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UPDATE: The winner has been selected, and the successful Kickstarter campaign is over.

One of my readers has volunteered to have 20 pounds of balanced blends raw dog food shipped to someone interested in feeding raw.

The reason this person decided to do this is because one of the common barriers to feeding raw dog food is cost. we all know commercial raw dog food costs more than dry dog food.

You may remember I featured balanced blends on my blog last month.

Balanced blends is a new raw dog food company that delivers frozen raw diets, and the company ran a Kickstarter campaign through may 27 with promotional discounts on its food.

The Kickstarter campaign is designed to give pet owners a chance to order the food at an “early bird” rate. (Balanced blends is a fully funded company.)

The Kickstarter campaign is a promotion where pet owners can:

1. Pre-order raw dog food and raw cat food at a discounted price + free shipping.

2. receive an extended special rate for up to six months.

Would your dog like to try raw food?

The reader I referred to above already donated $90 for the pre-order Kickstarter campaign which ended up equaling 20 pounds of raw chicken. This also includes a six-month special offer to receive 25 pounds of food for the price of 20.

Both the 20 pounds of raw food and the six-month special offer will be transferred to one lucky reader of That Mutt.

[quote_center]Any time I can really introduce someone to the benefits of raw, I like to jump on it, and this seems like a good way to me.[/quote_center]

“Any time I can really introduce someone to the benefits of raw, I like to jump on it, and this seems like a good way to me.”

I thought this was very generous.

How to enter the giveaway

This giveaway is designed to help someone get started with raw food if cost has been a barrier.

*The winner has been notified.

If you would like to be considered in this giveaway, you can do one of two things:

1. Leave a comment below that indicates your dog would like to be considered. No need to explain why.

2. Or, you can email me privately at Lindsay@ThatMutt.com and I’ll enter you in the drawing.

I’ll choose one winner at random on may 28, which is the day after the Kickstarter campaign ends. must have a mailing address in the contiguous united states to win.

Would your dog benefit from raw food?

Let me know in the comments.

*Thank you to the reader who volunteered to donate this offer. This person chose to remain anonymous. Balanced blends sponsored my original review post last month.

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Today we’re welcoming a new addition to the PetMeds team:  meet our Art Director’s new Shih Tzu puppy.   The new pup reported for work for the very first day yesterday!

Julie is still thinking about the best name for the new puppy.  Her first thought was the name Chloe, but the new puppy made it clear that was not her true name!  Currently, her name is tentatively “Daisy.”

Here is the new pup with her big brother, Buster.   It looks like Buster is not too sure about the new youngster! What would you name the new little girl?

Finally, this is the best time to introduce our new Pet Parenting ideas feature.  We’ll be sharing helpful little ideas with you about caring for your own pet dog or cat.

Pet Parenting idea #1: start your new puppy off right.  get your puppy used to regular managing and grooming from day one.  gently touch your puppy’s mouth, ears, paws and nails, tail, and belly. If you begin early, your pet dog may actually learn to take pleasure in tooth brushing, nail clipping and grooming.

There are all sorts of scenarios where dogs really lose it and bark like crazy, so it’s hard to write about barking in general.

For this post I’m focusing on when you’re home with your canine or in the yard with your canine and he barks because he sees, smells or hears something.

If you’re searching for suggestions on how to stop a canine from barking when home alone, see this post.

And as always, I’d love to hear your ideas because it’s not like my suggestions are going to work for every single dog.

This post is sponsored by green Bark Gummies.

Tips to stop a canine from barking at home

1. keep your canine on a leash.

I don’t imply all the time, just when you know he’s likely to bark.

You ought to know what his “triggers” are by now. If not, make a list.

Keeping your canine on a leash when you know he’ll be tempted to bark will limit his freedom, making it simpler for you to avoid him from barking or to re-gain control if he does start barking.

If your canine is on a leash, he’s less likely to charge the window or the fence or the door.

For example, even if you have a fenced yard, you can still take your canine out on a leash. Really, it’s OK. ?

2. block your dog.

If you know your canine is about to bark, step between your canine and the set off and gently claim the space or get your dog’s attention so he looks at you.

3. use treats and ask for a easy command.

While holding treats best to your dog’s face, ask him to do something easy like “sit” or “down” and reward that behavior.

Keep gratifying the calm behavior for a few seconds or minutes.

If needed, you could put your canine in a down/stay on his canine bed or at your feet for a few minutes. just don’t use it as a punishment; praise him for being calm.

Keep in mind, the treats ought to be good enough to interest your dog.

Green Bark Gummies is a sponsor of That Mutt, and I’ve been using the company’s treats lately for training Ace.

He is nuts over them, and that’s essential with training. You have to find something your canine really loves, whether it’s cheese, ham, hot dogs or whatever.

I think all dogs will love green Bark Gummies, plus they’re made with healthy ingredients, including chia. You can read much more about the company in my review post here.

Did that sound too simple?

Good. It ought to be. just having a clear plan and remaining consistent can really make a difference no matter what you’re teaching. If you repeat the above every day over several weeks and months, I think you’ll make some major progress.

A few much more ideas

Won’t the treats just ‘reward’ the barking?

No. You’re gratifying the “sit” or the “down.” Then, as your canine remains quiet and calm, you would continue to reward that with treats or praise. You’re gratifying good behavior.

Sure, some dogs will learn they can bark once and then run over for a treat. You would just want to learn to time it better so you’re getting your dog’s attention best before he actually barks. Then, slowly increase your expectations.

What about scolding the dog?

I’m not against telling a canine no, believe me. but what I’ve discovered is that it doesn’t work so well when the canine is either in a fearful state of mind, very thrilled or possibly protective.

Telling him “no” just doesn’t do a whole lot. let me know if you agree with me on that.

Plus, I don’t recommend scolding a canine who’s reacting out of fear. Instead, calmly show the canine a much more suitable behavior.

What about anti-bark collars?

Sometimes barking is a major issue, and you have to get it under control for various reasons. avoiding eviction, for example.

Anti-bark collars do work, assuming you purchase a high-quality product that’s triggered by the vibration of the dog’s vocal chords and not just sound. how terrible would it be if your canine were corrected whenever your other canine barked? This shouldn’t happen if you have a high-quality collar.

Like all tools, they’re an option for the best situation, and you ought to know why your canine is barking in the first place. I wouldn’t put an anti-bark collar on a canine who’s nervous or scared.

Final thoughts – all dogs learn at their own pace

If you have any ideas or questions about barking or anything else, let me know in the comments. If I don’t have an answer, hopefully someone else will.

What suggestions do you have for stopping a dog’s barking?

Xander the pitbull and Neco the husky love their sugar cookie shampoo. They also love their between Baths Spritz.

“I’ve also never heard them complain about their Maverick collars or Ombre beds,” said their owner Jammie White.

Pet boutiques are not just for small dogs.

Jammie’s fancy Paws boutique carries collars, leashes, pet dog coats, pet dog shampoo and dozens of other products.

“A lot of people are under the impression that pet boutiques are only for small breed dogs and that boutique owners own smaller breeds,” Jammie said. “But that is not the case at all.”

Jammie said she loves all dogs but tends to favor the larger breeds.

“No infraction to all the charming shih tzus out there,” she said.

But shih tzus have little reason to feel offended.

If you browse through fancy Paws Boutique’s web site, you will see dozens of small pet dog products such as raincoats, sundresses, harnesses and bejeweled collars.

Fancy Paws boutique is a place where dogs of any size (and their owners) can shop.

Not all products fit larger dogs, but Jammie said this trend is starting to change as makers realize big pet dog owners also like to spoil their pets.

To make shopping easier, big pet dog owners can browse through the special big pet dog clothes section. Some products do slip through the cracks so it’s always good to check the other categories as well, Jammie said.

Dog products online

Fancy Paws boutique is special because its customers are not just customers, Jammie said.

For example, one customer’s daughter wanted a new carrier for her Yorkie puppy that was not provided on fancy Paws, Jammie said.

“He sent me a picture of what she wanted and I tracked it down for them and added it to my selection so he could get her exactly what she wanted. How’s that for customer service?”

Jammie gets to interact with her customers often, as she does everything from creating the site to selecting what products to sell to answering questions.

Her passion for animals, combined with her desire to start her own service gave her the idea for fancy Paws. losing her office job last year was all the encouragement she needed to dedicate a lot more time to her online business.

Dog clothes and accessories

One of the best sellers at fancy Paws boutique includes the between Baths Spritz, Jammie said. The Charleston Quilted snuggle Bed, the army green Fleece Hoodie and the Hex Martingale Collars are also popular.

“Other products such as our carriers and feeders, along with some of the designer pet dog beds are not ones you will see on just any boutique site,” Jammie said.

For dogs that live in places like Fargo, she suggested the Doggyback jacket pack which comes with a part that can be warmed in the microwave to keep dogs extra cozy. For larger dogs, Jammie recommends the Polar Fleece coat or the brown Plaid Fleece Coat.

And for gift ideas, check out the day spa travel and gift sets and of course gift certificates.

Save on pet dog products

Anyone interested in shopping at fancy Paws boutique can receive 10% off through October by using voucher code B2S10 during checkout as part of the back to school special.

For a lot more savings, check out the photo contest where one winner per month receives a $10 gift certificate. Or, sign up for the fancy Paws boutique newsletter to view highlighted products, upcoming sales and even pet dog training tips.

Free pet dog day spa set

Jammie was great enough to offer a complimentary pet dog day spa Take Out set to one lucky That Mutt reader.

For your chance at winning, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post about which fancy Paws boutique product is your favorite.

I will pick a winner at random Oct. 6. good luck!

This was a paid web-site review.

When your pet dog is reaching 10 years old, you start to think of all you’ve been through together.

With Ace, I have so lots of memories.

Like the time Josh and I took him on his first camping trip. In April. In Minnesota.

It was 2 degrees Fahrenheit that night in Itasca state Park, something close to a record low for that date. I’d only had my pet dog for three weeks and already he was sleeping in my sleeping bag. This wasn’t to spoil him but to keep him alive!

Or, not too long after, when Ace ran with me in a 5-mile race in Fargo. He was figured out we were going to win that race!

And how he checked out my grandma in the nursing home, sat near her bed one night while (I realize now) I was really telling her goodbye.

He was with us on the shores of Lake remarkable when Josh asked me to marry him. Later, he was at our wedding ceremony.

I’m not sure I can count all our camping, boating and hiking adventures in Minnesota, North Dakota and California. Or how lots of times he dove head first into any body of water.

We brought him into Canada, to Thunder Bay, and back.

He went tubing with me in Detroit Lakes and we lost his tennis ball. another weekend, he swam for nearly two hours as my pals and I played frisbee in the lake. We could touch the bottom; he could not.

And not only these things, but my pet dog led me to start a business, a blog, to follow my passion for writing, pet dog training and pet dog rescue. He introduced me to pet dog agility. He’s helped me make and maintain pals I would never have even met otherwise (you know who you are).

He forces this introvert to leave her apartment! OK, the couch, even.

Thank you, Ace.

I’m so thankful for this dog.

K9 Nature Supplements is a business that makes natural supplements for dogs with mainly human grade as well as organic ingredients.

My senior lab mix Ace got to try the company’s Hip & Joint Revita Chews to potentially assist his sore joints, as well as we have a possibility for your dog to try them too!

This publish is sponsored by K9 Nature Supplements.

Leave a comment below for a possibility to win a combo pack of Hip & Joint Revita Chews as well as Nature’s Aches Away for your dog. (3 winners!) Click here.

K9 Nature Supplements Review

My thoughts on the Hip & Joint Revita Chews:

My dog Ace has been taking the Hip & Joint Revita Chews for about three weeks. He is an almost 11-year-old black lab mix as well as the joints in his back legs are sore as well as stiff. He does take Carprofen (Rimadyl) daily for managing the pain, as well as his vet always suggests glucosamine as well as fish oil supplements as well.

The Hip & Joint Revita Chews from K9 Nature Supplements contain glucosamine as well as omega-3 fatty acids. I believe these components are advantageous to my aging dog. However, I am not able to observe a remarkable difference in exactly how he feels after taking the chews since he is already taking a pain relief medication. He does like the taste as well as had no difficulty taking the chews!

K9 Nature Supplements likewise suggested Ace might take their natural pain relief product called Nature’s Aches Away along with the hip & joint chews. However, Aches Away would requirement to be utilized without Rimadyl, so we selected not to take him off his prescription medication.

There are prospective side impacts to Rimadyl, so if you’re looking for a more natural choice for pain relief, you might look into the Nature’s Aches Away for your dog. The active components in the Aches Away are fish oil, cat’s claw root extract as well as willow bark extract. (Cats claw is a plant material traditionally utilized for treating arthritis as well as more.)

What is the cost?

The Hip & Joint Revita Chews are available in jars of 60 chewable tablets for $26.99 as well as the Nature’s Aches Away is available in jars of 55 soft chews for $26.99.

Get an extra 20% off on K9 Nature Supplements with FREE shipping with code THATMUTT20 Click here.

60 chews will last my 70-pound dog 60 days since he takes one per day. smaller dogs will only requirement half a tablet each day as well as dogs larger than Ace will requirement 2 tablets.

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What’s unique about the product?

K9 Nature Supplements was produced by scientists who have a enthusiasm for natural as well as holistic health and wellness for dogs, according to its website. The company’s supplements are all natural as well as mainly organic. Of course, there is a time as well as location for pharmaceuticals, however K9 Nature Supplements is an advocate for holistic as well as natural healing whenever possible.

K9 Nature Supplements states it only markets products that they themselves would provide to their own dogs, ensuring the greatest quality, security as well as key benefits of each ingredient.

Its supplements are fairly priced as well as all orders shipped in the U.S. include free shipping if ordered from their website.

Pros of the Hip & Joint Revita chews:

Made in the USA with natural ingredients

Could reduce or get rid of your dog’s requirement for NSAIDs like Rimadyl

Contains 375mg glucosamine & 200mg chondroitin per tablet

Glucosamine assists repair work damaged joints

My dog likes the chewable tablets. He believes they’re treats!

One jar lasts my 70-pound dog 60 days

Works as a preventative for healthy dogs

Contains fish oil for healthier skin & coat health and wellness + heart health

Free shipping in the U.S.

Cons:

Some dogs have allergies to shellfish. Glucosamine, one of the key ingredients, is originated from shellfish. The business suggests Nature’s Aches Away (vs. the Revita chews) for dogs that have sensitives or understood allergies to joint supplements.

There are other brands that offer higher amounts of glucosamine as well as chondroitin per dose. However, K9 Nature Supplements stated it utilizes a minimalist approach where each component is scientifically researched to determine the lowest dose that will work in a dog’s body. That way, your dog is not getting as well much of any type of of the ingredients. (If you’re wondering what the very best dose is for your dog, it’s always finest to consult with a vet.)

Would I buy this product?

Yes, I would buy about three month’s worth of the Hip & Joint chews to try as a longer term trial to see if it assists my senior dog. I believe in the benefits of glucosamine for people as well as dogs, as well as I like that this product has restricted components since my dog has a great deal of allergies.

Would I suggest the product to others?

Yes, if your dog is having joint pain or stiffness or if she is prone to joint issues because of her breed, I would suggest trying this for 60 days to see if you notice a difference. It would likewise be a great concern to ask your vet (but be gotten ready for your vet to try to offer you whatever glucosamine brand she carries).

Younger dogs can likewise take the supplement as a preventative.

Use code THATMUTT20 for 20% off your order as well as free shipping. CLICK HERE.

Giveaway – Win a combo pack for your dog!

K9 Nature Supplements is providing away a combo pack of its Hip & Joint Revita Chews as well as the Nature’s Aches Away to three lucky winners in the U.S.

To enter:

Just leave a comment below so I understand your dog wants in on the drawing! must have a U.S. mailing address to win.

Three winners will be selected randomly on Friday Feb. 17 as well as revealed in Sunday’s email digest. indication up for That Mutt’s emails HERE.

Note: everybody signed up for the $7 level or higher on that Mutt’s Patreon page is immediately went into into ALL giveaways. indication up HERE.

Would your dog like to try these supplements?

Let me understand in the comments!