Monday Mischief: Zeus Takes Over

Happy Mondaaaayyyyy!  My Momz sittin at da kitchen table, listenin ta wut soundz like a nice lady on da 'puter, and ignoring us again tadaaaay!  Can u believe dis?  Hey, do ya tink da nice lady talkin on dat 'puter haz treata for meez?!? (Mom edit: I'm in InDesign class today)

My sista ventured to da kitchen and gave Momz da look.  I thought maybez she wuz tryin ta getz us treatz, but nopez, shez juz in it fer herself, tryin to getz sum of Momz breakfast... 

I'm workin on mez own 'look' fer Mom... what da ya tink?

Hope allz da doggies out dere getz lots of attention and looooottttttzzzzzzzzz a treatz tadaaaay!  Maybe even da kitties too.  High Paws - Zeus
 
Mama edited: Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a bottle of Buzz Guard - you have until midnight tonight!  This is a must-have for summer walks, hikes, trips to the beach, vacations and cook outs!

Black & White Sunday: Wishful

Happy Sunday... today is the humans' anniversary, and the Lapdogs are hoping they might bring home a doggy bag from dinner (Sophie's wishing extra hard)!

End of The Week Catch-Up

TGIF!  I wanted to do a little catch-all, catch-up post today...

First, Happy Fiber Arts Friday!  I spent some time on the deck with the dogs this week and did a little knitting.  I really need to do a little more and get this baby blanket finished before the recipient arrives!

You may notice my favorite Tervis Tumbler there, filled with Crystal Light.  GO BRUINS!  I'm really hoping we can put this series away tonight before anyone else gets hurt.  Soupy proved to be extremely Boston Strong Wednesday night, breaking his leg while blocking a shot and still managed to get up and help his team kill off the power play.  A true warrior!  These photos are from when I went to practice last week to watch the boys...

 

 

 
 

My graphics & web training is going well!  I'm taking my fourth class today, from the comfort of my own kitchen table!  I am loving these online live classes.  The interaction with the instructors and other students is great, I don't have to get up super early and drive 30 - 60 minutes to class, I save on gas/travel/lunch, I'm able to be at home with the dogs and I have all the comforts of home within reach... literally!  We have a morning break, lunch hour and afternoon break, which all allow me to let the dogs out and do some stuff around the house.  Last week I did dishes during my lunch break... I think I might knit today!

 

Let's see... what else?  I finally put together and ordered the man's hero cards for 2013.  I would have picked a different photo, but he loves this one (taken & Instagrammed by yours truly).  We should have them in time for Saturday's race (complete with pre-race on track meet and greet)... if it doesn't get rained out!  

Lola had another 4 week check up last night.  She's been doing extremely well and as of 4 weeks ago, was back up to nearly 77 pounds - after being down to a very skinny 67.5 pounds at her lowest during the past 6 months.  Well, last night we learned she gained another 6 pounds in the past 4 weeks, and is currently at 83 pounds.  Guess it's time to cut back on that extra "fatten her back up" food!  (At her heaviest, several years back, she was at 90... she's far better off in the 76-78 range at her age) 

She is back to acting like her happy-go-lucky self, and back to romping and playing with her siblings!  We're keeping her on 10mg, once a day of prednisone for another 2 weeks and then we'll try switching to every other day. 

Doggy parents, please note we posted 2 fun reviews this week, including a giveaway of Buzz Guard just in time for outdoor summer activities!  Please go enter if you haven't already!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!  What's on your agenda?  I will be screaming in front of the TV tonight (i.e. watching the Bruins game), we are hoping to race on Saturday night (if the rain clears) and Sunday we will be celebrating 18 years together!

REVIEW: Hear Doggy Martian

Hear Doggy Martian

Where to Find: Go Dog Fun

My dogs love squeaky toys... especially the hounds, Tut and Sophie.  They love them so much that the squeaking can be ear piercing and well, yes, annoying!  Have you ever wished for a compromise?  Perhaps a toy that your dog loves and can squeak until his heart's content, but that you can't hear?

Let me introduce you to Hear Doggy, the ultrasonic dog toy that "gives your dog the same sensation and enjoyment of traditional squeaky toys without the irritating noise!"  How, you ask?  The science behind Hear Doggy is...

Dogs can hear sounds at a higher frequency (0 to 45KHz) than humans (0 to 20 KHz). Tuned to an ultrasonic range in the 24-28 KHz frequency, each Hear Doggy squeaker is out of human hearing range, but still fun for your four-legged friend.

In addition to the ultrasonic technology, Hear Doggy toys also feature Chew Guard Technology. 

Chew Guard Technology is a manufacturing process that adds a super tough, durable liner to the toy making it strong enough to stand up to even the toughest play.

We received a Hear Doggy Martian for review and Tut immediately claimed it as his own.  I'm sure you'll agree with me that this is one of the most adorable toys ever!  The bright green little guy is too cute, and I love that his reinforced seams and Chew Guard lining really stand up to my pack's rough and tough playing.  Whether they are getting the satisfaction of a regular squeaky toy or not, however, I just don't know and really wish dogs could talk!  I just can't tell if the hounds think it's as cool as a regular squeaker or not.  They've each taken turns running around the house with Marvin (come on, what else would you name a little green man?) and tossing him up in the air, however he has not replaced any of their other squeaker toys.  Perhaps the ultrasonic squeaker eventually breaks, as with convention squeakers?  If this is the case, there's a good chance they broke it on the first day!


Regardless, the Hear Doggy toys sure are cute and they come in a variety of species - Martians, Blowfish, Whales, Penguins, Skunks, Deer and more!  Of course, we're a little biased and we think Marvin is the cutest of them all!  If you've got a squeaky lover in your pack, pick one up today!  Trust us... you'll be glad you did when you can hear the TV tonight!


Disclosure: A Hear Doggy Martian was sent to Lapdog Creations, free of charge for review purposes.  I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Woofy Wordless Wednesday

Let's get Wordless...

Doggy Peeps - be sure to enter Monday's
giveaway for Buzz Guard!

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Buzz Guard

Buzz Guard

Where to Find: Earth Heart Inc.

Although the calendar may not say so, summer is here - it is after Memorial Day and all!  Are you and your dog ready for outdoor activities?  Perhaps you've picked up a new leash and harness for hiking, or a water bowl for camping?  What about the insect repellent?

We recently received two products from Earth Heart, Buzz Guard and Guard Well.  We're going to tell you all about Buzz Guard today, and in a couple weeks we'll introduce you to Guard Well.

Buzz Guard is a natural mist that can safely and effectively improve your dog's comfort during outdoor activities.  Created with safe pure essential oils and neem seed oil, this is not your average "bug spray" by any means.  Buzz Guard is...

• Water Based - which means it won't stain clothing or make fur sticky
• Easy to Use - simply spray it onto your hands and massage onto your dog or spray it onto a bandanna placed around your dog's neck
• Effective - has been favorably field tested in a variety of settings, from woodlands to wetlands
• Safe - family & puppy friendly (from 8 weeks)
• Responsible - packaged in a BPA-free recyclable container
• Economical - a 2 ounce bottle contains approximately 600 mists and at a cost of $12.98 per bottle, outdoor comfort for your pooch will cost less than .50 per use
• Made in the USA - always a key factor for me when it comes to what I feed my dogs, and just as important when it comes to what I spray on my dogs

We tested Buzz Guard out with Lola during a Memorial Day cookout and I have to say, I was very pleased with the results.  The scent is very pleasant to both humans and dogs (a very light citronella) and it was extremely easy to use.  I sprayed it directly on Lola and gave her a little massage, which made her quite the happy camper.  She was even happier to not be bothered by pesky flies and mosquitoes all afternoon! With 6 kids running around the yard and 2 babies present, I felt great knowing that not only was my dog safe, but so were they (you know kids... they "shared" their food with the big puppy, stuck their hands in their mouths after petting her and all that good stuff)!

I would highly recommend Buzz Guard if you're looking to improve your dog's comfort this summer in a safe, effective way.  And did I mention how nice it smells?  You might want to use it on yourself as well! 

To help keep your dog healthy this summer, the folks at Earth Heart are graciously offering my readers 20% off your online order of not only Buzz Guard and Guard Well (which we will be posting our review of in the coming weeks), but also Canine Calm or Travel Calm.   Visit earthheartinc.com to order and enter the code LAPDOG at checkout. This special discount offer expires August 31, 2013.

The Earth Heart folks are so gracious, they even let me host a giveaway!  If you place an order and then win, you can always have a spare bottle to leave in your purse / dog bag... or you can pay it forward to another Fur-Mama! 

 GIVEAWAY! How would you like to win a bottle of Buzz Guard?  Thanks to the great folks at Earth Heart, we have one to give to a lucky reader!  To enter:

1)  Follow Lapdog Creations publicly (see "Followers" on the side bar)
2)  Leave a comment below telling us why you need Buzz Guard!  
3) Get a bonus entry for liking the Earth Heart Facebook page.  Just leave a separate comment here telling us you did, along with your Facebook name.

To be eligible to win, you must complete the first two steps above. Please be sure your entry includes a way to contact you (i.e. link to your blog or include your email address).
** Pass along the giveaway and 20% off coupon to your friends by blogging, Tweeting, and Facebook posting this review.  Tell them to mention your name when they enter and you'll receive another bonus entry!  **

Winner will be selected by random number generator. Deadline for entries is Monday, June 10th at 11:59pm EST (midnight)

Disclosure: Earth Heart sent a bottle of Buzz Guard to Lapdog Creations, free of charge for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions expressed are my own

Black & White Sunday: Let's Ride

Do car rides make you happy?