http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:05:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Part 3 in a series to document Brinkley & Parker's dog training program. Previous Posts: Part 1 Part 2 by Jenny Daughty 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, ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/07/22/man-vs-dog-can-our-dogs-be-trained-part-3/ by Jenny Daughtry a continuation about our journey to regain control of our dogs (see part 1 here) Observation Day After filling out a bunch of questionnaires on Brinkley and Parker, it was time for Tara to come over and observe their behavior. Great, here it is. We’re about to be exposed as ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/07/18/man-vs-dog-can-our-dogs-be-trained-part-2/ by: Jenny Daughtry Hiring a dog trainer is something Scott and I have been wanting to do for a very long time but life (like a new baby and a new business) has gotten in the way. Okay, maybe we just haven’t wanted anyone to know that we have bad dogs. ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/07/16/man-vs-dog-can-our-dogs-be-trained-part-1/ 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 ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/07/10/bike-tow-leash-helps-condition-ukc-champion/ [caption id="attachment_302" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Parker and I during Texas blue bonnet season"][/caption] Is It The Right Activity For My Dog? Biking can be an extremely enjoyable activity for both dog and owner. We recommend biking for dogs that are at least 20 lbs. Your dog needs to be in good health and ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/07/01/tips-for-biking-your-dog/ 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 ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/06/22/we-will-miss-you-diesel-boy/ Just recently we started carrying the new 2010 HoundAbout dog bicycle trailers. I came across these bike trailers that are specifically built for dogs after wanting a way to extend my bike rides with Parker. I tried out several different models looking for just the combination of price, features, and ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/06/12/my-new-favorite-way-to-bike-my-dog/ The other day one of our customers, Stephanie Ash, contacted me to tell me that she had just finished making a video of the WalkyDog bike leash in action. She said it was a killer video, but I had no idea it would be this cool. Stephanie is an extremely ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/04/22/walkydog-video-by-stephanie-ash/ The skies were ominous... The roads were wet... What better time to try biking a nearly 200 pound Russian Great Dane named DIESEL! I'm always trying to explain to people how much stability our dog bike leashes give the rider. Usually the first thing people say when I tell them ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/04/16/diesel-vs-the-bike-tow-leash-200-lb-dog-going-for-a-bike-ride/ My new favorite all purpose dog leash - the EzyDog Vario 6 leash. Check out the video below reviewing the leash and its many functions. The Vario 6 is a hands free dog leash with 5 other functions as well. Benefits of a hands free dog leash: Great for moms with a ... http://site.thedogoutdoors.com/dogblog/2010/01/24/hands-free-dog-leash-review-ezydog-vario-6-dog-leash/