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Dogs Toys, Clothes, Gifts, Costumes...
We don't sell any products here, but we do have
some recommendations for great wholesale and pet supplies. Check
some of the suppliers below for great puppy dog toys, clothing, and
gifts.
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Dogs At Play
I've heard people say "I really like agility but" . . . my dog
has dysplasia, or I don't like competition or my dog is too old or
whatever. In training sometimes the fun is killed by the attitudes
of the participants, by instructors, or simply lack of shared goals.
I have found agility to be very welcoming. Many instructors will be
pleasant and inviting even if you are not planning to compete. For
example, if your dog is physically limited many instructors are
comfortable with simply saying do what you can do and modify the
course accordingly e.g. knock down or drop jump bars to a lower
height, skip the A-frame, whatever. If agility interests you, but
you can't compete, or don't want to it still worth visiting a class
and talking with the instructor.
Of course if you aren't going to compete you can do a lot of
teaching and playing with agility on your own. Go slow and carefully
to avoid injury. Never force the dog onto any equipment. Keep it
fun. I've included pictures of the equipment I use, pictures of dogs
using it, pictures of competition equipment, and links to sources
for classes. The average person can put together similar equipment
without construction tools, without much storage space, and without
spending huge amounts of money (although that's relative to the cost
of competition equipment). My equipment was designed to transport in
small car and still allow room for the dogs.
Pet Fashion Do's and Don'ts
As most of you realize, the dedicated pet owner/guardian has a
tendency to humanize their pets. And rightly so, since pets are and
should be considered part of the family. Sometimes, we let our
motherly or fatherly instincts get the best of us when viewing pets
as our "children".
Please remember that dogs and cats, with the exception of some, have
their natural coats to keep them warm in the winter and insulated in
the summer.
A little common sense can do wonders. For example, the origin of a
hairless Chihuahua began in a very hot Mexican climate. However,
through the ages, many of these dogs have been transported to areas
all over the world, including very cold climates. They are ideal
candidates for clothing. On the other hand, Alaskan Eskimo dogs,
obviously created for cold climates, are living in tropical areas
and therefore need not wear clothing.
Your "child" will let you know when or if he/she wants to be
dressed.
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