Happy Halloween!!!

Wellness CORE Grain-Free Jerky Bites #ChewyInfluencer

For this month's Chewy review we received the Wellness CORE Grain-Free Pure Rewards Jerky Bites.

As a Chewy Influencer, Golden Daily Scoop received a bag of Wellness CORE 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.

We are big fans of Wellness dog food and treats, we just started Miley on the Wellness Complete Health Senior Dog Food and she is really enjoying it.

This is our first time trying the Pure Rewards,  Beef and Venison Jerky Bites. Free from meat by-products, artificial colors and flavors, these treats make a great hearty and lean snack for your dog.

Benefits of Wellness CORE Grain-Free Treats

• No wheat, wheat-gluten, corn, soy, artificial colors or flavors
• High in iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin A for optimal health
• Made from real beef and does not contain any meat by- products
• Made from globally-sourced ingredients

With each treat just being 5 Calories each, they are a perfect treat for all breads of any age and size. It's a nice, soft jerky treat that can be easily broken into smaller pieces. 

They are the perfect, healthy treat to reward your dog with! 

You can purchase the Wellness CORE Grain-Free Pure Rewards Jerky Bites from Chewy.com

Chewy.com offers 500+ brands of pet foods, treats and supplies with fast and free delivery of orders over $49.

5 Signs of Wellness in Your Dog #WellnessPet #ad

This post is sponsored by Wellness and the BlogPaws™ Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share the availability of Wellness Products at PetSmart, but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Neither Wellness nor PetSmart is responsible for the content of this article.

It seems like just yesterday when we were taking Miley home and watching her explore our backyard for the first time. As a new dog owner, one of my biggest decisions was what I was going to feed her to help her grow into a happy and healthy dog.

Today, I almost feel that I am back to that same question again with Miley turning 8 years old over the summer. She is now entering her senior years and it is more important than ever to look for quality ingredients in her food that will provide her with complete wellness both inside and out.

We have been given the opportunity to try a new dog food that is tailored to Miley's needs. Wellness® Complete Health™ provides dogs with the nutritional balance they need to thrive. For the next three months, we will be feeding Miley the Wellness Complete Health Senior Dog Food. We couldn't wait to head to our local PetSmart to check it out.

As you can see, PetSmart has a large assortment of Wellness pet food products that are tailored to meet your dogs needs at different stages in their lives as well as different nutritional needs. At Wellness, they do whatever it takes to create the healthiest foods for pets. Their mission is to help pet owners provide their pet a healthy, happy, long life through the power of natural nutrition.

The Wellness Complete Health Senior dog food provides senior dogs with the nutritional balance they need to thrive. Senior dogs have specific nutritional needs and this particular recipe provides optimal balance of nutrient-rich whole foods to fulfill their unique health needs to obtain wellness throughout their senior years.

It is so important to know that Miley is getting the super nutrients she needs as she gets older so I am looking forward to seeing the benefits of feeding her the Complete Health Senior food. Wellness makes it easy for dog owners to understand what their dogs are getting and how to see the signs of wellness in their dog.

  

5 Signs of Wellness In Your Dog

1. Skin & Coat - Essential vitamins and minerals as well as guaranteed levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, support your dogs skin, coat and health.
2. Energy - A balanced blend of high quality proteins, grain-free carbs and select fats provide energy your dog needs to thrive.
3. Digestive Health - A combination of healthy fiber, chicory root extract and probiotics help support healthy digestion.
4. Eyes, Teeth & Gums - Guaranteed levels of Vitamin A help support healthy eyes while calcium and phosphorous helps support healthy teeth and gums.
5. Immunity - Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and nutritional supplements such as Vitamin E help support a healthy immune system.

Over the next few months, we will be keeping our eyes out for these signs of wellness and true pet health in Miley, such as her soft fur and healthy teeth and gums and energy levels.

With our cart loaded up, we are so excited to start Miley on her senior wellness journey for the next three months, we hope you will follow along with us.

Visit PetSmart.com to checkout the extensive Wellness lineup in order to pick out the right food for your dog and be sure to visit your local PetSmart to pick up a bag for your dog so they can begin their own wellness journey.

Connect and Follow Wellness

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Connect and Follow PetSmart

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Which Wellness food do you think your pet would like?

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

Collar Safety Awareness For Dogs

According to the American Pet Products Association, more than 19 million dogs wear a collar daily with an upwards of 26,000 collar strangulation accidents that occur to those dogs each year.

Golden Daily Scoop received a KeepSafe Break-Away collar from PetSafe to review and help spread the word about pet strangulation. All thoughts and opinions are our own. PetSafe  is not responsible for the content of this article.

To coincide with National Animal Safety and Protection month, PetSafe® is celebrating it's second annual Collar Safety Week by educating pet owners and professionals about the risks of strangulation and dangers associated with traditional collars.

Where Can Collar Strangulation Happen?

• Two or more dogs playing together
• Fences and Decks
• Crates and Kennels
• Heating and Cooling Vents
• Shrubs and Branches

Designed to prevent dogs from getting entangled by their collars, the PetSafe® KeepSafe® Break-Away Collar was invented by Tenney Mudge after the devastating loss of her beloved dog, Chinook, to a collar strangulation accident.

Keep The Ones You Love Safe

The collar features a patented break-away safety buckle that releases when pressure is applied or it gets caught on something, allowing it to fall off harmlessly and reduce the risk of strangulation or injury to the pet.

This collar can be put on your dog just like an ordinary collar with a buckle making sure you can fit two fingers under the collar. Note: If you have to restrain your dog, grasp the collar around the break-away buckle, otherwise the collar may release and your dog will be loose.

The KeepSafe collar also has a metal D-ring on each side of the breakaway buckle, which can be used to attach ID tags and can be clipped together with a leash so pet parents can safely walk their dogs using the collar.

PetSafe has developed an informative video and infographic to help pet parents protect their dogs.

Don't Become a Statistic! 

Protect Your Pet!

Connect with PetSafe

Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A Golden Tail

We are joining the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by our friends,  Sugar at GoldenWoofs & Nola the Dachshund!

5 Halloween Safety Tips for Dogs

Halloween can be a fun time for families and children but not so much for dogs. In fact, Halloween can be dangerous and down right spooky for our four-legged companions.

Here are some safety tips for you and your dog to ensure a fun and safe Halloween.

1. Collar and ID, please!

Having a collar and proper ID/Microchip for your dog is a great safety tip for any day but on Halloween dog's can become spooked by the doorbell and sounds of little goblins at your doorstep. Even if your dog isn't a "door darter", doesn't mean it won't happen.

2. Just Say No!

A dog's nose is thousands of times stronger than a humans so keep that bowl of candy up high and out of the reach of furry paws. Food poisoning happens more during Halloween than any other time of year. Learn what to do if you suspect your dog has gotten into some chocolate by visiting our post, Three Things to Know if Your Dog Eats Chocolate.

3. Beware of Hazards!

You've worked really hard on carving that jack-o-lantern so why not keep it outside for your trick-or-treaters to enjoy. Dogs become very curious and their wagging tails and paws can easily knock over a lit pumpkin in your home causing a fire.

4. Costume Safety First!

Many dog owners like dressing up their dogs (us included!) for Halloween. Just make sure it is safe, they can easily move around with it and there are no parts that they can chew or bite off, causing a choking hazard.

5. Stress-Free is the Way to Be!

Having strangers dressed up in costumes showing up at your door can be stressful for your dog. If you find your dog is stressed, move them to a quiet room away from the flurry of activity. This would be a great time to surprise them with a new toy to help keep them calm and distracted.

Do you have a tip for Halloween safety? 

Please share it with us in the comments below!

Jumping For Joy

We are joining the BlogPaws WW Blog Hop

Upcycle Your Stuff With Molly Mutt Dog Beds

Does your dog's bed match your home décor?

Being a big fan of HGTV's Fixer Upper, our décor has changed a bit over the past year and I am always on the lookout for dog beds and accessories that will go along with it.

When Molly Mutt asked us to review their dog bed duvet and I saw all the modern designs they had, I was thrilled because I actually found a color combo that will go in any room in our house.

Disclaimer: Golden Daily Scoop received a Molly Mutt Duvet Cover from Molly Mutt in exchange for our honest review. We received no other compensation and Molly Mutt is not responsible for the content of this post.

Designed to match your style and give your old stuff a new purpose - this isn't your ordinary pet bed.

Molly Mutt duvet covers come without stuffing, allowing pet owners to upcycle their old clothes, blankets and bedding by stuffing them in the duvet cover.

Upcycle Your Life - Here's How it Works!

Did you know that every year the average person recycles or donates 12 pounds of textiles? The EPA reports that only 15.3% of those textiles are recovered, which means the rest goes to the landfill.

Filling the duvet is a pretty simple process, just gather your old clothes, blankets and pillows, stuff them in the sack and insert into the duvet cover.

This is the "I'm a realist" in dark grey with yellow trim. I love the trendy color combo, it's a nice masculine color for Bruin that goes perfectly with our style.

Bruin is a large golden retriever, weighing close to 90lbs. so it's not always easy finding a bed that he can fit comfortably on. 

As you can see he fit's nicely on the bed. This duvet cover is size "huge" which measures at 36" x 45" x 5". 

Made from 100% cotton canvas which is pre-shrunk and washable, this duvet cover is very durable even for this big guy. I love the cotton canvas because you can easily vacuum all the dog hair off the bed which is a lot when you have three goldens like us!

I think it's safe to say Bruin LOVES his new bed and I don't blame him one bit for not wanting to share it!

To see all their designs and sizes visit Molly Mutt and connect with them on social media.

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY BELOW!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Exploring Our Dog Friendly Park

We are joining the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by our friends,  Sugar at GoldenWoofs & Nola the Dachshund!

Sniffing Out The Wooly Snuffle Mat

PAW5 believes that mealtime should be an enriching and rewarding challenge for dogs since they are wired to forage and hunt for food.

We were first introduced to PAW5 with their Rock 'N Bowl puzzle feeder which helped dogs' think and problem solve while having fun and being rewarded by finding the kibble.

Today we happy to bring you their newest enrichment product for your dog, the Wooly™ Snuffle Mat.

Disclaimer: Golden Daily Scoop received The Wooly Snuffle Mat from PAW5 in exchange for our honest review and participation in the PAW5EnrichedLifeChallenge. We received no other compensation and PAW5 is not responsible for the content of this post.

A Dog's Nose Is Their Greatest Gift

Did you know that a dog's nose is thousands of times stronger than a humans? The Wooly engages your dog's powerful sense of smell as they snuffle, snort and sniff their way through dinner.

How Does It Work? 

Just pour food or treats directly on top of the mat and let the sniffing begin!

The Wooly Snuffle Mat is made to feed their belly and their brain by stimulating your dog's natural foraging instincts to hunt for food in grass and fields.

I love that this mat turns meals and treat time into a scent-driven scavenger hunt, a perfect way to put their nose and brain to work. 

Let's Sniff Out The Details!

• Sustainably hand-made from upcycled materials at a woman owned and operated progressive facility in rural Thailand. 
• They take the wasteful off-cuts of the textile industry, rinse and clean them thoroughly, then hand-sew them into the Wooly.
• Perfect for any breed, any size and any age dog.
• Durable construction.
• Fully machine washable.

We give the Wooly Snuffle Mat a GOLDEN PAWS UP! 

I can honestly say, I thought as soon I put the Wooly mat on the floor and sprinkled the food on the mat, that they would grab the mat and have a game of tug-of-war.

Much to my surprise they did just the opposite. They immediately sniffed out the food and snorted their way through the entire mat and then some. 

I loved watching the Goldens engage their sense of smell which really slowed them down and made them work for their food which is what they were born to do.

We are so happy to see a company like PAW5 who really cares about enriching the lives of dogs and doing it in a way that supports the community, environment and the planet.  

To learn more you can visit PAW5 and connect with them on social media

Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Don't forget the #PAW5EnrichedLifeChallenge starts Monday, Oct. 17th. We will definitely be pulling out the Wooly Snuggle Mat for the challenge!

Do you think your dog would like the Wooly Snuffle Mat? Let us know in the comments below!

Changing Seasons

October is about trees revealing colors they've hidden all year. -Jm Storm

We are joining the BlogPaws WW Blog Hop

Join Us in the #PAW5EnrichedLifeChallenge

PAW5™ believes in enriching the lives of dogs through as many means as possible. Their missions is to ensure that all dogs have an enriching experience every day.

Launching October 17th - 21st will be the #PAW5EnrichedLifeChallenge. During this one-of-a-kind program, PAW5 will be challenging pet parents to 5 days of engaging their dog's mind and body in healthy and rewarding activities that will keep them mentally sharp and physically fit.

The goal of this challenge to help your dog become a more healthier, well-rounded version of himself. The best way you can do that is learning about the six categories of enrichment.

SIX CATEGORIES OF ENRICHMENT

1. Sensory - Stimulate your dog's senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. 
2. Feeding - Make feeding time challenging, engaging and fun. 
3. Toys/Puzzles - Encourage your dog to play with them which ends in a desired result, sometimes treats.
4. Environmental - Add something to your dog's environment that will peak curiosity and physical activity.
5. Social - Interacting with other people and dogs builds trust and confidence.
6. Training- Bond with your dog, build trust and listening skills.

During the challenge, dog owners will follow a set of daily "recipes" for enrichment that will include do-it-yourself alternatives and tips on how to easily and effectively incorporate enrichment into their every day life.

Follow PAW5 on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and use the hashtag #PAW5EnrichedLifeChallenge to join dog owners sharing their experiences and ideas on how to make their dogs' lives better.

Don't miss our PAW5 Wooly™ Snuffle Mat review coming this week!

We hope you will join us in this challenge starting Oct 17th! 

Let us know if you plan to in the comments below!

A Dog's Pet Peeve

When your trying to nap and your brother is biting his nails...

We are joining the Black & White Sunday blog hop hosted by our friends,  Sugar at GoldenWoofs & Nola the Dachshund!