Dog Gift Ideas for Black Friday Deals

I know, I know.  I almost hate to say it because that just makes it more a reality but,  next week is Thanksgiving.  Which means Black Friday is only a week away.  With Black Friday comes all the great gifts you are looking for at great prices.  To help you kick off the shopping season I thought I would compile a list of gift ideas for your dogs.  Why not?  They need something to open under the tree too right?  Lol.

• Dog Beds:  Dog Beds come in all shapes and sizes.  You can get raised dog beds, orthopedic dog beds, cooling dog beds, and warming dog beds.  Just decide what your needs are and your dog bed possibilities are endless.
• Dog Collars:  What kind of dog collar do you need?  Do you just need a traditional dog collar, leather collar, light up collar, pinch collar, or perhaps a training collar of some sort?  The point is, there are so many collar options that you cannot go wrong.
• Automatic Pet Feeding or Water System:  The automatic pet feeding and watering systems are so easy and convenient to use.  These items could make someone special in your life very happy by saving them some time out of their day by filling bowls and changing water.  
• Dog Toys:  Here again, the choices and options are endless.  There are hard toys, soft toys, training toys, chewing toys, any kind of toys for your dogs.  
• Dog Treats:  The only cautions I offer about buying treats for dogs that are not yours is to make sure that the dog is not on some sort of diet restriction.
• Dog Shoes:  There are many people, particularly those who live in the cooler climates, that just love the dog shoes.  They come in all different sizes and colors.  
• Dog Calming Shirts/Caps:  If you know someone who has a dog that is very anxious, then this would be a great idea for them and their pet.  Again, people swear by the use of the dog calming shirts and caps to help keep their dogs more relaxed in situations that are otherwise very stressful for them.

This seems like such a small list but really each category has so many options within it that it really opens up your gift giving possibilities.  There are other ideas as well.   Just do a search on the Internet and you will find all kinds of ideas for gift giving for your dogs or the dog lover in your life.  On our website, baddogsupplies.com, we carry numerous items that would be great gift ideas.  If you are unsure of a certain item and whether it would be a good Christmas gift then let us help you decide.  Give us a call and let us help you through the process.  Also, come back and check us out on Black Friday for some sales on some of these great gift ideas.  

If you have any other ideas that would be great dog gifts then please share it with us.  We would love to hear from you.

Winter Supplies

I think I say this every year, but every year this time of the year seems to come sooner and sooner.  Along with the rest of the county, we had some cooler weather yesterday to help me open my eyes to the fact that winter is right around the corner.  I know I am prepared with my winter supplies but then again there is not much I have to do to get ready since we maybe have a few nights of freezing all winter.  However, if you are living in a cooler climate, I hope that you are prepared.  If you are not then now is a great time to get there.  It won't be long before that snow fall is more than just a dusting.  Sorry to remind you, lol.  There are some great supplies out there to help you and your pets get through this winter.  I have listed a few here for you.

• Dog House Heater:  If you have dogs that are out doors through the winter then please take the proper precautions to make sure they stay warm through the harsh winter cold.  This dog house heater is just one of many items that can give you piece of mind that your dogs will stay warm out in the cold winter air.
• Hound Heater Furnace:  The same concept as the dog house heater but this one can attach to the inside of the dog house by drilling some holes.  It also has an adjustable thermostat from 30 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  This is an easy instrument to install and use and again gives you much piece of mind knowing your dogs will be plenty warm.
• Thermal Bowls:  If you have struggled through the winter with constantly having to deal with water bowls that have frozen over then this is for you.  You simply plug the bowl in to keep the water from freezing so all you have to do is keep the bowl filled and fresh this winter.  These bowls come in different sizes and also in stainless steel thermal bowls.
• Thermo Hoses:  I remember my winters up north.  My father used to bring in the hoses every winter before any freezes to prevent the hose from freezing up and then if we should happen to have a decent sunny day he would drag one out so he could wash the salt off the cars.  Ugh,  what a pain.  With these hoses, you don't have to deal with that.  Just plug the hose in and within twenty minutes you have water flowing through your hose.  The hoses do come in 20, 40, and 60 foot sizes.
• Hose Heater:  Another great product to prevent your hoses from freezing.  This has been tested in winter temperatures of 30 below.  This product is not only convenient but smart.  It will prevent your hose from freezing, shut itself off during warmer weather, and uses less energy than a standard light bulb.  How can you go wrong?  
• Heated Dog Beds and Covers:  If you are not prepared to buy a furnace or dog house heater than this may be another option for you.  These heated dog beds and covers are another way to ensure that your dogs will stay warm enough through those long winter nights.

This is just a short list of some items that may make your life easier this winter.  The dog products are all safe products to use.  They come with features such as covers over cords to protect the dogs from electrical shock and in the case of the furnace they have a special cover over the unit that does not heat up so even if your dog lies against it, they will not get burned.  At Bad Dog Supplies we would not recommend these products if we didn't think they were safe for your dogs.  If you have any other products that you have used in the past that have worked really well then please share it with us so we can pass that information along.  When it comes down to it, the most important thing is making sure that your dogs are comfortable and safe this winter.  

We carry the items listed above at Bad Dog Supplies and we would be more than happy to help you in any way we can with the items we carry as well as questions about products or items that you are looking for but do not see on our site.  Just let us know how we can help.  Also, if you check out our sale items page, many of the items listed above are currently on sale for great prices.

Halloween Dog Treats

Tomorrow is Halloween!  Do you have all your ghosts and goblins ready?  Lol.  Since it is Halloween tomorrow, and I would hate for you to leave your little four legged friends out of the fun.  I thought I would offer you some special dog treat recipes that I have come across.  I hope your dogs enjoy these special treats for Halloween!

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats:
Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup plain canned pumpkin
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/3 cup of water

Cooking Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Mix all ingredients together
• Shape dough into round treat sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet
• Cook until golden brown and hard, apprx. 30 minutes
• Let cool and serve

Pumpkin Pie Drops:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup of plain pumpkin
• 3 tablespoons of applesauce
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg

Cooking Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Mix all ingredients together
• Place small portions about 1/2 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet
• Bake for 15 minutes
• Let cool, place in refrigerator, serve

Tasty Applesauce Treats:

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup white flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup of oats
• 2 cups of water

Cooking Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Completely mix water, applesauce, vanilla, and egg
• In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon
• Mix together the dry and wet ingredients
• Place into greased muffin tins filling each tin muffin slot completely
• Bake for 1 1/4 hours
• Let cool and serve

Some Special Reminders:

Please keep in mind that I am offering these recipes as a simple way to make something special for your dogs for a special occasion.  These are not meal replacements and should not be fed to your dogs all the time, they are only meant as a treat.  Also, please do not feed your dog any of that Halloween candy that you don't want!  That is why I have offered a few simple recipes for their own treats here.  They cannot eat your candy and it can make them very, very sick.

Happy Halloween From All of Us At Bad Dog Supplies!!!!!!

Dog Halloween Costume Ideas

I thought that since Halloween is just over one week away now, I would have a little fun with this blog and discuss some Halloween costume ideas for your dog.  Here are just a few that I came across that I thought were adorable and really neat ideas for costumes.

Hot Dog

      Lion 

Spider                                      Scorpion

Ghosts

Princess Leia

Chia Pet


I could do this all day, lol.  There are so many cute costumes for dogs.  There are some really talented and innovative people out there to come up with some of these costumes.  There are just so many I love but unless I wanted this blog to be 100 pages long, I decided to stop after the first six.

If you have ever done a unique or cute costume with your dog please share it with us.  We would love to hear about it and even more, we would love to see it.  So please send me your pet pictures with them dressed up for Halloween so I can share them with others.  As always, thank you for following along with our weekly blogs and if there is anything you would like to hear more about please let us know.  

GPS Tracking Systems for Hunting Dogs

It is that time of the year again.  Although it is fairly warm throughout the year in my neck of the woods, I can still feel the cooler air in the mornings and evenings now.  It is nice to know that we are in that fall season again with the change of the weather.  Along with that change of the weather and cooler temperatures also comes that favorite time of the year for all of our hunters out there.  Many hunters bring their dogs along, whether they are actually part of the hunting process or are there for companionship.  With that in mind, have you checked your equipment?  Our dogs are very important to us and that does not change when we are out hunting with them.  So, do you have everything you need to keep track of them?  Some dogs are trained for retrieval while others that are there just for the trip can just as easily wander off from your sight when they get on the scent of something in the woods.  That is where the GPS tracking systems come in really handy.  The GPS tracking systems can not only pin point the location of your dog but some of them can do this for multiple dogs up to varying distances depending on the system you choose.  Some of these devices even allow you to make electronic commands to your dog or dogs.

There is nothing like piece of mind of knowing where your dog or dogs are at all times or having the capability of finding them on a moments notice.  At Bad Dog Supplies we carry some of the top brands of GPS Tracking systems including Garmin and D.E. Systems.  Come by and see what we have to offer. We are always here to help with anything we can so just let us know what we can do for you.

Duck Commander Duck Calls

This topic is slightly off from my regular blogs.  However, if I did not carry this particular item and discuss this topic I would never live with myself.  You see, I have a six year old daughter that just loves the duck commander clan from Duck Dynasty.  Therefore, I want to let everyone know that we have some exciting news for all of our duck hunters.  We are now carrying two of the most popular duck calls out there from the people from Duck Commander.  I am so excited about this!

I know that many people in the southern states have already had an early duck hunting season.  Still many others are in the midst of their duck season as I write this blog.  For other duck hunters, you have a second late season that will be arriving before you know it.  So, if you don't already have one now, I strongly suggest that you get your duck call ASAP.  It is not too late even for you hunters currently in their season as many of the seasons run into December and January.  Just don't delay any longer.  Again, these are the duck calls that you see when you are watching the popular show Duck Dynasty and they are available to make your duck hunting season easier and more abundant.  

I figured we could get away with carrying the duck calls in a store that specializes mostly in dog supplies.  I rationalize this one by saying that most of the hunters going out there duck hunting are going to be bringing their dogs with them for retrieving.  So, it is dog related, lol.  We do also carry a range of supplies meant to help you with training your dogs with the retrieving processl.  So, come on by to our site, Bad Dog Supplies, and check out the new Duck Commander duck calls as well as our training supplies for retrieving dogs.  As always, we are here to work with you in any way that we can so please come by and check out all we have to offer and ask any questions you may have or just leave a comment.  We would love to hear from you. 

 

Sonic Birdhouse Anti- Dog Barking Device

I have to tell you about a great new product that is on the market by Dogtek.  It is called the Sonic Birdhouse.  What this device does is helps to deter nuisance dog barking by either your dog or perhaps a neighbors dog.

The device looks like a birdhouse, hence the name Sonic Birdhouse, lol.  But, it is much more than just a birdhouse.  This device has three separate bark sensors that can detect a dog barking from all angles up to 50 feet.  Once the device has detected a dog barking it will emit a high pitched tone that is safe but unpleasant to the dogs.  The high pitched tone can be heard by all dogs (unless of course your dog is deaf) but is not detected by humans.  The device has four sensitivity levels so that you can find the right setting in which it will begin working.  Once the device has been set into motion it does not stop until the dog stops barking.  This will help them associate their nuisance barking with the unpleasant tone and therefore deter them from barking.  The device is waterproof so it can be placed outdoors and indoors.  It is also very portable so you can even take it with you if you are traveling.  What a great way to keep your dog from barking in an unfamiliar setting when you are on the road.

I am fortunate right now that I do not have dogs that are barking all the time and I do not have neighbors who have dogs that are barking all the time.  So, for right now, I do not need such a device.  However, I have read the reviews and this new item is getting about 4/5 stars from customer reviews.  They are very inexpensive and I would not hesitate for a second if I did have an issue with nuisance dog barking to bring this item into my home and life.  Your piece of mind, your ability to get some sleep, your right to some piece and quiet is well worth the cost of this item.

At Bad Dog Supplies we do carry the new Dogtek Sonic Birdhouse as well as many other great dog training products.  So, please, when you are in need of this device or any other dog training or safety device, please come by and check us out. We are here to do what we can for your business.