~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

Who Princess

Pepe Silvia wrote:

it definitely gets more hair out than the other brushes i've used on him. i've tried a regular brush, a rake type 1 and those kind that are like a saw in a loop with a handle, if that makes any sense and the furminator certainly gets far more hair up. i;ve only used it a little bit today and so far the only drawback is the brush fills up really quickly but that's not that big of a deal for me but it seems like after 1/2 a dozen swipes i have to empty it, which is easy enough

also, i have a short haired dog, not sure how well it'd work with longer hair but for my dog it certainly gets far more hair than any other brush i've tried.

i got mine from
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/product ... or&x=0&y=0

they have free usps ground shipping, i got mine in 3 or 4 days. it's $19.99 for a small, $21.99 for med and $24.99 for large. kinda funny ordering a dog/cat brush from a computer site but they are brand new and still sealed in the packaging.

like you, i had been curious but thought they were too pricey but nothing else seemed to really get much hair and my bed, clothes and all the floors are constantly covered in hair. he seems to like it, he's even rolled over on his back to let me brush his belly which he never did with the other 3 kinds

on another note i read an article today that the epa is calling for more testing on topical flea prevention because there's been more and more cases of allergic reactions to them

Thanks for the link! I know what you're talking about with the shedding tool that looks like a saw. Using a rake type of brush works best on my dogs but I think a furminator sounds like it might help me to get through brushing them faster. I'm sure they'd appreciate that!

I saw that about topical flea preventions. It's a big concern because I live in an area that tends to have fleas year round.

Cute pictures of your doggy! Penny used to get up on the back of the sofa when we first got her but she stopped doing it after a few weeks. :eh: :?

haffajappa

whoprincess wrote:

Pepe Silvia wrote:

it definitely gets more hair out than the other brushes i've used on him. i've tried a regular brush, a rake type 1 and those kind that are like a saw in a loop with a handle, if that makes any sense and the furminator certainly gets far more hair up. i;ve only used it a little bit today and so far the only drawback is the brush fills up really quickly but that's not that big of a deal for me but it seems like after 1/2 a dozen swipes i have to empty it, which is easy enough

also, i have a short haired dog, not sure how well it'd work with longer hair but for my dog it certainly gets far more hair than any other brush i've tried.

i got mine from
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/product ... or&x=0&y=0

they have free usps ground shipping, i got mine in 3 or 4 days. it's $19.99 for a small, $21.99 for med and $24.99 for large. kinda funny ordering a dog/cat brush from a computer site but they are brand new and still sealed in the packaging.

like you, i had been curious but thought they were too pricey but nothing else seemed to really get much hair and my bed, clothes and all the floors are constantly covered in hair. he seems to like it, he's even rolled over on his back to let me brush his belly which he never did with the other 3 kinds

on another note i read an article today that the epa is calling for more testing on topical flea prevention because there's been more and more cases of allergic reactions to them

Thanks for the link! I know what you're talking about with the shedding tool that looks like a saw. Using a rake type of brush works best on my dogs but I think a furminator sounds like it might help me to get through brushing them faster. I'm sure they'd appreciate that!

I saw that about topical flea preventions. It's a big concern because I live in an area that tends to have fleas year round.

Cute pictures of your doggy! Penny used to get up on the back of the sofa when we first got her but she stopped doing it after a few weeks. :eh: :?

Sammi is a husky/shepherd she sheds like hell and has a thick coat... there was a picture of a husky on the package of the furminator and it looked pretty convincing. So i tried it and it really does work. It pulls out all the loose fur and a lot of her undercoat so its great in the summer when she needs to stay cool. I have to empty it every one or two swipes but it still works AWESOME

Austicman

norm wrote:

this one's for sen

Classic!! We'll have to start a petition for Team McCready doggie shirts!!

Cool pic's Pepe. Like all good hounds he likes his sleep!!

I've got a furminator for Bubba. The boxer x sharpei makes for some pretty thick bristly fur and it work really well on her. She's sheds alot during spring and summer too and a brush with it every couple of weeks keeps the dog hair down.

bum scratches for all the cheeky hounds. I hope they all doing good!!!

catefrances

you know ive lived with this puppy for a week and i can smell dog. the toddlermonster thinks hes a toy and im not sure how to deal with it.

Austicman

catefrances wrote:

you know ive lived with this puppy for a week and i can smell dog. the toddlermonster thinks hes a toy and im not sure how to deal with it.

make him an outside dog. Just set him up with a place to sleep and a couple of chew toys. He'll cry for a week or so but he'll get used to it.

catefrances

Austicman wrote:

catefrances wrote:

you know ive lived with this puppy for a week and i can smell dog. the toddlermonster thinks hes a toy and im not sure how to deal with it.

make him an outside dog. Just set him up with a place to sleep and a couple of chew toys. He'll cry for a week or so but he'll get used to it.

he is an outside dog t. i set him up with his own blanket. unfortunately he sleeps on the front doorstep which is right under my open window. he whimpers and it takes all my energy to ignore him. hes a baby. he needs attention. he cries for it. but im trying to teach his human what a responsibility he is. i want her to realise she now has two children. he gets so excited when he sees me. he gets caught up in my legs when i walk through the yard and i hate that i know his discipline will come from me and those he interacts with in the hours when his human is at work.

Austicman

catefrances wrote:

Austicman wrote:

catefrances wrote:

you know ive lived with this puppy for a week and i can smell dog. the toddlermonster thinks hes a toy and im not sure how to deal with it.

make him an outside dog. Just set him up with a place to sleep and a couple of chew toys. He'll cry for a week or so but he'll get used to it.

he is an outside dog t. i set him up with his own blanket. unfortunately he sleeps on the front doorstep which is right under my open window. he whimpers and it takes all my energy to ignore him. hes a baby. he needs attention. he cries for it. but im trying to teach his human what a responsibility he is. i want her to realise she now has two children. he gets so excited when he sees me. he gets caught up in my legs when i walk through the yard and i hate that i know his discipline will come from me and those he interacts with in the hours when his human is at work.

The crying will top soon. I can only help you with the doggie problems, I don't do humans :? :think:

catefrances

Austicman wrote:

The crying will top soon. I can only help you with the doggie problems, I don't do humans :? :think:

yeah well as you know i dont do humans either. tis just my mummy instincts come out and hes a baby. how can i ignore that??

Wobbie

Austicman wrote:

make him an outside dog. Just set him up with a place to sleep and a couple of chew toys. He'll cry for a week or so but he'll get used to it.

catefrances wrote:

he is an outside dog t. i set him up with his own blanket. unfortunately he sleeps on the front doorstep which is right under my open window. he whimpers and it takes all my energy to ignore him.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

patrickredeyes

My Gizmo enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Wobbie

patrickredeyes wrote:

My Gizmo enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon.

AWWWWWWW!!!!! I gotta see if Gracie is ready for another attempt at a bandana.....she shredded her last one! :shock:

patrickredeyes

imalive wrote:

patrickredeyes wrote:

My Gizmo enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon.

AWWWWWWW!!!!! I gotta see if Gracie is ready for another attempt at a bandana.....she shredded her last one! :shock:

He got that from the groomer I take him too. Not bad it's been on him for almost a week now. Usually he has it off in the first day or so. lol

BigBlueNation

Any advice/experiences as to what to expect after ACL repair would be greatly appreciated. Our
dog tore an ACL last week and she's having surgery tomorrow. Thanks

Whizbang

BigBlueNation wrote:

Any advice/experiences as to what to expect after ACL repair would be greatly appreciated. Our
dog tore an ACL last week and she's having surgery tomorrow. Thanks

Both of mine have torn them (my oldest has torn both). Recovery is all on you since they do not know any better.

PM me if you want.

Who Princess

OK I took everybody's advice and ordered a furminator. Maybe it will make grooming a little more fun.

PJaddicted

We have been away a lot lately and Petey has been staying home with his human brothers, they don't pay very much attention to him. When I get home he spends every waking moment trying to get me to play with him. This is his attempt to get me to play the chase game. He grabbed a pillow off the family room couch.

PJaddicted

catefrances wrote:

Austicman wrote:

catefrances wrote:

you know ive lived with this puppy for a week and i can smell dog. the toddlermonster thinks hes a toy and im not sure how to deal with it.

make him an outside dog. Just set him up with a place to sleep and a couple of chew toys. He'll cry for a week or so but he'll get used to it.

he is an outside dog t. i set him up with his own blanket. unfortunately he sleeps on the front doorstep which is right under my open window. he whimpers and it takes all my energy to ignore him. hes a baby. he needs attention. he cries for it. but im trying to teach his human what a responsibility he is. i want her to realise she now has two children. he gets so excited when he sees me. he gets caught up in my legs when i walk through the yard and i hate that i know his discipline will come from me and those he interacts with in the hours when his human is at work.

Why can't he sleep in the house?

Whizbang

PJaddicted wrote:

We have been away a lot lately and Petey has been staying home with his human brothers, they don't pay very much attention to him. When I get home he spends every waking moment trying to get me to play with him. This is his attempt to get me to play the chase game. He grabbed a pillow off the family room couch.

I LOVE IT!!!!!!

norm

GO PETEY!!!!!!

PJaddicted

NORM!!!!!!

PJ_ROCKS

PJaddicted, I love that picture of Petey!!!

Hi Norm

Who Princess

Great pics!
That must be Norm's favorite spot.

norm

whoprincess wrote:

Great pics!
That must be Norm's favorite spot.

yep! he loves it...he's even taken to sleep there during the night...i figure since i've got an old sheet on it and he likes it, why not?

PJ_ROCKS

norm wrote:

whoprincess wrote:

Great pics!
That must be Norm's favorite spot.

yep! he loves it...he's even taken to sleep there during the night...i figure since i've got an old sheet on it and he likes it, why not?

For sure

catefrances

PJaddicted wrote:

Why can't he sleep in the house?

because for starters, hes a dog.
#2 hes not toilet trained
#3 and this is the most important reason....... i dont want him in the house.

PJ_ROCKS

This is a picture that i have posted before, normally i would be right beside her....

norm

norm eats a stick

Wobbie

norm wrote:

norm eats a stick

BOTH norms are easily amused!

Who Princess

norm wrote:

norm eats a stick

Needing more fiber in his diet? :eh: :think:

SENROCK

norm wrote:

this one's for sen

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!
i LOVE that!!!! Normie has great taste!!! Thanks pal!