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Archive for June, 2009
Dog Grooming Tools
Author: Pack Leader23.06.2009
Dog Grooming Tools
Information from Dogster.com
You too can have well groomed Pets.
The following accessories will aid in the maintenance of the dog’s exterior finish.
Brush: It is important to select a brush that is suitable for your dog’s coat. The ideal tool is a soft wire brush that can remove tangles without irritating skin.
Comb: Usually made of steel and featuring both fine and coarse teeth, this tool can remove burrs and tangles and bring order to the coat of a longhaired dog.
Currycomb: Often made of rubber, this tool removes loose hair from shorthaired breeds while also massaging the skin.
Grooming Glove: Covered with nubby, hair-catching material, the glove is useful for face grooming, and for brushing dogs with extremely short hair.
Nail Clippers: There are two basic types—guillotine-style clippers and standard scissors-style clippers. Both work well.
Scissors: Excellent for removing particularly stubborn tangles or burrs.
Shedding Tool: This blade-like device with serrated edges is ideal for removing excess fur from longhaired breeds.
Styptic Powder: This blood-clotting powder (available at most retailers) will quickly stop bleeding caused by trimming a dog’s nails too closely.
Undercoat Rake: As the name implies, this tool removes loose hair from the dense undercoat of longhaired and thick-haired breeds, such as the husky and Irish setter.
read users comments (3)The Perfect Walking Lead
Author: Pack Leader10.06.2009
Ok, so having 6 Shih Tzus can be at times a little crazy. But that only happens if you let it. In my case I have put in a lot of time with them, taking them to trainning classes at Pet Smart which was really good for them to be socialized. That is so important when you get a new puppy. The more you expose them to people, children the better rounded pets you will have. Work with your dogs, play with your dogs.
The next thing and also very important is walking your pets. This really puts you in control and you gain their respect. You must always be in the lead. You must be the Pack Leader. Whether walking one or three which is what I do, I walk three at a time. I call it the first shift and second shift. They know who is who. When I am ready to take them for their walk all I need to say is OK, First Shift and Monty, Kimi and Niki are sitting in front of the door ready to go. I put there Harness or Leash on and we are off. I make them sit while I open the door and when I say OK we are off.
Do the same thing over and over again and they will get the message. Remember dogs are very smart.
I just started to invent a new lead to walk them with. I think it is going to be amazing and easy to use. It is all one piece. The strap becomes the harness and the collar. It is easy to put on. Under the belly and around the neck and you are off. As soon as it is ready for sale I will put it on my web site at www.mypetpleasures.com
I used it today for the first time on Duchess. She is the only one that I have that wants to lead all the time. This kept her right by my side and I was totally in controll of her pulling. WOW this is exciting. I can not wait to be able to share it you all of you. In the mean time come by and check out the other good stuff for your pets.
A Day At The Park
Author: Pack Leader07.06.2009
Today we had our once a month Meet-Up with our small dog group. We meet at San Dimas Park. It is very beautiful there set in the foothills. They have a picnic area, play park for the children ball fields a lot of walking trails and horse trails. They have two sections for the dgs. Small dogs and Big dogs which are separated. Very nice. Today I took Monty, Kimi and Duke. It was fun and the dogs had a good time socializing with the other dogs. Very important for them. They were all dress in their colorful harnesses. It is great having them wear them, because I can find them right away. With so many dogs it is hard to keep track of them but with their cute colorful harness it is a snap to pick them our of the Pack.