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Dogs are Family | New Life Journey with Koru Bear


Life is a journey when you bring a dog into your life. Your dog becomes an integral part of your family and you’ll learn what unconditional love is all about.

Life Journey with your dog

This post is sponsored by True Chews® Dog Treats and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer NetworkTM. I am being compensated to help share information about the True Chews line of all­natural dog treats, but Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. All statements made reflect my true opinion of the product. True Chews is not responsible for the content of this article.

Dogs are Family | New Life Journey with Koru Bear

The life journey you take with your dog comes with happy and unhappy moments. It was hard losing SUGAR last March. I felt an overwhelming emptiness. What SUGAR taught me about unconditional love has provided me the strength and courage to move on.

Adopting KORU BEAR was unexpected, but I am so grateful for the opportunity. KORU means “new life.” For the past five months, my new life journey with KORU BEAR has been special and accompanied by having a lot of fun journeys.

Fall is my favorite season of the year. It is the season of change and a wonderful reminder of the circle of life. To celebrate, I took KORU BEAR on special Fall journeys.

5 Fun Fall Things to Do with Your Dog

1. Make A Handmade No-Sew Dog Bandana
A dog wearing a bandana is a trendy pet fashion. To commemorate our Fall journeys, I made KORU BEAR two special dog collar bandanas: DIY No Sew Dog Collar Bandana.
What You Need:
Cotton Fabric
Scissors
Iron-On Hem Tape
Iron
dog collar

DIY No Sew Dog Collar Bandana

Instructions:
a. Make dog collar bandana pattern using a piece of paper, pen, and a ruler. 1) measure your dog’s collar – collar’s length ( without the buckle) and height of the widest part of the collar (most likely the collar’s buckle). 2) On your paper pattern, draw a rectangle based on the height of the widest part of the collar and collar’s length. Determine the center point of the rectangle. Draw a line when you find your desired length of the bandana. Complete the triangle; add about a fourth or half an inch around the entire pattern (for hemming purposes).
b. Using your pattern, cut two bandanas.
c. Hem each bandana using the iron-on hem tape and an iron (fold the edges about a fourth).
d. Using the iron-on tape and an iron, combine the two bandanas (eliminating the two openings for the dog collar).
e. For a sturdy hold on the dog collar, create a ‘fold’ (about a fourth) on top just below the opening for the dog collar.

2. Weekend Road Trip
Fall is a great time for road trips. KORU BEAR loves car rides and staying at a dog-friendly hotel. Visting a new historical park was one of the highlights of his trip. We shared a special moment when I presented him the dog collar bandana I made especially for our weekend trip.

dogs makes us happy True Chews dog treats

3. Attend A Running/Walking Event
It’s awesome to have KORU BEAR as my running/walking buddy. Attending a dog-friendly running/walking event is a great fun way to stay fit with your dog. It’s our first 5k event and a pawsome way to start the Fall season.

apple picking with your dog

4. Visit an Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch
KORU BEAR had so much fun visiting a dog-friendly apple orchard and pumpkin patch. For this special journey, I made another dog collar bandana using a plaid Fall theme cotton fabric.

pumpkin patch with your dog

KORU BEAR had so much fun, especially at the pumpkin patch. We purchased some pumpkins to decorate for Halloween.

5. Special TREATS from True Chews® Dog Treats
Natural Dog Treats True Chews
KORU BEAR’s fun fall journeys were accompanied by all natural dog treats from True Chews®.

True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts dog treats

After our running/walking event, we went to dine while KORU BEAR (wearing his dog collar bandana and his first 5k pineapple medal) enjoyed some True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts dog treats made with real chicken. True Chews dog treats are made using only natural ingredients. No artificial flavors and no artificial preservatives. No corn, wheat, or soy. No meat by-products. Just 100% natural ingredients with premium cuts of meat; always #1 on the list.

True Chews Chicken Pot Pie Recipe dog treats

During our pumpkin patch visit, KORU BEAR enjoyed True Chews Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. True Chews are created by pet parents for pet parents. True Chews is committed to making simple, delectable dog treats that are both wholesome and 100% natural. True Chews put 100% of their best into every dog treat they make.

dogs are family True Chews dog treats Treat Your Dog Well with True Chews!

True Chews believes dogs are family and their companionship makes us happy. On your Fall journeys, include your dog in every way. Your dog deserves the very best. Make sure to make your life journey with your dog more special with 100% Natural Made in the USA True Chews Dog Treats. True Chews are available at Petco, Petsmart, and Chewy. To find other pet retailers, visit True Chews | Where To Buy store locator.

A dog by your side, the road of life feels a lot more special.
True Chews Life is a Journey.. Dogs are family.

I’m looking forward to more journeys with KORU BEAR.
Love to hear your life journey with your dog.

 

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

Puppy Training | 4 Reasons Why Train Your Puppy At Home #RaisingPuppy


It’s exciting to get a new dog especially a puppy. When SUGAR passed away, we did not expect to adopt puppy KORU BEAR. We went on immediate adjustment mode; from senior care to puppy care. We reminisced Sugar’s puppy training moments and quickly implemented it.

Puppy Training 4 Reasons Why Train Your Puppy At Home

Puppy Training Made Easy with Raising Your PuppyTM is sponsored by Robin K Bennett Raising Your PuppyTM and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer NetworkTM. I am being compensated to help share information about this online course, but Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Robin K Bennett is not responsible for the content of this article.

Good Puppy Behavior Begins At Home

When we adopted KORU BEAR, he was six months old, and we had to help him build his confidence level.

We know that training KORU BEAR basic obedience at home is an excellent confidence-building activity. Puppy training requires a great deal of time and patience. It can be exhausting but also has considerable benefits.

4 Reasons Why Train Your Puppy At Home

1. Dog training is a critical part of dog ownership and developing a Positive Bond with your dog.

Puppy Training at Home Positive Bond

2. Puppy Training Made Easy with Raising Your Puppy
There are many resources available online for new puppy owners. Robin K Bennett Raising Your PuppyTM stands out from other online puppy training courses. Why? Robin Bennett provides a step-by-step guide on what to do from the moment you bring your puppy home to six months of age.

Raising Your Puppy Robin Bennette

3. Utilizing an online puppy training like Robin Bennett helps you Train Your Puppy At Your Own Time. I love that Robin offers a weekly printable checklist “What to Do This Week”, puppy-raising goals and milestone check-in’s to ensure your puppy training is on track. Also, the 100+ short 2-3 minute videos are effective especially for a visual learner like me. What I learned from these videos, I can apply to my daily activities with KORU BEAR.

Robin uses positive training methods – clicker accompanied with lots of praises and treats. Positive Training Techniques Builds TRUST and RESPECT between you and your dog.

Also from Robin’s training materials, it amazes me that a puppy can actually earn a Novice Trick Dog Title. So far from Robin’s list “How Smart Is Your Puppy”, KORU BEAR can perform 8 tricks out of 23. It’s on my list to accomplish these skills with KORU BEAR.

4. You’ll be happier and your puppy too. A Well-Trained Puppy Grows Into A Good Happy Dog.

well trained dog happy dog

Puppy Socialization is the Key to Creating a Well-Trained Dog. According to Robin Bennette “in order for socialization to be effective, your dog needs positive associations with the novel things he encounters.” Robin provides a fun idea list – “Scavenger Hunt for Puppies (and adult dogs too)” people and places your puppy must meet and visit. A list that KORU BEAR is working hard to achieve. Every day on our puppy training, he is happy working on his fears to become a confident well-trained dog.

Dog Trainer Robin Bennett

Robin Bennett is an expert on dogs. For over 20 years, she has been “reading dogs,” teaching families how to train dogs, and working in the pet care industry helping others keep dogs safe. She is a certified professional dog trainer, author, and consultant. In Virginia, she founded one of the largest dog training companies. Robin is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the premier dog training association with over 5000 members.

INVITATION Raising Your Puppy Online Puppy Training Course

Are you a new puppy owner? We invite you to JOIN Robin Bennett and her puppy, Ranger in their online Puppy Training Course, Raising Your Puppy. You’ll receive ongoing guidance, tips, and advice for every week of development from 8 weeks to 6 months of age. You’ll have access to an exclusive Facebook group of puppy parents.

If you Sign-Up in the next two weeks, you will receive three great bonus items at no cost: 1) How to Handle Loose Dogs and Dog Fights pdf 2) Loose dogs and Dog fights checklist to use on walks, and 3) Dog park safety mp3

Robin Bennett’s Raising Your Puppy online puppy training course has been a tremendous help to us in training KORU BEAR.

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

Adding Interactive Dog Treat Toys To Enrich Your Puppy’s Life #jwpet #holeegourmet


Like young children, puppies get bored. Boredom can lead your puppy to engage in destructive behavior. Petmate’s Hol-ee Gourmet™ enrichment toys, also known as interactive dog treat toys, are created to keep pups engaged and provide a unique mental stimulation challenge.

Interactive dog treat toys Petmate Hol-ee Gourmet
Petmate JW Pets logo

This post is sponsored by Petmate® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help share information about Petmate’s JW Pet Hol-ee Gourmet™ line of interactive dog toys, but Golden Woofs only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers.Petmate® is not responsible for the content of this article.

Adding Interactive Dog Treat Toys To Enrich Your Puppy’s Life

interactive dog treat toy Hol-ee Gourmet Turkey Leg

At Just nine months old, KORU BEAR is a big puppy and has loads of energy. Long walks and playing fetch are two of his daily physical energy outlets. He is mentally stimulated from daily engagement on mastering the basics of dog obedience. Also, adding enrichment toys has played a crucial role on KORU BEAR’s puppy unwanted behavior.

JW Pet Petmate Hol-ee Gourmet Interactive Dog Toys

JW® Pet, as a leading innovator of pet products, is constantly thinking of creative solutions to improve the lives of pet parents and their pets. JW Pet Hol-ee Roller dog toy is the inspiration in developing the Hol-ee Gourmet.

JW Pets Petmate Hol-ee Gourmet

Hol-ee Gourmet is made with durable mixed materials.; long-lasting rubber and nylon. The Hol-ee Gourmet is a cleverly designed two-in-one treat toy that encourages interactive and rewarding play.

There are three fun food-themed Hol-ee Gourmet dog treat toys: 1) turkey leg, 2) steak, and 3) peanut and two sizes: 1) small/medium and 2) medium/large and each is reasonably priced for MSRP under $15. Each Hol-ee Gourmet toy comes with a sample of Himalayan Yaky Puff “cheesy-flavored” dog treats. KORU BEAR received a Hol-ee Gourmet medium/large size.

Interactive Dog Treat Toys To Enrich Your Puppy’s Life

enrichment dog toy Hol-ee Gourmet Turkey Leg

On our recent trip to Arizona, Hol-ee Gourmet toys were very useful. Due to the heat, I had to make several adjustments on KORU BEAR’s physical and mental activities. Staying in a hotel can be boring and I had to be creative on keeping him entertained.

We also watched a 5-hour dog-friendly baseball game. The Hol-ee Gourmet Steak kept him occupied part of the game. It’s great that you can stuff the outer shell of Hol-ee Gourmet with other treats. I find that squared dog treats are perfect to use inside a Hol-ee Gourmet Steak. KORU BEAR was occupied for a long time and definitely tackled his baseball boredom.

Petmate interactive toy Hol-ee Gourmet Steak

KORU BEAR liked the thickness of the Hol-ee Gourmet Steak. It was pawfect for his desires of chewing.

We recently had unexpected guests and KORU BEAR was so excited. To help calm his excitement, I smeared some all-natural peanut butter in the inner bone of a Hol-ee Gourmet Peanut. The smell sparked KORU BEAR’s curiosity. Lots of yummy licking occurred and he was very pleased figuring it out.

Petmate interactive treat dog toy Hol-ee Gourmet Peanut
                                        KORU BEAR’s favorite Hol-ee Gourmet Peanut

Keep your puppy’s life healthy and happy by including both mental and physical stimulation on a daily basis. Adding interactive dog toys like the multi-purpose treat and chew Hol-ee Gourmet collections are a wonderful way to enrich your puppy’s life.

Petmate Giveaway

Dogs at any age will benefit and love Petmate Hol-ee Gourmet enrichment toys. Golden Excited to share that Petmate is having a Facebook Giveaway!

Visit Petmate on Facebook, use this LINK! (a winner will be selected on September 25th)

Shop for Petmate Hol-ee Gourmet

Next time you take your dog to PetSmart, make sure to visit the toy and enrichment aisle to find the Hol-ee Gourmet collection.

GIF Hol-ee Gourmet Turkey dog toy

For a pawsome deal, Hol-ee Gourmet are available at Petmate.com website. Use special discount code BLOGPAWS to get 15% off your purchase of Hol-ee Gourmet two-in-one treat toy. Don’t want to miss this great opportunity! The holidays are coming up, your dog deserves Hol-ee Gourmet toys.

Keep informed with Petmate and JW Pets products and news via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Do you use interactive dog treat toys to enrich your dog’s life?

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

At 2017 #BlogPaws Conference Red Roof Loves Pets #RedRoofLuvsPets


The Red Roof team was an awesome sponsor at the 2017 BlogPaws conference. It was an honor to represent Red Roof, and I know Angel SUGAR was proud of me.

2017 BlogPaws Conference Sponsor Red Roof

I am a BlogPaws Conference Sponsored Blogger on behalf of Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof Plus+®. I am being compensated for helping share Red Roof at the 2017 BlogPaws Conference. Neither Red Roof or BlogPaws are responsible for the content of this article. This post contains Red Roof affiliate links.

2017 BlogPaws Conference Red Roof Loves Pets #RedRoofLuvsPets

Did you visit the Red Roof booth at the 2017 BlogPaws conference? I’m sure you learned that when you stay a Red Roof property, your pet stays free. Red Roof loves pets and wants their pet parents to be happy too. There are no hidden charges or pet cleaning fees.

“At Red Roof, bring your four-legged family member along. And, unlike other “pet friendly” hotels, there are no additional charges.”

I had an opportunity to interview Lucy from Wag Wear Repeat. Lucy and her mom Tori went on a road trip to BlogPaws conference and stayed at a Red Roof property. Listen to Lucy’s Red Roof testimonial stay …

Red Roof values their travelers and promises a clean and comfortable place to stay. Coming from Minnesota, Spencer the Goldendoodle traveled to BlogPaws, Myrtle Beach. He stayed a Red Roof and enjoyed the comfortable bed. Listen to Spencer’s Red Roof testimonial stay …

2017 BlogPaws Conference Red Roof Sip & Paint

The Red Roof team hosted a fun evening Sip & Paint event. I learned how to paint a beach sunset plus a pet silhouette. There’s so many creative BlogPaws artist. Love everyone’s painting!

I found the pawfect place to display my painting in honor of Angel SUGAR.

beach sunset painting Sip & Paint Red Roof 2017 BlogPaws Conference

Time to Plan Your Vacation with Your Pet

When you plan your next family vacation, you don’t have to leave your pet behind. Why? Pets are part of our family. Red Roof loves pets and encourages pet travel. Pet friendly Red Roof economy hotel chain welcomes pets at over 500+ properties throughout the U.S. Find a Red Roof near you and book your family vacation.
Stay informed about the Red Roof news on their Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pet Site. If you stayed at a pet friendly Red Roof properties, make sure to share your travel pet photos at RedRoofLuvsPets Facebook Page!

Lots of Golden Thanks, Red Roof. I had an amazing time, and it was a pleasure to represent Red Roof at 2017 BlogPaws conference.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BlogPaws 2017 Conference Sponsored Bloggers. The opinions and text are all mine.

5 Reasons to Stay at Pet Friendly Red Roof


Are you a pet parent planning on taking your pet on your next vacation? Many hotel chains are now pet friendly and have special offers for pet parents. Pet friendly Red Roof is an economy hotel chain where your pets stay free.

Pet Friendly Red Roof Logo

I am a BlogPaws Conference Sponsored Blogger on behalf of Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof Plus+®. I am being compensated to help share the Red Roof Affiliate program with my readers and fellow Influencers. Neither Red Roof or BlogPaws are responsible for the content of this article. This post contains Red Roof affiliate links.

5 Reasons to Stay at Pet Friendly Red Roof

5 Reasons to Stay at Pet Friendly Red Roof

1. Pet Stays Free – At Red Roof, pets are always free. There are no hidden charges and no pet cleaning fees. Red Roof motto is “You Stay Happy, Pets Stay Free!” Also, a fun RedRoofLuvsPets Facebook page is dedicated to all Red Roof furry four-footed friends.

2. 500+ Properties – Red Roof is a pet-friendly economy hotel chain with over 500+ properties in the United States. Find a Red Roof near you and book your next family vacation.

Red Roof Promise: Clean Comfortable Rooms

3. Red Roof Promise – Red Roof is proud to be a top economy hotel and values their travelers with a promise of a consistently clean and comfortable place to stay.

Red Roof Pets Stay Free

4. Upscale Economy Red Roof Plus+® – Add WOW on your vacation and stay at pet friendly Red Roof Plus+.

“The best way to describe Plus+ is to give it a new category, and that is upscale economy.” –Andrew Alexander, Red Roof’s President

Pet friendly Red Roof Plus

Red Roof Plus+ properties include the NextGen room upgrade: installation of wood-like floors, flat-screen TVs, modern furniture, vessel sinks, granite countertops in bathrooms and spacious workstations with special lighting and an ergonomic chair as well as exterior enhancements such as upgrades to painting, signage, and landscaping.

Red Roof Plus Serta Comfy Bed

You will have a restful sleep on a Rest Suite bed by Serta fitted with plush, high-end bedding and topped with soft, supportive pillows. There are over 30 Red Roof Plus+

5. Welcoming Staff – You will expect a friendly and helpful staff at Red Roof properties.

Red Roof Affiliate Program

Are you an influencer? Red Roof has an affiliate program via Commission Junction. As an affiliate, you can earn 3% commission on completed stays. To learn more I invite you to visit Red Roof Affiliate Information Page.

“At Red Roof, bring your four-legged family member along.
And, unlike other “pet friendly” hotels, there are no additional charges.”

Special Red Roof Discount Code

Red Roof is offering the BlogPaws Community and all our readers 15% off. Book now and save 15% Off your next stay with VP code 619573. Stay informed about the Red Roof news on their Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pet Site. If you stayed at a pet friendly Red Roof properties, make sure to share your travel pet photos. RedRoofLuvsPets!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Red Roof Inn and the BlogPaws 2017 Conference. The opinions and text are all mine.

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