Dog Product Reviews
We publish dog product reviews conducted unscientifically by us and other dog owners. All products have been used in real-life situations. We provide information about the dog(s) who tested each product and accurate information about how well the product performed.
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FAQ
What kind of products do you review?
We seek real-life product reviews of dog products: toys, treats, beds, clothing items, problem solvers and other items. We publish reviews when we feel that a dog owner’s real-life experiences with that product would be beneficial to our visitors, or would help them decide if that product would be right for their dogs.
Reviews must provide relevant and useful information about the features of the product. Does it work? How thoroughly was it tested? How long does it last? We examine qualities such as taste, comfort, durability, wear and appeal. An example of something we would not review is greeting cards.
How do I submit a product review?
Contact me at lisa@funstufffordogs.com. Tell me which product you’d like to review, how long you’ve been using it, and how many dogs have been using it and a short sentence about what you think of it (you can even say “I like it” or “I was disappointed.”). If it fits our needs, I’ll email you with a form to fill out, then I’ll post your review!
Do you publish responses from manufacturers whose products have been reviewed?
Yes. If you’re a manufacturer whose product was reviewed on this blog, you may send a response to lisa@funstufffordogs.com. I will review your response and if I feel you have additional information that would be helpful to our readers, I will publish it.
Example: A reviewer finds that a plush toy does not last as long as the she thinks it should. The manufacturer contacts us to say that the toy was not meant to be a chew toy, or left unattended with a dog. In this case, we would publish that information so that dog owners would know how to properly use that toy.
Do you only review products sold on one of your websites?
No. The Dog Product Reivews are intended to be a helpful guide to dog owners as they shop for products for their dogs. Although we sell products that we believe in, we do not restrict product reviews to products we sell. Not all popular products are approprate for our websites.
For example, we cannot compete on price with Wal-Mart for products such as Kong toys. However, if Kong comes out with a product that you would like to review, we feel that there are enough visitors who would be interested in another dog owner’s experience with a popular product to justify publishing a review.
As another example, we do not sell dog food, but would publish a review of a dog food if we felt the revew was thorough, objective and would be of interest to other visitors.
Do you reject unfavorable reviews of products you sell?
No. Our objective is to share information. If a reviewer finds that a certain product we sell is not appropriate for larger dogs, for example, we feel that’s valuable information to share with other dog owners.
One customer told us that a certain ”chew” was consumed too quickly and thought it should be more of a treat than a chew. That’s good feedback. We want to inform dog owners as consumers.
NOTE: Product reviews are inteded solely as anecdotal consumer information, and are not intended to promote any particular dog products. We receive no compensation for reviews. We purchase all products on our sites. Although we do not have a Consumer Reports-type laboratory in which to scientifically test products, we feel that normal use “in the field” by other dog owners is valuable and sharing that information is what our product reviews are all about.
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Vincent | July 19, 2007 at 1:12 am
I just opened my online store last month. How can I have my products be reviewed on your site?
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Howie | July 24, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I’ve had my two babies, Lady Sasha and King Hamilton III for 4 years now. I recently discovered Espree from this beautiful little dog boutique by the Bay. All I can say is…exceptional! Since using Silky Show with calming water fragrance, I confidently walk down the Castro strip while all the attention is on me and my babies. We’ve had many showstoppers since using Silky Show with Calming Water Fragrance. I can’t reveal my sources but I happen to know that Paris Hilton uses this product on Tinkerbell. The only downfall is Lady Sasha attracts so much attention that she has been mounted one too many times. The fragrance is so intoxicating to the human senses that I tried it on myself; and let me tell you what, it was just fabulous. It’s not something for all occasions, but on the extra special occasions, it really gives you that extra sheen. Two thumbs up!
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My Product Review | November 26, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Great reviews on many dog items – thanks!!!
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beth | February 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I just started my web site and would like to get my products reviewed by you. We make large and giant breed dog clothes, which are hard to find items. We specialize in “stylish” items for the big dogs.
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nicole kohn | April 6, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Great items for dogs
including: ISABELLA CANE, SUN VALLEY DOG & WILLIAM WEGMAN
http://www.isabellacane.com
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customer ratings | January 12, 2009 at 6:25 pm
cool place for people who own dogs. great list of ideas to get something for my aunt whose only ‘kid’ is a doggy
-jack
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baron | January 16, 2009 at 5:49 am
One of my Friend Asked me to Read Your “DogBLOG”. Your Post is Well Written. Thanks . I love to Read Posts on “supplyiing retail dog products”.
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Bonnie Leitch | January 19, 2009 at 12:23 am
I bought a mini Orka dog bone for my 7 month old Yorkie. Within the first 2 minutes my pup had it destroyed in to three pieces. I have bought other Orka toys and they were fine. I think these were defective.
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Bonnie Leitch | January 19, 2009 at 12:26 am
I bought a mini Orka bone for my 7 month old Yorkie. Within 2 minutes she destroyed it in to three pieces. I have bought other Orka products for the puppy and they were fine. I think this one was defective.
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Pet Products | February 25, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Love your site and would love to have our products in your review pages if and when you get a chance!
Thanks!
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hazel ubano-schultz | March 16, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I just opened my online store, too, and would also like to know how can I have my products on your site?
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Nancy Whitworth | April 3, 2009 at 9:16 pm
We handcraft leather leashes and collars with many online custom ordering options for length, width, size, color, snap etc. and would love to receive comments.
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Hi, Awesome Blog, Your site looks great, thank you for sharing.
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Roberta Culver | July 19, 2009 at 7:45 am
Great service that you’re providing here. I’m interested in having my products reviewed as well.
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Shon Crewe | July 24, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Thank you for such great information.
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Mark23 | October 22, 2009 at 5:44 pm
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Cassie | November 11, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Great idea, what a fantastic feature!