Our First Class
Scott and I decided we should both be a part of the training process. Maybe both of us were too scared to take on such a big challenge alone. Or, maybe (and more likely) neither of us wanted to take on all that responsibility alone. Either way, it was determined we would drop off our daughter, Faye, at Kid Spa (I could write a whole other blog about that place, but let’s stay focused) and head on over to Tara’s for our first training session.
A couple of highways and a toll road away (yes, we actually have toll roads in Austin now) and we were at Casa de Training by Tara. This may have been the first time since having a child that we were not just on time, but early. Maybe things will go our way….
I got an email yesterday that really made my day and helped confirm that we are selling the best dog bike leashes on the market. One of our Bike Tow Leash customers, Amanda and her dog Ranger are competing in the United Kennel Club Top Ten Invitational right now. Amanda writes:
“Last year my dog Ranger was ranked #8. In March of 2010 I got the Bike Tow Leash from you and started running him to improve his physical condition, for the show ring, for his competition in weight pull, and just for fun.
Well, today Ranger not only got 5 points toward his advanced Weight Pull titles, he won the Best of Breed Top Ten–the best of the best. I know he would not have gotten this without the conditioning he got by running with my bike. The Bike Tow Leash has made our training easier, safer, and a lot of fun. I get a lot of comments and questions about the BTL while I’m out in the park, and people regularly stop to watch us as we go by.
Ranger is one win away from his UKC Grand Champion title, and we have three tries at it this weekend. Hopefully all the running will pay off and he’ll get that last win.”
I will miss your slobber and nose butts to the chest. You were one HUGE dog, but always a puppy at heart. I’m glad you didn’t have to suffer.
Diesel was our good friend Ross’s Russian Great Dane that lost a battle to cancer yesterday. He was a goofy sweet dog that wagged his tail until the end. We will all miss him so much.
We recently began carrying the Ruff Wear Web Master™ Dog Harness. This harness is one of the highest quality dog harnesses on the market in my opinion. It is made of extremely durable materials, yet is comfortable for your dog. I have been using this harness with Parker for almost two years now and recently switched him over to the latest edition of this padded dog harness. The thing I love most about it is the fleece-lined padding on all the straps and on the chest plate. This prevents rubbing and chaffing of your dog’s skin – a problem with many cheaply made harnesses out there that you might pick up at the big chain stores. The Ruff Wear Web Master™ is a multi-use dog harness that is great in a variety of scenarios – walking, hiking, biking, mobility assistance, rehabilitation, etc… It is so comfortable that Parker doesn’t even seem to realize he has it on and it has zero limitation on his range of motion. Check out my video review of the Ruff Wear Web Master™ Dog Harness below and see it up close in high definition. We are proud to carry the Ruff Wear line in our store.
Here is what one of our customers said about the Ruff Wear Web Master™ dog harness:
“Moses is doing great with the new harness. I adjusted it and he actually likes it. This has got to be the best thing I bought this year. I feel like I have a new walking partner. I told my UPS driver about it he has two labs that like to pull him when walks them. I hope he buy’s one from you.” – George
We went down to Galveston last weekend to get away. A little chilly, but that didn’t stop Parker from charging into the water like a bull. We always have so much fun in Galveston and I love going to the beach. I grew up there and something about the smell and sound of the ocean just brings me back. Enjoy the video – we had fun making it!
I just wanted to share this video that one of our past customers Art Hoffman sent in. He has set a record for ‘the fastest 1/4 mile bicycling accompanied by a dog using a safe restraining device’ and posted his video to The Universal Record Database. Looks like my dog Parker has some competition :) Way to go Art and Chenji!!!
Notice that Art is using a padded dog harness with the WalkyDog bike leash. Please never attempt this using a normal leash. Art is also in an area with no traffic and is riding at the pace of his dog.
We just got in new dog life vests! We were down at my parents this past weekend so I decided to try it out with Parker. It worked great! Excellent flotation and no hindrance to his swimming form. Check out the video below – cheesy tropical music and all. Now if I could only do something about that brown Galveston water :) The extra sturdy handle works great for lifting Parker’s 75lb in and out of the water from a dock or boat.
We just got in our first cases of Dog Beer! Parker enjoys it :)
Don’t worry – the bottles are plastic and will not break
Bowser Beer is a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beer for dogs. All ingredients are American made. The broth is made from scratch – no onions, salt or fat is added. Malt barley is good for shiney coats and Glucosamine aids in joint health.
Bowser dog beer is great for celebrations, sporting events, or anytime people party with their pets. Yes, it’s a novelty and a great gift idea, but it’s also a healthy alternative to giving real beer or alcohol to animals.
Ingredients: Malt barley, 100% American-made beef/chicken broth, glucosamine, citric acid & sodium benzoate for shelf life. Hops and alcohol free, this dog beer is low in calories and fat. Human grade ingredients, with guaranteed analysis listed. Refrigerate after opening.
