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Hot weather precautions seem like something that should be common knowledge, yet sometimes it’s easy to overlook the obvious. Most pet owners are aware of the incredible danger of leaving their dogs in the car for even a moment, but what many don’t think about is the temperature of the ground when it’s hot outside. 

A simple rule to remember if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them. If you wouldn’t walk barefoot on the asphalt, sidewalk, and even the sand or dirt, your dogs shouldn’t either. Instead of slipping off your shoes, a good way to test the temperature is to press the back of your hand to the ground: if it’s too hot to hold your hand against, it’s definitely too hot for your dog’s paws.

 Ways to beat the heat: 

Walk your dogs early in the morning before the sun has had the chance to heat the ground all day. 

A small wading pool filled with just several inches of water provides hours of summer fun for canine friends. 

Ice cubes in the water bowl are both entertaining and refreshing.

 Keep those pups cool and walk safely!

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED.

When we started crafting rebel collars we wanted two things; strength and style. The construction of our collars needed to stand up to the rough and tumble play of rowdy dogs, while the eye catching designs should make people stop and stare. Each Crazy Rebels collar is entirely hand crafted with love using the highest quality latigo leather and sturdy hardware. Every collar is sized to order to ensure the perfect fit for your pup.

We are pretty certain that just as a girl can never have too many shoes, a dog can never have too many collars. The collar IS the outfit, and every day deserves a different look. Which is why we are giving one lucky winner their choice of any collar they want from the Crazy Rebels collection.

How to Enter:

1. COMMENT below: Tell us why your dog deserves/ needs/ or wants a Crazy Rebels collar and which collar is your favorite.

2. LIKE Crazy Rebels on Facebook, and FOLLOW @crazyrebels on Instagram.

3. SHARE the contest with all your friends on Facebook.

That's it! Contest ends Thursday, August 8, 2013 11:59 p.m. PST. Winner will be announced Friday, August 9, 2013. Winner will be notified by email and must claim their prize within 7 days from time of notification. Contest is open to anyone 13 years of age and older, and is open worldwide.

Dixie was by far our fastest foster to find a home yet. We only got to enjoy her for six short days before she was adopted by an awesome family. They first spotted her at an adoption event on Saturday and followed up the following Monday with an official meet and greet.

They instantly fell in love with Dixie's sweet disposition and laid back attitude. She doesn't bark, she just observes. The perfect word to describe this sweet dog is content, she is the epitome of quiet contentment. While she was with us, for the most part she was quite happy to nap all day on her bed. 

Lucky for her, her lovable demeanor is easy to spot and Erica and Dylan knew from the moment they met her, that Dixie would fit just perfectly with their family.

Good bye Dixie, have the happiest life!

For Dakoda's 2nd birthday party we made her Peanut Butter Frosted Applesauce (pup)cupcakes. Let's just say they were a huge hit. Most of her guests devoured their cupcake in a single bite, with the exception of Cupcake who despite her name takes a little longer to eat her sweets.

The recipe was super simple to make, just remember to frost them right before serving so the frosting stays fluffy and fresh.

Bone appetit!

vv {Satisfied birthday girl} vv

This week Dakoda turned two years old. Since her birthday falls in the dead heat of summer, we threw her a pool party with some of her very best friends. She loves to splash around in puddle size bodies of water, but nothing larger. So we got her a dog sized pool, filled it with 4 inches of water and she was in birthday heaven.

We played some awesome dog games, like bobbing for dog treats which Diesel won hands (paws) down in record time. Most dogs won't stick their head under the water but Diesel had no problem diving in nose first to rescue drowning treats. Dakoda and her guests devoured tons of treats and romped around the backyard for hours.

As the sun sank low, we finished the party with dog friendly peanut butter-applesauce cupcakes (recipe to follow) and then Pork Chop the English Bully promptly fell asleep under the table letting us know it was time to call it a night.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Dakoda's birthday super special. She is smiling in her sleep as we speak! Here are some more photos from her dog party, if you'd like to take a peek at her awesome friends.

vv {Diesel and Dakoda race to rescue sinking treats} vv