Good Dog Take Out Treats New Flavors: Enter Now!

 

When Good Dog Take Outs heard that we were celebrating Jeffie's birthday this month, they very generously offered to join in the fun!

Good Dog Take Outs has added new flavors!  

We got to taste test some of them and 

6 lucky party dogs get to try some, too!

We reviewed Good Dog Take Outs a couple of months ago and they were a big hit with all three of our dogs.  Their dog and cat treats are made in the US, in fact they're made in the heart of central Michigan in a licensed kitchen!  They oven bake fresh pet treats from human grade ingredients that contain no added fillers or preservatives.

Their new flavors include:

• Carob Cherry - Carob and Michigan Grand Traverse area red tart cherry juice.  They're the closest you can come to a chocolate covered cherry for your dog safely. 
• Nacho Mamma Chips - nacho cheese flavors and special handmade seasoning.
• Iced Cinnamon Rolls - heart healthy cinnamon and raw honey. Cinnamon improves circulation and has anti-inflammatory properties for your dog's joints;  raw honey helps boost the immune system.
• Chilli Dogs - spicy puppy shaped dog treats with no additives.
• Wheat/Gluten Free Chilli Cheese Crinkles - cheese, spices and no wheat/gluten.  Like cheese straws for dogs.

We ordered the Carob Cherry, Nacho Mamma Chips, Wheat/Gluten Free Chilli Cheese Crinkles to taste and Good Dog Take Outs sent Jeffie a package of Original Flavor as a special birthday gift!

Not only are these dog treats all natural and healthy, they look and smell good, too.  The Carob Cherry are adorable with their heart shapes.  Nacho Mamma Chips look just like you think they should!  The Original Flavor are cute dog bones with icing squiggles.  The Wheat/Gluten Free Chilli Cheese Crinkles look like cheese straws.  The Dog Daddy even tried them:  Yum!

Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie didn't really care how the treats looked.  One whiff and they were ready to party with Good Dog Take Outs!

Though it was nerve wracking waiting for a taste test, Jeffie, Rudy and Rosie had beautiful party manners!

I wish I could tell you which new flavor was their favorite.  However, they loved all of them!

We like to make our own dog treats, but sometimes there simply isn't time.  Good Dog Take Outs are just like homemade - without the time and messy kitchen!  Plus they come in such cute take-out containers.  Perfect for gift giving to a special doggie friend.

We're pleased to give Good Dog Take Outs pet treats our highest recommendation!

   Six lucky winners are going to find out

just how good these treats are...

because we're doing another giveaway!

Six (6) winners will win two (2) 4 ounce packages of Good Dog Take Outs in their choice of dog or cat treat flavors!

All you have to do is use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.  Sorry, winners must have a United States shipping address.

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Disclosure:  We received no financial compensation for this review.  We purchased 3 varieties of these dog treats. Good Dog Take Outs gave me one package as a gift.  We only publish our own opinions at Talking Dogs and share information about products we like and support. 

New Kong Off/On Squeaker Dog Toys Product Review

We love KONG!  So when the KONG Company asked us if we'd like to give one of their new dog toys a try, we said YES!

We received a new KONG Off/On Squeaker - Bear toy.  These new dog toys are made from their popular AirDog material and allow pet parents to switch the squeaker on and off for loud fun or quiet play.

All three of our dogs were thrilled with the KONG Off/On Squeaker Bear toy.

We liked it because the non abrasive tennis material won't wear down our dogs' teeth.  It was perfect for a game of fetch. 
 

When we'd had enough of the squeaking (Jeffie, too), we simply turned off the sound with the twist-an "off switch."

The squeaker in this toy is loud.  It certainly got our dogs' attention! The first time I turned it off, I found the switch to be stiff and I wished I'd used something other than my fingernail to operate it.  Subsequent use loosened up the switch considerably.

The new KONG Off/On Squeaker dog toys are available in Bone, Dog, Rattle, Whale and the Bear like we received.  Plus, they come in two sizes:  medium and large.  Available at popular pet retailers for $12.99 to $14.99 each.
 
We've been giving our dogs KONG toys for years.  We've found them to be safe, soft in their mouths, very durable, and they keep our dogs engaged for both inside and outside play.   The new KONG Off/On Squeaker is a barking good addition to the KONG dog toy offerings.

Rosie loved being a part of this product review.  Just look at that tail - blurry due to very happy wagging!

Talking Dogs is very pleased to highly recommend the new KONG Off/On Squeaker dog toy!  


* We were given one KONG Off/On Squeaker toy in exchange for our honest opinion of the product.

HooRag Bandanas for Dogs | Product Review

When HooRag Bandanas contacted me and offered a couple of their dog bandanas to try, I looked at their web site and thought:  what fun!  Though we're not keen on costuming our dogs, both Jeffie and Rudy enjoy wearing bandanas.  Rudy, especially.

HooRag Bandanas are not at all your ordinary bandana.  They are a seamless cotton-polyester blened micro-fiber that is light weight, moisture wicking, and fun to wear.  

Originally designed for people, as opposed to canines, Florida based, Hoo-Rag bandanas are popular with snow boarders, snow skiers, runners, mountain bikers, hikers, and more.  People use them as a traditional bandana, a beanie, neck gaiter, face mask and more.  A real plus for outdoor types, they're good for putting a barrier between your head and the elements.

Dogs, of course, wear them to be stylish and cool.

Well, dogs other than mine.

Our two sample HooRag Bandanas arrived very quickly, individually wrapped in attractive packaging.  One is a red and white design of the HooRag logo;  the other is a pretty dog-gone cute brown and tan dog bone design.  The fabric is smooth and silky.  The HooRag tube design is just a little stretchy.

Both Jeffie and Rudy were interested and ready to try them on.

That's when I discovered that my dogs have fat necks!  Okay, not fat necks, so much as Jeffie and Rudy are just too big to wear the HooRag bandana comfortably.

Once on, Jeffie immediately wanted that thing off.  Too tight.

 Jeffie's eyes are pleading with the Dog Daddy:  

Please make her stop and take this off.

Rudy wore his HooRag Bandana for quite awhile, although it obviously was too tight to be totally comfortable.  Plus, the "double chin" it gave him was not what I'd call attractive.

 Check out that double chin!  (giggle)

 

This photo shows the fit.

 

The Dog Daddy was our next guinea pig and he pronounced it pretty cool.  Soft, silky fabric.  Just enough stretch to be comfortable.  He was genuinely intrigued and I suspect the HooRag Bandanas will remain his.

Our recommendation?  Very cute way to doll up your dog, as long as your dog is not an 80 pound and up, large breed dog.  No doubt about it - if our dogs were just a tad smaller, we think we'd truly love the HooRag Bandanas. 

HooRag Bandanas come in a wide variety of colors and patterns.  Cost is $14.95, including shipping, on the HooRag Bandana web site.  They are also available in custom patterns.  You can order wholesale and even use your own logo or artwork.  Great idea for a dog event!  I can just see these on some Greyhounds...  (slender necks, you know)
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* We were given two sample HooRag Bandanas to try out in exchange for our honest review.  We were not financially compensated for this endorsement.

Christmas Gifts from Evanger's Dog Food

Jeffie and Rudy were the very happy recipients of a box filled with dog treats the other day.  

Jeffie was particularly thrilled since they arrived via USP and he loves to scare the heck out of that man in brown.

The very kind folks at Evanger's sent them a howling good Christmas present.

A whole box of natural dog treats to try just for fun and as a thank you for being such good taste testers.  

No review or publicity was requested or expected.  However, the boys were so happy, we decided to tell you about Evanger's dog treats.

Nothing But Natural  Pheasant with Fruits and Vegetables Jerky Treats: natural pheasant, oat flour, potato flour, dried chicory rood, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, cultured whey, blueberries, cranberries, carrots, peas, sea salt, oil of garlic and vitamin E.

Nothing But Natural Buffalo with Fruits and Vegetables Jerky Treats: same ingredients as above except buffalo instead of pheasant.
Nothing But Natural Chicken Grain Free Jerky Treats: same ingredients as above except with organic chicken.

Beef Lungs Gently Dried Treats: pure beef lungs.  A unique single-source protein rich in essential fatty acids.

Beef Liver Gently Dried Treats: pure beef liver (whole muscle meat). Gluten-free, grain-free; no additives or artificial ingredients.

Jeffie and Rudy love Evanger's and they thorougly enjoyed their Evanger's taste testing and review awhile back.  

We like Evanger's food for dogs and cats, too, because they are natural products made right here in the United States.

Thank you, Evanger's from two very happy pups!

The Dogs Bark Bakery Dog Treats Product Review

When the Dogs Bark Bakery offered to send us some dog treats to sample in exchange for our honest review, we were happy to oblige.  

Jeffie and Rudy liked the idea of gourmet dog treats.  I liked a number of things about their products.

The Dogs Bark Bakery dog treats are:

• Preservative free
• 100% natural
• Human grade ingredients
• Calorie conscious ingredients
• No meat or meat by-products are used.
• Hand crafted and baked fresh

Ronda, the owner (and baker) is a dog lover who's been to cooking school.  She's a believer in the slow food movement and The Dogs Bark Bakery shops locally grown whenever possible.  Fresh and home baked is essential to this California small business.

The Dogs Bark fresh baked dog treats are available in two sizes - BARKS for big dogs and BITES for smaller dogs - and in nine flavors:

• Vegan Blueberry Banana Delights
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Pumpkin Pie Bites
• Banana Biscotti
• Veggie Donuts
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• Parmesan Crackers
• Tomato Garlic Biscotti
• Breath Refreshers

The Talking Dogs were sent one package each of Cinnamon Rolls and Pumpkin Pie Bites.  Very festive choices for this season!  Rudy thought they smelled very good!

Cinnamon Rolls dog treats contain whole wheat flour, honey, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon and are finished with a sugar free yogurt drizzle. Guaranteed analysis:

• Crude protein  12%
• Crude fat   2%
• Crude fiber  1%
• Moisture  11%

Pumpkin Pie Bites contain whole wheat flour, pumpkin, buttermilk, vegetable shortening, egg, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.  The Dogs Bark Bakery recommends these as great for dogs with sensitive stomachs.  Both packages recommended refrigeration.  Guaranteed analysis:

• Crude portein 12%
• Crude fat  13%
• Crude fiber  2%
• Moisture  31%

These treats arrived via USPS Priority Mail in a timely fashion.  Treats are packaged in sealed plastic pouches inside attractive brown boxes.  The products were fresh and smelled so good that the Dog Daddy couldn't resist trying a Cinnamon Roll.  He pronounced it hard (more suitable to canine teeth), but delicious.

Jeffie and Rudy seemed to agree:  delicious!  So good were they that Jeffie again performed his new spontaneous begging stance.

I liked these dog treats because of their natural ingredients and freshness.  Just like homemade without any time spent in the kitchen.  I think the Dogs Bark Bakery dog treats would make wonderful holiday gifts for a furry friend.

Note: Neither of our dogs have dietary restrictions or allergies.  You need to use your own judgement regarding the Pumpkin Pie Bites and their sugar content.  

The Dogs Bark Bakery dog treats can be purchased online at their web site.  An 8oz package is $9.95 which includes shipping.  You may also find their products at farmers markets near their Northridge, CA location.  Coming soon is The Dogs Bark Food truck, which Jeffie and Rudy think would be pretty fun!

We're pleased to recommend The Dog Barks Bakery dog treats.  

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Product Review: Sweet Little Butterpup Dog Treats

  When the good folks at Lincoln Bark offered us some dog treats to taste test and review, we were happy to oblige.  

We were allowed to choose our samples from their three lines of all natural, healthy treats:

1. Sweet Little Butterpups - their original peanut butter based hard treats powered by the superfood, Chia seeds.
2. Treat Smart - a soft nutraceutical treat that is great for the skin and coat, and also powered by Chia seeds.
3. Doggie and kitty Sprinkles - a protein supplement and flavor enhancer that is springkled on food to entice finicky eaters to enjoy every bit.

We chose Sweet Little Butterpup dog treats in Lincoln Bark's oatmeal peanut butter recipe.  8 ounce packages are $9.99 on the Lincoln Bark web site.  Super fast shipping brought not only our sample package in just a couple of days, but also little 2-treat sample packs of Sweet Little Butterpup's in chicken liver flavor, salmon flavor, and pumpkin flavor. 

Jeffie's cautious first taste.

You might as well know up front that these dog treats are now among Jeffie and Rudy's favorite snacks!  In fact, the boys were so enthusiastic about this taste testing session that it was hard to snap some photos that were not blurry.  Neither could hold a "sit" for long after they'd had their first taste.

Rudy could not help wiggling with anticipation after the first bite.

I understand why.  These dog treats smell delicious!  Seriously. Delicious.

Jeffie is longing for his next turn in this yummy testing.

Made in the USA, these dog treats contain gluten free rice flour and potato flour, soy free peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, canola oil, Chia seed and water.  They do NOT contain preservatives, additives, artificial colors or flavors.

• Crude Protein - minimum 17%
• Crude Fat - minimum 15%
• Crude Fiber - maximum 1%
• Moisture- maximum 9% 

We'd heard of Chia Seed and this motivated us to learn more.  Often called a superfood, Chia Seed promotes health with more antioxidants that blueberries and eight times more Omega-3 Fatty Acids than wild salmon.  

Chia Seed benefits:

• Promotes cardiovascular health
• Assists joint function and mobility
• Improves digestion and natural detoxification
• Supports healthy weight loss
• Antioxidants in Chia seeds and oil help prevent cancer
• Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) reduces fatal cardiac episodes

Sophie - the dog that inspired Lincoln Bark

Lincoln Bark evolved after the owners dog was diagnosed with Addison's disease when she was two years old.  Needing to boost her food intake, they began researching canine nutrition and baking their own dog treats.  Today, Sweet Little Butterpup dog treats still are baked by hand in small batches with 100% natural, human grade ingredients.

We highly recommend Lincoln Bark's Sweet Little Butterpup dog treats.

• Made in the USA
• Wheat, soy and corn free
• No preservatives
• 100% human grade ingredients
• Attractive appearance - like minature crunchy muffins
• Reasonably priced
• Attractive packaging
• Fast shipping
• 100% money-back guarantee
• A portion of Lincoln Bark's profits donated to animal welfare organizations
• The dogs LOVE them! 

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It's so hard to take turns!

Learn more about Lincoln Bark and order their products at their web site www.lincolnbark.com and follow Lincoln Bark on Facebook.  Your dogs will thank you!

Tasty Tuesday Pet Product Review: YumZies Grain Free Dog Treats

One of our reviewers. 

At Talking Dogs, we're big fans of Mr. Chewy, the online pet food retailer.

So, when Mr. Chewy contacted us to see if we'd like to review a new dog treat called YumZies, we jumped at the chance.  [read our full review of Mr. Chewy here.]

YumZies is a grain free, soft - moist dog treat made in the United States by Nootie.

YumZies are made with real chicken, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and natural flavors.  YumZies contain no wheat, corn, or soy and are easily digestible.  They also contain no artificial preservatives or flavors.

We chose YumZies Natural Hickory Bacon Flavor Dog Treats to try.

YumZies Hickory Bacon Flavor - Ingredients:

Chicken, Potato Flour, Pea Powder, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Flour, Natural Flavor, Salt, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Natural Bacon Flavor, Lecithin, Garlic Powder, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Phosphoric Acid, Ginger Powder, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Bisulfate, Cultured Dextrose, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid (preservative), Rosemary Extract.

YumZies Hickory Bacon Flavor - Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein 8% minimum, crude fat 11% minimum, crude fiber 3% maximum, moisture 30% maximum, Omega 3* 1.70% minimum, Omega 6* 2.74% minimum.  *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

As always, we received super fast delivery from Mr. Chewy and our package of YumZies arrived well packed for shipping.  YumZies are attractively packaged and we like that the first ingredient is real chicken, as well as that there are no grains in this dog treat.

Rudy and Jeffie examined the packaging and pronounced it barking good!

When we ripped open the YumZies bag, the humans at our house were not too keen with the smell of the treats, but the dogs were definitely thrilled.  YumZies Hickory Bacon Flavor Treats definitely passed the dog taste test.  

Our cautious Golden Retriever, Jeffie, carefully took the first taste test of YumZies.

We'd rate YumZies dog treats as excellent for their natural ingredients, grain free, preservative free recipe.  We especially like that YumZies are manufactured in the USA.  YumZies dog treats come in 6 ounce bags with a built in zipper to keep them fresh.  Price is $6.99 per bag.

Our dogs love YumZies!

Rudy eagerly waits his turn for another YumZies dog treat.

Our yellow Labrador Retriever, Rudy, was very excited to try a new dog treat!

Mr. Chewy carries a full line of YumZies dog treats in several flavors:   YumZies Hickory Bacon Flavor (which we tried), YumZies Cheese Flavor, Yumzies Peanut Butter Flavor, and YumZies Barbecue Chicken Flavor.  They're also available in Mini - training size treats.  

If you're looking for USA made, grain free, natural dog treats, give YumZies at Mr. Chewy a try!

Today is a Tasty Tuesday Blog Hop, so be sure to fetch the links below to discover new pet food and treat recipes, pet treat reviews, giveaways and more!

Mr. Chewy Online Pet Food Retailer: Product Review

We love Mr. Chewy!  Mr. Chewy is an online pet food retailer offering over 70 brands and subscription based ordering for hassle free delivery.  They ship throughout the continental US and offer free shipping for any order over $49.

A couple of weeks ago Mr. Chewy offered us a special $50 promotional code to use on their website in exchange for an honest review of their services.  We were happy to agree.

Living in a very rural area, we have limited resources for pet food.  When we switched to natural, human grade ingredient dog kibble a few years ago our options were extremely limited.  In fact, there were only a couple brands available locally.  Our situation is very similar in terms of dog treats.  Most online sources we checked had shipping fees that made our wallet cringe.

Not only did Mr. Chewy have our usual brand of dog food available, once we added a package of dog treats to the cart, the shipping really was free.  Well, the truth is that we were so excited by the selection available, we added more than one package of treats to our shopping cart!

We loved how easy it was to shop at Mr. Chewy.  Products are categorized logically and it's super easy to find your usual brand.  When shopping dog treats, we found we could narrow products by pet, brand,  life stage (age), and/or specialty.

In addition to dog food and dog treats, Mr. Chewy offers potty pads, cat food and cat treats, cat litter, and popular flea and tick treatments.  Their website has live chat to answer questions.  If you're uncomfortable ordering online you can call the Mr. Chewy toll number during business hours.

We placed our online order for a 40 pound bag of our usual dog food, plus several packages of treats, on March 4.  We received a prompt email confirmation of our order and, on March 5, a notice our order had shipped.  Our order arrived on March 8 via FedEx delivery.  Super fast service!  This was a big, heavy carton, but even with that hunky bag of dog food, the contents were so well packed that our dog treats arrived in great shape.

Here's why we love Mr. Chewy:

• Convenience - Quick and easy online ordering with super fast delivery to our front door.
• Selection - access to a wide variety of brands and products (Especially important for we of the rural persuasion.)
• Competitive Prices
• Free Shipping with orders over $49 (and it is very easy to achieve that price point in the cart)  Orders under $49 ship for a flat shipping fee of only $4.95.

And, finally, we love Mr. Chewy's Refer Your Friends Program.  We signed up to see how it worked.  We received a referral code that will allow any friends using it to receive 10% off their first order.  PLUS, Mr. Chewy will donate $10 for each friend that orders from my code.  Donations go to the North Shore Animal League, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and Bideawee.

We highly recommend Mr. Chewy!  If you'd like to save 10% off your first order, use our referral code at checkout:  SUE5251    Shop in the convenience of your home, have your pet food delivered to your front door, and support organizations that help animals!

Today is Tasty Tuesday - a blog hop celebrating good food, so fetch some new dog treat recipes, great giveaways and more from these blogs!