Ramping Up Ease of Entry for Fido

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Ready to Board

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Time to Board: Wag that Tail!

The All Things Dog Blog gang is getting ready to embark on a new chapter. We're adding an RV lifestyle to our travel with dogs. What's more, we'll be doing this in a very uncharacteristic way--green! As we begin to venture out more frequently, I'll be bringing you tips for camping greener, living lighter and finding solutions for your Fido friends.

Today's post is all about solutions. With Tanner sitting on the fence between middle aged and senior (I can't believe he's 7 already!), I'm starting to be more careful about his joints and overall comfort and ease of activities. No more agility for this boy; we want him to live to a ripe old age without hip issues. We've started with the addition of a ramp for entry into the RV. 

While Tanner doesn't yet need a ramp, we want to be prepared. And further, it was

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No Problem! Love My Personal Bridge

important that he learn to use it and build the necessary muscles he'll be using to traverse this bridge to his temporary home. This super light Ultralight Bifold Pet Ramp folds in half and stores easily in the compartments under the RV "house", making it the ideal solution for RVs, SUVs and other larger vehicles, as well as homes with several steps into the entrance.

Tanner learned quickly and easily how to use the ramp. You can find out more here. Even without agility training, your dog will happily follow a treat up the ramp in order to get their reward, especially when his family is inside calling him happily! Keep that tip in mind :)

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Down He Goes; Super Easy!

Our friends at Solvit Products have many helpful pet solutions for dogs who have various challenges, l

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CareLift™ Lifting Harness

ike the CareLift™ Lifting Harness. This product is designed for dogs who have a loss of mobility in either the front legs, rear legs, or both. Choices make it possible for you to address the needs of your dog's particular challenges. This patent-pending product is also great for use in rehabilitation after an injury or surgery. You can find out more at the link.

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I'd like to highlight a couple of other travel solutions that Solvit Products have developed--their Vehicle Safety Harness line and their Front Seat Net Barriers. The latter is a great way to remind Fido that he is to remain behind the front seats for both his safety and yours. The harness can serve as an additional safety device, helping keep him in the car in case of an accident. This harness is available in 4 sizes that adjust to fit 6-120 pounds. Wow!

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These are just a few of the many pet solutions that Solvit Products have created. Others can be found at their website: www.SolvitProducts.com. When you find a product you'd like to buy, check out their Store Locator here. Watch for a giveaway coming soon!



I received a sample of the UltraLight Bifold Ramp to review with Tanner. I have not been paid to share my thoughts and the opinions are completely my own, as well as observations of Tanner's experience. I only share the reviews of products in which I find value and usefulness.

Solvit Pet Solutions Winners Named

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Based on the entries and the comments, there are most certainly a lot of you out there that worry about your pet's mobility. Thanks for reading the review of these terrific Solvit Products and for your participation in the giveaway. I know that our friends at Solvit are proud to have created so many wonderful solutions for pets who need assistance, or to help us enjoy their getting around even more.

Today I'm happy to announce our winners. Three entrants will have the opportunity to select one of the items in the illustration above for their pet. The items that are sized, will be sized appropriately for your dog. I'll be in touch with you to collect the information needed, so please watch for your email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Check your spam file if you don't hear from me within 24 hours; it may be hiding out there.

Congratulations to Theresa S., Linda S. and Shilohsmom. Feel free to make your choice and check the Solvit website pages listed below for size information and measurements required. I'll be in touch and together with Solvit we'll get your pups on the road again. Thanks again for joining us!

If you're not a winner today, please check out Solvit's Store Locator to see where you can purchase the Solvit product that is needed in your home. Best wishes to you and your pup.

Winners may select from these prizes available:
Ultralight Bifold Pet Ramp
CareLift Lifting Harness: 2 adjustable sizes fit 35-130 lbs. See chart for assistance.
Front Seat Net Barrier: Keeps Fido from entering the front seat area and is designed to fit all vehicles with headrests.
Vehicle Safety Harnesses in 4 sizes


I received a sample of the UltraLight Bifold Ramp to review with Tanner. I have not been paid to share my thoughts and the opinions are completely my own, as well as observations of Tanner's experience. I only share the reviews of products in which I find value and usefulness.

Mobility Solutions for Dogs: A Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Easy Access to Steps

One of the brands that truly dedicates their efforts to pet solutions is Solvit Products. I've reviewed a number of their products and frequently find they have a great selection and superior quality. This week's review of their UltraLight Bifold Pet Ramp was not only successful with Tanner, but we'll be using this terrific product to protect his Retriever hips from damage as he travels in our new RV. With frequent daily ups and downs, going in and out of the RV, I want to be sure that Tanner's hips remain healthy into his Golden years.

The nice folks at Solvit realize that your pet may not need a ramp in this giveaway. Possibly your pet could use a different sort of solution for getting around. They have been so wonderful to work with, offering 3 giveaways in which you get to select the item you need for your pet from the list on the Rafflecopter below. Let's make it easy with an image:

The Rafflecopter sometimes plays dead, so don't give up if you do not see it immediately. Just tickle it's belly by clicking on the post title above. That works every time! 

If you prefer the sure-thing method, check in at the Solvit Store Locator to learn where you can purchase the products that you just cannot live without. 

Entries will continue through Thursday, October 24 with prizes to be awarded here on October 25. Best wishes!

Making the Most of Fido's Win

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Event Barkers winners get more than just the prizes we announce during our parties and events. Each winner also receives a Friends of Event Barkers bag stuffed with all sorts of goodies from us and our sponsors. This week while I packaged up the FEB bags for our #Coupaween winners, it occurred to me that I have never shared this little bonus with you. Today's the day!

I tried to display all the items on a shelf for a photo, but there was so much that I had trouble getting it all in. At least you'll get the idea from the images here. Included in this week's FEB bags are coupons, promo codes, a chip clip, product samples from Zuke's and Nature's Logic, a bumper sticker, bookmarks, a pet recipe card, preparedness tips, sponsor product information, Twitter Party tips and information on subscribing to our

Event Barkers newsletter. Whew! Until I made that list even I didn't know there was that much great stuff in these bags.

The FEB bags for this week's winners were shipped Friday, so watch for them by late next week. And guess what? As an Event Barkers winner, you get to enter to win again in our quarterly winners circle drawings. Information on how to enter is in your package on a postcard. 

At the end of each quarter we draw a winner from those who have sent in a photo of their pet with the prizes won. This winner gets a grab bag of goodies selected especially for their pet. Watch for the announcement of our quarterly winner coming in the next day or two. We've gotten a bit behind with wrapping up #Coupaween, but it's coming. I assure you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll enjoy sharing some of what's inside the bag with your dog.This could be your Kodak moment, so be sure to have your camera handy!  It's bonding time as you and Fido discover the surprises inside the FEB bag and enjoy them together. 

Join us each week for the Weekly Wag bonding series, held during the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop. The

hop is hosted by Life with Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers, and Confessions of the Plume. You are welcome to link up here, or check any of their sites for their rules of participation. Happy hopping! 

Prepare Fido for Evacuation

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

Not Leaving Without Blue Dog!

National Preparedness Month ends Monday, September 30. Please review these tips to make sure you have done the minimum to prepare your pets for an evacuation during an emergency. We also recommend you read up on pet first aid and be sure your first aid kit is complete. Check here for more on this topic.

• Keep your pet 1st aid items together to assure your emergency kit is always ready when needed. Change out food for freshness regularly.
• Plan for worst-case scenario. Pack food and water for a week. 
• Prepare for potty emergencies with pee pads, trash bags, poop bags and umbrella. 
• Tag and microchip all pets in case you are separated. 
• Don’t forget vet and emergency vet phone numbers, rabies ID tag, license, and put cell number on tags. 
• Pack extra water for flushing in case pet is exposed to unsafe flood waters or chemicals.
• Check pet-friendly shelters and keep a list of pet-friendly hotels that are out of harm’s way. 
• Familiarize a friend/neighbor/relative to care for your pets in a sudden absence. You may not be able to get home to them in a disaster.
• If you evacuate, do so early. Natural disasters are frightening to pets. Minimize stress by leaving early.
  
• Leave radio, flashlights and extra batteries with emergency kit at all times. 

Keep in mind, too, that an evacuation is a time when you and Fido can support one another, bond and become closer. Remain confident and keep your cool to give him the best chance at getting through it with less anxiety. 

Join us each week for the Weekly Wag bonding series, held during the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop. The hop is hosted by Life with Dogs, Two Little Cavaliers, and Confessions of the Plume. You are welcome to link up here, or check any of their sites for their rules of participation. Happy hopping!