GIVEAWAY: Win TropiClean Products So You Can #SmoochUrPooch

This post is sponsored by TropiClean and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about TropiClean Dental Products, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. TropiClean is not responsible for the content of this article. Ho, ho, ho! Are you looking for […]

GIVEAWAY: Pet-Themed Cookie Cutter Set!

The holidays mean a time for baking in so many of our homes–and that includes baking for our dogs! As you know, we love to make treats for Irie and Tiki and pet-themed cookie cutters make those treats extra special. Dog-shaped cookie cutters can also be used to make great gifts including photo ornaments (stay […]

Enter to Win a Loved Ones Prize Pack from Worldwise!

Just in time for the holidays, we’ve got a great giveaway for you from Kathy Ireland and Worldwise! We know that you’re familiar with Kathy Ireland from her modeling days and many of you know that she’s also the head of one of the world’s most powerful design and marketing brands. Now Kathy Ireland has […]

Your Dog Can Star in a Book with Animal Tales!

We all know that our pets are stars–but here’s your chance to let your dog or cat (or other pet) star in their own children’s book! Recently we told you about ResQwalk, the free app that lets you earn money for your favorite pet charity with every walk (without spending a penny yourself). Now that […]

Save 30% on Dog Themed Cookie Cutters, Cookbooks

Are you looking for an inexpensive gift for a fellow dog lover? Through Monday, everything in our PetTipper store is 30 percent off with coupon code THANKS. You’ll find dog-themed AND cat-themed cookie cutters… …as well as autographed copies of our most recent books including The Healthy Hound Cookbook, My Dog Says I’m a Great […]

#FueltheHolidays Winners Fetch USA-Made Zuke’s Prizes!

We had so much fun yesterday co-hosting another Event Barkers Twitter party with To Dog with Love! For 90 minutes, we all took a break from our holiday activities to enjoy sharing the joy our dogs bring us, discussing keeping our dogs healthy and happy over the hectic holidays. Our party sponsor was Zuke’s, sharing […]

Boston Bruins Unleash 2015 Pucks & Pups Calendar

Members of the Boston Bruins are offering an assist to both people in need and companion animals who are counting the days until they find forever homes by unleashing the team’s annual Pucks & Pups fundraising calendar. Presented by The Black Dog, this year’s calendar features the following line up of animal-loving athletes with either […]

Sinbad to Headline Hot Dogs & Cool Cats Gala

A stand up guy in every sense of the word, comedian Sinbad will raise people’s spirits while raising funds for a paws cause at the 22nd annual Hot Dogs and Cool Cats gala. A famous friends of Fidos who earlier this year appeared on The Food Network’s Chopped Tournament of Stars in support of the […]

Save 40% on Select Kurgo Products at #BlackFriday Sale!

Ready to fetch some bargains? Kurgo is offering a special Black Friday sale which will continue through Monday, taking 40% off select products. To take advantage of this sale, you don’t need a coupon code! All you need to do is visit the Black Friday deals page: http://www.kurgo.com/black-friday-sale Prices will change Friday morning and remain […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Gets Ready for #FueltheHolidays Twitter Party!

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you’re enjoying a day of fun, family, friendship, and food this Thursday. We’re going to be enjoying a long hike with Irie and Tiki this morning, preparation of a big Thanksgiving meal, a little work (the joys of self-employment!), and no doubt some Thanksgiving football. On Friday, we’ll be taking co-hosting […]

Thanksgiving Means The National Dog Show Presented by Purina

Happy Thanksgiving! For many of us, an annual Thanksgiving tradition is the viewing of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, airing at noon-2pm in all time zones on NBC. This past week, I had the pleasure of talking by phone with the co-hosts: actor, author and Broadway star John O’Hurley of “Seinfeld”  and “Dancing […]

Adoptable Dogs Star in Cause for Paws

Thanksgiving is a time for family get togethers, and the television special Cause or Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular airing on November 27th will embrace the spirit of the season as an array of animal-loving luminaries (including co-hosts Hilary Swank and Jane Lynch) help dogs in need discover that there’s no place like home for […]

The greatest Thanksgiving ever

I grew up in New England, a place where tradition runs supreme. Holidays were a big deal, and we spent most of the major ones shuttling from this aunt to that grandmother and back again, enjoying the camaraderie only a large and extended family can afford. Those were the halcyon years, when my mother could […]

Holiday Gift Idea: The Tiniest Tiger Scarf (+ FREE Shipping!)

Are you looking for a unique gift for your favorite cat lover – that doesn’t scream CATS but shares a love of felines in a stylish way? The Tiniest Tiger has a new scarf on the market that (like the canine- and feline-themed handbags you saw in the Holiday Gift Guide) is subtle and sophisticated. […]

Save Money on Holiday Pet Gifts with Offers.com

We received a $100 gift card from Offers.com to purchase products in the Stocking Stuffer Challenge. All opinions and statements are entirely our own. As you know from our Barkonomics book, we are always on the lookout for great ways to save money on pet care while, at the same time, providing our dogs with […]

Our Dogs Are Family – And That Includes Family Travel

This post is sponsored by Rachael Ray Nutrish, a company whose proceeds all go to support homeless pets. All thoughts and opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting our sponsors. The upcoming holiday season really makes me value our family – and that family is definitely one composed of both humans and pets. The […]

How to #FueltheHolidays with Zuke’s Mini Naturals

Let’s talk about Thanksgiving. The holiday–and the holiday preparations–are just around the corner. For your dog, it’s a time of high excitement as your home is filled with the scent of lovingly-prepared foods and the joy of guests celebrating the day with you. On this day of indulgence (and, for us, over-indulgence), it’s great to […]

We’ve Got a New Way to Subscribe!

We’ve got some news to announce: we now have a new way to follow DogTipper! As you know, every week, we publish the PetTipper newsletter with links to all that’s new for the week including special news and discounts, a list of all the current giveaways, and a list of the most recent winners, so […]

Two Pit Bulls & Parolees Stars Adopt Rescue Dogs

Fans who mourned with Pit Bulls and Parolees star Tania Torres when the rescuer’s loyal canine companion Bluie crossed Rainbow Bridge tuned in to the November 15th episode of the popular Animal Planet series to share in the rescuer’s happiness as her heart began the healing process with help from a new four-legged friend. Knowing […]

Traveling with Vivamune Health Chews

As you know, we give Irie and Tiki a daily Vivamune Health Chew to help promote good skin and coat, joint, and digestive health. The USA-made chews are an easy way to help our dogs with everything from seasonal allergies to joint health, so important as Irie continues to recover from ACL surgery. While we […]

The Long Dark Twee-Time of the Soul

As you probably know, I have a bit of a complicated relationship with the PTA moms. Not moms in general, mind you, just the small subset of Pinterest loving, glue-gun wielding domestic lifestyle experts whose expectations I can never, despite my best efforts, seem to live up to. It doesn’t matter what school we’re at, […]

Fido’s Freebie Friday Gets Ready to #FueltheHolidays

After a long cold spell here in Texas (not cold by many standards but cold for here!), we decided to take off a day between fronts and enjoy a day trip with Irie and Tiki. We’ve been wanting to take in some fall color so this week we headed to Guadalupe River State Park, lined […]

Calgary Flames Help Animal Rescue

On the ice they may be accustomed to the sound of a cheering crowd, but when the Calgary Flames recently walked into Bowdog Canine Specialists the players were greeted by appreciative barks from fans of the four-legged variety as they gave an assist to dogs who are hoping to score a spot in a forever […]

Recovering from ACL Surgery #PetHealthAwareness

This post is sponsored by BlogPaws. I am being compensated to support Pet Health Awareness Month with an educational post, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. BlogPaws is not responsible for the content of this article. I am happy to say that this is the last week of Irie’s […]

Save 15% on Snuggy Boots to Protect Your Dog’s Paws This Winter!

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: would you barefoot in the snow and ice? Ah, no…but we all too often send our dogs out with unprotected paws in the ice and snow. Our dogs paws are at risk from dangerous de-icing chemicals in the winter as well as damage to their paw […]

Hope for the Holidays Gala Benefits Stray Rescue of St. Louis

Missouri is known as “The Show Me State,” and on December 5th dog devotees and fans of felines will be shown a good time for a good cause as Stray Rescue of St. Louis unleashes its 17th annual evening of Christmas-themed merriment with a mission– the Hope for the Holidays Gala. Celebrity Spotting The partying […]

2014 ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon

A big event in the world of animal welfare recently took place in The Big Apple as philanthropic famous faces gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street for the annual ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon. Chuck Scarborough, who relays the day’s top news stories on NBC, stepped into the role of emcee, while TV personality Lo Bosworth (MTV’s […]

Review: TropiClean Water Additive #SmoochUrPooch

This post is sponsored by TropiClean and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about TropiClean Dental Products, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. TropiClean is not responsible for the content of this article. We’re all looking for ways to simplify […]

Win a kathy ireland Loved Ones Prize Pack for Dogs!

Just in time for the holidays, we’ve got a great giveaway for you from Kathy Ireland and Worldwise! We know that you’re familiar with Kathy Ireland from her modeling days and many of you know that she’s also the head of one of the world’s most powerful design and marketing brands. Now Kathy Ireland has […]

Win a DogTuff Prize Pack for Dogs Tough on Toys!

Is your dog tough on toys? Then we know you’re probably familiar with DogTuff, an advertiser here on DogTipper who specializes in tough toys for dogs who are tough on toys! We’ve got a great prize pack from DogTuff to give one lucky DogTipper reader! One reader will win three great prizes for their dog […]

NHL Star Bryan Bickell Helps Homeless Puppy

As a Left Wing for the Chicago Blackhawks he helped his team win the coveted Stanley Cup in 2013, and as a champion for the underdog NHL star Bryan Bickell helps canines obtain their goal of finding forever homes. A co-founder of The Bryan & Amanda Bickell Foundation, each month the athlete shines a spotlight […]

#TreatthePups to Keep Dogs Calm During Holiday Fun

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Lunchbox but all opinions are my own. The holidays are fast approaching. That means food, family, and fun–and Fidos that sometimes find themselves getting a little too excited. And, let’s face it: there’s a lot to be excited about on Thanksgiving! A day spent cooking, surrounded by family and […]

Jersey Boys Star Adopts Rescue Dog

He had movie audiences tapping their feet to the beat of pop classics thanks to his portrayal of The Four Seasons’ member Nick Massi in the cinematic adaptation of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys, and now actor Michael Lomenda has put a song in the hearts of animal lovers by accepting the real life role […]

Win a Blue Himalayan Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain!

If you love watching home improvement shows as much as I do, then you know all about the Blue Himalayan color selected during the DIY Network’s Blog Cabin 2014 People’s Choice voting period. PetSafe already had the Drinkwell® Pagoda Fountain available in red and white–but put it up to popular vote for its third color. […]

Jonny Justice ASPCA Dog of the Year

Honoring those with a dogged determination to make a difference in the world for pets and people in need, the 2014 ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon– which will take place on November 13th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City– will include recognition of a Pit Bull who has triumphed over his own painful past […]

Download Free #Kurgo Holiday Cookbook for Dogs

As you know, we love to cook for Irie and Tiki! We have a big collection of treat recipes here on DogTipper and we featured our treats and occasional meals in this year’s The Healthy Hound Cookbook (Adams Media). But we’re always on the lookout for new recipes to try because we all like variety […]

A&E Unleashes Dogs of War

Saluting an organization which offers a new lease on life to both vets and pets in need, A&E unleashes the new documentary series Dogs of War on Veterans Day. Each episode in the series will take television viewers on a journey with a vet who learns to successfully tackle the PTSD and/or traumatic brain injury […]

Rumble in the Doghouse: Evil Breeders vs Crazy Animal Rights People

There was a time, back in a pre-internet era known as the Good Old Days, when two people who had different opinions on a topic could talk about it and, even if they did not come to an understanding, could at least part ways with a better grasp of the other person’s point of view. […]

Actress Emmy Rossum Adopts Shelter Dog

During the NKLA Adoption Weekend at L.A.’s La Brea Tar Pits a line up of animal-loving luminaries used their star wattage to shine a spotlight on adorable adoptables, with one fortunate four-legger landing the real life role of a canine companion to actress Emmy Rossum. Known as Sheila during her days at the Baldwin Park […]

Reading Your Dog’s Body Language

Just because dogs can’t talk doesn’t mean they don’t have feelings and emotions. Dogs, similar to humans, can also wear their hearts on their sleeves. The better we learn to recognize how they communicate, we better we know what our furry friend is telling us through dog body language.  It can be somewhat obvious to […]

Winners Fetch #AboundPet Prizes!

What a great time we had at the #AboundPet Twitter party on Sunday night! As with our other Event Barkers parties, the Tweets were flying throughout the event. We had so much fun as everyone shared their love of dogs, and we all learned more about ABOUND pet foods! These new dog and cat foods […]

Road to The Puppy Bowl at East Bay SPCA

Tackling the problem of pet homelessness, Animal Planet is teaming up with East Bay SPCA for an adoption event starring canine and kitty quarterbacks who are hoping that they will be picked to play on a forever family’s home team. Fans of Fidos and felines will huddle at the Oakland, California adoption center on Veterans Day […]

Military Dogs to be Honored in Veterans Day Parade

Television viewers tune in each week to watch his portrayal of Detective Odafin Tutuola on the hit NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, but on Veterans Day fans will see the star recall his previous real life role in the U.S. Army as he helps to shine a spotlight on the work of […]

Stars to Attend Louie’s Legacy Fundraiser

Celebrate the start of the holiday season alongside famous friends of Fidos and felines at a festive fundraiser for Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue. Taking place November 21st at The Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, the third annual Blue Gala will begin by rolling out the red carpet for photo ops, followed by the opportunity to: […]

Countdown for Sunday’s #AboundPet Twitter Party!

The countdown is on for Sunday night’s #AboundPet Twitter party! As with all our Event Barkers parties, Sunday night will be a time of fast-paced fun and LOTS of prizes! It’s all to celebrate the new premium brand of ABOUND dog and cat food available at the Kroger family of stores. Irie and Tiki have […]

Ram Trucks Help Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation

A driving force in the effort to help homeless pets, Miranda Lambert’s just announced partnership with Ram Trucks is helping to put dogs in need on the road to a better tomorrow. From November 5th though November 15th fans of country music, canines and cats can bid in an eBay auction for a customized Ram […]

Choosing the Right Joint Supplement for Your Dog

Today we have a special guest post from Wag Lifetime Joint Care about a topic especially important during Adopt a Senior Dog Month: joint supplements. Were you aware that by the time many dog owners start looking into joint supplements for dogs, their dog has already been living with joint pain for a while? Many […]

Review: ABOUND Dog Treats #AboundPet

When we travel with Irie and Tiki, we always pack treats. What’s a road trip without road food, right? On last week’s trip to the beach, we had a four-hour drive from our home to the coast. As always, we took treats to provide Irie and Tiki on our stops along the way. Yummy treats […]

Holiday Gift Idea: Righteous Hound

Fashion forward fans of Fidos are known for wearing their hearts on their sleeves, and now  pet parents can display their dogged devotion for their four-legged friend by wearing Spot-inspired apparel that seamlessly weaves together style with substance. Established in 2014, Righteous Hound offers 100 percent Made in America canine-themed clothing in a variety of […]

Ask Brandon McMillan of “Lucky Dog” Your Dog Question!

We love watching Brandon McMillan’s “Lucky Dog” television show on Saturday mornings on CBS. Every week, Brandon rescues shelter dogs and trains them, working on behavioral issues so that they’re ready to go to their forever homes. The Emmy-nominated television show is a positive look at the dogs that are so often overlooked in shelters […]

Nicholas Sparks Contest Celebrates Shelter Pets

The best-selling author of such contemporary romance classics as The Notebook, A Walk to Remember and Safe Haven has joined with PetSmart Charities® to celebrate shelter pets who have turned the page to a new chapter in their lives thanks to pet parents who chose the option of adoption. Nicholas Sparks, a doting Dad to […]

Win a Pet Gate from Tuesday Morning!

The holidays are fast approaching…and we all know that means more time in the kitchen! Big holiday meal preparation can spell trouble for our dogs, who are drawn to the kitchen by all the wonderful smells (aren’t we all?!) However much we may love their company, though, having your dog in the kitchen puts him […]

1-800-PetMeds is giving away $1,750 in prizes for National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week

It’s National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, and 1-800-PetMeds is saying “thank you” to shelters and animal rescues everywhere with its Shelter Appreciation Week Contest. Rescue groups can enter now for a chance at $1,750 worth of prizes! National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week was started in 1996 by the Humane Society of […]

Review: TropiClean Advanced Cleaning System #SmoochUrPooch

This post is sponsored by TropiClean and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about TropiClean Dental Products, but DogTipper only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. TropiClean is not responsible for the content of this article. OK, I’m going to be honest: it […]

Homeopathy for Pets

Today we have a sponsored guest post from homeopetcare.com! Homeopathy for Pets : A Great Alternative to High Vet Bills! Of course you love your dog and you know that owning a furry friend can be expensive, too. Annually, pet parenting can easily cost many hundreds of dollars not including extra vet care or emergencies. […]