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My dogs will eat just about anything. And when they are puppies, that “anything” extends to all sorts of things that you wouldn’t really expect a dog to chew. Rocks. Siding. Trees. The plastic indoor dog potty I got for the old dog so she wouldn’t have so many accidents.
Feet and shoes are a special treat, especially my feet, which apparently taste better than a filet (and always have for my nearly 7 year old female Reva). And my son’s sneakers, one of which we regularly find in the custody of 7-month old Penny because he forgets to put his shoes away after school. We used to have a boot tray by the front door but we had to pick it up, because it was more like the puppy’s toy chest.
When we started the two-week trial feeding of the new Purina Pro Plan Selects dry food, I was fairly certain they’d like the food well enough. Usually, their only problem with their food is that they don’t think they get ENOUGH.
Sure enough, they liked it just fine. So fine in fact that one evening when the baby sitter didn’t put the lid on the food bin tight enough, I found the scoop in the middle of the floor and the bag tilted “just so” that the puppy could snack right out of the bag. Lest you think I am blaming the puppy for everything, be assured that she is the only one with the flexibility to get into the bag, although I am certain she had plenty of assistance getting the lid all the way off!
A few comments about dog food. I usually feed my dogs premium dry food and highly recommend taking a long hard look at the label of any pet food you buy, wherever you buy it. Understanding how your pet’s food is made and from what can be very useful in maintaining her overall health. While none of my dogs is allergic to wheat, they really don’t need a lot of it (and other additives) in their diet, so I recently had begun feeding a wheat-free dry food. Pro Plan Selects has no corn, wheat or soy, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, so it fit my requirements just fine. The dogs like salmon, and I like the nutrients that fish provides them, so during the trial, I fed them the Purina Pro Plan Selects Salmon and Brown Rice flavor. If you want to learn more about the ingredients in the food, check out the ingredient selector on the Selects web site.
I’ve owned Scottish Terriers since 1996, when I got my first dog as an adult, Sabrina Fair. I started showing them in 1997, when I got my first show dog, Nick. You can read the tribute posts I wrote for them when they passed away here and here. Warning: hankies will be needed if you read those posts.
Currently I have four dogs, although we’ve had many more in and out of the house over the years – dogs we’ve bred and even shown a bit before we placed them with a long-term owner. The three older ones at the house – Music, who just turned 13, her daughter Reva (7 in June) and Reva’s son Cash (4 in June) — are all finished champions. I also have been privileged to be the co-owner of a number of other champions, including Carly, GCH Blueberry’s Attitude Dancing, a Music daughter that was the top Scottie in the country in 2004 and 2005. You can read some of my memories of the year Carly went to Westminster on BlogHer.
When finances permit, I’ll place Penny with a handler who will show her for me. I wish I had the time to practice handling and grooming sufficiently to be competitive in the ring, but I just don’t. I can pet groom the older dogs, but know my limitations when it comes to prepping a dog for show.
It’s an expensive hobby, but it’s also a very rewarding one. Showing dogs is the only hobby I know that will greet you at the door when you come home with a bark and wagging tail. In the simplest terms, I love my hobby and it loves me back!
If you have never been to a dog show, and you love dogs, it’s a great family activity, especially in the late spring and early fall, when the shows in most parts of the country are held outdoors and the weather is just right. Do yourself, and your own dog, a favor though. Leave him at home. You’ll enjoy the dog show much more without having to worry about how your dog will react to all the other dogs on the grounds. Instead, buy him a new toy or some treats at one of the many vendor stalls.
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Want to try Purina Pro Plan Selects? Or more accurately, do you want your dog to try it? Get a coupon for $3 off from Purina. Remember — you won’t find this brand at the supermarket. You’ll have to go to a pet store like Petsmart or Petco. Don’t forget to stock up on treats for your best friend while you are there!
To help you pay for those treats, I’m giving away (courtesy of BlogHer) a $100 VISA gift card to one lucky reader of this post. Tell me why you like to feed your dog premium dry food, or why you think you might like to, in the comments. And for additional chances to win a gift card, read more posts about Purina Pro Plan Selects from other BlogHer dog lovers; you can find all the posts listed on the round-up page on BlogHer.com.
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our dog deserves the best, we feed her premium dry dog food because it’s better for her health and we care about her health
Jack is 11 and having troubles so I think great quality food is of the utmost importance!
spcale at yahoo dot com.
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Our dogs deserve the best we can possibly give them- they have been there for us no matter what offering their unconditional love and support and I would do anything to give my dogs the best life possible.
http://twitter.com/#!/dddiva/status/65791567130140672
I don’t have a dog actually, but I do have cats. I currently feed them an all organic diet as I know its better for them and because I love them. I figure if I am worth the extra cost so are my fur babies!
I tweeted here : http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/65803460884443136
If you are what you eat, I want myself, my family, and my pets, who are part of my family, to be the best they can be. That is why premium is worth the extra money!
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I like to feed my dog premium dry dog food because it’s beneficial to his health and he really likes it.
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I feed Duchess premium dry food because I love her and I want her to have food that will keep her healthy and strong for years to come.
We feed Max the best dog food we can afford – dry! And scrambled eggs with his thyroid medicine
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I like to feed my dog premium dog food cause he’s my best friend and he deserves the best! I don’t see why people spend so much on their own food but they feed their dog something disgusting, that’s just selfish! He makes me so happy, how could I feed him anything less?
Our dog gets premium dry food because it helps cut down on the bacteria in their mouth and keeps her at a healthy weight
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My dogs get premium dry food and peanut butter as a treat. Thanks for the chance!
Our pup, Kali, weight only seven pounds. We focus on quality foods for her rather than quantity. She doesn’t eat much, but what she eats must be the very best (because of course she IS the very best).
Thanks for a great giveaway!
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We feed out cats dry kitten food… its what our vet recommended since they are so young.
I give my cat her favorite treat each morning. She looks forward to it and it helps with tarter!
feeding your dog good food and keeping their weight under control are the 2 most important things you can do for them!
We feed ours the best we can because we want them to stay healthy and live long happy lives.
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My furbaby deserves the best because of the love and joy he brings to our family. He doesn’t like it when my husband and I fight–it makes him nervous and he farts–and that either causes us to leave the room in search of fresh air—or bust out laughing–either way he quickly ends any fights!
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My rescue dog is Ms. Mitzi she was terrified of everything and everybody when we first got her-She spent 90 percent of her day hidden either under our bed or a chair. She still barks and cries when she hears someone outside. I can’t even begin to imagine what kind of pain was inflicted on her, today she’s come a long way. I feed her premium food. Because she is a premium dog!
Diane Baum
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It’s what I choose to give him because he likes it. He’s the first dog I’ve ever seen who doesn’t like wet dog food.
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I feed him premium dog food because my dog deserves the best.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I am willing to spend a little more for good nutrition for the whole household, four legged and two legged.
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I like to feed my dog premium dry food because the bit of extra expense is more than worth having him happy and in good health!
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We feed our dog premium dry food because it does not have as many fillers and more of the good stuff he loves! Great giveaway thank you so much.
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