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Author: Pack Leader

September 16, 2009

Recovery Time for Mom

Author: Pack Leader

September 7, 2009

dogs-in-bed.jpgThis is a personal blog about my Pack who has helped me and is still helping me through my recovery in the past 9 months with two surgery I have been through.  Nine months ago I had a total knee replacement and just six weeks ago I had a total hip replacement. 

Usually I would walk them at least 5 times a week for exercise.  They have a doggie dog to go out and do their business so the walk is for them to exercise and socialize.

It has been amazing to me how much time they spend with me in bed as I am recovering.   At first when  I came home from the hospital I was using the walker.  They were all respectful and just walked behind me as I made my way from the bed to where ever I went.  Now I am usuing the cane and they still walk along side of me very respectful and not afraid of my helping tools.

Recovering can be lonely day after day in bed by yourself, but with the dogs by my side giving me their love it has been a great help to me mentally.  When I am feeling down I really feel they sense it and will come a snuggle and give kisses.

I just want to share with all how pround I am of my amazing Six Pack

Loving your Pets

Author: Pack Leader

August 6, 2009

oak-post.jpgHaving 6 Shih Tzus has been an learning experience.  It all started 7 years ago when I got my first Shih Tzu which is Monty.  I knew I wanted to get a Shih Tzu so I went out to get a book to study the breed and my local pet shop just happened to have two little furry babies in the window.  Well you know I came home with the book and the puppy.  OMG  they have to be the cutest puppies.  Just one big Puff.

So now 7 years later I have my Six Pack.  I have 4 girls and 2 boys.  Monty and Kimi and two babies Duke and Duchess and then  we also have Missy and Niki who is the last and the youngest. 
Having the babies born in the house has to be one of the highlights of my life.  It was amazing seeing them born.  I did help Kimi deliver by opening the sacs and cutting the cords.  I even took a maternity leave.
Having 6 can be expensive getting them groomed so I do all my own grooming.  If you have a furry face pet you know when they drink water from a bowl you know what a mess that can be.  So out of necessity my husband and I designed and developed what we call the Pet Water Post.
The Pet Water Post has to be the best products you can get for your furry face pets or any pet.  Especially the furry faced ones because when they drink from the bowl their faces hold the water and they drip all over the floor.  With the post they drink from a 32oz Lixit Bottle.  The water goes in their mouth and not on the floor.  So your pet gets clean, fresh, bug free at all times.  The stands is about 25″ tall with an opening to hold the bottle.
So as I started saying at the beginning of this blog, it has been a learing experience having 6 Shih Tzus.  I have learned how to groom, how to help in the delivery of the birth of the babies, how to develope the perfect product for my Six Pack and the most important thing they have taught me is pure love.  Simple love no strings attached.  They are always there for you and ready to give love and ask for nothing.  Ofcource the love is given right back to them by being their Pack Leader and guiding them, walking them, keeping them clean and feed and showing them off when ever I can.
Be a Pack Leader to your pets, they will love you for it.

Doggies in the Window 2

Author: Pack Leader

July 18, 2009

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Helpful Tips

Author: Pack Leader

July 13, 2009

the-back-of-the-harness.jpgAlways carry a bottle of water to the dog park or run. You can often break up a fight by squirting the two dogs. They’ll stop long enough for you to pull your dog out of harm’s way. It also works when dogs get nuts while playing and need a quick time out to keep the play from escalating. I have one dog that is affaird of the big dogs, and she will bark at them which could cause too much excitment that could lead into a fight. 

Always be aware of your sourrounds and where your dog is.  I remember when my children were little I always use to say, “I need eyes in the front and back of your head to see what is going on”  Things can happen very quickly. 

Have fun with your pets and take them for a walk.  Make sure the little ones have their harness on.  It is much better for their necks.

Kissing Cousins

Author: Pack Leader

July 12, 2009

kissing-cousins.jpgSo here you have Raven and Summer.  Yes they are family.  Two brothers John and Joe own the two beauties.  Raven, the Rottie belongs to  Joe and Summer the Bull Dog belongs to John.  Today they met for the first time at Johns house in Long Island.  They got along very well and had a great time.  Raven kept giving kisses to Summer.  A good first meeting.  Now if only the rest of the world could get along would’t that be grand.  Don’t forget to come by and see the rest of the family at www.mypetpleasures.com

Dog Grooming Tools

Author: Pack Leader

June 23, 2009

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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.

Dog Grooming Tools

The Perfect Walking Lead

Author: Pack Leader

June 10, 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 Leader

June 7, 2009

monty-at-the-park.jpgThe Doggie ParkToday 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.

Niki

Author: Pack Leader

May 30, 2009

niki.jpgI could not resist putting this picture up of her.  She is full of expression and personality.  The youngest of the Pack and always wants to be first.  When I am giving them their cookies I make them all sit in a row and then I go down the line to each one calling out their names for a cookie.  After Niki get hers she will move to the front of the line again.  Always cutting the line .  Too Funny.