Walk your dogs - don't let them walk you!

A great device that helps control dogs that lunge and pull.

Well, it took me longer than expected to post this but here is some ideas for dealing with dogs that are hard to control when walking. While you are working to better train your dog, here is a product that really helps keep your dog from lunging and pulling when being walked.

Try a Gentle Leader! For around $15 and available at most major pet stores, this simple device really helps. I tried it on my sisters Basset and it work marvelously! She was like a different dog entirely. Of course she didn't like it at first and keep trying to scratch it off but after only a short distance, she decided it wasn't all that bad.

Not only did it keep her from going "gun-ho" out of the front door, it made it much easier to control her whenever there was an encounter with other dogs or people.

Combined with the included tips, this devise is a great training tool. I highly recommend it for dogs of any size.

Life has gone to the dogs!

Since last Thursday my life really has "gone to the dogs". Twice a day, I had to go to my Mom/sister's house to walk their Min-Pin, Basett Hound and my niece's Chihuahua. Seemed like an easy job until I discovered the hard way that walking two ankle biters and 3 foot-long freight train is not an easy task!! Especially when they are not very well trained and encounters with other dogs, critters and people is guaranteed. Quite the adventure to say the least. I will be sharing some dog waking tips in upcoming posts.

Last night, I doggy sat my favorite Springer Spaniel. He has been one of my charges many a weekend for the last 3 summers (and sometimes during Christmas) and, unlike the aforemetioned trio, he is a treat to take care of! He is always happy to see me, is well trained and is a blast to play with! Staying at "his house" is like a mini vacation however I still manage to get some work in.

Speaking of work. While dog sitting I have been gearing up for Halloween and doing some shopping. Unique and frightfully fun collectibles and decorations coming soon to all of my stores and ebay too.

One more morning of canine adventures and it's back home to my kitty cats - they miss me and don't particularly like going for walks!

NEW - NEW - NEW

If you haven't visited Dezign Zoo Animal Emporium in a while, some great new items have arrived!

• More Harmony Kingdom Treasure Jests
• Fine Art Illustrated Cat Cards
• Breed Specific Dog Note Cards

PLUS

• A few adorable Charming Tails figurines!

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