Smart Idea!

Rarely am I at a loss for words. Even rarer do I have so much to say I don't know where to start.

In this case, both are true. I am speechless at the idea behind Smartpaks and I have so much to say about it, I'm totally tongue (or in this case, finger) tied.

First, I'll try to explain what the heck I'm talking about.


It's all about portions. I have a seven pound toy poodle. (see below in his nice Smartpak bandana)







I have had to buy his food in bags that weigh as much as , if not more than, he does. See?

(the poodle is very photogenic, donchathink?)


Once that bag is open, the freshness seeps out. It takes TWO MONTHS for my little guy to consume a 6 pound bag of dry food. Needless to say, that bag is pretty much stale halfway through. I have tried keeping it in the freezer in plastic quart size bags, but I always end up muttering bad words because I have to keep moving these aside to fit other things (a little matter of people food) in there. What's a poodle mom to do?


Find a solution, that's what. But in this instance the solution found me - in the person of Rebecca Hall, representative of Rebecca Minard, founder of a company called SMARTPAK.

Rebecca's company offers a variety of solutions for the care and feeding of your canine kiddies. So, what was her life saving solution that has me foaming at the mouth with her prase?

Pre-portioned, individually packaged, completely affordable pet food!


I spoke with Rebecca on the phone and gave her the breed, age, weight, energy level, food and treat preferences of my little guy and any special medications and/or supplements he takes.


Within a few days, I received a package from SMARTPAK that contained individual 3/8 cup packages of the type of food my dog eats (in our case it's Wellness brand, but the company can package whatever brand your dog prefers), all hermetically sealed, fresh and ready to be ripped open and poured into the bowl. No stale food, no freezer stuffed with baggies, no two month old chicken mix! I cannot overstate how convenient this has been for me! Bags of food that are big enough to hide a mountain lion in have always been a concern for me. Not any longer!

These little blue packages have made buying and storing food for my dog easier than I ever thought possible. Smartpak can portion food in whatever amounts you dog needs, whether it's 3/8 of a cup or a whole cup. Here's how it works (not word for word, but taken from the catalog directions):

You select the food and daily portion that's right for your dog. If you're not sure call them at 1-800-326-0282. They have product specialists - most of whom have animal science degrees- ready to help you.

They create individual serving pouches in the exact portion that you request.

They ship them to your door every month in 28 day supplies -56 total packs, enough for twice a day feeding, so you won't run out of food or have to lug those big bags around with you anymore.

And you get a free storage drawer with your first order to keep those individual packs in.

In addition to the food, I received some pre-packed treats to sample (no pics of the treats, Poodleboy ate them all before I got the camera out), as well as medications and supplements. They are labeled with your dog's name and complete ingredient listings and are measured in daily doses. What could make your life any easier? Forget that. Johnny Depp is not coming over to wash your windows. The Smartpak Feeding System is as good as it gets! Shipping is a fixed total of $6.95, no matter how much you're having shipped. So go heavy, it will be a savings in the long run.

And if you're traveling with your dog, you are going to bless the day you found this blog! Traveling with the furkids has been made so much better for you by Smartpak. Sorry, I don't know any products that make traveling with children any easier. (Rope and some duct tape, maybe?)

Now, I'm going to continue to peruse the magnificient catalog I received with my food order. It offers everything from the Smartpak System to doggie clothes, beds, furniture, toys, all things fun and functional as well as medications like Frontline Flea and Tick Control and Sentinel Heart Worm Preventative, to name a couple (all at discounted prices). I'm trying to pick out a nice new coat for the poodle. For some reason, he doesn't seem too happy with the one I picked out for him last year.

Don't hesitate! Point your browser here: http://www.smartpakcanine.com/ and make buying, storing and feeding your dog easier and more pleasant for you both!