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Shed Happens: Manage Pet Hair with Swiffer #SwifferFanatic


Shedding is a natural part of dog ownership. SUGAR is a Golden Retrievers, and her breed is known to shed due to a dense double-coat. Regular grooming helps reduce shedding and cleaning our home with Swiffer® products definitely help manage pet hair on the floor and furniture.
Shed Happens Manage Pet Hair with Swiffer

This post is sponsored by Swiffer® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Swiffer products for pet parents, but Golden Woofs only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Swiffer is not responsible for the content of this article.

If you have a double-coated dog, pet hair can be everywhere. Keeping a clean house can be a constant battle. Here are two ways on how I manage pet hair in my home.

shed happens! daily grooming and swiffer take care of pet hair

2 Best Ways to Manage Pet Hair in Your Home

1. Daily Pet Grooming
SUGAR loves getting groomed A quick brush after our mid-day walk has been a ritual. A refreshing bath after beach day is always a highlight of our weekend. We invite you to include your pet in your New Year’s Resolutions; make a promise to your pet and make time for daily grooming.

“Grooming daily helps reduce shedding and helps pets and pet owners bond in many ways.” – Dr. Evan Antin, Swiffer Spokesperson

2. Cleaning with Swiffer
Yes, daily brushing removes mats and dead furs, but won’t completely eliminate shedding.

“But … Shed Happens! When it does, you can clean up your space by using a Swiffer Sweeper on hard floors to trap and lock dirt, dust and hair or a Swiffer Duster for surfaces.” – Dr. Evan Antin, Swiffer Spokesperson

Shed Happens! Swiffer takes care of Pet Hair

Swiffer offers “easy-to-use sweeping, mopping and dusting tools for virtually every household surface.” We have wood floors throughout our home. I use the Swiffer® Sweeper®, it’s my favorite mop cleaner. Swiffer® Sweeper® is a 2-in-1 hard surface sweeping and mopping tool. I love that you can use a dry or wet mopping cloth.

Swiffer Sweeper Dry Cloth perfect to use for pet hair

The Swiffer® Sweeper™ Dry mop cloths have deep textured ridges that trap and lock dirt, dust, hair and allergens (from pet dander and dust mite). It keeps our floor clean, free of dust and especially pet hair.

Swiffer Sweeper Wet perfect for pet hair

The Swiffer® Sweeper Wet™ mop textured cloths have a powerful cleanser that dissolves dirt and grime and traps it away. Also, it has a scrubbing strip to handle tough spots like muddy paws.

Swiffer Sweeper perfect cleaning tool to use for pet hair

The Swiffer® Sweeper® does a good job getting under furniture where a vacuum or a broom doesn’t go. It works very well under the couch where SUGAR’s pet hair ends up (not sure why). The Swiffer® Sweeper® is top dog when it comes to picking up pet hair.

Swiffer 360 Duster locks up to 3x more dust

I stop using feather duster because of Swiffer® DusterTM. This duster has 50% more fibers than regular dusters. The clever, amazing design uses Dust Lock Adhesive™ to clean deep into grooves and lock up to 3x more dust. I love the 360 aspects because I can get more dusting done in less time and have more time with SUGAR.

“With Swiffer, pet parents can get a thorough clean in minutes, so pet hair mess is never an obstacle to bonding.” – Dr. Evan Antin, Swiffer Spokesperson

The Swiffer® Wet JetTM is an all-in-one system that cleans floors thoroughly using cleaning solutions specially formulated to break up and dissolve tough messes. Pawfect to use to clean “pet accidents” (like dog pee and other pet messes. The Swiffer® Wet JetTM is tough on cleaning pet messes but won’t damage your floors.

Thank you, Swiffer for making clean-up easy and cutting cut down on my cleaning time. My extra time allows me to spend more bonding moments with SUGAR.

Swiffer cleaning products revolutionized cleaning

Once you’ve used a Swiffer product, you’ll be a Swiffer Fanatic. Why? Swiffer has revolutionized the way people clean their homes.

We invite you to visit Swiffer swiffer.com to learn more about how you can keep your home clean, fur-free and smelling fresh with the Swiffer® Sweeper®, the Swiffer® DusterTM and the Swiffer® Wet JetTM. Also, check out the current Swiffer Coupons and Offers. Stay informed about the latest Swiffer news on their Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Connect with Dr. Evan Antin on Facebook and Instagram.

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What do you do to manage pet hair in your home? Have you tried Swiffer cleaning products? What product do you love?

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

Be Pet Prepared, Have A Pet Emergency Plan #BlogPaws


The best way to ensure the safety of your entire family is to be prepared. Are you prepared for a disaster? Do you have a pet emergency plan? On a previous post, Be #PetPrepared Create A Disaster Preparedness Plan, I shared Hill’s Pet 7 Safety Tips To Ensure Your Pet’s Safety in an Emergency.

Pet Prepared Pet Emergency Plan

This post is sponsored by Hill’s® Pet and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I have been selected as a Sponsored Blogger to attend the BlogPaws 2016 Conference on behalf of Hill’s® Pet, however, we only work with brands we love. BlogPaws and Hill’s® Pet are not responsible for the content of this article.

 

 

Disastrous Wildfire, Be Pet Prepared

For the past months, due to extreme heat and dry conditions, destructive wildfires are on a rise. We just recently moved to California, and we were told that there are two wildfire seasons: Summer and Fall months. Last month, two devastating wildfires occurred. In the Santa Barbara wildfire, 50 deaf dogs were evacuated from the Deaf Dog Rescue of America and found a haven with the inmates from the Paws 4 Life program at the California State Prison. In the Monterey wildfire, 63 animals from Big Sur were rescued by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County. SPCA was “the very first animal welfare agency in the United States to partner with the American Red Cross and shelter pets adjacent to human evacuation shelters during disasters.”

Arizona also experienced a disastrous wildfire. During the 2016 BlogPaws Conference, The Arizona Humane Society was a special guest at Hill’s Pet VIP luncheon event. It was discussed at the luncheon the Importance of Planning Before a Disaster takes place. Hill’s Pet encourages families to become Pet Prepared and have Emergency Go-Kits. Each Go-Kit must consist of pet essentials. Hill’s Pet Nutrition has a created a handy infographic illustrating must have items in Your Pet Emergency Go-Kit and Tips To Help Secure Your Pet’s Safety In An Emergency. Use this link, Hills Infographic Pet Disaster Preparedness, to print it out.

Infographic Pet Emergency Go Kit

Hill’s Pet Food, Shelter & Love Program

Hill’s Pet is more than a pet food company. The Hill’s Disaster Relief Network quickly responds to disaster areas and deploy pet food resources in an emergency. Hill’s Disaster Relief Network is a one of a kind program established in 2013 as an extension of the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love. This program has provided over $280 million worth of food to nearly 1,000 shelters.

Hill's Pet go kit to Arizona Humane Society

During the luncheon, Hill’s Pet Nutrition donated Pet Go-Kits to the Arizona Humane Society. The Arizona Humane Society – Emergency Animal Medical Technician program was established in 2002 as the first of its kind in Arizona and devoted to saving sick, injured, abused and homeless animals. Also, I shared on previous post, Hill’s Pet #PetPrepared at 2016 #BlogPaws, everyone that attended Hill’s Pet Nutrition VIP luncheon had an opportunity to see their Arizona Humane Society emergency rescue truck.

“The best thing a family can do in the case of an emergency is be prepared, and that includes having a plan in place for your pets. We hope that families take into account simple steps that will help them feel ready should disaster strike.”  by Arnaud Brel, Associate Director of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Food, Shelter & Love Program

Disaster can strike at any time, Have A Pet Emergency Plan!

Is your family ready for when disaster strikes? Preparation is important as there is usually little to no warning, and could likely save your pets life in a real emergency situation. Let’s Get Pets Prepped, Be Pet Prepared!

Pet Emergency Plan! Let's Get Pets Prepped

It was pawsome and honored to be sponsored by Hill’s Pet. Lots of Golden Thanks.

To learn more about a disaster preparedness plan visit Hill’s Pet Prepared. Be informed about Hills Pet Nutrition on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Be Pet Prepared, Have a Pet Emergency Plan and Pet Go-Kit!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BlogPaws Pet Influencer Network. The opinions and text are all mine.

8 Things I Love About 2016 #BlogPaws Conference


Last June 23-25, the 8th BlogPaws conference was held in Phoenix, AZ. This was my 3rd time and Sugar’s 2nd time attending BlogPaws. Here are 8 Things I Love About 2016 BlogPaws Conference.
2016 BlogPaws Conference

2016 BlogPaws Conference

1. Hill’s Pet – Through Hill’s Pet sponsorship, our 2016 BlogPaws attendance was extra special. At BlogPaws, Hill’s Pet booth focused on their Food, Love & Shelter program – providing food and care to disaster areas. Hill’s Pet also shared information to all pet parents about being Pet Prepared.


Use this link to download and print Hill’s Pet Emergency Preparedness Infographic List.

2. PetSmart – It was so much fun touring PetSmart Home Office in Phoenix. PetSmart offers great amenities to their employees, like a day-care center, fitness center, cleaners, employee cafeteria, a coffee kiosk and they can bring their dog to work.

I can’t share much of what was discussed during the luncheon presentation.
There are great things happening at PetSmart.

SUGAR Little OZ BlogPaws 3. Blog Pals – BlogPaws is all about mingling with your blog pals. SUGAR hung out a lot with Little Oz the Terrier. My favorite photo from BlogPaws Nose to Nose red carpet event.

4. Networking with Brands – Love the spacious exhibit hall. I enjoyed connecting with brands I’ve worked with and getting to know new brands. It’s great for brands to remember post/campaigns I’ve done and provided positive compliments.
red roof inn blogpaws conference

5. Educational Session/Speakers/VIP Sessions
Favorite Session – Analytics Using Data to take your blog to the next level by Adam Greenbaum was my favorite social media/tech session. “Better content wins”

Favorite Speakers – Keynote speaker, Pamela Slim was my favorite. What she said about “Who I Am, What Skills Do I Have, What Am I Passionate To Share?” was inspiring. If you want step by step advice to escape your job and pursue your passion, read Pamela Slim’s book Escape From Cubicle Nation.

Favorite VIP Sessions


a) Breakfast with Nature’s Recipe – Sharing an “awe” emotion {better recipe} content for social sharing. I can’t wait for Nature’s Variety Better Recipes for All campaign.

b) Hill’s Pet Preparedness luncheon presentation and an inside-look of the Arizona Humane Society pet emergency unit.

6. Stations


Sugar and I enjoyed hanging out at the Seresto Lounge while charging my devices.
Coffee Bar – I enjoyed many iced vanilla coffees with chocolate straws. Golden Thanks to Weruva.
Dogs were welcome at the Cat Lounge sponsored by Hauspanther. I love the coloring station plus the selfie cat table.

7. Swag Bag
blogpaws conference swag bag Wow! Lots of goodies. The tee shirts design from The Mountain is pawsome.

8. Venue & Zero Waste


The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse was a great choice. They welcomed everyone and provided grand hospitality.

blogpaws conference zero waste Special Woofs to Only Natural Pet and the Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition for the initiative of being a zero-waste event.

Golden Thanks to all 2016 BlogPaws sponsors and special Woofs to Hill’s Pet!

Hill’s Pet #PetPrepared at 2016 #BlogPaws


Woofs to Hill’s Pet! You made our 2016 BlogPaws attendance extra special.
Lots of Golden Thanks for sponsoring us.

BlogPaws Hill's Pet

This post is sponsored by Hill’s® Pet and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I have been selected as a Sponsored Blogger to attend the BlogPaws 2016 Conference on behalf of Hill’s® Pet, however we only work with brands we love. BlogPaws and my Sponsor are not responsible for the content of this article.

At BlogPaws, Hill’s Pet shared how they are more than a pet food company. Hill’s is about connecting pets to people. Their Food, Shelter & Love program has provided over $280 million worth of food to nearly 1,000 shelters and continue to help over 8 million pets find their forever homes.

Caluvsdogs Hill's booth BlogPaws

Many of our blog pals visited Hill’s Pet booth. Dog mom Cathy from Dogs Luv Us and We Luv  was the first visitor of Hill’s Pet booth.

Hill's Pet Pet Prepared

Since Cathy and I did BlogPaws Hill’s Pet #PetPrepared, the items on the table were familiar from our campaign – specifically the “Pet Emergency Go-Kit” and infographic postcards of “Can You Take Care of Your Pet in an Emergency”.  Hill’s Pets is reminding all pet owners “When Disaster Strikes, Be Ready and Be Pet Prepared!”

Other blog pals that visited Hills Booth:

Blog Pals Hill's Pet Booth

Hill's Pet Booth at BlogPaws

Oz the Terrier mom with Little Oz; Pawsitively Pets with Flat Shiner and Callie; ; My Pet Sandy Robins; Kait from Communi Kait; Amy from PetGuide; Baileys Dog Directory, Rosy from Rosy Reports; Stetson from Puppy in Training; Golden Pals Charlie from My Dog Likes, Preston from Preston Speaks; Trick Pup Jasmin; Cute Sophia Loren; K9CarryAll Kona; and Larry Kay from Positively Woof

During the VIP Hill’s Pet Luncheon, Hills shared an inspiring video of Food, Shelter & Love. Hill’s Pet is on a 365 day mission in giving millions of pets forever homes.

Arizona Humane Society Rescue Truck

As a special guest, the Arizona Humane Society brought their emergency rescue truck. The Arizona Humane Society – Emergency Animal Medical Technician program was established in 2002 as the first of its kind in Arizona and devoted to saving sick, injured, abused and homeless animals. We got to see the inside of the truck. Watch this Facebook live video.

Arizona EAMT truck
Let’s get Pets Prepped, Be Pet Prepared!
It was pawsome and honored to be sponsored by Hill’s Pet. Lots of Golden Thanks.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BlogPaws Pet Influencer Network. The opinions and text are all mine.

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