Halloween

As most of you know from seeing our photos on our Facebook page, we dressed up for Halloween this year! It was so much fun!

Every since I was little I have loved Disney's Pocohantas and this year that was our theme. I dresses as Pocohantas, my fiance dresses as John Smith, and Koda dressed as Meeko the Raccoon. We made all of our own costumes and props.

We decorated a truck for the community "Trunk or Treat". Our truck was decorated as a teepee. We even made a campfire, canoe, and pond.

 Add your pups Halloween photos to our Facebook Fan Page! 
We hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

Koda's 4th Birthday!

Here's a few photos from Koda's 4th Birthday!

Koda and Cousin Mylee ready for the Party!

Birthday Cookies

Koda opening his presents

Birthday Gifts

TY toys and Chicken Jerky from Dog Pack Snacks,
Birthday Card from Max Roberts Pomeranian
Science Diet treats and Duck toy from me :)

Happy Birthday Koda!

The Wedding Dog

Image from jenniferbowen.net

Being recently engaged, I have been looking through lots and lots of bridal magazines and websites. I have noticed that many brides are including their dogs in their wedding.  Dogs are part of the family, right? So why wouldn't they be included in the wedding ceremony?

Image from WedShare

 Even before I started the planning part of my own wedding, I knew that I would like to include Koda in some part of this life changing even. It's going to change his life too. He will be moving to a new home, getting a new black lab sister and a new human dad to play with.

 Koda

I have been trying to decided exactly what role Koda should play. I was thinking that I could include him in the engagement photos. That way if the venue I choose doesn't allow pets he could still be there in the photos I use for decoration.

My other option is to use him in the actual wedding ceremony. I have seen other brides use there pups for ring bearers and flower girls. I also thought maybe he could walk with one of the ushers.

They have lots of cute doggie wedding outfits to choose from - fancy collars and ties, doggie tuxes, and ring bearer pillows. So many decisions to make before the big day. I'm leaning toward the bow tie collar or collared neck piece with a tie (shown in the top photo).

Image from MAUI Wedding Photography

I have never been to a wedding where there was a dog in the ceremony. I would love to hear about your experience with doggie wedding attendants. What's your opinion? Leave your dog at home and  include them in a few photos or let them join in on the wedding celebration fun?

Hopefully something like this wouldn't happen...

Koda after playing in the mud

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Doggie Paddle

This summer Koda has been loving the pool.  Laying on the steps and floating on rafts are his favorite water activities. He doesn't care too much for swimming.  Maybe he should go to Doggie Swim Lessons? If only they were offered in our area :(

 

 

Before you think of letting your dog jump in your pool check out these breeds aren’t as water-friendly as Koda.

Bulldogs

Basset hounds

Dachshunds

Pugs

Corgis

Scottish and Boston Terriers

Greyhounds

Even a dog that knows how to swim can jump in a pool and not be able to get out, which could lead to drowning, so always keep an eye on your pup when they are near the water.

Here are a few doggie swimming tips to keep in mind when teaching your dog to swim: 

• Avoid excessive noise 
  
• Use encouragement - treats and toys can be used to encourage your dog to enter the water.
  
• Never throw them in
• Support their weight until they paddle - even if the dog is wearing a life vest support its midsection and hindquarters in the water until they start paddling and feel comfortable.
  
• Show them how to get out of the water
  
• Keep an eye on them

What do you think about Doggie Swimming Lessons? Do you or would you let your dog attend?

Silly Koda

Koda's checking his facebook again. Make sure your a fan of Luckypups by clicking HERE! 

We're on Twitter too! :)

Koda's Photo Contest

There is only FOUR DAYS LEFT to vote for Koda in the PetSimply Cutest Pet Contest! Can you believe it, I have been voting almost every day since March 10th. Wow! That's a lot of votes but we could still use your help. Koda has moved down on the top dog list. With only a few days left we need all of the votes we can get before the contest ends!

To Vote:

Follow this link - http://bit.ly/votekoda
Click Vote. 
Log in to your Facebook account.
Allow the Contest App.
Share with friends.

Don't forget you can vote once per day until April 22.


It's that easy! The top 3 dogs receive donation money to support the animal charity of their choice! Top 5 win prizes. Hopefully we can make it to top 3!

Thanks for your help!

PetSimply's Cutest Pet Photo Contest

Koda is entered in PetSimply's Cutest Pet Photo Contest! Of course, I think he is the cutest! I hope you do too! To vote for him, all you have to do is have a Facebook account and follow this link - http://bit.ly/gjKFrK

Koda is in 4th place right now, hopefully he will stay there or with your help move up!  The top 5 photos get prizes and the top 3 photos get donation money for their favorite animal charity!

While your there, enter your pets photo! The contest isn't over until April 22nd.  Tell your friends!

Here's the photo I entered:

 

Spring is Here! Time for new items!

Here at LuckyPups we have a few new items out just in time for spring!

First off is our new stainless steel double diners.  These diners are prefect for your dog's food and water or even for two dogs to share. There are 4 designs and 15 fonts to choose from. Two of the designs are made for 2 doggie names and as with any of our products, you can always request a custom design.

 

Another new product is our personalized doggie toy buckets.  They are perfect for storing all of your puppy's toys, brushes, leashes, ect. They can also be used as a puppy Easter basket. You have the choice of a hot pink or blue pail. 

My Pom Koda posing by his personalized pail in his Easter Picture.

We have always had personalized glass bowls, but we now have two new designs. The name of you dog will reach from the top to the bottom of the bowl. In the first design the bowl is completely etched except for the name. The second design is the opposite. The name is etched and the bowl is left clear.   These bowls are cute to use as a set or alone.

Last but not least is our traditional stainless steel bowl with new shape. It is designed for just long-eared breeds. The bowl is narrower at the top so ears won’t get in food or water. No more wet ears!

Merry Christmas!

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Koda's Christmas Cookies

My grandmother bought Koda the cutest Christmas gift - a mason jar full of doggie cookie mix and an ornament shaped cookie cutter! The mason jar was filled with all most all of  the ingredients needed to bake the treats right from your own kitchen. All that had to be added was one egg and a 1/2 a cup of warm water.

The mix formed a dough that was then rolled out and cut into the Christmas ornament shape. I let Koda taste a bit of the cookie dough :). He loved it! The last step was to bake for a whole 90 minutes!

Koda was anxious for the treat to come out of the oven. 90 minutes seemed like forever! After the cookies cooled, Koda gobbled up a few of the cookies! He loved them! This was such a fun Christmas project. Thanks Nanny!

 I found a whole list of 70+ homemade doggie treats online I may have to try out soon! Check them out here: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Recipes.htm

Koda's New Sweater from K9 Knits

Recently I entered Koda in a drawing to win a custom handmade sweater from K9 Knits and guess what! He won! I had to send in his measurements and it was made to fit him perfectly. I also was asked to choose a color. I absolutely loved the details of the buttons. Here are a few fall photos of Koda and his new sweater.

Find out more about K9 Knits here:

K9 Knits Etsy Shop

K9 Knits Facebook Fan Page

K9 Knits Blog

K9 Knits Twitter

Koda's New Leash

Yesterday I purchased a new leash for Koda. Being the right brained person I am, the plain red leash just wasn't good enough. So last night I decided to update the leash and make it a little more personal. I usually use my vinyl cutter to make stencils for sandblasting my LuckyPups products but this time I wanted to try it with paint. I made a polka dot design personalized with Koda's name and cut it out of piece of vinyl. I then used the vinyl stencil and painted the design onto the leash. Last I finished it of with a few layers of clear coat paint for protection. What do you think?

 

News from LuckyPups Shop: 

Small Stainless Steel Treat Jars are BACK! Our best selling treat jar have been out of stock since June. Duncan was the last pup to get one of these treat jars but now you can get your own! Check out LuckyPups shop for more information. 

 

 

Woo Pig Sooie!

Recently the Arkansas Razorback had a game in Little Rock. This means tailgating! Koda tagged along wearing his Razorback jersey and bringing his Razorback football dog toy.  He had a great time!

A few of us girls with Koda at the Hogs tailgate party. 

Koda decided to meet a few new people. He loves kids.

Sitting on the hill waiting for the game.

Koda with his jersey overlooking all the tents. 

Go Hogs Go!

All of us.

As for LuckyPups photo contest, a cute little pug name Doser won the personalized dog bowl from LuckyPups. He had 105 "likes" or votes on his photo he uploaded to LuckyPups Facebook Fan Page. I shipped his bowl out last friday. He should be sending me photos soon. I can't wait! Thank you so much to everyone that entered! There will be more contests to come. Become a fan to find out when!

Happy 3rd Birthday Koda!

Koda turned three on September 10th. As always we had a birthday party for him complete with a doggie birthday cake, candle, cupcakes, cookies and presents. All dog friendly of course!

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Koda's new friend and cousin Mylee was able to attend. It was her first birthday party to be a part of. She loved the sprinkles and icing! 

 

First was lighting the candle and sing happy birthday. 

 

Next the dogs got to try out the doggie cake, cookies, and cupcakes.

  

Last was Koda favorite part of his birthday... opening presents! 

 

Koda received a toy furry owl and Skineez Moose in his gift bag. His cousin Mylee gave him a Jack toy and two bags of yummy treats. Mylee decided she would take over the new toys :) She is so tiny you can barely tell her apart from the toys!

 

Over all Koda had a great 3rd birthday! 

In celebration of Koda's birthday LuckyPups is doing a photo contest on LuckyPups Facebook Fan Page. All you have to do is upload a photo of your dog and get your friends to vote by becoming a fan of LuckyPups and "liking" your photo. The dog with the most "likes" wins a personalized dog bowl!  But hurry! The contest ends tonight at midnight!