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Just For FUN! Due to the current state, we are unable to travel and spending lots of time outdoors. KORU BEAR loves to chill and watch nature. He always Woofs when I’m in a hammock … so we decided to modify on how to hang a hammock for him to enjoy.

how to hang a hammock

5 Simple TIPS: How To Hang A Hammock For Your Dog

1
Finding the pawfect location to hang a hammock is so important. Choosing a tree to hang a hammock is a big deal. You want to select two sturdy trees that can also provide shade.

2
Keep in mind the distance and height.

Golden Retriever in a Hammock

3.
Make sure the trees can handle your dog’s weight (one reason #1 is so important).

4
A hammock should be low in the center and high near the ends. Use a safe rope or straps to secure the hammock.

5
Make sure to hang the hammock in the most comfortable position for your dog.

Having a hammock is a pawfect outdoor accessory that both provides fun and comfort for you and your dog.

DIY No-Sew Denim Dog Treat Pouch #BlueBuffalo


This year I’m especially excited about the holidays because it’s KORU BEAR’s first Christmas with us. We are fortunate to live in a dog-friendly city. I plan to take KORU BEAR on several fun holiday adventures; seeing different holiday decor and meeting several Santas. To celebrate our exciting holiday adventures, I made a special no-sew denim dog treat pouch and filled it with Blue Santa Snacks® crunchy dog biscuits.

DIY No-Sew Denim Dog Treat Pouch

This post is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer NetworkTM. I am being compensated to help share information about Blue Buffalo Santa Snack, but Golden Woofs only share information we feel is relevant to our readers Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article.

KORU BEAR is family, and we include him in every way to celebrate the holiday season. He loves going on car rides and exploring new places. It’s an exciting time of the year. He enjoys seeing gigantic holiday decors and meeting several Santas.

BLUE Santa Snacks dog treats

I also utilize our holiday adventure time for practicing dog obedience training. Carrying a supply of holiday dog treats like BLUE Santa Snacks is a MUST!

BLUE Santa Snacks logo

These baked BLUE Santa Snacks crunchy dog treats feature holiday spices like cinnamon and wholesome ingredients like oatmeal, barley, pumpkin, and flax seed. These oatmeal dog treats have no chicken (or poultry) by­product meals and are free of corn, wheat, and soy.

BLUE Santa Snacks Dog Treats

These holiday cinnamon dog treats come in fun shapes like Christmas Trees, Stars, and Bells. BLUE Santa Snacks are available at these retailers: Target, Meijer, Kroger, PetSmart, Chewy, and selected regional retailers.

DIY Denim Dog Treat Pouch Blue Buffalo

For convenience, I typically use my back jean pocket to store dog treats. Most of the time, these treats get smush, and my pocket ends up full of crumbs. One reason I was inspired to create a no-sew denim dog treat pouch and perfect to use for our holiday fun adventures.

DIY No-Sew Denim Dog Treat Pouch

Supplies Needed:
Old Denim Pocket
Iron on Patches
String
Scissors
Pen/Marker
Iron

How to No-Sew Denim Dog Treat Pouch

1. Cut the pocket out of an old pair of denim. Keep both sides of the pocket intact.
2. Around the top of the pocket, use a pen to make a mark to poke holes for about an inch apart. Use the tip of the scissors to make the hole larger.
3. Weave the string through the holes. Make sure to leave enough string at the end, to tie the pouch when it’s closed.
4. Set the iron on patch on the front of the pocket. Use the iron to set the design in place.
5. Filled the pouch with BLUE Santa Snacks dog treats.

Join BLUE Naughty or Nice Social Contest!

To all Pet Parents: submit a photo of your pet as naughty or nice, and you will receive an overlay image card that can be shared on social media. Each week there will be winners for a BLUE stocking with Santa Snacks and potential to win the grand prize of a $500 gift card. KORU BEAR and I, invite everyone to join BLUE Naughty or Nice Social Contest by visiting bluesantasnacks.com.

Read more about Why Choose Blue Buffalo and keep inform with Blue Buffalo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

DIY No-Sew Denim Dog Treat Pouch Blue BuffaloLove them like family. Feed them like family.

Share the holiday season with your furry friend by creating fun memory experiences and treat then well with BLUE Santa Snacks crunchy dog biscuits.

This post is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™.

This post is sponsored by BLUE Santa Snacks® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Blue Buffalo Santa Snack, but we only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers Blue Buffalo is not responsible for the content of this article.

How To Make Watermelon Blueberry Popsicle


Watermelon is everyone’s favorite summer treat. It’s refreshing and helps you hydrate.

Did you know?  Watermelon is often considered a fruit, but it is a vegetable and a member of the cucumber family. Watermelon is 91.5 percent water and can help you stay hydrated throughout the day. It is low in calories (has 46 calories per cup). Also, watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin B6 and can help boost brain power. Several studies show that watermelon juice can contribute to reducing muscle soreness, so it’s great to have after a long walk/run with your dog. In moderation, dogs can have watermelon. To avoid intestinal blockage, do not let your dog chew or eat the watermelon rind.

How To Make Watermelon Blueberry Popsicle

How to make Watermelon Blueberry Popsicle

SUGAR loves watermelon. Our 5 Simple Dog-friendly Watermelon Popsicles has been a popular post. 100% Watermelon Juice : Watermelon Pops for You and Your Dog was recently featured in USA Today Pet Guide. This year, for FUN, I’ve created a video on How To Make Watermelon Blueberry Star Popsicle.

PAWsome refreshing treats you can share with your this 4th of July.

#BlogPaws Finalist Best Pet Microblog|Conference Instagram Tips


Golden Excited to be a Finalist Best Pet Microblog for 2016 BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose.
Lots of Golden Thanks to those who nominated us.
Our nomination is for our Instagram: GoldenWoofs: account.

BlogPaws Finalist Best Pet Microblog

Instagram is a mobile ­app focused on photo sharing. Instagram has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms. I love Instagram because it focuses on visual content. It is an easy and effective way to connect with others.

For upcoming BlogPaws, here are 7 Tips on How to Use Instagram at a Conference.

Conference Instagram Tips

7 Tips on How to Use Instagram at a Conference

1. Before the conference, spend some time to FOLLOW all the sponsors/brands, speakers, and other blog pals accounts.

2. Know the HASHTAGS! The official conference hashtag is #BlogPaws. The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse hashtag is #SHWHP.

3. Snap a LIKABLE Photo. Keep in mind quality versus quantity. If you want to share multiple photos, I suggest a collage photo. Use Instaframe app to create the collage.

4. EDIT your photo. There are lots of photo-editing apps but my favorite is Snapseed.

5. Use Instagram FILTER. There’s a purpose why Instagram offers filters – it’s for FUN and for engagement. Did you know? Filtered Instagram photos are 21% more likely to be viewed and 45% more likely to be commented than unfiltered ones.

6. Be mindful of your TIME posting. Post on your account’s ideal time (each account is different based on the time zone).

7. REPLY to comments. Try to turn a comment into a mini-chat conversation. With every comment you receive, reply to it.

8. Give Instagram VIDEO a try. Instagram videos are the latest way to create engagement with your followers.

Happy BlogPaws Instagramming!

DIY Dog Cape from a Pet Food Bag


There are lots of amazing upcycling ideas you can create from a pet food bag. WellPet, the maker of natural pet food and treat brands Wellness®, provided us this DIY Dog Cape made from a Wellness dog food bag.

DIY Dog Cape

DIY Dog Cape from a Pet Food Bag

MATERIALS
• Wellness Dog Food Bag
• clear tape
• 1⁄4” flat elastic

TOOLS
• ruler
• scissors
• pen

Instructions

Instructions DIY Dog Cape

1. Clean the pet food bag then cut the edges off.

2. Using a ruler, draw a trapezoid that is 6” wide at the bottom, 4” wide at the top, and 7.5” tall and then cut it out. (This sizing if for a small dog. Scale accordingly for your pet).

3. Fold over the narrow end, about .75”

4. Use a length of tape to keep the fold closed.

5. Cut a 18” strip of elastic.

6. Loop it through the fold on the cape.

7. Tie and adjust accordingly so it fits your pet!

8. Cut the bottom in a funky pattern like a zig-zag or wavy shape!

Lots of Golden Thanks to WellPet and Wellness for sharing this FUN DIY Dog Cape.

TerraCycle’s Wellness Pet Food Brigade

Did you know? Wellness Pet Food is the first U.S.-based pet food brand to make its packaging nationally recyclable through a partnership with TerraCycle. TerraCycle is known for being environmentally friendly and makes consumer products from upcycling. TerraCycle partners with consumers and brands like Wellness.

terracycle Wellness Pet FoodWellness has included their grain-free TruFood line to their TerraCycle’s Wellness Pet Food Brigade. If you are a consumer of TruFood, you can earn money for the TruFood packaging. Register for free at www.terracycle.com/wellnesspetfood. You can earn points as a member of Wellness Brigade for each pre-paid shipment of TruFood bags weighing at least two pounds. These points can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to charities of your choice. Then, TerraCycle will upcycle TrueFood packaging into cool, useful new consumer products. Check out the tote bag and dog collar TerraCycle created from TrueFood pet food packaging.

TerraCycle’s Wellness Pet Food Brigade

A Tote for you and a collar for your dog – find something unconventional and reusable to create with your pet’s food bag. This Earth Day, April 22nd, flex your upcycling super powers with Wellness DIY Dog Cape!

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