Massage chairs, fireplaces and indoor wall water fountains… are all soothing items you can have in your home. They each bring people serenity, relaxation and peace in different ways. But what about for you pets? Have you ever thought about items that soothe them?

As for my dog, Daisy, I know that having a dedicated spot that is “her spot” gives her control and a sense of home. She loves her bed and knows that it is a safe and comfortable area where she can go.

So when The Soothing Company contacted me about a potential review, it was hard for me not to think of myself and get one of the amazing people-items they had. Bonsai trees, Mattress Toppers, Hammocks… No, I must skip it. Instead, I thought of my dog, and how she needed a new bed. After all, her old bed was purchased at a thrift store!

So it was decided, I was sent the Jaxx 42 inch round Dog Bed.

We received the package in the mail promptly, and at first I didn’t know what to think of it! In fact, my husband didn’t even know what it was! But after quickly reading the instructions, we understood. The Jaxx Dog Bed is a REALLY cool idea. You get a package with a very heavy compacted foam bundle. You then follow the directions and watch your dog bed form right before your eyes! There are 3 Items included with the Jaxx Beanbag: Vacuum packaged ECOFOAM, interior liner with child proof zipper, and designer outer cover.

So I got right to it. Here is how the set up goes:

• Unzip the interior liner
• Remove tape tabs
• Place ECOFOAM inside liner and remove plastic wrap
• Zip liner closed and twist off child proof zipper pull
• Then the ECOFOAM expands on it’s own. You just leave it be for 24 hours.

So, after I unraveled the entire cube of it’s tape and took it out of the plastic wrap. It didn’t look much. I didn’t understand how it became a dog bed. It just looked like a foam cube! But the instructions directed me to leave it alone for 24 hours. So I did. And when I came back it the next day, I couldn’t believe my eyes! (Top Right Picture!)

This shredded foam is awesome!! I am amazed by the transformation!  It went from a foam compact cube to a huge bean bag in 24 hours! Just by sitting out. We then fluffed it, turned it, rolled it and flipped it. It was a giant bean bag already!

Our next step was to put on the designer cover – and then ta-da! We had a beautiful dog bed! The cover is micro suede and very high quality! It can unzip completely and is machine washable. Also, another great fact, the Jaxx bed is manufactured in the USA! (Yay!)

We love our new Jaxx bed from the Soothing company. It matches our furniture and the family room perfectly! But more importantly, our dog Daisy loves it too!

Buy It!! This pet bean bag bed comes from The Soothing Company, an online retailer, that offers electric fireplaces,slate wall fireplaces, kids bean bags and more.

Disclosure: No compensation was given for this review. I did receive a sample product from the sponsor for the purpose of this honest review. This did not affect the outcome of this review. All opinions are 100% my own. For full disclosure click here.

My dog Daisy gives me unconditional love day in and day out. She is a sweet, gentle dog that loves to cuddle, lick faces and be near you all the time. She follows me around the house and lays on the floor somewhere in the room that I am in. She is our four-legged family member and is a sincere companion.

That being said, it always breaks my heart a little when I have to bathe her, clip her nails or comb her hair.  These are not her favorite activities, unlike playing fetch or going to the dog park.

So this week, when I realized my dog was shedding her winter coat all over the house… I got a little anxious about the upcoming task of brushing her! I waited, and put it off for a few days, but then was finding more and more hairs. Hairs on the couch, on my pant legs and even in my glass of water this morning! Inevitably the time had come. Today was the day to brush her.

Luckily, I had a few bags of tasty dog biscuits from Cesar to reward her. I hoped this would make the hair brushing go a little smoother. And surprisingly it did!

Daisy was so well behaved while I rid her of her excess loose hair! She sat still and was patient while I brushed her, knowing she was getting rewarded for being good. I would brush her for a minute or two and then I would give her a treat. She was excited for these treats so she was calm and happy.

The miracle dog treat? Cesar Cookie Crunchies.

Cesar Cookie Crunchies are savory, flavorful bite-sized treats for dogs. They are the perfect size for rewarding dogs for good behavior. They are like training treats – they aren’t outrageously big so you don’t feel guilty giving your dog a few (recommended no more than 1 treat per 5lbs of dog). My dog is about 35lbs, so I can give her 6-7 treats a day.

She definitely got all 7 today for excellent behavior! She was such a good sport while I brushed her. Clumps of hair were flying, but she was patient and still, knowing she could receive another tasty reward.

Daisy got the chance to taste both the Filet Mignon flavor and the Rotisserie Chicken flavor. She literally jumped for joy for both of these. I honestly couldn’t tell which flavor she liked more! Each are about 9% crude protein and have 10 calories per treat.

The treats are a great size, like I said before. They are bite size – you can hold them in-between your fingers. She ate them in about 3 bites. Each bag comes with 130 mouthwatering pieces. There are 3 different shapes of treats – a heart, a paw print and a dog bone.

I love giving our dog delicious treats. We treat her for either good behavior as a reward, or just because. I love seeing her get so excited for them, and it is nice showing her love in this way. With the small size of the Cookie Crunchies, I don’t feel bad about treating her multiple times in one day. They are a fun treat to show our dog how much we love her, throughout the day, everyday!

For more info:

• Visit Cesar at www.cesar.com
• Follow on Twitter @CesarCuisine
• “Like” Cesar on Facebook

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Cesar. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for participating. For full disclosure click here.

Pets are just like any other family member. They are special and dear to our hearts. Our dog, Daisy is a very close family member. She means the world to us! She is just like a child, so we treat her like one. We love to gift her with tasty treats and new toys, we feed her, pick up after her… we even let her on the couch!

We like to give her the best of the best, just like we would a child, so when deciding on dog bedding, SILVER TAILS Senior Pet Products has some of the best you can find!

SILVER TAILS (part of the Quaker Pet Group) has a particular pet bedding that is geared toward senior dogs because of the fact it can alleviate pain and discomfort. It is the SILVER TAILS Bamboo Charcoal Bedding.

Silver Tails™ Bamboo Charcoal Bedding

This bedding comes in 2 sizes for the round topper (small/medium and large/x-large) and 2 sizes for the rectangular topper (small/medium and large/x-large).

It is made of holistic materials (bamboo charcoal) that reacts with your pet’s own body heat. This promotes improved blood circulation for your pet. The bamboo charcoal material also eliminates odor and absorbs moisture. This is ideal for senior pets.

Details:

• Designed to fit over your pet’s favorite bed
• Protective waterproof lining
• Machine washable cover
• removable bamboo charcoal insert is hand-washable and recharges in the sun

For a more scientific look at the material: Bamboo charcoal is made from Miso Bamboo, also known as “black diamond”. It has a high mineral content including potassium, calcium, iron and sodium, When fired at temperatures over 800°C the structure carbonizes and develops unique properties that deodorize, purify and control humidity. Bamboo charcoal reacts with your pet’s body heat producing FAR Infrared rays. These rays have been known to relieve aches and pains, reduce stress and speed recovery. Other benefits may include joint relief and improved circulation, energy and flexibility.

Of course, these benefits make this dog bed a unique and comforting one for a dog who might be in pain. This could be a young or an old dog.

Our dog Daisy, took lots of interest in her new SILVER TAILS bedding. When we put it on her favorite bed cushion, she immediately went over to it to sniff it out. When she laid on it, she seemed to be happy and at peace. Not to mention, I love how the dog bed looks over her bed cushion. It is a lot nicer than the ratty cushion alone– and it can be washed anytime!

Daisy also got to try out the SILVER TAILS dog chew toys.

Silver Tails™ Toys

Daisy was an excited dog when she found out she had two new toys to play with. She was lucky enough to receive the Senior-Friendly Large Gear Toy and the Senior Friendly Small Bone Toy. These two toys are similar to other dog toys, as they keep dogs entertained and solve boredom. But they are different because they are meant for senior dogs.

By this I mean that they are soft, yet durable. The materials are designed for sensitive older teeth and gums. The toys are geared to senior dogs in everyway, even down to the color. Blue and yellow colors are still visible to pets battling loss of vision.

These toys are Toys can be soaked with water/frozen to help reduce mouth discomfort – this is going to be an additional benefit during the hot summer months! The toys are available in 2 sizes and 3 shapes to fit the needs of every breed.

SILVER TAILS Senior Pet Products are the first in the pet industry to offer an entire line of innovations targeting the unique needs (such as alleviating pain and discomfort, lack of mobility, decreased appetite, hygiene, dental care or just plain boredom) of senior pets. 

The SILVER TAILS line includes: Hand-Held Massager, Infrared Hand-Held Massager, Vet Tech™ Dental Care System, Bamboo-Charcoal Mats and Pet Bed Covers, Magnetic Therapy Collars, Bottoms Up™ Harness, Senior Friendly Chew Toys, Flavor Enhancing Supplement Powder, and Senior Wellness Soft Chews.

Sold in Petco stores nationwide.

Check out more at www.silvertails.com and connect with them on their Facebook page!

Disclosure: Products were provided for review purpose. This did not affect the outcome of this review. All opinions are 100% my own. For full disclosure click here.