We were recently given the absolutely awesome news that we're the first ever ambassadors for Podgy Paws pet shop in Keswick, Cumbria. This is still such a shock as there were so many amazing entries but we're absolutely over the moon and so excited to share our adventures and favourite products with you.
A lot of our followers have visited Podgy Paws whilst on holiday or we may have referred you on to their online shop but for those who don't know, Podgy Paws was created in 2006 by Peter & Chris and was inspired by their own beloved dogs. They stock all our favourite brands - all the best adventure gear and a whole range of toys, treats and food too. Dogs are very welcome in store and can even take advantage of the free fitting service provided by the friendly, knowledgable staff.
As part of our ambassadorship, we'll be testing various products and providing photos and honest reviews but for now, here are a few bits we already have, use regularly and totally recommend..
Once Noddy was pretty much fully grown, we took him to the store to get his first proper big boy's harness and this is the one we chose. As he's a small dog, the chest plate on some harnesses were a bit too wide for him, this could rub and cause discomfort or cause him to move abnormally. The DOG Copenhagen harness however is such a great shape and really adjustable. They look so stylish, they're durable, quick drying and comfortable. The little handle is also a really handy detail for helping him over large rocks, walls, stiles etc whilst out exploring. There's a great range of colours to choose from and matching leads & collars are also available.
Hurtta Casual Y Harness
So we got our first Hurtta casual Y harness for Tess, in Lingon red, I wanted a well fitting, comfortable harness suitable for Dog Parkour training and this fit the bill perfectly. In fact, I loved it so much that Noddy got one too in River blue. At first Noddy used his for mantrailing but it soon became his regular walking harness too as it's just so well fitting and is the quickest drying harness we've ever used which is very helpful with Noddy being such a water baby. As if 2 wasn't enough, we now also have this harness in the new Cinnamon colour (along with the matching training lead) and wow - I just absolutely love this colour so much!
Ruffwear Web Master Harness
The Ruffwear Webmaster is one of my all time favourites. We sadly lost our Mastiff Mia, my heart dog, in March 2021 but this harness was so so helpful with her. Mia had a range of orthopaedic issues, she'd had multiple big operations on both cruciate ligaments, both knees, she had mild elbow dysplasia, severe arthritis and a bulging disc on her spine but this harness was such a great fit and so easy to put on despite her restrictions. Because of the 3rd belly strap, it's so secure (very well known for helping owners of 'houdini dogs'), it also means that when the handle is used the dog's weight is distributed evenly unlike some other handled harnesses where the dog almost tips out. The handle and support provided by this harness was such a huge help for handling Mia when she was recovering from operations and to help lift her in and out of the van etc. It's so strong and durable with 5 points of adjustment - perfect for all kinds of adventures.
Ruffwear Front Range Harness
Our Bull Terrier Maddie wears the Ruffwear Front Range in Campfire Orange, she's had it for at least 6 years and it's still in great condition. It's a sturdy, padded harness with 2 lead attachments, one of which is on the front chest piece. It has 4 points of adjustment, a reflective trim and is foam padded. Maddie is a strong, barrel chested breed but this harness is great on her. She wears this harness on walks, runs and for mantrailing too.
Chuckit! Ultra Balls
The Chuckit toy range is one of our favourites, these balls are so strong and long lasting and designed for demanding use. Even with Maddie and Mia being very strong chewers, these balls held up so well and we've had our collection for a good few years now. Note: we don't leave them out all the time, our dogs only have supervised play with balls or use them as training rewards. They may seem a little pricey for balls but honestly, they are totally worth it. The Ultra Tug Toy (ball on a handle) is Maddie's favourite and is her reward for mantrailing as she can't have many treats/food items due to kidney disease. The Ultra Ball and the Ultra Ring are some of Noddy's favourites so far.
Feelwells Healthy Natural Training Treats
We use a LOT of training treats but these are some of our favourites. They're specifically designed as high value training treats and come in cheese, liver or grain free chicken flavour which are both a big hit with our dogs. They're semi-moist so easy to break up if needed but are already a handy small size for reward treats. They contain no wheat or gluten and are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
A few more of our favourites include
- Kong Wubba dog toy
- Carnilove dog treats
- The Innocent Hound treats
- Anco natural treats and fusions
- Kong Tugger Knots toy
- Ezydog Snakpak treat bag
We really are so chuffed to be on the team for the rest of 2021 and can't wait to share even more exciting items with you. Feel free to drop us a message any time if you have any questions about any of the products we have, local beauty spots or if you'd like more info about reaching the shop.
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