Earth Day is April 22nd! 

How to green up your dog! 

There are many ways you can help your dog be more green. Here's how:

• Adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue group
• Spay or neuter your dog to reduce overpopulation.
• Keep your dog from unnecessaryily killing wildlife
• Buy dog products made with organic or recycled materials.
• Purchase products make closer to home, and help lower the energy costs of shipping goods.
• Buy sustainable and durable products that don't have to be replaced so often.
• Feed your pup foods and treats that have organic or all natural ingredients.
• Use cleaning and other household products that are good for the environment.
• Purchase a Doggie Dooley and recycle that pet waste, and when on the road use biodegradable poo bags when cleaning up the doo.
• Buy products for your pup made out of all natural materials, like hemp dog collars and cotton clothing.
• Use environmentally friendly deicers on your drive and sidewalks - good for your pets and the World.
• Spend some time making some of your pups toys and goods - take an afternoon and turn those old socks into a great tugging toy; or old blankets into bedding.
• Cook for your pup, for a healthier dog and a healthier environment.

Great green dog links! 

Get in the know, get on the move, make a difference!

How to green your pet

From Treehugger.com, a great article on how to green up your pet.

Making your own dog composter

Need help? This page will tell you exactly how to compost your pups poo!

San Francisco to turn dog poop into biofuel

The idea may sound far-fetched, but officials in dog-friendly San Francisco, California, hope to harness the power of methane in doggie doo so it can be used for heating homes and generating electricity.

How to control fleas without resorting to chemical warfare

Most chemically-based products pose a real danger to the health of your pet, your kids and yourself.

Tackling the carbon pawprint

Having a green pet needn't mean keeping frogs, you know. There's actually a lot you can do to reduce your pet's environmental pawprint.

Pets Carry Wide Range of Chemical Pollutants

Your cat probably has more mercury in its system than you do, and your dog has twice as much of the chemicals found in stain-resistant carpets and couches. That's the conclusion of an environmental group that tested pets for a wide range of industrial chemicals.

How one San Francisco dog business went green! 

Buy a book and help the environment! 

A BetterWorld.com is an online bookstore with a mission. By selling gently used books and new titles, they are funding literacy programs throughout the world, contributing a few cents for each book to help offset carbon emissions, providing new homes for great books and helping the environment.

They have a wonderful selection of books about dogs and loads more subjects, all with free shipping in the US.

Fund literacy, care for the environment, and get a fair price on the books you want.

Take care of your lawn and take care of your pets! 

Did you know that all those chemicals you put on your lawn could be harming your pets, children and environment? And did you know there are alternatives to keep your lawn looking and being it's best?

Here are some great lawn care tips for all natural lawn care.
More information on pet-friendlier lawn care.
If you are looking for a more natural way to take care of your lawn - visit GardensAlive!

Get eco tips, everyday! 

Green beds - soft cuddly and good for the environment! 

• Recycled Fill Bumper Beds

  The fill in each bed is made from 100% recycled plastic soda bottles that are crushed and grinded down, making the bed a heaven of cushions that will not bunch or flatten from extreme use. The twill fabric was carefully chosen for its durability and is brushed for added softness. Each Bumper Bed features a zippered opening and machine washable cover for easy maintenance. Made in Montana.

• Organic Bumper Beds

  Sensitive to the earth? So is this bed! West Paw's Organic Bumper Beds reflect West Paw's belief in making a difference for people and pets. They take organic cotton and sew a long-lasting outer cover that your pet will love. Then it's stuffed full of super-soft, premium IntelliLoft stuffing, made from recycled plastic bottles, that holds up to years of pawing, pacing, and plopping.

• Bella Beds

  Bella Beds are made from eco2 recycled cotton, which is recycled pre-consumer apparel fiber. Using recycled fiber eliminates the need to grow, process, and dye the fiber. The high loft fiberfill in the Bella Bed is made from recycled soft drink bottles, or PET. PET is highly recyclable and can be transformed again and again for many different uses. The recycled cotton fabric is soft, durable and kind to your pet's skin and the environment.

• Eco Nap Beds

  Dogs can rest easy on these stylish, ultra durable, machine washable and earth friendly Eco Naps. Exactly like its sister mat, the Nature Nap, West Paw's Eco Nap has inner stuffing for added comfort and top stitching for added support. Unlike the Nature Nap, West Paw Design's Eco Naps are made from 100% Post Consumer recycled plastic, better known as the pop bottle. By using non-toxic, hypoallergenic IntelliTex fabrics and IntelliLoft fiber fill, West Paw is able to divert over 25 tons of plastics from landfills a year - giving your pet a comfortable place to rest. Machine washable.

• Organic Pet Beds

  These organic pet beds are filled with 100% certified organic cotton and organically grown buckwheat hulls sewn inside separate chambers, then covered with an 10 oz. organic cotton cover. The separate chamber design allows pets to customize their bed to their own special shape, and ensures years of comfort. The smaller round bed (great for cats or very small dogs) is constructed with an outer ring of 100% natural rubber.

• Eco Slumber Bed

  Your pet can sleep in eco heaven with an earth friendly pet bed! Eco Slumber beds use good-for-the-planet fabric, made with 85% recycled IntelliLoft fibers, which are then filled with West Paw's 100% recycled IntelliLoft fiber fill. Who knew that purchasing a high quality, retro dog bed would help divert plastic from landfills and reduce energy use?! Features a zipper opening to remove cover. Both pillow and cover are machine washable.

• Bella Binkys

  Bella Binkys are made from Eco2 recycled cotton, which is recycled pre-consumer apparel fiber. Using recycled fiber eliminates the need to grow, process, and dye the fiber. The recycled cotton fabric is soft, durable and kind to your pet's skin and to the environment.

All natural and organic foods and treats! 

They are not only good, they are good for your pup!

How can you help your pet be more 'holistic' and green? Here are just a few things you can do, starting right now:

• Feed your pets a more natural food diet containing the freshest ingredients you can afford and manage. Avoid foods with artificial flavors, colorings and other unnatural ingredients.
• Cut back on unnecessary vaccinations by doing your homework and talking to your vet about titers. Titers are tests to see if you have the necessary amount of medicine or antibodies found in your blood. You may not need all those vaccines and titers will help you know.
• Cut back on drugs. Seek out alternative and holistic methods, like supplements and vitamins for treating certain diseases, and chiro and accupuncture for pain.

These are just a few ideas. And of course you should always consult with your vet when making any major decisions about your pet's health. There are healthy alternatives to conventional medicine, read more:

Dr. Shawn - the natural vet has a veterinary practice, and he is author of many articles about holistic methods, as well as a featured host of the Natural Vet on Martha Stewart's Sirius Channel.

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association - an organization whose purpose is to function as a forum for the exploration of alternative and complementary areas of health care in veterinary medicine. Here you can search for a holistic vet near you, as well as garner wonderful information about the topic.

OnlyNaturalPet.com - a wonderful resource for all natural and organic foods and treats from the best brands on the market. And they have a great library of information to keep you up-to-date on all the latest news on pet food and health.

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Being Green? It's easier than you think! 

Organic and recycled toys for a healthier planet! 

• Simply Fido Organic Dog Toys Bone Collection

  Simply Fido Organic Pet Toys are made of organic fabrics and all-natural dyes. Organically grown, the fibers in each toy are unbleached, untreated, and unprocessed. Natural extracts from plants and minerals, such as gardenia seed, clove and chestnut bur, are used to dye the fibers. Simply Fido Toys are 100% environmentally friendly!

• Simply Fido Organic Squeaker Rings

  Each toy is about 10" long and has strechable arms and legs and a squeaker. Choose from 4 different Squeaker Ring characters: Lolly the Lamb, Oscar the Monkey , Wally the Bear , Lucy the Rabbit.

• Simply Fido Organic Plush Toys

  Natural extracts from plants and minerals, such as gardenia seed, clove and chestnut bur, are used to dye the fibers. Simply Fido Toys are 100% environmentally friendly! Each toy is about 10" long and comes with a removable squeaker.

• Katie's Bumpers Sqwuggies

  Made from pre-consumer recycled fire hose. These durable, colorful, fetchable and floatable toys come with a muffled squeaker and tug handle.

  
  

• Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball

  Recyclable and non-toxic, the Orbee-Tuff ball is the toy that put Planet Dog on the map. This doggie-durable, buoyant, bouncy and minty toy is irresistible to dogs. It will surely become a playtime favorite!

• Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Recycle Toys

  Planet Dog RecycleToys are made from "regrind" - first quality Orbee-Tuff material that would otherwise be discarded. All of Planet Dog's Orbee-Tuff toys are non-toxic, doggie-durable, buoyant, and bouncy with a bonus minty scent that's irresistible to dogs!

• Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff ZOOM Flyer

  Recyclable and non-toxic, this super soaring disc is hard where you need it and soft where you want it. The dual density technology allows incredible distance with each toss, and unbelievable softness with each catch. The Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Zoom Flyer has a minty scent and buoyancy that sets it apart from all other toss toys. It also glows in the dark for night time fun!

• Pup Treads

  Pup Treads are made of natural rubber and are a perfect dental aid for dogs and puppies. Pup Treads are tough, durable rubber that provides chewing enjoyment for hours. For even more fun, try placing your dog's favorite toys or treats inside the toy. Pup Treads are tough and durable enough even for aggressive chewers and teething pups. Made with recycled materials for a healthier, cleaner environment!

• AKC Green Planet Collection - Lg Squirrel

  Green Planet Collection items are environmentally friendly by using recycled packaging and recycled materials. The toys are designed for safe, durable, pet play. Strong plush fabric, double stitched with embroidered details and no small parts to swallow. Each dog toy includes a squeaker. The Squirrel dog toy is about 8" long.

The potential dangers of lawn chemicals on pets, children and the environment! 

Keeping the green outdoors safe and healthy! 

• BioBag Biodegradable Dog Waste Bags

  BioBag Dog Waste Bags are the world's first biodegradable and compostable poop bag! BioBags use no polyethylene in the production process and are fully certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute to be 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable. They're dog and planet friendly!

• Hueter Toledo Doggie Dooley System

  This is an easier way to keep your yard free from dog waste. The Doggie Dooley installs into the ground and then operates like a septic tank by using bacteria action to liquefy pet waste for ground comsumption. Digestive action works best at 40 degrees or above.

News about green dogs! 

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Cool stuff for cool dogs! 

Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!

We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!

Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes,charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!

And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!

For the home, safe, healthy and happy! 

• Odor Removing Carpet Cleaner

  All pets have their mishaps. Now you can prevent stubborn pet stains from setting in while ushering in inviting scents like Chamomile and Clary Sage. We advise spraying stains while they are fresh and then sitting back to watch this cleaning agent at its best. This solution is perfect for use on wool, nylon and stain resistant carpet.

• Ecos-Pet Laundry Detergent

  A specially formulated laundry detergent for your pets clothing, linens, beds, etc. Free of essential oils, fabric softeners and optical brighteners, it is ideal for pets and their owners with skin sensitivities. Safe for your pet, for you, and for the environment.

• Get Serious!

  Get Serious! is a non-enzyme, nontoxic, biodegradable pet stain and odor remover that safely removes anything your pet tracks in or leaves behind. The revolutionary bubbles penetrate the padding all the way to the flooring and lift stains, odors and the pheromone to the surface where they are completely blotted out.

• Oxygen Bleach Stain Remover

  We've combined all-natural Oxygen Bleach with essential oils to create the perfect solution for removing pet odors and stains. Unlike other harsh bleach cleaners, our product is made with natural Sodium Percarbonate Mineral that promises to be tough on stains but gentle on the environment and your pet. Add this versatile powder to your laundry, or mix with water and spray directly on stains.

• Castor & Pollux Out Spot! Stain & Odor Remover

  Enzyme fortified for multiple uses, Out Spot! works on the toughest problems like urine, vomit, feces, mildew, spoiled food - even red wine and coffee. Natural enzymes break down proteins, to effectively remove stains and odors, leaving behind a clean, fresh citrus scent.

• ecoPure Naturals 16oz Odor & Spot Remover

  Biodegradable, nonpathogenic Natural Odor & Spot Remover is safe, effective and natural, without harmful bleaches or acids. Natural Odor & Spot Remover breaks down and removes the sources of odor and soiling through the action of natural enzymes. Enzymes are activated in the presence of moisture and organic material such as those found in pet waste (urine and fecal waste).

• Natumate Pet Stain & Odor Remover

  Using natures way to remove stains and odors, Natumate is ideal for removing stains/odors due to Pet Accidents, Urine, Vomit, Blood, and Food and other natural waste by-products on dirty laundry, fabric, carpeting, tile, sealed wood floors, upholstery, and furniture. Safe for your pet, for you, and for the environment.

• PureAyre Odor Eliminator

  PureAyre is the only odor eliminator made from California Class 60 food-grade enzymes. Most enzyme-based odor eliminators contain bacteria that produce the enzymes. PureAyre contains no live bacteria, just pure enzymes.

• Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner

  SAL SUDS is our hard-surface all-purpose cleaner. It is a balanced formulation of plant-based surfactants with natural spruce and fir-needle oils: it cleans and rinses with exceptional power, yet is mild and gentle on the skin.

• All Temperature Laundry Liquid

  Extremely Concentrated and Effective, & Costs Less Per Load! Only 1 ounce per full load gets fabrics cleaner, brighter, and softer than ever, even in cold or hard water. Environmentally friendly with no negative effects on rivers, streams, plants or wildlife. Biodegrades rapidly. No animal testing or ingredients.

Dogs go green! 

Keep 'em clean and healthy! 

• Buddy Wash Shampoo

  Buddy Wash Shampoo - Specially formulated using saponified coconut oil and natural ingredients to provide a soothing and non-irritating bathing experience for your furry friends. Buddy Wash Shampoo leaves a light and refreshing lavender scent you and your pets will love.

• Oatmeal Pet Shampoo

  Pets will actually enjoy bath time with Mrs. Meyer's dermatologist-tested and tear-free shampoo. This unique product is made with natural ingredients including Oatmeal Extract and Vitamin E to give pets smooth skin and a healthy, shiny coat. Your furry mates will also appreciate the effects of calming and therapeutic essential oils.

• Buddy Rinse Conditioner

  Buddy Rinse Conditioner - Specially formulated using saponified coconut oil and natural ingredients to provide a soothing and non-irritating bathing experience for your furry friends.Leaves a light and refreshing lavender scent.

• Gentle Pet Wipes

  Mrs. Meyer's Pet Wipes are gentle enough to use around Fido's eyes, ears, and face as well as the rest of his body. No rinsing required. Oatmeal extract is soothing to the skin, while Vitamin E promotes a shiny coat.

• Buddy Splash

  Buddy Splash Spritzer, aka Doggy Odor. Lets face it, dogs don't always small fresh. If you're living with a dog that has D.O. but you don't have time to five your furry friend a bath, try Buddy Splash. It's designed to neutralize D.O. and leave a refreshing lavender-mint scent. This non-irritating formula is also great as an after-bath leave-on conditioner for those dogs that just can't hold still long enough for Buddy Rinse.

A green dog joke! 

Blog Action Day - October 15! 

On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone's mind. In its inaugural year, Blog Action Day will be coordinating bloggers to tackle the issue of the environment. Join me!

Want to join in?
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Great green books from BetterWorld.com! 

• Living Green
  A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability

  Based on a lifetime of research and practice, this practical guide for living green offers advice and solutions you can easily put into practice.

• The Organic Lawn Care Manual

  More and more in recent years, lawns are evolving into organic systems as homeowners - concerned about the long-term effects of chemicals on their children, their pets, and the environment - turn to natural methods to keep their yards healthy and inviting, and, yes, still green and lush, too.

• Green This! Volume 1

  In Greening Your Cleaning, the first in her Green This! series, Deirdre shows how cleaning house the environmentally responsible way can be as effective and often cheaper than the more traditional, toxic, means.

• Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog

  Holistic veterinary care remains one of the fastest-growing specialties in canine medicine. Like the original, the second edition of The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog includes all of the in-depth information readers need to evaluate their dogs' dietary and medical regimens in light of holistic alternatives, and provides them with a new way to look at canine health in general.

• Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs

  The world of veterinary medicine is changing. People are realizing that if alternative medicine is better for them, it's better for their pets, too. Dogs are visiting acupuncturists, chiropractic doctors, and homeopaths. Still, many dog owners are unaware that such simple measures as changing their pet's diet and using vitamins, herbs, and other natural cures can help prevent or heal ailments ranging from excessive scratching to depression to a host of serious diseases.

• The Nature of Animal Healing

  For two decades, Dr. Martin Goldstein--America's most successful, renowned holistic veterinarian--has healed and helped his animal patients with the same natural therapies that benefit humans. The results have been so astounding that today critically sick pets are brought to him from across the country for a new chance at life and health.

• Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats

  Writing with the warmth and compassion that have won them a national following, veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Hubble Pitcairn, noted specialists in chemical-free nutrition and natural healing for pets, show dog and cat owners how to provide the very best in companionship and lifelong care.

Igo Green Tip of the Day 

Don't shop. Adopt! 

One way to green up your pup, is to adopt him/her from a dog shelter or rescue! You can save a life and the environment at the same time.

Here are some great resources if you are looking for your next green 'best friend':

Petfinder.com
Pets911.com
AnimalShelter.org
1-800-Save-A-Pet
Rescue Me

Compost your doggie's doo! 

Spay or neuter: It's good for everyone! 

Spaying or neutering your pet is not only healthy for your pet, but it's good for you and your community; leaving less of an ecological paw print and saving lives.

Each year on the last Tuesday in February is Spay Day. Sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States, this day folks all of the US learn about spaying or neutering and how it's the most effective way to reduce the vast numbers of animals who are born only to die prematurely and without a family who loves them.

Why you should spay or neuter your pet.
Learn more about Spay Day.

Here's a yummy idea! 

A new way to compost the 'doogie doo' and use it to fertilize your lawn and garden is through vermicomposting!

The Tumbleweed Pet Poo Converter is two sturdy nesting boxes with a lid, which form a neat, compact portable unit. The worms eat and breed in the top box, which has a perforated base to allow any liquid waste to drain through to the bottom (collector) box. The "worm poo" or worm castings remain in the top box and can be harvested.

The bottom or catcher box collects the valuable liquid waste which can be diluted and used as a fertilizer on your garden.

More information on the Pet Poo Converter!
Where to buy in the US!
Where to buy in the UK and Europe!

Stylish, good looking and eco-friendly! 

Earthdog Collars feature triple layer, 100% hemp canvas construction; contoured, quick release hardware and the most distinctive, quality trimmings available.

Earthdog strives to create unique, eco-conscious products that dogs and people alike will love. Hemp, with its amazing versatility, has enabled them to create an entire product line of eco-friendly, durable goods.

And, in the past year, Earthdog has formed Kody's Fund, a non-profit organization set up to promote spay and neuter programs!

Give me some woofs! 

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