J&J DOG STAFF PICKS
BUTTERS
J&J DOG STAFF PICKS
BUTTERS
MEET DAYANA
Dayana is an accountant here at J&J Dog Supplies, and new(ish) to Colorado after moving from Georgia to Colorado Springs with her husband last year. She has been busy exploring everything Colorado has to offer, from neighborhood paths to bigger weekend adventures, and she loves having Butters by her side for it all. With his endless energy and goofy charm, he is the perfect running and walking partner, always ready to turn an ordinary outing into something a little more fun.
Hi, I’m Ricka and I live in Colorado Springs with my husband Tim and our three dogs. I work for J&J Dog Supplies as the website merchandiser, which means I keep the site updated with new products and make sure the products on the site stays current.
One of the best parts of working here is getting to test products with my own dogs. They’re always the first to try out new gear, toys, and treats, and their opinions definitely matter when it comes to what makes it onto our Staff Picks list. The products we chose are the ones my dogs go for the most and get excited about every day.
They’re also some of my personal favorites. Whether it’s gear we use on walks, toys that hold up to daily play, or treats they never get tired of, these are the products that have earned a spot in our regular routine.
MEET BUTTERS
Butters is a young goldendoodle with a big personality and an even bigger fan club. At just over a year old, he is still very much in that wild, puppy stage, and he leans into it with his whole heart. Dayana has had him since he was about eight weeks old, and in that time, he has made it very clear that he is stubborn, hyper, and incredibly friendly in all the best ways.
He loves meeting new people and dogs, and his favorite game is “catch me if you can” after he steals another dog’s toy and takes off. That playful, slightly mischievous streak is part of what makes him so fun to be around. Around the office, Butters is a true favorite. He has a knack for wandering by desks, making eye contact, and convincing people that it is time to stop working and start playing instead. When Butters shows up, productivity drops a little, but morale goes way up.
BUTTERS' FAVORITES
KONG™ Gyro Ball
Butters loves the KONG Gyro Ball because it lets him turn his energy and curiosity into a job, batting it around and chasing it as it spins and dispenses treats. It keeps his busy brain working and gives Dayana a way to channel all that puppy chaos into focused play.
Sadie’s Bison Flexor Tendon Chews
These bison flexor tendon chews are a win for both sides of the leash. Butters gets a long‑lasting, high‑value chew that satisfies his need to mouth and gnaw, and Dayana gets a quiet moment while he settles in and works on something tough and tasty.
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar
With a stubborn, high‑drive young dog like Butters, the Herm Sprenger prong collar helps Dayana keep their walks and runs structured and controlled, instead of a full‑body tug‑of‑war. Used correctly, it gives clear, consistent communication so they can enjoy being outside together without battling over the leash.
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