Sleepypod Earns FiveStar CrashTest Rating for its Clickit Sport Harness

Sleepypod’s Clickit Sport dog safety harness has earned a five-star crash-test
rating—the highest possible rating—by the Center for Pet Safety (CPS) in
its Harness Certification Program. The rating spans three size categories: small, medium and large.The CPS Harness Certification is the first formal crash-test rating system for pet travel harnesses, and manufacturers voluntarily participate in the program.

Testing and evaluation methods by CPS to determine harness safety included measurement of canine excursion, hardware/webbing migration, and hardware/stitching integrity. The test protocol, which is a result of the 2013 Harness Crashworthiness Study conducted by Center for Pet Safety, outlines a consistent test methodology and evaluation program to ensure pet safety harness restraints offer crash protection.

“Clickit Sport is packed with state of the art technology that is the result of a dedicated and intensive engineering effort by Sleepypod’s design team to keep larger pets safe when traveling in
cars,” says Michael Leung, Sleepypod co-founder and lead product designer. “The Center for Pet Safety awarded Five Star Rating to Clickit Sport is a meaningful validation of Sleepypod’s steadfast commitment to pet travel safety innovation.” - 

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DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES - CELEBRATE THE SEASON

Scarecrow Witch Dog Costume

Two piece scarecrow witch dog costume, includes fringe trim tiered dress with attached petticoat and witch hat. Easy to wear front closure.

WARNING: Small parts. This product is intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children
Price: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

Sku: AP1078

Costume Prices: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

WARNING: Small parts. All of these costumes are intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children. Always supervise your pet when given any new toy or garment. Remove from pet if any part becomes loose or detached

Sea Captain Dog Costume

Two piece sea captain dog costume, includes navy officer captain's uniform with button down detail and adjustable drawstring hat. Easy to wear front closure.

WARNING: Small parts. This product is intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children

Price: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

Sku: AP1068

 

Honey Bee Dog Costume

Two piece adorable honey bee dog costume with metallic gold wings, black floral lace dress and attached white lace petticoat. Adjustable drawstring antenna headpiece included. Easy to wear front closure.

WARNING: Small parts. This product is intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children

Price: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

Sku: AP1065

 

Royal Queen of Hearts Dog Costume

Two piece royal queen of hearts dog costume, includes tiered lace trim dress with red heart accents, attached petticoat and heart crown. Easy to wear front closure.

WARNING: Small parts. This product is intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children
Price: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

Sku: AP1072

 

 

Pirate Captain Dog Costume

Two piece black and white stripes pirate captain dog costume, includes brown pirate coat with gold trim and white lace collar and sleeves, and matching pirate captain hat with red bandana and crossbones print. Easy to wear front closure.


WARNING: Small parts. This product is intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children

Price: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

Sku: AP1054

Gangster Dog Costume

Two piece gangster dog costume, includes black pinstriped suit vest with red neck tie and adjustable drawstring fedora hat. Easy to wear front closure.

WARNING: Small parts. This product is intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children

Price: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

Sku: AP1064

Costume Prices: X Small, Small, Medium & Large $36.00   -   X Large $42.00

WARNING: Small parts. All of these costumes are intended for pets only. Keep out of reach of children. Always supervise your pet when given any new toy or garment. Remove from pet if any part becomes loose or detached

DOG HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

Witch $36.00 USD Witch X Large $42.00 USD Sea Captain $36.00 USD Sea Captain X Large $42.00 USD Honey Bee $36.00 USD Honey Bee X Large $42.00 USD Queen $36.00 USD Queen X Large $42.00 USD Pirate $36.00 USD Pirate X Large $42.00 USD

Choose costume style design from drop down menu 
Choose X Large at same time if desired

Choose all sizes other than X Large by indicating choice in notes / comments section of Pay Pal invoice during check out or e-mail blueridgemarketing@mindspring.com 

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Black Suede Fur Lined Dog Coat

Black Suede Fur Lined Dog Coat Harness with Rhinestone Heart Buckle and Leash

• We are Introducing a New Minky Plush Fur Lining on all of our Coats this Year. The New Lining will give the coats a softer and richer look and feel. We have paired up our Traditional Classic Brown Plaid with our New Minky Lining and the result is Pure Class and Quality !!
• We've continued the Quality with Double Box Stitch Re-enforced D-Rings attachments.
• The Black Suede Coat is adorned with a Brilliant Rhinestone Heart Shaped Buckle. "Classic Sweetheart Bling"
• Each Coat comes with a Matching Leash
• Available in Sizes: XS thru XXL (3 thru 60 Pounds)
• Harness Style Coat with Velcro Neck and Chest Closures.

$29.89 ea plus shipping



XXXL TEMP OUT OF STOCK

Choose size from Drop Down Menu below

Black Suede Fur Lined Dog Coat

X SMALL $29.89 USD SMALL $29.89 USD MEDIUM $29.89 USD LARGE $29.89 USD X LARGE $29.89 USD XX LARGE $29.89 USD

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Ultimate Warmth For Your Dog - Bomber Jackets

Brown and Black Faux Leather Bomber Dog Coat Harness and Leash

Our High Quality Classic Bomber Coats last Winter Sold out completely. So, this year, we are bringing it back, in a Vintage Styling AND we have added a Matching Leash for extra Value.

It is made with Dark Brown Faux Leather Outer Body and complemented with Black Faux Leather Pockets and Belt Loops. It also features an Embroidered Wings Emblem, that says Co-Pilot...(for your little Co-pilot buddy)

We've added additional Quality by lining it with Extra Soft Cream Color Minky Fur.

It also has a Re-enforced Double Box Stitched D-Ring for added strength and quality.

It closes with adjustable Hook and Loop Chest and Neck, which makes it very easy to put on and take off. It also allows for a Great Fit and lots of room to adjust.

Comes in Sizes: XS thru XXL (3 thru 60 Pounds)              $35.99 each plus shipping


Temp out of XXXL  - Email us for availability.  blueridgemarketing@mindspring.com

 

 "Ruffin It" Black and Grey Two Tone Snow Suit

 

Our New Black and Grey Snow Suit is designed to keep your little boy Warm, Cuddly and Dry on those cold fall and winter nights.

It is fully lined inside, with a very soft and thick Sherpa Fleece.

The Outer Shell is made from a soft, flexible water repellant Polyester/Nylon Blended fabric, with words "Ruffin It" silkscreened on the middle back area.

We also designed it with a zipper Removable Hood and can be worn with or without the Hood Feature.

The Snow Suit comes with a D-Ring on the smaller sizes.

$35.99 ea plus shipping

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JACKET STYLE

BOMBER JACKET $35.99 USD RUFF IT JACKET $35.99 USD

 

Chose jacket style using drop down menu - chose SIZE by indicating in PayPal Notes section of invoice when checking out.   Or email size to blueridgemarketing@mindspring.com

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Spend More Outdoor Time With Your Dog

Outdoor Time With Your Dog

              

Keep your favorite four-legged fan warm with a Varsity Dog Jacket and show support for your school at the same time!

Made of fleece with faux leather sleeves and pockets, rib trim, snap closure.

Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large all the SAME PRICE

CHOOSE SIZE FROM DROP DOWN MENU BELOW - CHOOSE TEAM BY INDICATING CHOICE ON PAYPAL INVOICE AS YOU ARE PAYING.

COLLEGE JACKET SIZE

Extra Small $49.95 USD Small $49.95 USD Medium $49.95 USD Large $49.95 USD Extra Large $49.95 USD

For more information email blueridgemarketing@mindspring.com

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Nutrena Poultry Care Guide

Download your copy of the Nutrena Poultry Care Guide


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The Molting Process

Shorter days and cooler temperatures...For people, it’s a sign that it is back to school time and fall. To chickens, it’s a sign that it is time to renew their feathers. Losing feathers and re-growing them is called molting and occurs every year when the days get shorter.

During molt, chickens typically stop laying eggs and use this time to build up their nutrient reserves. Even though they are not laying, it is critical that your chickens have a high quality diet during this time.
Feeding a high quality ration through molt will help your birds get through the molting process and back to laying eggs as quickly as possible.
Top tips for feeding through the molt:

• Feed a 16% protein layer feed like Nutrena NatureWise® or Country Feeds® that provide a complete nutrient and energy package for your birds
• Make feed available free choice
• Supplement with extra protein like sunflower seeds, cooked eggs, or peas during molt
• Limit scratch to 10% of diet during molt so you don’t dilute the protein content of the ration

Molting and growing new feathers requires a lot of energy. Feathers are 85% protein… so be sure your birds’ diet includes a highly nutritious feed like Nutrena NatureWise or Nutrena Country Feeds that consists of at least 16% protein. You don’t need to add medications or other vitamins if you’re feeding one of these feeds.

Just as your chickens have individual personalities, they will go through molt differently as well. Some lose a few feathers and grow them back in as quickly as 3-4 weeks. Other chickens lose a lot of feathers and take 12-16 weeks to grow them back.

Other tips for helping chickens get through molting:

• Reduce stress as much as possible, avoid bringing new birds into the flock if possible
• Chickens should act normal during their molt – if they seem sick, something else is wrong
• Both roosters and hens go through molt
• Avoid handling your chickens during molt, it is painful for them and increases stress

Chickens will lose feathers in a sequence starting with the head and neck and then down the back, across the breast and thighs and finally their tail feathers. The new feathers that emerge are called pinfeathers and will grow in following the same sequence they were lost.

So don’t panic when your chickens start losing their feathers and stop laying eggs. Molting is a normal and natural process of shedding feathers and re-growing them that all chickens go through. The best thing you can do to help your chickens through molt is to feed a high quality, high protein layer feed.

http://www.nutrenaworld.com/knowledge-center/poultry/the-molting-process/index.jsp

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