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Create A Fantastic Retail Experience That Keeps Bringing Customers Back For More An Interview With Orlando Zayas

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Aspart of my series about the “How To Create A Fantastic Retail Experience That Keeps Bringing Customers Back For More”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Baker, Founder and CEO of SodaPup which specializes in creative, American-made dog toys for power chewers. SodaPup is veteran-owned and manufactured in the USA to ensure the integrity of the materials, process and quality. The company stands behind its products which are durable, safe, sustainable and give back to the community. Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dive in, our readers would love to “get to...

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How to Help Dogs and Cats Manage Separation Anxiety When Their Humans Return to Work

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Photo by Jairo Alzate/Unsplash, CC BY (This post originally appeared on The Conversation and was published December 28, 2020.) When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says his new companion helped make the months of COVID-19 isolation at home much less stressful. He is not alone. Animal shelters and breeders across the country have reported record numbers of dog and cat adoptions in recent months. But after my co-worker returned to work, he says his adorable kitten started urinating on...

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American Pride - SodaPup Featured in Pet Age Magazine - January 2021

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SodaPup is a veteran owned business committed to manufacturing its products 100% in the USA.  In this regard, American manufacturing is a brand value, central to who we are.  This separates us from other competitors who produce some but not all of their products in the United States.  Our retail partners and their customers overwhelmingly love this about us.    Consumers continue to evolve. More now than ever consumers buy from brands they believe in. Brands that they trust.  Brands that share their values.  When consumers buy a SodaPup product, they are not just buying a dog toy.  They are...

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Healthy Treats You Can Stuff in a SodaPup Treat Dispenser

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Stuffing a SodaPup treat dispenser is one of the best ways to keep your dog entertained and busy and out of trouble. When it comes to keeping your dog busy and mentally stimulated using dog enrichment toys like a stuffed SodaPup treat dispenser is truly amazing. Canine enrichment toys like our treat dispensing dog toys are easy to prepare, they last a long time, especially if you freeze the contents, and they’re a great way to keep your dog entertained.  Because dogs have a natural instinct to forage for food, our treat dispensing toys are great treat puzzles for dogs. If...

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Yum yum!

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Photo by @bindisbucketlist on Instagram. Start your dog's year off right with some health eating. You can use any of our stuffable toys like the Sodapup Cupcake, above, to give meals or snacks to your dog. Combine wet foods like plain yogurt or cottage and raspberries or other fruits, stuff into the toy and feed. For additional challenge and fun, freeze for several hours first. Working to get the food out of the toy provides important stimulation and challenge for your dog, providing entertainment and warding off boredom. *Always make sure the human foods you provide are safe for dogs....

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