for the pooches.

by Janetha on May 6, 2013

in dogs,giveaway,product review

hi!

i may be MIA this week.. and the week after that.. and the week after that. my agenda is looking jam-packed!  the next three weekends i will be out of town…

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sooo.. yeah. like i said, i may be MIA. i will try to post when i can! but, since it may be hard to do any life-casting while getting ready for all these trips, i will utilize these prep days to post reviews and giveaways that i have on tap.  like this one!

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dynamo dog treats by cloud star recently sent penny & randy some treats to try out. i can’t say they will be reviewing them.. because, really, they’ll eat anything i throw their way! i will be doing the review, they will be doing the taste testing. it’s a good arrangement. i don’t like to eat dog treats and they don’t know how to use a keyboard. works out well.

dynamo dog treats aren’t your typical canine treats. they are functionally formulated for a dog’s specific needs and infused with vitamins, minerals, fruits, and herbs to help support joint function, digestion, and skin & coat health.

i really like these treats because we are VERY concerned with what we feed our dogs. we use blue buffalo dog food and are always cautious when purchasing other brands for treats. we make sure they are the highest quality and healthiest choice. marshall and i take good care of our own bodies, it only makes sense that we take care of penny & randy the same way we do ourselves. we recently purchased them antlers per our friends’ kristen & rory’s suggestion. they are a MUCH better alternative to rawhide.

anyway, back to these awesome, healthy treats!

the bags are all clearly labeled with what each flavor is along with what health benefit it is geared towards. there are two for hip & joint (bacon & cheese and chicken), one for the tummy (pumpkin ginger), and one for skin & coat (salmon.)

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all of the treats are grain-free and all-natural. they are gluten-free and made in the USA by a family-owned company.

the hip & joint treats have added glucosamine and chondroitin. we give this to penny and randy in a pill form, we are very concerned about hip & joint health–especially in randy, since he’s a long dog.

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the tummy treats have added probiotics and i thought it was interesting they included ginger–something i have added into my own diet for digestive health. it’s just as important to take care of your pups’ tums as it is to take care of your own!

the skin & coat treats have added salmon oil and vitamin E. i use vitamin E oil on all my scars, so it makes sense that they added this to the skin & coat treat. it’s very important for all that fur that sheds around the house to be in tip-top condition ;)

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i cracked open the bacon & cheese flavor for the kiddos to try today. they (not so) patiently waited while i took a couple photos.

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as expected, they gobbled these things up and kept begging for more. not a big surprise, i told you they’d eat anything. however, i do love that these treats are the soft kind rather than the crunchy kind. randy likes softer treats better. his favorite food is bread… or larabars. (click that link if you haven’t read the story.. it’s hilarious!)

i used the treats for them to practice their catching skills. they are on point!

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she nabbed that treat mid-air!

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you can see randy setting up to chomp on the treat coming his way. you better believe he caught it!

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the folks at dynamo dog treats have offered up a four-pack of their treats to one meals & moves doggy owner. to enter, tell me what kind of pup(s) you have and something you love about him/her/them! if you don’t have one and want to win these for a furry friend, just leave their info below instead.

extra entries:

please leave a separate comment for each entry.

if you would like to purchase these treats, their store locator can be found here. they have an awesome donation program where they donate $1to hundreds of organizations for every proof of purchase sent in. love that!

i will pick a winner thursday, may 9th before i leave town for red rock relay.

good luck, pups!

here are a few more outtakes because they make me smile. i love my dogs.

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haha.

xo. janetha g.

kristine May 6, 2013 at 7:10 pm

we have a lab/terrier mutt and he’s actually on a hallmark card! woop woop!

Courtney May 6, 2013 at 7:12 pm

I have a golden retriever named Prince…he was brought over as a puppy from Korea but owners couldn’t handle him and gave him to us for free…he’s the love of my life! Georgie is my little border collie mix. I wanted a wiener dog named George. I got a fluff ball named Georgie instead. Would love these treats for them!

Olivia May 6, 2013 at 7:12 pm

My dogs, Miller and Sugar, are both English Bulldogs…I love how those two act like an old married couple!

kristine May 6, 2013 at 7:13 pm

i follow cloudstar on twitter and tweeted! also, you said to mention something we love about our dog but above i just said a cool fact about him ;) i love that he goes to bed every night with our daughter and sleeps in bed with her :)

kristine May 6, 2013 at 7:14 pm

i liked and posted on cloud star’s fb wall!

Kelly Jo May 6, 2013 at 7:18 pm

I have a chocolate lab named Penny Lane :) I love how good she is with kids

Bekki May 6, 2013 at 7:20 pm

I have 3 dogs…2 are my forever dogs..A black lab and a poodle. we Foster service dogs so I always have a third dog- right now its a nother black lab… so adorable!!

Bekki May 6, 2013 at 7:21 pm

Pinned it!

Laura L. May 6, 2013 at 7:25 pm

I hope this doesn’t sound creepy (long-time reader, occasional commenter), but I am so excited for your post on St. George. I lived there for a year and a half about a decade ago and it was one of my favorite places ever.

Andrea May 6, 2013 at 7:35 pm

I have a 10 month old golden retriever and I love when runs crazy around the yard

Janetha May 9, 2013 at 7:58 pm

You are the winner! As long as you have a USA address! Please email it to me at mealsandmoves at gmail dot com :)

Carleigh May 6, 2013 at 7:35 pm

I have three Miniature Schnauzers named Mr. Biggs, Buddy, and Bernard. They each have such unique personalities and bring me so much joy every day. They all live at home right now, but Bernard will be coming to live with me at college next semester. I would love some new treats to keep him happy and healthy!

April May 6, 2013 at 7:36 pm

Thank you so much for this post. I don’t have pets (right now at least) but those pictures of the pups were hilarious and adorable! Totally brightened up my night.

lynn @ the actor's diet May 6, 2013 at 7:42 pm

My JRT Julius would love these – I think you know that!

monica May 6, 2013 at 7:50 pm

My dog tweeted!

Emily May 6, 2013 at 8:04 pm

I have a pitbull (Dotty) and a shih-tzu (Hollie). I love that I can go on long runs with my pit and Hollie has been my bff since college!

Liz @ The Shrinking Owl May 7, 2013 at 6:15 am

Pibble owners represent! :)

Shady May 6, 2013 at 8:06 pm

I have a huge rescue dog – we think he’s part st. bernard/part black lab/all awesome. He peacefully shares his house with 3 cats – and totally knows he will never be the boss of them, poor guy.

Lisa May 6, 2013 at 8:14 pm

I have two big guys. I have an 80 lb, 5 year old lab mix (maybe some Newfie) who is almost all black, and a 75 lb, 3 year old shepherd mix who is a tan and gray brindle. Their names are Wayne (the black one) and Grayson (the brindle). I (and kinda my husband) named them after Batman and Robin- I’m a HUGE fan; I own every Batman movie released. I’ve got the movie from the 60s with Adam West, all 4 from the 80s/90s, and all the Christian Bale ones as as well. Wayne is my husband’s child who is treat oriented when it comes to training. He sees anything in your hands and he’ll sit perfectly at your feet with the best puppy dog eyes he can muster and wait for you to share. If you scoot back, he’ll scoot with you. Right now we’re working on the “speak” command with him. Grayson is my baby who my husband claims is spoiled (he’s just well loved). He just loves to do whatever his big brother does.

Christie May 6, 2013 at 8:15 pm

Nala. The princess.
Half australian shepard half boxer.
She is the best snuggle bud I know. (Well, after a long day of chewing, chasing, and digging that is ;)

Wendy B. May 6, 2013 at 8:18 pm

I have a yellow lab and he is extra special because he has problems with his hips and joints but he stills gives 100% every day. He is just so happy in spite of his issues.

cherlyn May 6, 2013 at 8:24 pm

Our family adopted a cocker spaniel. We love how he chases the birds around the backyard

Emily C. May 6, 2013 at 8:28 pm

I have a Saint Bernard puppy named Chloeand am totally obsessed with her too! I love that she has no idea how big she is (6 months and 75 lbs!), and will constantly sit in your lap, try to fit in spaces to small for her (which results in my furniture constantly being rearranged).

I am very careful about the food and treats that I give her and know she would love these!

Paige @ Your Trainer Paige May 6, 2013 at 8:38 pm

omg. that third to last picture of Randy jumping!!! I die.

chrissie May 6, 2013 at 8:44 pm

I have a mutt…I think he’s a german shorthaired pointer/lab mix. I love that he’s so full of life and energy!

Meredith B May 6, 2013 at 8:44 pm

My husband and I rescued a husky-German shepherd mix named Ross. He is such an awesome dog and very spoiled! He is definitely an alpha male and likes to boss other dogs around, so my husband and I started calling him Ross the Boss and bossy pants. He’s quite the character!

Lauren Mealy May 6, 2013 at 9:06 pm

The love of my life is my chocolate lab, Otto. One thing I love about him is that he always tries to carry these massive (small tree sized) sticks in the house. They never fit through the door, and it never fails to crack me up.

Amy Rock May 6, 2013 at 9:06 pm

I have a Beagle named Abby and a black Lab named Pepper. They’re both a lot of fun but Abby has the sweetest personality and the best sense of humor. That’s weird to say about a dog but it’s totally true!

Amy Rock May 6, 2013 at 9:08 pm

I posted on Cloud Star’s Facebook page!

Amy Rock May 6, 2013 at 9:09 pm

I also posted this giveaway to my Pinterest board!

Sarah May 6, 2013 at 9:09 pm

Bubbles the basset hound – bassets are the best, need i saw more ;)

Megan May 6, 2013 at 9:15 pm

I have a “miniature pitbull with abandonment issues” (per Mark’s crew mate) aka Pit Mix and she is needy and snugly and NOT a stereotype and that is why I love her! We are also getting a German Wirehaired Pointer in October and could use the treats for training him!

Liz @ The Shrinking Owl May 7, 2013 at 6:15 am

I’ve heard of those referred to as “pocket pits”. So cute.

Heather Likely May 6, 2013 at 9:24 pm

Our Basset hound Spot is a class act, we live his floppy ears!

Molly May 6, 2013 at 9:26 pm

I have both a yellow lab and a poodle! They would absolutely love these treats. I love how sweet and well mannered my dogs are. And I especially love how excited they are to see me every time I get home. :)

marie g. May 6, 2013 at 9:28 pm

Awesome! Only the best for my pup, too.

Tobi is a Dachshund and I love that he is MY baby – his unconditional love, wet kisses, and sweet snuggles are the best.

marie g. May 6, 2013 at 9:28 pm

Commented on their FB.

Kellie May 6, 2013 at 9:50 pm

I have a boxer mix. He is so funny and makes me smile every day.

Lara May 6, 2013 at 10:24 pm

Awesome pics of the pups in action!
We have Lulu and Pippa, as you know ;) Maltipoo and toy poodle (we think, she’s a rescue). Love how they warm up the bed before we get in it and clean up the baby’s mess under the high chair :)

Mindy May 6, 2013 at 10:35 pm

I have a Shihtzu named Cooper. I love that he’s always SO HAPPY to see me when I get home.

Carly May 6, 2013 at 10:47 pm

I have a white boxer named Maia, and I love when it seems like she understands what you are saying when you talk to her, or when she responds, haha, im just a crazy dog lady, don’t worry.

Carly May 6, 2013 at 10:48 pm

and just because it’s so easy..I pinned it too! I love those outtake photos, so funny:)

Erin L May 6, 2013 at 10:57 pm

I have two labs, Angel and Reagan. Angel thinks she is a human and Reagan is a sweetie.

Amanda May 6, 2013 at 11:47 pm

I have a 6 year old beagle named Bo! He is my husband and I pride and joy! He has the funniest personality and your typical hound dog there is not a thing I would change about him!

Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate May 7, 2013 at 12:16 am

I have a schnauzer poodle mix, and let’s be honest besides his obvious cuteness quality I also love that he is a hypoallergenic breed and doesn’t shed all over my clothes. ;-)

Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate May 7, 2013 at 12:18 am

I followed and tweeted!

Jan @ Sprouts n Squats May 7, 2013 at 2:17 am

Your dogs are so so cute! :)

Lisa May 7, 2013 at 3:10 am

I have a Shih Tzu named Bosco who is beyond adorable, and I know he would love to try these treats!!! :-)

Jennie crouse May 7, 2013 at 4:50 am

I have a pit mix names Kira and she is my 75-lb baby! Yes, she is 2 and a half but still my baby. When I am home, she follows me around. She is NOT a morning dog. She will sleep all day while I am at work and wake up at night. She hates gettin out of bed in the am!

Jennie crouse May 7, 2013 at 4:53 am

I tweeted!

Hannah May 7, 2013 at 4:55 am

i have a 9 month old black lab named Jax. he is crazy and still so clumsy. he loves to cuddle with me in bed! and is always right in my face when my alarm goes off in the morning. he is constantly right behind me and even tried to climb into the bath tub with me!

Jennie crouse May 7, 2013 at 4:58 am

I pinned it! :)

Angie @ Pint of Goals May 7, 2013 at 5:20 am

I have two fur babies, Moose and Frankie, who are both Golden Retrievers. I love how they are always so excited to see me when I get home. I also love seeing how happy they are when I take them to the dog park, which I’ll be doing today after work.

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