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Dog and Horse Halloween Costumes
I had the pleasure of being sent the pictures of some dog and horses in costume this year. What a wonderful sight to see. I also saw so many taking their dogs out for halloween in costume.
I hope all your pets enjoyed the holiday as well. Remember no chocolate allowed! I stood outside this year and made sure to have buscuits available for the puppies and candy for the children. Everyone laughed when I brought a biscuit out of my pocket after giving the children their treat. Smiles all around.
Jack actually won First Place for his costume. You go Jack!!
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Back with a Vengeance This Halloween
Last Halloween, I was away on business and unable to attend any of my friends’ parties. Since it’s my favorite holiday of the year, I swore that this year would be different. I’m planning to go all out this time around. In order to maximize my Halloween fun, I’ve already sketched out a foolproof costume idea that incorporates my dachshund Ernie into the act.
I’ll be dressing up as a hot dog vendor, complete with miniature cart and paper hat. But it’s Ernie’s costume that should put the look over the top. When searching for dog costumes online, I found the perfect hot dog outfit – complete with an oversized bun for each flank and a swirl of fake mustard for his back. I’m hoping to enter our costume into a contest at one of the parties — there’s no way we won’t win.
Cute Dog Outfits for All Occasions!
When it comes to dressing your dog, it’s important to have an outfit for every occasion. Whether it’s a dinner party, family brunch, or a holiday, it’s important for our dogs to be included in the festivities. For a dinner party, consider elegant dog dresses or dog formal wear. For more family oriented activities, dog t-shirts might be more practical for the event. Holidays are the best times for dog costumes. Dressing your dog in cute dog outfits will make them the center of attention. Spoiled dogs should have an entire wardrobe suited for all kinds of occasions.
Be sure to choose lots of dog accessories to complement their outfits. Just like people, dogs should have enough choices to make any outfit stunning. Just be sure that the outfits come off now and then, because with all that hair, some outfits can become uncomfortable if worn too often!
She Loves Her Dog Coat
Now that I live in an area that can get very cold during the winter I find myself looking for a really good dog coat to fit Baby. Don’t let the name fool you, Baby is a 13 year old 90lb lapdog. She is also the type of “puppy “ that doesn’t like to get wet. Hmm… how many others like her are out there? I am guessing a lot. Dog coats vary in cost and style, so you’ll have to find your dogs.
Anyway, she is in love with her dog coat that is light and waterproof. She also has it in a few different colors so she can look good in any type of weather. No she is not spoiled…but do you know of another dog that totally avoids puddles, jumping them when necessary?
Importance of Dog Identification
Whether you’ve just adopted a pet from a shelter, or have just purchased a new puppy, it’s important to get dog collars and an identification tag for them right away. It’s a horrible thought that your dog could become lost, but it can happen to any owner. With a dog ID tag, if your pup is found by another person, or even the dog catcher, you won’t have to worry about them not knowing who the dog belongs to. Dogs without ID tags are often never found because there are so many animal shelters, and dogs can wander for significant distances. You also never know if a kind passerby will pick them up and take them to an animal shelter on the other side of town, or even in a different town.
It’s important to get an ID tag for your dog right away whenever you’re welcoming a new dog into your family. After all, you wouldn’t want to lose your new family member just because they couldn’t tell someone their name.
Keeping Your Dog Warm in the Winter
Dogs get cold too. People who say that dogs have “their own coats” are simply uneducated. Many dogs, especially toy breeds, aren’t hearty enough to stand up to cold winter temperatures for extended time periods. Older dogs and short-haired dogs also get cold more easily. Humans understand just how uncomfortable it can be to go outside without a jacket during the winter, so why would they want to put their canine companions through the same torture.
Consider buying dog coats for your furry companion. Dogs may take a while to get used to wearing a coat, but they will eventually recognize that the covering is protecting them from the cold. Making a nice, warm bed can help keep your elderly dog warm during the night.
One of the worst things you can do is leave your dog chained to a fence. Dogs that are chained to fences aren’t able to move around enough to promote the blood circulation that would otherwise keep them warm. And many dogs die of hypothermia each year chained to fences. This is also animal cruelty and can result in hefty fines and arrests.
Baby Likes Squeaky Toys
Baby had to have surgery a couple of weeks ago. After getting her home and confortable the only thing that made her raise her head and ears was the sound of her squeaky dog toy.
Now that she has recovered and she has more energy and loves to chase after it. When she catches it every once in a while her teeth or paw hits it at the right spot to make it squeak and she gets more excited.
The choice of toys out there can be overwhelming but have found that she likes the animal toys. Baby has always had her choice of toys in the past but now when I ask her to go get her squeaky she goes right to the cow. Nothing else in the world exists for her except her toy. 
Costumes for All Occasions
It’s a shame for your dog to only wear his or her Halloween costume one day a year. I’ve found that having your dog in costume for all kinds of family events not only makes him or her the center of attention, but illustrates your commitment to fashion. After Halloween is also a great time to buy Halloween dog costumes at a discount. I found a delightful hotdog costume that I used for a summer barbeque, and a priest costume I used for an Easter Sunday get together.
Dog costumes are great for all occasions, your pet appreciates the attention, and you get recognition for your fashion efforts.
My New Found Dog Toy
I know everyone that owns a dog has heard about the Kong toys. For as many dogs that I have owned in the past I never purchased one for them. I now have learned my lesson.
Baby has had a habit of eating dog chewies so fast that she winds up gagging on them. Have you had theat problem?? I decided to find something that would slow her down and not bloat her stomach. My discovery? Kong Wobbler toy.
I have to say it has been absolutely fantastic not to have to think about performing a heimlich maneuver on Baby. Not that I would be prepared to do so. This Kong toy is the best thing I have ever found. Next to giving her medicine with peanut butter.
This Kong dispenses treats and sits upright until pushed with a dog’s paw or nose, then it wobbles, spins and rolls. The unpredictable movement keeps the toy challenging and entertaining for both me and Baby.
Try it and let me know what you think.
Getting Your Dog to Stop Biting His Leash
Many dog owners have a problem with their dogs constantly biting, chewing, and tugging on their leashes. With so many places requiring that your dog be on a dog training leash, it’s important that you’re able to correct this behavior with proper dog leash training. This behavior is particularly common among puppies and adolescent dogs, and some dog owners think it’s just a stage. Many puppies will bite the leash because they are teething or because they are bored. But just as many dogs don’t grow out of this behavior and continue biting the leash into adulthood.
If that’s the case, this behavior can also be a result of general playfulness, dominance or boundary testing, or a way of getting your attention. If this is the root reason, the behavior can easily be stopped by switching to a metal lead. If this doesn’t help or you still can’t get him to stop chewing, try covering a leather or nylon lead in a bitter or hot sauce. This will associate the unpleasant taste in the dog’s mind with chewing the leash. If the problem still persists, try some timeouts. When the dog gets overly excited and chews the leash, hold him between your legs until he’s calmed down, and then continue with your walk. Repeat until the chewing stops.