Month: February 2022

10 High Energy Dog Breeds for an Active Lifestyle

10 High Energy Dog Breeds for an Active Lifestyle

There are so many different dog breeds to choose from when adding a new furry friend to your family. It’s important that when you’re searching for the perfect pup, you consider your lifestyle and how a dog will fit in. If you consider yourself an 

6 Ways to Celebrate Your Dogs Birthday or Gotcha Day!

6 Ways to Celebrate Your Dogs Birthday or Gotcha Day!

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. For most people, it’s safe to say that our dogs are considered part of our family which means that celebrating their birthday is a must! If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate your 

Pupcuterie Boards Review!

Pupcuterie Boards Review!

Charcuterie boards have become increasingly popular in recent years! They’re perfect for parties, gatherings, and even nights in at home. While some of the goodies on a charcuterie board may be safe to share with your furry friend, what if I told you that you could get your dog a charcuterie board of their very own? Pupcuterie Boards is a small, woman owned business that creates treat boards made specifically for dogs! Paige was gracious enough to send me and Luna a board to review, so today I am sharing my full review of Pupcuterie Boards!

What is Pupcuterie Board?

Pupcuterie Board is a small business created by Paige Hartman, a dog mom located out of Austin Texas! She took the popular charcuterie boards and turned them into an awesome treat for our canine companions. 

Each board features a lick mat, slathered in dog friendly peanut butter, and covered in delicious dog treats. You can customize your board to fit your dogs dietary restrictions. 

When ordering your board you have two different options, a 6-inch round lick mat that feeds 1-2 dogs and a 10-inch bone shaped lick mat that feeds 2-5 dogs. You also get to choose the color of the lick mat, which you can then keep and reuse over and over!

My Review of Pupcuterie Board

I was so excited to receive a Pupcuterie Board for Luna’s 3rd birthday! I got a 6-in board with treats including: 

  • Turkey and blueberry hearts
  • Dehydrated carrot
  • Lobster roll heart
  • Freeze dried chicken heart
  • Peanut butter filled pretzels

And so much more! 

Luna loved every single treat included on this board and I loved that the majority of the treats were on the healthier side so I could feel guilt free letting her gobble it all down! I also appreciated that she included a card with every single treat listed so that I knew exactly what Luna was eating. 

By far my favorite part of the board was that they’re created on a lick mat that can be easily washed and reused over and over! Lick mats are one of my favorite forms of enrichment for Luna, so I thought the addition of that was an awesome touch. 

Where Can You Get Your Own Pupcuterie Board?

Pupcuterie Board is based out of Austin, Texas and can be delivered if you live locally or shipped anywhere else in the US! The board is shipped vacuum sealed and was perfectly in tact when it arrived. 

Check out the Pupcuterie Board website to order your own and be sure to follow Paige on Instagram @pupcuterieATX! 

I love supporting small, woman owned businesses when it comes to purchasing new things for my dog and I was so excited to partner with Paige and Pupcuterie Board on this blog post. 

Paige sent me this board to review, all opinions are 100% honest and my own!

How to Teach Your Dog to “Roll Over”

How to Teach Your Dog to “Roll Over”

“Roll over” is a cute and basic trick that is fairly simple to teach your dog. If your dog is food motivated and willing to learn, they should catch on in no time. Today, I’m sharing how to teach your dog to roll over in 

Carrot Cake Recipe for Dogs! With Two Ingredient Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Recipe for Dogs! With Two Ingredient Cream Cheese Frosting

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Today is my Siberian Husky, Luna’s, 3rd birthday and every year on her birthday I come up with a new dog friendly cake recipe to celebrate. In years past I’ve done peanut butter cupcakes and 

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog and Dog Moms!

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Dog and Dog Moms!

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

Valentines Day isn’t just for couples! There are plenty of people (and animals!) in our lives that we love and what better day to show it than the holiday that’s all about it. If you have a dog or dog mom in your life who you want to spoil this Valentine’s Day then you’re in the right place. I’ve teamed up with Taylor from The DogMa Pack to bring you gifts for your dog or a dog mom in your life this Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Dog

1. Chewy’s Valentine’s Day Goody Box

If you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time you know how obsessed I am with Chewy’s Goody Boxes. These Chewy exclusive boxes are filled with themed toys, yummy treats, and a bandana for only $25! 

While the Valentine’s Day box does not include a bandana as the other ones do, it does come with four Valentine’s Day toys and 3 different treats that your dog is sure to love. 

2. Frisco Valentine’s Day Toys

Chewy’s pet product brand, Frisco, offers a ton of Valentine’s Day toys for your dog. From rope toys to squeaky toys there are a ton of cute options to choose from. They even have multiple hide-n-seek puzzle toys such as a Star Wars box of chocolates and a love letters mailbox.

3. Wufers Dog Cookies

Wufers is a dog bakery that makes the cutest canine safe cookies. Their Valentine’s Day cookie boxes are the perfect sweet treat for your pup this year!

4. DIY Valentine’s Day Chocolates

What’s Valentines Day without a box of chocolates? We all know dogs can’t eat real chocolate, but they can have carob, a chocolate substitute. For Valentine’s Day this year, make your dog their very own box of chocolates with this 3 ingredient recipe

5. Stuffed Animals

Teddy bears are the OG Valentine’s Day gift, and luckily they aren’t limited to humans only. Most dogs love stuffed toys making a stuffed animal the perfect gift to show love to your pup. 

6. Bandanas

Okay, this one may be more for the dog moms but you can’t go wrong with a love themed bandana for your dog. There are so many small businesses that make dog bandanas, and you can also find them in stores or places like Amazon, so your options are unlimited when it comes to finding the perfect one for your pup. 

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Dog Moms

Taylor, from The DogMa Pack, has 5 fantastic Valentine’s Day gifts for the dog moms in your life!

1. Personalized Pet Products

A few of my all time favorite gifts have been personalized “Benji” products.  For example, one of my most worn sweatshirts features the outline of Benji’s ears and his name.  I’ve also received a paw ring to symbolize my eternal love for my pup.  Finally, you can hop on that new trend I’ve been noticing lately and commission a personalized portrait of your pet!!  Dog moms love to rep their dogs (and their dog mom status), so you can’t go wrong with a personalized pup product.  A quick search on etsy will yield plenty of results from clothing to jewelry.  (May we also recommend you take a peak at the DogMa merch store, for that special dog mom in your life!)

2. A Donation to a Rescue Close to their Heart

One of the most loving things you can do is donate to a cause close to the heart of your sweetheart.  Whether that means supporting a local rescue (with money OR supplies) or donating to a dog-friendly cause – this gift will go beyond the traditional flowers and roses.  It’s sure to touch her heart, and the hearts of some pups too!

3. A Night Off!

This is SUCH an understated gift.  Dog moms do SO MUCH.  Not only do they have to go about their normal human duties, but they’re also providing and caring for their beloved pups.  A day of doing some of the admittedly less fun doggy chores (cleaning poop, buying dog food, or maybe a walk in freezing temperatures?) for that dog mom in your life may just be exactly what she needs.  Leave the snuggling and playing to her that day, and do the dirty work for her.

4. Plan a Dog Friendly Date Night

Do your research and figure out where you can take your dog mom and her pup for a fun night out.  I know something that brings me immense joy is going on a new adventure with both Benji and his dad.  Hikes, picnics, or dog friendly breweries are all options.

5. Last but Not Least, a Gift for Her Dog

Us dog moms ADORE when someone thinks of our pups and brings them a present, too. 

Be sure to visit Taylor’s blog and follow her on Instagram! You can also join her DogMa pack to connect with other dog moms and get news and information on all things dog!

Valentine’s Day Chocolates for Dogs! Dog Friendly Chocolate Recipe

Valentine’s Day Chocolates for Dogs! Dog Friendly Chocolate Recipe

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own.  Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without a box of chocolates! It’s common knowledge that dogs can’t eat chocolate but luckily there is a chocolate substitute that is perfectly safe for dogs to eat. If you’re looking 

Dog Myths Vs Facts: Some May Surprise You!

Dog Myths Vs Facts: Some May Surprise You!

This post contains affiliate links.  Have you ever been told that dogs are colorblind just to read an article saying otherwise? Did your vet tell you that raw food was dangerous but your dog trainer told you kibble was unhealthy? From behavioral traits to health