Did you know?
Each dog has an unique personal scent, and that's why dogs spend a lot of time sniffing each other upon meeting each other for the first time. The interesting part is that male and female dogs have different approaches. No matter what the sex of the other dog is, females first sniff all parts of the body but then concentrate on the face; male dogs, however, focus on the other end.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
All About Springer Spaniels: Is One Right for You?
New article posted on Springer Spaniels.
All About Springer Spaniels
What is your experience with your Springer Spaniel?
All About Springer Spaniels
What is your experience with your Springer Spaniel?
Thursday, February 25, 2010
These will make you smile
From an email I received:
"Sorry Mom, I'm new at this"
"Ok, now don't move for about a week"
"What part of quiet, don't you understand?"
"These morning walks are killing me!"
"Man, I'm getting so fat, I can hardly scratch my own butt"
"Sorry Mom, I'm new at this"
"Ok, now don't move for about a week"
"What part of quiet, don't you understand?"
"These morning walks are killing me!"
"Man, I'm getting so fat, I can hardly scratch my own butt"
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
New Personalized Dog Beds
Personalized Dog Beds are very popular and we are happy to be able to provide two new options! They are bolster type beds are available in four colors- blue, brown, sage, and caramel.
These monogrammed dog beds are made for big dog as the smallest size is 35" in diameter.
These feature a removable, washable cover and the bed can be personalized with up to ten characters.
Get your dog a truly one of a kind bed today!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
New Durable Dog Toys!
We got in some new durable dog toys!
For those destructive chewers, we have a wide selection of both plush and rubber tough dog toys.
Some of the new toys:
Baby Penguins with Chew Guard- An cute plush dog toy with chew guard technology. It can withstand your dog trying to tear it apart. Cute and durable.
Orbee Tuff Orbee Ball- World famous Planet Dog toy that is virtually an indestructible dog toy. But if for some reason your dog does happy to destroy it, you can get a free replacement.
Wiley Soft & Tough Dog Toy- This will quickly become your dog's favorite. It features a ball, seat belt legs, and a treat hole.
Visit Poochieheaven for all your dog toys for aggressive chewers!
For those destructive chewers, we have a wide selection of both plush and rubber tough dog toys.
Some of the new toys:
Baby Penguins with Chew Guard- An cute plush dog toy with chew guard technology. It can withstand your dog trying to tear it apart. Cute and durable.
Orbee Tuff Orbee Ball- World famous Planet Dog toy that is virtually an indestructible dog toy. But if for some reason your dog does happy to destroy it, you can get a free replacement.
Wiley Soft & Tough Dog Toy- This will quickly become your dog's favorite. It features a ball, seat belt legs, and a treat hole.
Visit Poochieheaven for all your dog toys for aggressive chewers!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Dog Tornado in Stock
We just got an order of the plastic Nina Ottosson dog tornado that has been sold out for for a few months.
Order now as we only have a limited quantity.
Order now as we only have a limited quantity.
Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Raw Frozen Chicken Diets With A "Best If Used By" Date Of 11/10/10
Company Contact: Jeff Dezen/JDPR 864-233-3376
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 11, 2010 – Nature’s Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10. No other Nature’s Variety products are affected.
The affected products are limited to the Nature’s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet packaged in the following forms:
3 lb chicken medallions (UPC# 7 69949 60130 2) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
6 lb chicken patties (UPC# 7 69949 60120 3) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
2 lb chicken chubs (UPC# 7 69949 60121 0) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
The “Best If Used By” date is located on the back of the package above the safe handling instructions. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States, and in limited distribution in Canada.
If you are a consumer and have purchased one of the affected products, please return the unopened product to your retailer for a full refund or replacement. If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. Then, bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.
Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential problem after receiving a consumer complaint. Subsequent testing indicated that the lot code related to the consumer complaint tested negative for Salmonella. However, additional subsequent testing found the "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 to be contaminated with Salmonella.
No pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code.
Reed Howlett, Nature’s Variety CEO, stated, "Because pet health and safety are our top priority, Nature’s Variety takes every step necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products. In addition to our industry best manufacturing practices, and in an abundance of caution, all Nature’s Variety raw frozen products now will undergo a ‘test and hold’ period before being released for sale."
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Guidelines published on the Nature’s Variety package when disposing of the affected product. People handling raw frozen pet foods may become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not followed the safe handling guidelines set forth by the company.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected product should contact their health care provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever, or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Consumers with additional questions can call our dedicated Customer Care line 24 hours a day,7 days a week at 800-374-3142.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 11, 2010 – Nature’s Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10. No other Nature’s Variety products are affected.
The affected products are limited to the Nature’s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet packaged in the following forms:
3 lb chicken medallions (UPC# 7 69949 60130 2) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
6 lb chicken patties (UPC# 7 69949 60120 3) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
2 lb chicken chubs (UPC# 7 69949 60121 0) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
The “Best If Used By” date is located on the back of the package above the safe handling instructions. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States, and in limited distribution in Canada.
If you are a consumer and have purchased one of the affected products, please return the unopened product to your retailer for a full refund or replacement. If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. Then, bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.
Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential problem after receiving a consumer complaint. Subsequent testing indicated that the lot code related to the consumer complaint tested negative for Salmonella. However, additional subsequent testing found the "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 to be contaminated with Salmonella.
No pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code.
Reed Howlett, Nature’s Variety CEO, stated, "Because pet health and safety are our top priority, Nature’s Variety takes every step necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products. In addition to our industry best manufacturing practices, and in an abundance of caution, all Nature’s Variety raw frozen products now will undergo a ‘test and hold’ period before being released for sale."
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Guidelines published on the Nature’s Variety package when disposing of the affected product. People handling raw frozen pet foods may become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not followed the safe handling guidelines set forth by the company.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected product should contact their health care provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever, or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Consumers with additional questions can call our dedicated Customer Care line 24 hours a day,7 days a week at 800-374-3142.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Training Tip
Dogs that are bred to work closely with humans and pay close attention to them during their work- like herding dogs and retrievers- easily learn to come when called. Dogs bred to work independently- like guard dogs, hounds, and pointers- usually require more practice to master the recall command.
*aside*- Hum...my dog must have forgot he was a herding dog- he doesn't have very good come recall off leash....
How about your dog?
*aside*- Hum...my dog must have forgot he was a herding dog- he doesn't have very good come recall off leash....
How about your dog?
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
New Products
Below are some of the new products we have at Poochieheaven.
- Anchors Away Dog Tank Dress & Anchors Captain Jack Dog Tank- These two outfits are great for those days on the boat or beach. Bright and beautiful these two outfits are available in sizes xx-small through xx-large.
- Classic Raincoat for Dogs & Yellow Ruffle Dog Rain Jacket- While many people are still digging out from the most recent snow storm, many others are starting to think about Spring. With Spring come rain showers and the horrible smell of wet dog. Protect your dog (and your nose!) with these stylish small dog rain coats.
- Lazy Dog Cookies- One of my favorite treat companies is Lazy Dog. They make fabulous bakery style treats and healthy dog cookies.
These are just a few of the new products added to Poochieheaven every day.
Monday, February 08, 2010
My View: Humane Choice Organic Dog Food
Are you serious HSUS!?
When I first read that the Humane Society of the US was coming out with an organic dog food I though, "great! organic food is good". This thought only lasted as long as it took me to read the first few lines of the article announcing its arrival.
My issues with this food? It is vegetarian. Yeah, ok, all organic vegetarian(woohoo!), but no meat! As we all know, dogs are meant to eat meat, they thrive on a raw diet of meat. This vegetarian food is simply wrong. What makes it even more wrong is the fact that is is coming from a organization that says it has dog's best interest in mind....obviously they don't think about keeping these dogs alive and healthy.
I know there are some dog foods out there that initially look like the same thing- all grains, veggies, and fruits (Sojos, honest kitchen), but these are meant to be bases, they are meant to have meat added to them. They don't claim to be a complete diet without it.
They say that Humane Choice is nutritious...yea, but you are missing the most important part- some type of animal based protein- fish, beef, chicken, lamb, bison, etc. I mean take a look at the ingredients, it is all grains. The one thing that we try to tell people over and over again that is not good for your dogs, or to at least make it farther down the line in the ingredient list.
Another thing that bothers me. This food is made in Uruguay. If you are going to make such a crappy food, at least make it in the US with US scored ingredients.
The sad thing is that since it is carried by the Petcos and endorsed by the Humane Society of the US, many people are going to think it is a great food and buy it for their dog. But what they don't realize is that that couldn't be farest from the truth.
When I first read that the Humane Society of the US was coming out with an organic dog food I though, "great! organic food is good". This thought only lasted as long as it took me to read the first few lines of the article announcing its arrival.
My issues with this food? It is vegetarian. Yeah, ok, all organic vegetarian(woohoo!), but no meat! As we all know, dogs are meant to eat meat, they thrive on a raw diet of meat. This vegetarian food is simply wrong. What makes it even more wrong is the fact that is is coming from a organization that says it has dog's best interest in mind....obviously they don't think about keeping these dogs alive and healthy.
I know there are some dog foods out there that initially look like the same thing- all grains, veggies, and fruits (Sojos, honest kitchen), but these are meant to be bases, they are meant to have meat added to them. They don't claim to be a complete diet without it.
They say that Humane Choice is nutritious...yea, but you are missing the most important part- some type of animal based protein- fish, beef, chicken, lamb, bison, etc. I mean take a look at the ingredients, it is all grains. The one thing that we try to tell people over and over again that is not good for your dogs, or to at least make it farther down the line in the ingredient list.
Another thing that bothers me. This food is made in Uruguay. If you are going to make such a crappy food, at least make it in the US with US scored ingredients.
The sad thing is that since it is carried by the Petcos and endorsed by the Humane Society of the US, many people are going to think it is a great food and buy it for their dog. But what they don't realize is that that couldn't be farest from the truth.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Toy Temptations Dog Treats
It can be so hard to find small dog treats for your chihuahua or poodle. These small dogs need smaller treats so that they can easily eat them and they don't fill them up as fast.
Your solution: Toy Temptations Organic Dog Cookies
These 1" bone shaped treats are made for little dogs. They are all natural, healthy, and great tasting. They contain NO wheat, corn, soy, salt, artificial flavors, preservatives or colors.
They area available in 4 flavors and come in 8oz bags. They are best used in 3 months, but have a shelf life of 8 months.
See all organic dog treats.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
$50 Giveaway at Poochieheaven!
We will be having a giveaway for a $50 gift certificate to Poochieheaven. This gift certificate can then be used on any of our great products at Poochieheaven. Need a new dog bed or collar? Enter today!
Here is how you play:
Required:
This giveway will go until 2/17/10 and a winner will be randomly selected. Make sure to leave an email address or way to contact you (blog, twitter, etc.) if you win.
Good luck!
Here is how you play:
Required:
- Comment on this blog post with your favorite product from Poochieheaven- 2 entries
Optional:
- Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to Poochieheaven and comment here with the link to your blog- 4 entries
- Follow us on twitter and then comment here that you are following-1 entry
- Tweet this giveaway and use @poochieheaven to get your entry- 1 entry
- Follow our blog- 1 entry
- Become a fan on Facebook- 3 entries
- Upload a picture of your dog on our Facebook fanpage- 3 entries
- Sign up for our newsletter and comment on here that you joined- 3 entries
- Add Poochieheaven.com to your "links you love" on your website or blog and comment with the link- 5 enties
This giveway will go until 2/17/10 and a winner will be randomly selected. Make sure to leave an email address or way to contact you (blog, twitter, etc.) if you win.
Good luck!
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Cute Boy Dog Clothes
I get the same thing all the time from frustrated male dog owners- why are all the cute clothes for girls!?
Well, at Poochieheaven we have a wide selection of cute boy dog clothes. As the owner of a male dog, I know how difficult and annoying it can be when all the collars, clothes, beds, and bowls are pink, girly, and frilly.
Another thing that can be hard about finding good clothes for male dogs is that if your dog plans on wearing it when they go outside, it needs to be high cut enough so that they can do their business.
So, if you are an owner of a boy dog and are looking for cute clothing, we have shirts, sweaters, and so much more!
Well, at Poochieheaven we have a wide selection of cute boy dog clothes. As the owner of a male dog, I know how difficult and annoying it can be when all the collars, clothes, beds, and bowls are pink, girly, and frilly.
Another thing that can be hard about finding good clothes for male dogs is that if your dog plans on wearing it when they go outside, it needs to be high cut enough so that they can do their business.
So, if you are an owner of a boy dog and are looking for cute clothing, we have shirts, sweaters, and so much more!
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