4 Gifts for Pets

The 4 Gifts for Pets Giveaway Hop sponsored by CleverPet. They are responsible for their giveaway prize. 

Denise’s Dog Dish & Shasta’s Yorkie Yap/ denisegruzensky.com received a Web Master Harness and TechnyFlex for an honest review. We did not receive monetary compensation to review/promote these products. We purchased the PetSafe Busy Buddy Bristle Bone. We only accept products that we use ourselves, believe our readers and we will benefit from learning more about & feel you will enjoy. CleverPet, Ruffwear, New Zealand’s Best and PetSafe are not responsible for the content of this post.

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Create your pet’s Christmas wish list with the blog hop & giveaway!

Have you heard of the 4 gifts rule? I hadn’t until I was invited to join Kol’s Notes and A Dog Walks Into A Bar’s 4 gifts for pets 2017 blog hop and giveaway.  Now I can think of so many ways to use 4 gifts for pets (kids, family etc). But I am getting ahead of myself.

Make sure you get to the end, skip if necessary, so you can enter to win a CleverPet (grand prize). We are also giving away one $200, one $100 and one $50 gift cards. Plus I will share how to find bonus entry opportunities. Not sure what a CleverPet is and why you should PAWsitively want one? Keep reading…

What does the 4 gifts rule mean?

How is your budget for Christmas? Is it tight? Do you find, once you start shopping, you have a hard time sticking to your budget? Are you trying to avoid excess? My answers to all of these questions is a definite yes. Whether for my husband, family, friends or pets, I keep finding more cool things to buy. I PAWsitively LOVE seeing the look on someone’s face (or the excitement of my dog) when I’ve found them a great gift THEY love. Ironically receiving gifts is not one of my Love Languages, but I digress.

The idea of the 4 gifts rule is you purchase the person(s) [or furry family member(s)] a single gift in each of 4 categories: something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read. For our pet-themed 4 gifts for pets blog hop and giveaway we are each including something they want, need, wear and something to read or eat.

4 Gifts for the Senior Pet

I decided to focus on items essential for a Senior pet. I have to say; it was challenging to choose only 4 gifts (this probably means it will be even more difficult for me with children). But, when I look at Shasta’s toy box, I realize he only plays (played) with 1-2 of his toys. I included items that help a senior walk and keep their minds, teeth, and joints healthy.

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Something they WANT

Oh, my dog! I have wanted one of these since I first heard about them. Shasta is renowned for figuring out his interactive games quickly. Watch him figure out his IQ ball and Tornado in the 1st few minutes. So when I heard CleverPet designed an interactive game console for dogs, I was HOOKED. For the active furry family member, keep your dog busy and out of trouble for hours. For the aging furry family member, normal aging causes the brain function to change. The brain, like other muscles, needs exercise. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that engaging in mentally stimulating activities may protect against cognitive impairment. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from cognitive impairment and benefit from a mentally stimulating environment (read more at PetMD.com). Enter CleverPet; it is different than anything I have seen. Designed to increase difficulty levels as your pet learns, it is one-stop shopping for a quick learner like Shasta. CleverPet solves the problem of purchasing multiple interactive games. Although the price is steep, I have to consider how many interactive games we needed to purchase to keep Shasta entertained and it has an app used to help monitor your dog’s progress. All PAWsome features for your senior pet. CleverPet is currently offering a $20 off discount code now through 01/01/2018 – KOLCHAK-20!

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Something to WEAR

4 Gifts for Pets-Ruffwear Web Master Harness Shasta at the beachLast Christmas Ruffwear sent us their PAWsitively fantastic Web Master Harness to try. At the time, I thought we would be using it for backpacking with Shasta. The harness is built for working dogs with a secure but comfortable fit and a handle to assist over obstacles. I was planning ahead because the sturdy handle can also be used to assist with mobility. Little did I realize the latter would be its main use for us but it still exceeded my expectations.

When I measured Shasta, he was right in the middle of the small and medium sizes. We went with the small and ended up needing the medium. Customer service was very helpful and made it easy to exchange. There are five adjustable points making it easy to customize the fit (I suggest also watching their video) and adjust to wearing over fall/winter coats.  Also contributing to comfort, the straps, including the chest, are padded. The metal ring on the back, for attaching a leash, is sturdy. Though Shasta didn’t pull I have no doubt it can withstand the most energetic tug.

4 Gifts for Pets-Ruffwear Web Master Harness Shasta at the beach

I can’t imagine needing to replace it very often. However, it would be immediately back on our 4 gifts for pets something to wear list EVERY time!

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Something they NEED

I believe EVERY dog needs a Busy Buddy Bristle Bone by PetSafe. It changed our lives…you can read all about it via this link:  “How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth WITHOUT the Struggle“. Shasta lost ZERO teeth after we started using this fun dental chew. They think they are getting a treat. I included the video we did in February for Dental Health month so you can see how PAWsome they are! You are getting them to brush their teeth PAWsitively something they need.

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Something to EAT

Arthritis is a reality as we age, and again, it is no different for our furry family members. Shasta tried different Glucosamine, Chondroitin Omega 3 fatty acid supplements (read more). I met Melissa Burrus at a Women in the Pet Industry conference, and she told me about TechnyFlex. Not only does it have Glucosamine and Chondroitin (together they help nourish the joints) but TechnyFlex also uses the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) found only in New Zealand. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and is the same Omega-3 I tell human patients to look for. New Zealand’s best has made it available for dogs, cats, and horses making it our choice for something to eat.

4 Gifts for Pets-TechnyFlex for healthy joints and less pain

Keep my pet’s joints healthy with less pain. Purchase TechnyFlex

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The Giveaway

The giveaway will run from November 27 through December 8, 2017, at 11:59 pm PST. No purchase necessary. Grand prize is a CleverPet and was provided by CleverPet. Each participating blogger paid an entry fee which was used to help fund the gift cards.

4 Gifts for Pets bonus entry details

There is a bonus daily entry word; find the bonus word on my Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter sites then return here to use it for 5 additional  entries.

Where to enter

Visit us and each blog below. “Hop” on and enter daily for more chances to win.

Our Fearless Leaders

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Joining the party is a team of fun and fabulous bloggers

 

 

AND THE WINNERS…

4 Gifts for Pets 2017 Winners

 

 

 

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