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Hands Free Convenience with the RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch

A few weeks ago I talked about what you can find inside the purse of a typical Dog Mom. When I take Sadie out for a walk I regularly lug that full purse with me, stuffed with poop bags, tissues, some treats, my phone, camera, collapsible bowl, water bottle, etc. I’m always frazzled when we leave the house, worried that I forgot something. And it’s twice as difficult when someone else in the family wants to take Sadie for a walk and I have to make sure they have everything she might need. But with the RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch, I no longer have to worry about being prepared. All of the essentials fit in a handy little wearable pouch.

For me the RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch is great in terms of comfort and hands free convenience. I can wear it around my waist like a belt (and it actually fits my waist, which was a pleasant surprise) or I can use the belt clip instead and hook it directly onto my pants. My shoulder doesn’t ache from carrying a bag for an extended amount of time. The Dog Treat Pouch is comfortable to wear around your waist for short walks or even extended hikes. And it’s absolutely perfect for spontaneous photography, which if you know me you realize happens frequently on walks with Sadie. I no longer have to juggle the camera and my purse and Sadie’s leash all at the same time. My hands are free to take all of the photos I want!

But the RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch is especially useful for the other members of my family. All they have to do is put it on and go. No more worrying about transferring the necessities from my girlie purse when Sadie’s uncle or grandfather wants to take her out for a walk. The RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch is stylish for both men and women in a pretty blue color that everyone can enjoy.

There are four separate compartments to hold all the necessities in the RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch. The large, open, main compartment can handle everything from treats to a water bottle to a water bowl. In the back is a zippered section that holds the poop bags (one roll of poop bags included!). A zippered compartment in the front is perfect to keep necessities safe like your ID, credit card, or some cash. And lastly a mesh compartment in the front provides a handy place to keep your cell phone or other item for quick access. The material is waterproof and easy to clean, which is always a plus for any dog owner. It seems like the perfect pouch to stand up to the crushed dog treat crumbs and spilled water and grass stains that accompany the typical life with dogs.

If you are looking for a convenient, hands free dog Treat Pouch, you can find the RokaPets Dog Treat Pouch on Amazon for $15.93.

I received a free product in exchange for an honest product review. All opinions are my own.

Hanging Out on Selfie Sunday

Sadie and I are hanging out at home on this lazy Sunday. And I mean literally hanging. Sadie is taking some Selfies today while hanging in our hammock!

This post is part of the Sunday Selfies blog hop hosted by The Cat on My Head.

Tongue Out Tuesday and The Game of Catch

This week we decided to join DashKitten.com’s #DKVideo challenge. We used iMovie for the first time to edit, splice, and add sounds and transitions to some iPhone videos of a game of catch. Personally I still think cell phone photos and videos are poor quality and grainy, but I did really enjoy using the slow-mo feature. And for the record, Sadie is awesome at catching her ball. All failed attempts at catching are totally the fault of the camera woman (me) and my lack of aim – it’s surprisingly hard to take videos and throw a ball at the same time.

Please enjoy our slow motion montage, entitled The Game of Catch!

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Inside the Purse of a Dog Mom

I’m one of those women with the magical purse that has just about anything you need hiding within. If you just give me a minute or two to dig around, I can probably come up with a snack of some kind, a hairbrush, a deck of cards, a cell phone charger, and some post it notes. But being a Dog Mom means adding a whole other set of necessities to my handbag. As much as I want to be prepared for anything I might need, I absolutely must be prepared for all of Sadie’s needs. Here is a list of the typical items found in the purse of this loving Dog Mom.

Doggie bags (I just don’t like calling them poop bags)
Collapsible food and water bowls
Leash
Puppy training pad in case of indoor emergencies
Camera to capture any spontaneous cuteness (I know I don’t need to carry a camera anymore with high quality cell phone photos, but I can’t seem to break this habit)
Squeaky ball
Treats (usually the Busy Buddy Bristle Bone* which works as a simultaneous treat and distraction)
Baggie of dry food
Veterinarian’s business card
Dog comb / brush
LED collar, in case we end up out walking after dark
Spare ID tag, in case Sadie’s gets lost (I actually use an ID tag as one of my keychains, so I always have one on me)
Folding rain coat

It may seem like I have every dog product ever made inside my purse, but there are actually quite a few potentially useful items I’ve left out. I personally have decided not to carry the following items, but you may want them on hand in your purse for your dog. Some of the items may also be useful to take with you depending on where you and your dog are headed for the day. I regularly add and subtract items from my purse depending on Sadie’s and my destination.

Water bottle – a very important item in some climates and at certain times of year, but it’s usually too heavy for me to carry unless Sadie and I plan to go on a long walk. I usually have a bottle waiting in the car for us to rehydrate. You may want to consider those water pouches as a lighter alternative if you want water on you at all times.
Clicker – Sadie and I don’t clicker train, but if you do than you probably should keep a spare clicker in your purse
Blanket – useful, but too bulky for everyday carrying
Towel – even more useful, but also too bulky
Medication – if your dog requires medication, you may want to keep a supply in your purse in case you are away for longer than intended and your dog needs to take a dose

This post is part of the BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday blog hop.

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Sunday Selfies with a Surfer Dog

Check out my little surfer girl!

Ok, maybe Sadie can’t actually surf. In fact, I’m not even sure she can swim. (We’ve both been to the beach, but we decided to admire the waves from dry land.) But she still looks adorable in her life jacket and goggles that I bought just in case we go surfing someday.

This post is part of the Sunday Selfies blog hop hosted by The Cat on My Head.