Spencer the Goldendoodle

The Adventures of a Rescued Goldendoodle

Dog Medicine Book Review and Giveaway

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I’m excited to share with you an amazing book called Dog
Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me From Myself, a memoir written by Julie Barton
herself.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),
an estimated 16 million American adults (almost 7% of the population) had at
least 1 major depressive episode last year. Julie’s story is just one of many
Americans out there who struggle with depression.
Here is the blurb from the back of this great book:

At twenty-two, Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor
in Manhattan. She was one year out of college and severely depressed. Summoned
by Julie’s incoherent phone call her mother raced from Ohio to New York and took
her home.


Psychiatrists, therapists and family tried to intervene, but
nothing reached her until the day she decided to do one hopeful thing: adopt a
Golden Retriever puppy she named Bunker.


Dog Medicine captures in beautiful, elegiac language the
anguish depression, the slow path to recovery, and the astonishing way animals
can heal even the most broken hearts and minds.

 As you learn about
Julies journey from hitting rock bottom, hearing about her abusive past and how
a dog name Bunker changed her life, you will find it hard to put this book
down. But, make sure you have a tissue box close by. One moment my mom was
laughing and the next she would be crying.

My favorite part of this book, when you were hearing Julie’s
story, you were also learning about Bunker’s journey as well. You learn that
when Julie had her breakdown in New York, that was the same day Bunker was
born. This was a great way to parallel the two journeys until they became
one. 
If you love reading about animal-human bonds this definitely
a powerful one you don’t want to miss. With that being said, I highly recommend
this book to everyone out there. There are some tough parts to read, I would
recommend this book for an adult audience.
This book will be released on November 10th. You can
pre-order you copy now on Amazon for $11.49 (Amazon Prime) HERE.
You can also learn more about Julie Barton and her book on
her Website or on Facebook.
Now onto a giveaway for your chance to win this amazing
book. This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years of ago or older and until
midnight on November 10th.
Today I’m joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop hosted by BlogPaws.





Brothers Complete Review and Giveaway

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Happy Tasty Tuesday Everyone! Today I’m excited to introduce to you all Brothers Complete Ultra Premium Dog Food and Treats.

Brothers is family owned business and have been rated 5 star on Dog Food Advisor and is proudly made in the USA. 

The first thing I noticed right away was their shinny packaging. However, this packaging is for more then just looks. This 4-ply metalized, Hi-Tek bag ensures protection against insects, moisture, oxygen migration, and light intrusion to maintain maximum freshness.

Let’s learn about Brothers Complete Dog Food is:
  • GMO Free
  • Grain Free
  • Potato Free
  • All Life Stages
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • Selective Prebiotics
  • Human Grade Proteins
  • Encapsulated Probiotics
  • Over 90% Animal Proteins
  • Sourced and Made in the USA

Here are the four different flavors Brothers Complete dog food comes in:

1. Turkey Meal & Egg Formula with Advanced Allergy Care
  • Made with turkey meal and whole eggs dried, which are the first two and most abundant ingredients in Brothers Complete.
  • Comes in different size bags:
    • 5 lbs (resealable bag)
    • 10 lbs (resealable bag)
    • 25 lbs
2.  Chicken Meal & Egg Formula
  • Made with chicken meal, whole eggs dried, and turkey meal, which are the first three ingredients.
  • Comes in different size bags:
    • 10 lbs (resealable bag)
    • 25 lbs
3.  Venison Meal & Egg Formula with Advanced Allergy Care
  • Made with venison meal, dried whole eggs, and turkey meal, which are the first three ingredients.
  • Comes in different size bags:
    • 5 lbs (resealable bag)
    • 10 lbs (resealable bag)
    • 25 lbs
4.  Lamb Meal & Egg Formula with Advanced Allergy Care
  • Made with lamb meal, dried whole eggs, and turkey meal, which are the first three ingredients.
  • Comes in different size bags:
    • 10 lbs (resealable bag)
    • 25 lbs
I’m also testing out Brothers Complete Biscuit Treats as well as their Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes. 

The Brothers Complete line of treats contain:
  • No Grain
  • No White Potato
  • No Sweet Potato
  • No Sugar in any form
Being nutritionally complete and balanced means that Brothers treats will not create a nutrient imbalance in your dog, but will instead encourage and contribute to your dog’s optimal health and well being.

Brothers Complete Biscuit Treats are part of a growing line of treats that brothers has formulated to help define and fulfill the increasing need and demand for nutritional excellence in dog food. Their biscuits come in three different flavors:


1. Buffalo Meal Biscuit Dog Treats
2. Venison Meal Biscuit Dog Treats
3. Turkey Meal Biscuit Dog Treats

Last, but not least, I’m excited to share Brothers Complete USA Dehydrated Sweet Potato Dog Treats. These are 100% all natural, dried sweet potatoes are a delicious, health alternative to rawhide chews. I love that they are crunchy, chewy and smell amazing. Since there is no added coloring they won’t stain your human’s carpet. 
Brothers Complete line of dog food and treats is sure to leave your K9 licking their lips for more! For those of you who are wondering, I had to use every muscle in my body to hold myself back from devouring my mom’s creative sign. It was painful waiting but I at least was able to help clean up the mess!

To learn more about these and other Brothers Complete products you can visit them there: Website, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

Now, onto an amazing giveaway! Brothers is giving three lucky winners a 25 lb bag of Brothers Complete Dog Food of their choice along with one bag each flavor of their Bothers Complete biscuits! This giveaway is only open to those 18 year of ago or older living in the US. All you have to do is enter the giveaway below. This giveaway will run until midnight on 11/9/15.
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Today I’m joining the Tasty Tuesday Blog Hop hosted by Kol’s Notes and Sugar the Golden Retriever.







Zuke’s Review and Giveaway

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Happy Tasty Tuesday Everyone! Today I’m excited to share with you all two tasty treats from Zuke’s. The first treat is the Pumpkin Patch Mini Naturals and the second treat it the Z-Bones Minty Fresh. Both of these treats are here just in time for all the fun fall festivities.

Both of these treats are made right here in the USA and completely free of harsh additives, preservatives, and common allergens like wheat, corn, and soy.

The Pumpkin Patch Mini Naturals are shaped like real pumpkins with a recipe to match.  Here is more about the Mini Naturals:
  • Perfect size for training any size, age or breed of dog.
  • Each treat has only 3.5 calories so frequent rewards can encourage positive behavior during the hectic holiday season. 
  • The delicious turkey and pumpkin recipe features quality, lean protein and the powerful nutritional value of pumpkin.
  • This treat is rich with several vitamins and minerals.
Like I stated above, these treats are great for training and positively rewarded your dogs good behavior. My mom loves using Zuke’s Mini during my photo sessions when I’m listening and behaving myself.

The Pumpkin Patch Mini’s are sold in a 6 ounce re-sealable package for $5.79.

Next up is the Zuke’s Z-Bone Minty Fresh. This tasty bone is here in time to help freshen your dog’s breath after eating all the yummy Halloween treats. Not only does this treat freshen your pup’s breath but also polishes teeth and helps maintain healthy gums. Here is more info on the Z-Bones:

  • This treat is designed with spearmint and fennel to support a clean, fresh mouth.
  • Pumpkin, parsley and rosemary contribute to healthy digestion to support fresh breath from the inside out.
  • The Product’s ideal texture helps polish teeth and maintain healthy gums.

The one thing I love about the Z-Bones is that it is not as hard a typical bones and is easier to break into smaller pieces. I have found that there is lower choking hazard than with typical bones. However, my humans still supervise me since choking is always a possibility. 


The regular-sized Minty Fresh Z-Bones (appropriate for dogs over 10 pounds and 6 months of age) are sold individually wrapped packages for $2.99.

These treats are only around for a limited time, so make sure you get yours in time for the Halloween and Thanksgiving season. 

To learn more about these tasty treats or any of Zuke’s other products you can visit them here: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.


Now on to the giveaway: 2 randomly selected people will win their own Zuke’s Mini Naturals Pumpkin Patch and the Minty Fresh Z-Bones. If you are 18 years of ago or older and a US resident simply enter below for your chance. Make sure you come back day to enter. The giveaway goes until the October 19th at midnight central time. 

*Spencer the Goldendoodle was given these Zuke trests for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was given. All options are our own and where not influenced by anyone.
*Supervision was given the entire time Spencer was testing these treats. Please supervise your pet when they are around any toy, treat, chew or food.


Caru Natural Stew Review and Giveaway

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Hello Everyone! Today I’m sharing with you a very tasty treat. Introducing Caru Natural Stews, this stew comes in four delicious flavors: Chicken, Turkey, Beef, and Pork.

Let’s learn more about Caru and their Natural Stews:
  • made in the US, in USDA-inspected facilities
  • made with real meat sourced from the US
  • made with natural ingredients
  • free of grain, wheat, gluten, corn, and soy
  • free of hormones, antibiotics, and animal by-products
  • free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservative
  • prepared in small batches that are independently tested for safety
  • non-GMO ingredients
  • human grade, but formulated for dogs
  • complete and falanced formulas, fortified with vitamins and minerals
Caru Natural Stew is great for dog that:
  • are really picky eaters
  • have food allergies
  • are older and just don’t eat much
  • are recovering from illness or surgery and have a suppressed appetite
  • don’t take their supplements or meds
  • just seem to be unhealthy
I even love the unique packaging that this stew comes in. Why does Caru’s stew come in Tetra Pak cartons instead of conventional cans?
  • Protects freshness and taste without preservatives.
  • BPA-free packaging
  • Made from up to 70% paper.
  • Easy to open, serve, close, travel with and store.
Did you know that there are 3 different ways to eat Caru Natural Stews? That’s right, 3 different ways: as a hot meal, topper, or frozen.

Hot Meal: Simply pour half or the whole container into a microwavable container. Place in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until desired temperature. Make sure it isn’t too hot for your dog. This is a tasty treat during the cold winter months.

Topper: Add half of the stew container to your dog food to add extra texture and flavor. Store your open container in the refrigerate. 

Frozen: Pour stew into an ice tray. Place into the freezer over night and the next morning you have a frozen tasty treat on hot summer days. 

Not only is Caru Natural Stews good and healthy it looks, smells, and tastes more like homemade! What dog doesn’t love homemade? Now, please leave me so I can enjoy!

To learn more about Caru Natural Stew and their other products visit them on any of these sites: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube.

Now time for a giveaway! Enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win one of each of the four flavors above. Must be 18 years of ago and a US resident to enter.
*Spencer the Goldendoodle was given four Caru Natural Stews for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was given. All options are our own and where not influenced by anyone.
*Supervision was given the entire time Spencer was testing this food. Please supervise your pet when they are around any toy, treat, chew or food.

Today I’m joining the Tasty Tuesday Blog Hop hosted by Kol’s Notes and Sugar the Golden Retriever.












Walkies! Fit Bites Review and Giveaway

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Today I’m sharing with you a fun and delicious treat from the Crazy Dog company called Walkies! Fit Bites. These healthy lifestyle dog treats are great for walking, exploring, hiking and having fun with your dog. Walkies! Fit Bites are not only devoted to pets, but their humans and our planet as well.
On the Walkies! Fit Bites package it states:

Overweight dogs are one of the two biggest problems for dogs today. Exercise is the most important healthy activity that you can do with your dog! Not every treat is designed for active dogs or dogs that need more activity. That’s why we created Walkies! Fit Bites. They’re specially formulated with ingredients that are beneficial for active dogs. Taurine, L-Carnitine and added Chicken cartilage (no that’s not a by-product, it’s a source of glucosamine) help your dog stay healthy and fit. Walkies! Fit Bites are also part of a reward system for dogs.

Walkies! Fit Bites shares additional benefits walking your dog has on their overall health!
  • Exercise uses up energy and relaxes our dogs.
  • Walking our dogs improves their social skills.
  • Exercise reduces attention seeking and other unwanted behavior. 
  • Walking helps us bond with our pets.
  • Exercise helps control weight.
  • Walking our dog gives them the opportunity to learn about their surroundings. 
  • Exercise helps makes us both more physically fit.
  • Walking gives dogs an opportunity to learn about the world.
  • Walking helps digestion and improves agility.
Let’s learn more about Walkies! Fit Bites treats:
  • They come in three different flavors: Beef, Bacon, and Chicken. 
  • They are made right here in the USA.
  • These bites contain:
    • Taurine - helps support heart health
    • Chicken Cartilage - a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
    • L-Carnitine - helps weight control
  • Come in a 4 ounce bag.
  • These treat come in a foot shape to keep you and your dog motivated to keep moving.
  • The size of these treats are a small and chewy, but full of great flavor. They are great for both small and big dogs. 
  • One bag runs about $4.00.

Look at how cute these treat look. How are you not suppose to play with them.

Crazy Pet is proud to be a part of Cardinal Pet Care, a solar powered company devoted to pets, people and the planet. In addition to providing pets with the highest quality products, Cardinal is dedicated to the environmental directive of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle whenever possible. Demonstrating its commitment to the environment, Cardinal has a solar-powered home office, warehouse and manufacturing facility. 

That makes this product great for people, pets, and the planet!

Now, enough talking, I need to sample these cute and tasty treats. 

Hope everyone enjoys Tongue out Tuesday and make sure you enter the giveaway below for your chance to win your own Walkies! Fit Bites treats!


Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win 3 bags of Walkies! Fit Bites dog treats, one of each flavor (chicken, bacon, and beef). You must be 18 years of age residing in the US.
*With any treat, chew, food or toy make sure you supervise your pet.
*Spencer the Goldendoodle was given this product for the sole purpose of this review. All options are our own and no other compensation was given for this review.
Today I’m joining the Tasty Tuesday Blog Hop hosted by Kol’s Notes and Sugar the Golden Retriever.

















Suicide Awareness Day

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“Not All Disabilities Are Visible”

Suicide Facts
  • 10th leading cause of death in U.S. adults.
  • 3rd leading cause among U.S. adolescents.
  • More than 34,000 individuals take their own life each year.
  • More women attempt suicide each year then men.
  • Men are four times more likely to die by suicide then women.
  • The highest risk for suicide is people under 24 or over 65 years old.
  • Who is at risk:
    • Substance abuse
    • Those who are intoxicated
    • Access to firearms
    • Chronic medial illness
    • History of trauma
    • Isolation
    • Recent tragedy or loss
    • Agitation and sleep deprivation

Warning Signs
  • Making treats or comments about killing themselves
  • Increased alcohol and drug use
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Social withdrawal 
  • Dramatic mood swings
  • Preoccupation with talking, writing or thinking about death
  • Impulsive or reckless behavior

This is just a quick summery, if you would like to learn more visit: National Alliance on Mental Illness
If you know someone who needs help and is in an emergency call 911 immediately.
I have learned so much about the benefits psychiatric service dogs provide for those struggling with mental health problems from The Lola Project. While medications are the main course of treatment, more and more of my furry companions are being trained to support and help those with mental health disorders. 


If you are interested in learning more about mental illness and/or psychiatric service dogs I encourage you to visit The Lola Project. They are great at answering any question you may have on this topic. They also sell these bandanas you see in the pictures, if you are interested in one simply message them.

I love these bandanas I got from The Lola Project. They are a great reminder that not everyone’s disabilities is visible. Someone may be smiling on the outside but hurting on the inside. 
I’m giving two of these bandanas away in a giveaway! Enter for your chance to win one of the bandanas you see on the wall. There will be two winners. Simply be a US resident who is 18 years of age and enter the rafflecopter below! Contest goes until 9/16/15 at midnight.

Today I’m joining the Thoughtless Thursday Blog Hop hosted by Ruckus the Eskie, Love is Being Owned by a Huskie, and M.K.Clinton

Spencer’s Holiday Gift Guide Day 3 + A Giveaway

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Spencer’s Holiday Gift Guide Day 3 “Gift That Gives Back” 
On today’s Holiday Gift Guide I’m sharing a 2015 Calendar.

This isn’t any calendar, this calendar is from RAGOM, the wonderful non-profit rescue organization the saves my mom and all of my siblings from a puppy mill back in 2007.

Plus, I’m featured as the July picture entitled, “Yankee Doodle Doodle.” This calendar features other Goldens/Golden Mixes that Ragom has rescued over the years. Included is a write up of each dog featured. This calendar only cost $12 plus shipping and handling. That is just a little over a $1 per month and would make a great gift for the Golden lover in your life. The best part, all money raised goes back to help rescue future Goldens/Golden Mixes.

Now time for the Giveaway! This Giveaway runs until December 13th and includes:
2015 Ragom Calendar
PrideBites Elf Toy
Dog Lovers Sign
Ornament 
Pull Toy
For your chance to win, enter below. Must be a 18 years of age and a US resident.
*Christmas Tree is not included in the prize.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Thank you to everyone who participated in last weeks Blogiversary Celebration! 

I know most of you are wondering who the big winner is. Drum roll please………and the winner is……Linda S. She is excited to share this prize with her 5 Treeing Walker Coonhounds!

I would like to take this time and thank all the companies that donated amazing products:
Collarific Dog Bandana
HoundHouse
PetzLife
Solvit Products
Three Dog Bakery
HoundHouse is giving my followers a 50% off coupon code that is good until September 30th. HoundHouse is not only in the U.S. but also the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Everyone is a winner with a coupon like this!
PrideBites also has a coupon code you can use on your next PrideBites order. Simply use the coupon code “Spencer” and get 10% off your order.
Thank you again to all those who participated, my followers and these amazing companies. I have been truly blessed this last year, learned so much, had many “first” and have meet many amazing K9s and their humans! I’m thrilled to see what this next year bring and I’m happy to have all of you along for the ride!

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