Over the years we have bought several kinds of dog waste bags. Some have worked well, some have been rather thin and really let the stench out. These Frisco Scented Dog Waste Bags are large, 9×13 inches! A good size for all sized dogs. They are also thick and they tear off the roll nicely. The light cucumber melon scent is a pleasant change from smelling dog poop the entire walk. These Frisco poop bags come 15 to a roll and the rolls fit in most bag dispensers.

We walk Mushu twice a day and she often poops on both walks. In a typical month we will go through 60 poop bags. I like that we can order these bags from Chewy.com and get 270 bags at a time for only $8.29 + shipping and handling. If you order other products, Chewy offers free shipping on orders over $49. If you use auto ship you can save even more money.

By buying this quantity of dog poop bags, I can go 4 1/2 to 5 months before I need to buy them again! I love buying necessities in bulk and this is one way to do that. Have you ever tried Frisco Scented Dog Waste Bags? What are your thoughts? Please leave me a comment and let me know.

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Unfortunately, things didn’t go as I thought they would. At first Mushu was very interested as she watched me put some treats in the top of the puzzle. She sniffed around and pawed at the toy. I showed her that she needed to open the cover so that she could get to the treats. I left one open so that she could eat the treats. Later she came back and tried to open another section of the puzzle. She got the piece part way open but then it came down on her nose. She jumped back, afraid and went to lay down on her bed. Since thenshe will only go near this dog toy if a section is open and the treats are exposed, which defeats the reason for having a puzzle.

Of course, your dog may not be a skiddish as Mushu is. There are many positive reviews of the Outward Hound Kibble Drop Puzzle on Chewy.com so I do believe a lot of the problem is my particular dog and not the toy itself. Have you ever given your dog a treat puzzle before? How did they do with it? I’m not going to give up, I hope to get Mushu a different kind of treat toy so that she can still problem solve to get her treats.

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We have been giving her a Milk-Bone Good Morning Treat each morning, before her walk. We like that it provides beneficial nutrients not found in most dog foods.

Survey Results:

According to a survey of 3,000 U.S. dog parents conducted by Milk-Bone brand dog treats:

HUMAN PHYSICAL HEALTH

• 24% pet parents give their dog vitamins, food, or treats at the same time that they eat or take vitamins
• 45% of dog parents report being “active, fit, and healthy” versus 29% of non-dog parents.
•  44% of dog parents have a “healthy structure and daily routine” – like for morning vitamins – compared to 33% of non-dog parents.

CANINE PHYSICAL HEALTH

• 1 out of 3 are concerned that he’s not getting enough of the nutrients he needs – especially given that nutrients are missing from most dog foods
• 1 out of 3 dog parents want their dog to get more physical activity than he’s getting right now

HUMAN EMOTIONAL HEALTH

• 55% of dog parents say their lives are “full of happiness and joy” compared to 39% of non-dog lovers.
• 54% of dog parents report “feeling loved” while only 35% of non-dog parents do.

4 Tips for a Healthier Life for All of the Family Members, even the Dog

DOGGY EXERCISE

TIP #1: Turn your pups’ morning or evening walking session into a fun, impromptu workout session for the entire family, so both you and Fido will get your daily fit fix.

PUPPY NUTRIENTS

TIP #2: Start every day with a vitamin routine for the whole family. Your pup’s should include nutrients not found in most dog foods, like Glucosamine to support healthy joints or DHA to supplement overall wellness, which Milk-Bone’s Good Morning Daily Vitamin Treats provide.

PETTING SESSION CHECK-UPS

TIP #3: Use fun petting sessions to give your dog a quick look over for possible health ailments, like gently rubbing the bottom of his foot pads for sores.

A FAMILY RITUAL

TIP #4: Your pup needs just as much attention and care as you and your children. When it’s time for your kids to brush their teeth, brush his teeth too (or give him Milk-Bone Brushing Chews). If you truly care about the well-being of your pet, you can learn more here.

Our dogs give us so much love that they deserve more than ordinary treats. I think they deserve treats with benefits, what do you think?

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About Hot Dog Collars

HotDogCollars.com is the place to personalize your pet. This family owned and operated company offers over 25000 styles, colors, sizes of dog collars and other pet products… and they’re growing. Also, 85%+ of their products are made and/or assembled in the USA and 95% of their products ship within 24 hours!

Mushu received the Personalized Aloha Red Dog Collar. We put her new collar on her when she came home from the groomer and she loves it. It fits great and she doesn’t mind that it is a tad wider than her last collar. We have also attached her Red Rubit Heart Dog Tag Clip. Mushu doesn’t have a dog tag but she does have her rabies tag. We don’t make her wear it all the time but when we go somewhere that she needs it we can just clip it on her collar with the Rubit clip.

Mushu also received the Aloha Red EZ-Grip Dog Leash to complete her ensemble. When she heads out with all of her new red accessories, this pup is stylin’.

Mom Maven’s Thoughts

I am pleased with all of these products. I love that her new collar is personalized. She has an odd name so it is nice to have it printed on her collar. I love the new leash, though my husband and dad do not. They like her longer, retractable so she can wander further into people’s yards when they walk her. I don’t allow her to do that so I like this leash better. I think the Rubit Clip is genius! Having a tag clanking really drives Mushu nuts. I love that we now have a good option for attaching it when needed and removing it for normal days.

The Giveaway

One lucky reader will receive a $50 gift card to HotDogCollars.com. The giveaway ends at midnight 3-28-15. This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winner will be notified via email and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize. The Mom Maven is not responsible for prize fulfillment, that is the responsibility of the giveaway sponsor.

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About TropiClean Fresh Breath + Hip & Joint Dog Treats

Supporting joint health keeps our adult dogs playing like puppies. Glucosamine supports healthy joint and cartilage function. This unique supplement also works as an anti-inflammatory, reducing pain and increasing mobility. Other ingredients like Blueberry fight plaque-forming bacteria and support the immune system. Wholesome ingredients help your dog to live a healthy and playful life! TropiClean’s dental treats are proudly Made in the USA.

Mushu’s Thoughts

If you are a regular reader, you know that the dog in the picture isn’t Mushu, it is Mushu’s best friend, Beartrap. You also know that if Beartrap is in the picture, Mushu didn’t like the treat. I tried, on two separate occasions to give Mushu the treat and both times she sniffed it and walked away, never to return. The treat is rather large in size so I broke it into smaller pieces to see if she would eat it that way and still, I had no success.

Next we went across the street to visit Beartrap, she’s like Mikey, she’ll eat anything…and she did. She chomped away on the treat for several minutes and seemed to enjoy it. We gave the rest of the bag to her owners so they could feed them to her.

We received the “small dog” variety of the treat which says it is for dogs 15-25lbs and Mushu is about 10lbs. The treat was large and thick, kind of rubbery and difficult for me to break into smaller pieces. Mushu didn’t like the smell but I’m sure her tiny teeth would have had trouble with the treat, even broken into smaller pieces.

Do you brush your dog’s teeth? Do you give them a “brushing” treat? I’d love to know!

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Chicken Soup for the Soul:What I Learned from the Dog -101 Stories about Life, Love and Lessons, is a great book for any true dog lover. The book starts with a great forward by pet lifestyle expert Wendy Diamond. The 101 stories are broken down into sections including:  Learning about Family, Learning about Courage, Learning to Heal, and Learning to be Kinder. You will see your dog in some of these stories. Some of them will make you laugh, others may make you cry but every story in this book will touch the heart of a dog lover.

You can order your copy of the book from Amazon

I want to give this book to one lucky dog lover.  Please leave your e-mail or Twitter ID with your comment so I can contact you when you win.

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