Archive for August, 2010
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.
Nylon Horse Halter versus Leather Horse Halter
What do you look for when in search of a halter for your horse? It can be a complicated process for someone
that is new to purchasing horse halters or any other kind of tack. I have listed below some pros and cons that I have found to be helpful when I was initially in search of the same.
Nylon horse halter
- Cheaper
- Easier to clean
- They are durable
- Many colors available
- Can be unsafe if caught in a branch, fencing or something else as it does not break easily or at all.
- Can be uncomfortable as they may rub raw in places.
Leather halter
- Can break if a horse gets in trouble,
- Full leather halters are safer than the nylon break away halters.
- Leather has the ability to snap anywhere it needs to,
- Looks appealing
- Comfortable
- Limited in color variation
- More time-consuming cleaning
- More costly