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15 Best Small Pet Shops and Boutiques on Instagram for Dog Accessories - DJANGO Dog Blog - djangobrand.com

15 Best Small Pet Shops and Boutiques on Instagram for Dog Accessories

October 24, 2023 1 Comment

Since launching our Instagram account (@djangobrand) in 2016, we have made 42.6K dog (and cat) loving friends. Since then, other Instagram pet shops and boutiques on  that make dog accessories and apparel have caught our attention. From Bean Goods to Arya Sit!, we list our favorite small pet businesses on Instagram to support and shop from. Pet products range from novelty print dog bandannas to dog mom apparel.

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The 10 Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery Services (2023 Reviews)

The 10 Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery Services (2024 Reviews)

July 19, 2023

Mike and I (Steph) have tried almost every fresh dog food delivery service since bringing home our adorable sausage dog, Django, in 2015. Here are the best fresh dog food brands in 2024 based on nutritional content and quality of ingredients, cost, customer satisfaction and reviews, and expert third-party reviews.

Questions or comments on one of the fresh dog food brands? Leave a comment below! Also make sure to take advantage of the fresh dog food promos below. There are many 20-50% OFF links for some of the best fresh dog food delivery services, including The Farmer's Dog, Spot & Tango, and more!

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Bark Dog Food 2023 Review + Coupon Code: How Good is It Really?

Bark Dog Food 2024 Review + Coupon Code: How Good is It Really?

June 30, 2023

BARK products have been a staple in our family's household ever since we brought home our adorable longhaired dachshund, Django. For years we (Steph and Mike) have gotten Django BARK's most popular monthly subscription doggy boxes, BarkBox and Super Chewer. We've never seen Django more excited than when a new BARK delivery arrives for him.

Last year we began giving Django a BARK Bright dental chew each day to help boost his dental health. BARK's chew and toothpaste combo works to fight plaque and tartar while freshening doggy breath. Django treats the dental sticks like a high quality dog treat, and he is obsessed with getting one at lunchtime.

When we heard about BARK Food's premium dog kibble, dog treats, dog supplements, dog toppers, and meal-enrichment dog toys, we couldn't wait to try them with Django. In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we offer a complete overview of all BARK Food products. We also discuss how BARK Food's subscription works. Finally, we explain how its food-dispensing dog toys can benefit your pup.

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DJANGO Dog Blog - The Best Dog Toys: Plush, Interactive, & Tough Toys for Big and Small Pets - djangobrand.com

The Best Dog Toys: Plush, Interactive, & Tough Toys for Big and Small Pets

June 23, 2020 6 Comments

There are an overwhelming number of dog toys on the market. It might seem impossible to know which dog toys are the best quality, which ones will fall apart after 2 minutes of chewing, and which ones are 100% worth the cost.

We've treated our dachshund Django to countless toys over the years and have done a ton of research on toys in this time! In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we highlight the absolute best dog toys. Each of the toys we include on this list are loved by dogs, dog owners, and rated 5-stars on Amazon.

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10 Best Small Dog Breeds to Take Hiking and Backpacking

10 Best Small Dog Breeds to Take Hiking and Backpacking

May 04, 2020 2 Comments

Are you looking for a smaller dog well suited for adventure? Here are the top dog breeds best suited for hiking, backpacking, and outdoor adventuring. In compiling this list we've considered athleticism, obedience, behavior, and other personality traits. Each of these dogs is small but mighty and built for outdoor adventures.

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DJANGO Dog Blog - The truth about dog kibble - djangobrand.com

What is Dog Kibble and How Is It Made?

April 27, 2020 2 Comments

Dry dog food makes up the large majority of our pups' diets, and it comes in many shapes and sizes: organic, all natural, grain-free, and even exotic. But did you ever step back to think about what dog kibble actually is? Is dog kibble healthy? Is it processed? Why is every single pellet of dry dog food exactly the same shape and size? And most importantly, is mass-manufactured dry dog food the healthiest source of nutrition for my dog?

If you have ever wondered what dry dog food actually is and how it is made, this article is for you.

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Pet Plate Product Review | Our Experience with this Fresh Dog Food Subscription Service

April 21, 2020 1 Comment

The first time our dachshund Django ate Pet Plate, he actually carried his dinner bowl out of the kitchen and into the living room so he could continue licking it. Django had never done that before, and Mike and I (Steph) took this as a very good sign! Fast forward three years, and Django still has Pet Plate in his dinner bowl regularly.

This is an honest review and comprehensive overview of Pet Plate based on our personal experience feeding Django. All opinions are our own and based on our own experience feeding our dachshund Django Pet Plate meals.

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DJANGO Dog Blog: How to choose the best dog food

How to Choose the Best Dog Food

August 05, 2019 16 Comments

How do you choose the best dog food for your pup? The endless selection of dog food products with promising marketing claims make the task of selecting dog food incredibly challenging. Do you go with the dog food brand that claims it only uses all-natural ingredients? Is organic better? And what does "all-natural" even mean!?

We're here to help you understand how to choose what is right for your dog. In the following article we discuss how to identify the highest quality dog foods and what to look for in dog food labels. We also clarify the meaning of organic and natural and address recent rumors about grain-free dog food. As always, leave any questions and thoughts in the comments below! We love hearing from you.

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The Best Organic, All Natural, and Grain-Free Dog Foods (2022 Reviews)

The Best Organic, All Natural, and Grain-Free Dog Foods (2022 Reviews)

February 12, 2019 19 Comments

What is the best dog food? This should be a simple question, but the endless selection of dog food brands and products make answering this question incredibly complex. Choosing a high quality dog food for your pup should not be so difficult! To make your life easier, we compiled a list of the healthiest and most popular organic, natural, and grain-free dog foods. Each dog food on this list is made with high quality ingredients, formulated to meet dogs’ nutritional needs, and is ranked 5 stars by dog owners.

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How to Make Your Pet Instagram Famous

How to Make Your Pet Instagram Famous

March 01, 2018 147 Comments

Instagram is a huge community for people, pets and businesses. But it's not always easy to grow an account and get more followers.

    In late 2015, we launched our dog Django's Instagram account, @djangothegent. Fast forward two years, and Django has 64,000 Instagram followers and friends all over the world.

    Are you looking to grow your personal or pet Instagram account? After years of experience and success on Instagram, here is everything we've learned. Here are the 10 most important tips to grow your Instagram account, boost engagement, and get more followers.

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    How to travel or move to Europe and the UK with a dog or cat

    Pet Travel to the European Union | Policies, Documentation Requirements, and Pre-Travel Requisites

    July 12, 2017 34 Comments

    Going to Europe with your pet for the first time? The process of getting overseas with your dog is complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Did you know every pet entering the EU must be microchipped? Will your dog need to be treated for tapeworm within 5 days of travel? To make your travel planning easier, we’ve outlined everything you need to know to get your four-legged friend overseas with ease. 

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    Dog Food: The Good, The Bad & The Dangerous

    A Guide to the Best and Worst Ingredients in Dog Food

    January 03, 2017 1 Comment

    Did you know that a majority of US dogs are overweight or obese? This epidemic has been propelled by well-intended owners who unknowingly feed their pups the wrong dog food. Unfortunately, it has gotten increasingly difficult to discern the good dog food brands from the bad. Misleading marketing and label claims hide unhealthy ingredients, artificial additives and non-nutritional fillers.

    Not sure which dog food is good for your pup? No idea what the ingredients on the back of the dog food bag actually mean?

    DJANGO's dog food ingredient guide will help you identify the best and worst dog food ingredients. Read on to learn which ingredients are best for your dog's health, and which ingredients you should avoid at all costs.

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