The Blu Dog Co

10/04/2020

How handsome are these sweet boys in their UGA bandanas?! Kirby (L) and Tracker (R) are sporting their prizes from their Mystery Box Bandanas. These handsome pups are both professional GDF couch potatoes like Buddy is now and they take their job of looking good while doing it very seriously. I had the best time getting to meet and love on Kirby and Tracker tonight while dropping off their goodies! I also heard they were big fans of the treats they got with their bandanas! I’ve always heard the best way to a Lab’s heart is through their stomach 😉 I also threw together one more out of the last scrap of patriotic sharks I had left for sweet Kirby and then decided to experiment with my plaid/woodland fabric just for fun.

Don’t forget! Our Mystery Boxes are still going on! $15 includes 2 mystery bandanas, some treats for your pet, and shipping. $10/order goes back to support Southeastern Guide Dogs.

06/04/2020

DID YOU HEAR? WE HAVE MYSTERY BOXES!

Our Etsy listing is LIVE for our brand new Mystery Boxes! Each box is $15 (includes shipping) and comes with 2 surprise bandanas AND a special treat for your pup! Personalization of your pup's name can be added for $8 per bandana. Each bandana is comes with two different prints, one per side, so you can get 4 wear options out of each box. $10 per box gets donated back to Southeastern Guide Dogs! So what are you waiting for?! Go order a mystery box on our Etsy site now!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/792997917/mystery-box?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

21/03/2020

Working on some new stuff for our pups! How cute is this woodland creature fabric with the wood grain on the opposite! I love how the purple snaps pull out the purple hue in the fabric 😍

20/03/2020

One day I’ll take nicer pictures than just on my cutting mat 😂 how cute are these three bandanas for ?! I love the patriotic sharks, but I think I’d also really love the woodland silhouettes and the wood grain together. All 6 of these fabrics are available now (adding them into the shop tonight!) so DM me if you want to place an order!

16/03/2020

Just a sneak peek at what exactly your purchase from The Blu Dog Co does.

1. It provides a little extra income to both Kelly and myself for us to support Birdie and Buddy (because let’s be real, they are where all of our money goes anyways)

2. It helps to support Southeastern Guide Dogs. Right now, there are 253 applicants waiting for a guide or service dog. Your purchase helps to give back to Southeastern Guide Dogs and ensure that every applicant gets a dog one day.

3. It gives puppies a name. One of those little yellow pups will be Clarke. Donating puts our puppy raiser group (Savannah Puppy Raisers) that much closer to our goal of naming 4 puppies by raising $16,000 and puts ME closer to my goal of raising $4,000 to name Clarke. Sponsoring the name of a pup helps cover their medical care and training until they are matched with their forever person. It also helps to support pups in the Nursery, Puppy Academy, and all over campus!

Remember, 25% of every order between now and May 2 goes back to support this. With our official Walkathon event being cancelled, this is a great way to show your support AND practice social distancing! So go check out our Etsy shop and place your order today.

PS - if you’re a PUPPY RAISER, DM us. We have special discount codes for puppy raisers to save on your order!

14/03/2020

Check out these two pals, Bear & Henry, all ready for St Pats Day in their personalized bandanas! While may be cancelled, that won’t stop us from still celebrating ! 🍀🍀

11/03/2020

St Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching!! Don’t leave your pup “in a pinch” (🤪) and make sure they’ve got some green on to celebrate! 25% of every sale between now and May 2 goes back to !!

06/03/2020

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!

This weekend I'm going to be a busy "bee" because we have a new product being unveiled soon...BEESWAX FOOD WRAPS!

What is a Beeswax Food Wrap?
-Beeswax Food Wraps are an alternative to plastic wrap. They can be used to seal containers, jars, bowls, etc. of perishable food items. It is a sustainable alternative to utilizing cling wrap, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, sandwich baggies, or other one-use wraps/bags.

Why should I use a Beeswax Food Wrap?
-Simple answer: sustainability. We make ours from two ingredients (beeswax and fabric). They can be washed with gentle soap and COLD water and reused for about 6-12 months (depending on size, usage, and maintenance). When the wraps no longer hold their shape as well, they can be used in a compost bin.

Are these cheaper than single-use alternatives?
-Well, you tell me. A 152 count of Ziploc sandwich baggies costs $3.52. I go through about a box of those every two months, which means that in 6 months, I spend $10.56. That does not include any gallon sized bags, aluminum foil, plastic cling wrap, or other "to-go" containers I might purchase. A large beeswax wrap that can be used to wrap a sandwich will run you around $8.00. Which will last you around 6-12 months. So, you tell me! Sustainability is often "pricier" on the front end, but pays off in the long run. If you're willing to make the investment up front, then YES these are absolutely cheaper.

Can I put these in the freezer/microwave?
-Freezer, yes. Microwave, NO. The heat from your hands is enough to allow the beeswax in the wrap to warm up enough to become pliable and be molded to the desired container. If you place this in the microwave, it will ruin your wrap.

Can I use this with all food items?
-Nope, sorry! Do not use these on things like raw meat. Otherwise, you're good to go!

Here's a really great Pros/Cons list of Beeswax Food Wraps. Stay tuned, we'll be dropping these soon and we can't wait! Have you ever used a Beeswax Food Wrap? What do you think of them?

Everyone's buzzing about it.

05/03/2020

Did you know that 25% of every order placed between now and May 2 goes back to Southeastern Guide Dogs Tampa Walkathon Fund? Southeastern's goal is to raise $250,000 at the Tampa Walkathon event on May 2 at Al Lopez Park, Tampa. Currently, between all the WAT teams, they are at $102,389.56!!

Every little bit helps and we've still got two months left to do our part! So go order a bandana, a tag, or even shoot us a message about ordering a bowtie! They are not available on the website yet, as we're still working on making sure they look great before shipping them, but you can get on the list to place an order now!

02/03/2020

Playing around with bow tie making tonight. Here’s our periwinkle/green plaid in bow tie form! It might just be cute enough to make the Easter cut for Buddy.

I’m going to try it with some interfacing and fabric starch next to see if I can get a firmer bow tie that will hold it’s shape better later this week! Stay tuned!

01/03/2020

Our two medium sized premade bandanas are listed in the shop! These are ready to ship at any time, so claim yours now!

01/03/2020

NEW LISTING!

Create your own bandana. See our listing for fabric options. Don’t like our options? Send us yours! If we can get it in the store, we’ll pick it up at no extra charge!

PS if you’re a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind (or AVD), Canine Companions for Independence, or Southeastern Guide Dogs, send us a message! We have a special discount code for puppy raisers to use on their order - no minimum purchase necessary!

NEW! Design Your Own Bandana by TheBluDogCo on Etsy

Design your own bandana to fit your pups adventures! You can choose one fabric to keep it simple or choose two fabrics for a reversible bandana. All bandanas come with a set of snaps attached at the pet’s neck measurement to ensure a perfect fit. You can also choose to add personalization to your