Urban 2 Nature has a fun collection of vibrant dog leashes that combines the look of the urban lifestyle with the great outdoors. I thought their fun look just screams summer, don’t you?
You can fetch your own Urban Dog Leash from Urban 2 Nature for about $27. 
Disclosure: I do not own any of these products, so I cannot vouch for how they work, just wanted to share my latest find!
It’s no secret that I love spending time at the lake during the summer.
But did you know that my pony friends from the farm also enjoy relaxing at the lake on hot summer days?
While I’ve been to the lake with my ponies many times before, this time I decided to find out what it was like to swim with them! My favorite pony Minnow offered up his back to take me for a swim around the lake.
And since ponies don’t come equipped with seat belts, mom had to come along too to make sure I didn’t accidentally fall in (not to worry though, I wore my life vest at all times too).
My pal Minnow is actually a Chincoteague Pony and he was born wild on the Island of Assateague. Which if you know the story of the Chincoteague Ponies, then you may know that as a young pony Minnow made the swim across the Chincoteague Channel during Pony Penning Week when he was just a young foal. So if anyone knows how to swim, it’s my pal Minnow.
And I have to say, swimming on the back of a pony is a heck of a lot easier than swimming in the lake on your own. I think it’s going to have to be my preferred method of transportation on the lake from now on!
So thanks Minnow, for taking me on my maiden pony swimming voyage! I hope to have many more in my future!
P.S. Thanks to my pals from My Life, Naturally for taking some of the photos in this post!
Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post brought to you by Chewy.
I don’t know about you, but don’t you just love a toy that’s versatile?
Planet Dog has long been one of my go-to toy manufacturers because not only are they “Ammo proof” (I’m the toughest chewer….trust me!) but most of them contain “treat spots” so you can convince your mom and dad to “fill-er-up” with you favorite yummies.
And this Glow For Good Plant Dog Ball from Chewy.com even glows in the dark! So indoors or outdoors, day or night, I’ve got a toy that might just even outlast my everlasting energy!
You can fetch your own Planet Dog Glow For Good Ball from Chewy.com. Did you know that Planet Dog even donates 2% of all their sales to rescue groups? Now that’s a ball I can totally get behind! What sort of toys does your dog like to play with?
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Chewy.com, but all opinions are my own, and I have been a long-time supporter of all the Planet Dog Products.
Over the 4th of July weekend I packed up my ponies and headed north 5 hours to New York!
After so many pit-stops I was fully expecting to end up in the big apple, but instead I ended up in the middle of nowhere at a horse campground!
I unpacked my ponies and tucked them in for the night….
…and pitched my tent for yet another fun weekend of camping!
I may or may not have hogged all the sleeping bags in the night. At least I was comfy!
When I awoke the next morning it became apparent that my ponies had made the long journey to New York to compete on a dog agility course! (at least that’s what it looked like to me)
It had a teeter totter….
…and some sort of porcupine looking things…
…and chickens? Ok well maybe it was the advanced dog agility course, which would explain why I’ve never seen any of these obstacles at my training classes.
Regardless my ponies were super brave and attempted each and every one of these challenging obstacles over the weekend!
I had a relaxing weekend watching them perform from the comfort of my favorite seat in the car. I even had my portable fan going to keep me cool.
I even got to pack in some tanning during my weekend in New York. And before I knew it we were on the road again headed back home to Pennsylvania.
And the good news is, we only got one flat tire on the way home! (not to worry, I’m an expert at changing tires).
What sort of adventures did your dog have over the 4th of July weekend?
Check out some more photos from my weekend adventure on the Painting Pony Blog.
A couple of weeks ago I attended a very special Birthday party. It was a party for my Super Mom-Mom’s 90th Birthday!!
I came to the party armed with my most festive party hat, ready to celebrate the day with my family.
I even brought along a special Birthday surprise that my mom helped me make at the shop.
My cousins and I waited patiently for the very best part of the day…
….singing Super Mom-Mom Happy Birthday!
Happy 90th Birthday Super Mom-Mom…..I can’t wait to celebrate your 91st Birthday with you next year!
Party on!
Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post and giveaway brought to you by Ruffwear. This Post also contains affiliate links.
Recently my pal Shilah the Husky and I got to test out a product by Ruffwear, the Roamer Leash for some of our hiking/walking excursions. It’s quickly jumped to the top of our list for must-have walking gear, find out why below!
One of the things that makes the Roamer Leash so unique is that it can be used as a hand-held leash or it can be extended to go around your waist too.
Mom found that being able to tether me to her waist made hiking and walking so much easier! Not only did she have her hands free to take photos like this one, but it made it easier to climb tough terrain as I helped to pull her up the hill (with my powerful muscles!).
I was also impressed by the Talon Clasp which was extra durable and made mom feel easier that I wouldn’t be able to break it open from pulling too hard.
Another important feature about the Roamer leash is that it’s extendable! The wavelength stretch webbing can extend from 7.3 feet to 11 feet on the Large (which is what you see pictured) or 5.5 feet to 7 feet on the small.
It also comes with a handy accessory loop near the clasp for attaching dog bags or lightweight items and can also be used as a quick “short” leash when needed. Although the “short” leash works a little better for bigger dogs as I was a little too low to the ground for mom to grab the handle quickly or easily. But it’s not a necessary item, and mom found she didn’t need to use it much anyway.
So with our new Roamer leashes Shilah and I embarked on a few recent hikes. Our first stop was the Stroud Preserve!
Immediately our parents loved the fact that these leashes could extend with our pulling (and boy do Shilah and I like to pull) but weren’t as dangerous as zip leashes. With a zip leash you have to worry about rope burn (which has happened to my mom before) and you can’t grab the leash without hurting your hand in the event of an emergency. With the Roamer Leashes none of this was an issue as you can quickly grab the leash to pull your dog closer should you need to.
Shilah and I enjoyed our walk thoroughly with the Roamer Leash, and our parents had a nicer walk because when tethered to their waists our pulling was actually beneficial – helping to pull them up the hills (those lazy humans!)
The Roamer Leash also came in handy when it was time for Shilah and I to be tethered. The adjustable handle loop made it easy to tie us to any object on the trail when necessary.
As you saw last week, Shilah and I even tested our Roamer leashes on some tougher terrain when we visited Glen Onoko Falls.
Again, the ability to tether to our parent’s waists made the rocky terrain that much more manageable since the humans had their hands free to help themselves and us make the climb.
Shilah and I both agree the Roamer Leash has become our new favorite leash for all of our hiking and walking adventures! We highly recommend it!
And now for the best part….
ONE Lucky WINNER will WIN a Large Ruffwear Roamer Leash!
Here’s HOW TO WIN:
For this giveaway I will be using, Rafflecopter. We only use the information you provide to contact the winners and we never share it – so not to worry. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends on 7/15/14 12AM EST. Open to USA residents only. Only one winner. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Ruffwear, but all opinions are my own!
Just popping in today to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!
I’m off to enjoy an extra long weekend of fun all the while celebrating my home in the good old US of A. Catch you all next week!
Over the weekend I packed my bags and headed for the mountains, the Pocono Mountains to be exact, for a weekend of camping and fun with my pal Shilah the Husky.
Shilah and I both made our way to the mountains ready for some adventures, and a bit of relaxing too.
Our rustic retreat included a super fun footbridge (the only way across the river) that Shilah and I thought was a blast!
Our parents perhaps could of wished they could park the car a little closer to our campsite. But like I say, a little exercise never hurt anyone!
Our digs for the weekend included a fun little cabin (although I opted to set-up and sleep in my tent) in the woods.
I of course wasted no time checking out all necessary “holes” to make sure no critters were intruding on our campsite.
The accommodations were quite rustic, including this outdoor shower, but when you’re a dog – none of that really matters does it!
A few steps from camp was a stream, complete with my very own waterfall!
Dad had fun casting out the fishing rod – which was a first for me. I’ve also since discovered that I get about as worked up about fishing as my adventurous pal, Crusoe the Dachshund. Although my main goal is trying to save that little bobber (or tiny floating ball as I saw it) from “drowning”. Mom says I need to work on the idea that fishing is supposed to be a relaxing sport, not a “bark as loud as you can and frantically try to save things out of the water” sport.
Aside from fishing, Shilah and I had fun relaxing around the campsite – taking in as much outdoor time as we could!
After a full day of fun, Shilah and I were ready for some campfire food! Unfortunately all we got was kibble…..but the smells were enough to make a dog drool.
As the night rolled on Shilah and I grew tired of patrolling the campsite in our Glowdoggies, and it seemed it was time to call it a night.
I snuggled into my sleeping bag dreaming of all the critters I would hunt for the next day…
And I awoke rested and ready for my next big adventure!
Stay tuned tomorrow as I share my adventures hiking Glen Onoko Falls!
Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post brought to you by Mattie & Margot.
Way back in April my friends over at Mattie & Margot mailed me 2 spiffy new collars in one of my favorite colors, blue!
You may have caught me wearing them on some of my adventures as of lately, because I certainly got some good use out of them.
But after a couple months of wear, I decided I was ready for another spiffy new color. As luck would have it, Mattie & Margot offer a collar recycling program that can save you 40% off a new collar for your dog! Here’s how it works…
First I packed up one of my Mattie & Margot collars and shipped it off to the birthplace of new collars, California. Through my rough and tumble use the hardware on my old collar was a bit dinged up, but it was still totally functional and safe to wear, so giving it new life in a new color was just what it needed!
Once my collar reached California (and the talented hands of Rachael from Mattie & Margot) it was disassembled to be turned into something fun a new. Meanwhile I was sent a code for 40% off a new collar of my choice!
The fabric from my old collar is recycled into a fun and functional key fob, and I picked out a fun new reflective print in neon orange to be attached to my old buckles and hardware.
My recycled collar arrived in the mail looking fabulous, and I’ve been rockin’ it on the farm ever since!
Mom says she loves that the neon orange is easy to spot on the farm, especially in the tall grass.
And everyone knows that with a nose like this – I can’t be tied down to one place for very long….
And mom even got a fun gift of her own in the form of a key fob out of my old collar’s fabric…
So if you’re looking for a fun upgrade to your dog’s current collar I highly recommend checking out the Mattie & Margot Recycling Program for a savings of 40% OFF a new collar!
And if you don’t have a Mattie & Margot Collar yet, you can grab one of their many many styles for 20% off with code AMMO20
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Mattie & Margot, but all opinions are my own and Mattie & Margot is one of my favorite go-to collar sites.
P.S. Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter my Fun Time Dog Shop Giveaway!
The folks over at Dylan Kendall Home have come up with a super fun handmade dog bowl design that I just love! These footed bowls are lead and cadmium free, non-toxic, dishwasher and microwave safe. And as a bonus all the doggie models they use in their shop are rescue dogs!
You can fetch your own footed pet bowl from Dylan Kendall Home starting at $26.
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products – just wanted to share my latest find!