Daily I am asked by clients about different products I personally use with my own dogs. So it got me thinking, why not make a quick post about some of my favourite things in the world of dogs.
I hope you all enjoy.
The Chuck-it!
I literally don’t know how I survived for years without owning one. For years before I had heard about them I would use a frizbee, or a tennis ball which was never good for my arms, or back. Gone are those days, and now I use the Chuck-it on a day to day basis, often times 3-4 times a day.
The Kong!
The kong has been around for decades and for most dogs will last many, many years. The concept is to put kibble, treats, fruit and such in this toy and allow your dog to lick and chew at the toy to get it out. I use them often when I leave the house, if the dogs are staying home, I will load the kongs with peanut butter and that will keep them focused for about 30-45 minutes. Some dogs like my lab just love to play with it, regardless if it has anything tasty inside. I highly recommend buying a kong or two, if you don’t already own one.
The slow feeding bowl!
The idea behind this bowl is very simple, this bowl has compartments built into it to slow down eating. When a dog is eating it’s kibble, it has to work at getting the kibble without grabbing large mouths full of food and swallowing it down too fast.
Not all dogs eat very quickly, however some dogs are voracious eaters, and this can cause digestive problems, the worst of which is most often seen in deep chested dogs. It’s called canine bloat. Canine bloat is more often then not fatal and is often caused by dogs eating food to quickly.
Zinger Winger Crates!
Personally I own four Zinger Winger crates. Crating is a great way to prevent dogs from destroying things around the house when you are not home. Young dogs naturally chew, so crating is a great option for them, as we can give them something to do while they have some crate time. I use them in my truck, so that if I jam on the breaks rapidly I don’t have to worry about a dog going threw the windshield. Zinger Winger in a Canadian company based in Ontario, and they have great quality products. I like these crates because they are easy to assemble and are made or aluminum, which does not rust, they are lightweight, and very durable.
The Furmintor!
For many years I was told about how amazing the Furminator was, and honestly, I didn’t really believe all the hype. Until I was at a pet store one day and I decided to replace my old brush with the Furminator. They are not cheap, but WOW are they amazing. My wife and I very rarely need to sweep our house anymore because this product does a great job of getting to the undercoat. My dogs even find it soothing which is a bonus. I highly push this product!
