There are so many products on the market for dogs and dog handlers that it’s easy to get confused by what is available, what is useful, and what is simply marketing hype. Because of this, I’ve started writing reviews on some products that I’ve bought and owned, and since blogs tend to show up high in search engine rankings, companies have started asking me to test and review their products. This page provides easy access both to information about reviews and the actual reviews I have done so far.
Have a Product you want me to Review?
I am always happy to try out and review new products, often with the help of my dogs, so if your company or business would like me to take a look at your latest or most popular dog products and help get the word out about them, I would love to hear from you. However, I ask that you please read the following paragraphs before getting in touch.
The most important thing you need to bear in mind is that this is a dog blog, and I therefore ask that any items you would want me to review need to be in some way related to dogs. I am, however, pretty flexible. I do not limit my reviews to dog equipment, but will also gladly take a look at a large variety of items, from handler equipment such as training vests or clickers, to dog equipment such as cooling vests or backpacks, to items featuring dogs, such as children’s books.
You should also know that I am always happy to test and review dog treats, but that I do not accept dog food or supplements for review. The reason for this is simple – my dogs are on a healthy, quality diet and supplements on which they are doing well, and I see no reason to change it simply to review a new product. Additionally, there is no way to scientifically review a food or supplements without long-term use and veterinary testing, so simply trying the food or supplement for a few days won’t produce a worthwhile review.
Lastly, you should also know that my reviews will be based on testing the product with my own dogs and giving my honest opinion. This means that I won’t give a product a good review if I don’t feel it deserves it. In other words, if my dogs tear apart your “indestructible” toy in ten minutes, it’s not going to get my vote. The fact that you’ve sent a free sample does not influence the review.
If you have a product you would like me to test, please email me to tell us more about your products and company, and to request our physical mailing address to send your sample.
Past Product Reviews
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Books
- “Show Dog” by Josh Dean
- “A Man with Three Great German Shepherds” by Mark Butterworth
- “Stay” by Allie Larkin
- “The Costume Party” by Victoria Chess
- “Saving Sinbad” by Michael Foreman
- “Lucky – A Dog’s Best Friend” by Gus Clarke
- “Divine Canine” by The Monks of New Skete
- “Duke Finds a Home” by Duke and Jay Bush
DVDs/Videos
Treats
Dog Equipment
- Eddie Bauer for Pets Pickup Bag Carrier
- Outward Hound Cooling Bandanna
- Radic, Inc. CoolVest
- GlacierTek ChillyDog Cooling Vest
- RuffWear Bark’n'Boots Grip Trex
- TopPaw Prong Collar
- Herm Sprenger Prong Collar
- Nite-Dawg LED Collar
Dog Toys
- Bamboo Pet Center Combat Extreme Toss’n'Pull Dog Toy
- Premier Pet Busy Buddy “The Chuckle”
- KONG Company KONG Wobbler
- Ethical Products Inc. Skinneeez Stuffing Free Dog Toys
Grooming
