Shopping for Your Dog

Automatic Dog Nail Clipper

2008-09-15T13:43:00.000-07:00

I just ordered this product today... will post about how our dogs react to it (hopefully well!!!):

Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool

Product Description
Amazon.com
It’s a rare human who actually enjoys clipping a dog’s nails; and rarer still, the dog who enjoys it. Enter Dremel’s cordless groomer, a quiet, battery-powered rotary tool that gently grinds down your pet’s nails without cutting.
We happen to know a particular hound named Sophie who’s endured more than her share of cracked nails and bleeding nail beds, the result of the standard guillotine-type nail trimmers. Though she was a bit wary of the Dremel, she sniffed at it and decided it was harmless. Then we set it on the floor and turned it on.

Sophie seemed concerned for a minute, but then lost interest. We let her get used to the sound of the Dremel for a few minutes, then got down to business. We expected her to cringe and pull away when we took paw in hand, for what usually follows is not pleasant for her. She submitted reluctantly at first to the Dremel, probably expecting the worst, but once we distracted her with a piece of rawhide, she forgot about the nail hubbub and let us carry on.

The whole thing was quick and painless, which made a change for Sophie, and was actually kind of soothing for the humans, which definitely made a change for us.

We followed the advice in the manual and alternated between two paws at a time, not keeping the abrasive on any nail for more than a couple of seconds, and we made sure each nail was cool before grinding it a second time.

If we had a criticism, it would be to wish only that Dremel would include the ½-inch drum for larger dogs like Sophie as well as the smaller one. Other than that, it’s a tail-wagger. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description
The rotary action of this tool comfortably, and safely, trims your pets nails. 6,000/12,000 RPM, 6 volts of power. Two speeds for light duty precision jobs. Operates on 4 AA batteries (not included). Includes Dremel unit, one 1/4 in. sanding drum, and four 1/4 in. coarse (60-grit) sanding sleeves

MLB Doggie Jerseys

2008-09-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

My friend just emailed me these MLB officially licensed dog jerseys made of mesh and for under $30. They are perfect for the big game or trotting your buddy around the neighborhood to show your support!

They actually make great gifts during the holidays for dog owners and sports fans.

Hunter Boston Red Sox Pet Jersey
$29.50
Show off your favorite Major League Baseball team with this pet jersey.
Full team colors
Micro-mesh polyester.
V-neck cut

The Classic KONG Toy

2008-09-12T15:17:00.000-07:00

The KONG is a classic dog toy and if you buy from PetSmart or other traditional retailers they can actually be very expensive. Amazon.com has the entire line of KONGs and at each size. The prices are great. Here is the Small KONG for smaller dogs and its only $3.39!

You can also buy tons of treats to fit into the KONG and keep your dog busy while you are out. Amazon ships those in bulk as well (so the prices are good).

There are tons of other great KONG products and we have a few for our dogs so that we can rotate through them and clean them regularly. Of course the dogs also hide them - so one is never enough!!

Bags on Board

2008-09-12T15:15:00.000-07:00

Poop bags are a fact of life for dog owners.
And running out of poop bags is a nightmare (for you and your neighbors!).
I buy a mega pack of 120 poop bags on Amazon.com and usually have them ship them every few weeks to prevent problems. The pack costs around $8 and the good news is that they are 100% biodegradable.