wellness Treats #ChewyInfluencer

Dog's work hard to please their humans so why not reward them with some yummy treats!

This month Chewy.com sent us Wellness Pure Rewards Grain-Free Turkey Jerky to try.
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As a Chewy Influencer, Golden Daily Scoop received a bag of Wellness Pure Rewards from Chewy.com in exchange for our honest review. We received no compensation and Chewy.com is not responsible for the content of this post. 

Just hearing the word "jerky" makes Miley all giddy with happiness!
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But this isn't your typical jerky. Wellness Pure Rewards Turkey Jerky is a nice bite size treat that is perfect for a training reward.
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The one thing that makes these jerky treats stand out from the rest is that they are naturally moist and chewy. These would be a great choice for dog's who have a little tougher time chewing.
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Why Golden Daily Scoop Loves Wellness Pure Rewards
  • All-natural turkey meat with no hormones
  • Gluten-Free
  • Soft, bite size pieces
  • Dried Chicory Root reduces risk of worms
Wellness Pure Rewards comes in the following flavors:
  • Turkey
  • Chicken & Lamb
  • Beef
  • Venison
  • Turkey & Salmon
  • Venison & Salmon
Visit Chewy.com and reward your dog today!

We are joining the Chewy.com Blog Hop hosted by Golden Woofs and Oz the Terrier.

March 10, 2016

New #WeruvaDog Food Worth Barking About! #Sponsored

Do you know what your dog's calorie intake is? How about what sources those calories come from?

No worries! Thanks to Weruva® and their new dry dog food line, they make it simple for us dog parents to see where our dog's nutrition and calories should come from.
Weruva Caloric Melody Healthy dog food review

This post is sponsored by Weruva® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer NetworkTM. I am being compensated to help create awareness about the launch of Weruva’s new Caloric Harmony™ and Caloric Melody™Dry Dog Food but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Weruva is not responsible for the content of this article.


WeRuVa has been a family-owned pet food manufacturer for 10 years, focusing heavily on quality ingredients and ethical practices. They have gained the trust and loyalty of pet parents through their super-premium canned foods and now through their new line of dry dog food, Caloric Melody and Caloric Harmony

Today we are super excited to introduce you to this new line of low-carb kibble. For the past several weeks Bruin has been enjoying the Caloric Melody - Chicken Dinner with Lentils. We slowly transitioned him onto this food and we are happy to say he is loving it!
Weruva Caloric Melody Healthy Dog Food Review

Where Should Calories Come From?

Your dog derives nutrition from three sources:
1. Protein  2. Fat  3. Carbohydrates
Protein should be the predominant source of the three.

Both of the Caloric Melody and Caloric Harmony formulas have protein that provides the majority of calories and nutrition. The difference between the two formulas is that Harmony provides 80% animal-based protein while Melody provides 70% animal-based protein. 
Healthy protein fats and carbs in Weruva Caloric Melody dog food
As you can see in the photo above, more calories come from Protein than Fat and more calories come from Fat than Carbs. A perfect formula that any Carnivore would approve! 
Weruva Caloric Melody healthy dog food review
Not so fast, Bruin! We need to talk about what's in the bag before you can eat! 

What's In The Bag?

When it comes to choosing a dog food the first thing I look at is the ingredient list on the back of the bag. Below, I've highlighted a few ingredients that jumped out at me so let's go over them!
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  • De-boned chicken is cage-free and a great protein source with amino acids to help support and maintain lean muscle mass.
  • Green Peas, Lentils and Chickpeas are low glycemic load and helps maintain steady energy levels
  • Salmon Oil for a healthy skin and coat
  • Pumpkin is wonderful for digestion
  • Seaweed is added for natural prebiotic action.
Just as important as what's in the bag is what's not in the bag. All formulas are Potato free. No Wheat, No Corn and No Soy and most importantly NO Chinese Ingredients.

This was our first experience with Lentils and Seaweed and I am happy to report they we have had absolutely no problems. As a 2 year old, Bruin has a ton of energy and I'm happy to give him something that will maintain his energy levels and muscle mass.
Caloric Melody Chicken Dinner with Lentils Dog Food Review
Bruin couldn't wait to devour his new food!
Caloric Melody and Caloric Harmony are both fit for all life stages, low fat, low ash content and gluten free. They are BRC approved - highest standards for quality control & food safety. 

What's the Difference?

Caloric Melody vs Caloric Harmony

It's quite simple! Both formulas have protein which provides the majority of your dog's calories. Harmony has a higher meat content inclusion than Melody, while Melody provides a comparable nutrition at a lower price point.

Caloric Melody comes in three dinner choices: 
  1. Chicken Dinner with Lentils
  2. Chicken, Turkey and Salmon Dinner with Lentils
  3. Lamb Dinner with Lentils
Caloric Harmony also comes in three dinner choices:
  1. Chicken Dinner with Pumpkin
  2. Chicken, Turkey and Salmon Dinner with Pumpkin
  3. Venison and Salmon Meal Dinner with Pumpkin
Chicken is cage-free, the Lamb and Venison are grass-fed, and the Salmon is humanely sourced. Now that deserves a paws up for WeRuVa!!

Here's a bonus! The bag has a velcro closure to keep food fresh and wandering noses out! 
Weruva's Caloric Melody velcro bag dog food review
I wonder if this bag is Golden-Proof?

If you are looking for a new dog food that will fuel your dog with the perfect ratio of protein, fat and carbs then we highly recommend WeRuVa's Caloric Melody and Caloric Harmony. They are available for purchase at Pet360.com

Connect with Weruva!


What do you like most about Caloric Melody?
Let us know in the comments below!


This post is sponsored by Weruva and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network. I am being compensated for helping create awareness around the brand new Caloric Harmony and Caloric Melody premium dog food product lines, but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Weruva is not responsible for the content of this article.

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