Safety tips to prevent dog drowning

There are many reasons why a dog should have its own dog life jacket. There are also other interesting tips in this article as regard to dog drowning prevention :

Use a dog life jacket when going to the beach or walking near water or lake. Dog life jackets will give you peace of mind on the safety of your dog.

Safety Tips To Prevent Your Dog From Drowning.

The latest trends in dog couture

Although the main purpose of clothes for dogs is practicality, I sometimes like to have a look at the fashion side : 

That’s why fashion, which is about status and symbols, loves dogs; always has. “The next best thing to having the world at your feet is to have a dog at your heels,” proclaimed British Vogue in 1930

Work it, bitches.

Barking dog

We have talked about the dog shock collar topic recently. One of its use is to stop the dog from barking. I liked this article exploring further the origins of inappropriate barking :

When a dog barks for no apparent reason or for extended periods of time, it becomes a nuisance. The Arizona Humane Society explains the reasons a dog may bark chronically 

Barking Dog? Find a Solution.

Prevent dog barking

One of the benefits of a dog shock collar is for those annoying barking habits. If you want to stop this behavior early on, check this great article out :

 Bark collar- Everytime your dog barks, this collar will vibrate, surprising him, making him to stop. This goes on, until he learns to bark correctly. 

Prevent Dog Barking.

An umbrella for your dog

What does an umbrella have to do with clothes for dogs ? With the cold season comes along sometimes (or some may argue often) rain. This woman, Ms Charlot, collects broken umbrellas and makes all sorts of things with them, including :

Charlot creates chic cocktail dresses, tote bags and dog clothes from umbrella material and other recycled fabrics for her clothing line Himane

This has been reviewed by CNN people themselves ! Here : Her umbrella clothes light up world.

Dog training collars

The main purpose of a dog shock collar is to train your dog, to educate it. I liked this article about different types of training collars :

Also called choke collars, this dog training collar  is used to make behavioral corrections by tightening the grip of the metal chain around your dog's neck

Different Types Of Dog Training Collars.

Dogs in winter

As fun and often necessary clothes, coats for dogs can be very appreciated by our four legs best friend in winter. In this great short article, I liked other 'cool' tips regarding how to keep our pets safe during the cold season :

While we can easily put on warm jackets and hats to stay toasty, please remember that our pets rely on us to ensure they are not left out in the cold. There are many simple things you can do to make sure your cat or dog stays safe and cozy this winter season

Help keep your pets safe, healthy this winter.

Environmental friendly dog spoiling

I admit it, I tend to spoil my dog with fitting small dog clothes or whatever toy or accessory I might find enjoyable for both of us. This is why I found this article very interesting :

 there are plenty of affordable products and supplies for your furry friend that will make everyone happy, including Mother Nature.

Spoil Your Pup and Protect the Environment.

Small is beautiful

If you own a small dog then you might want to get small dog clothes. We discussed this on the blog, and here is another cool complementary article :

It’s also important to note that if it is cold outside, small canines may need warm dog clothes like coats or sweaters.

Check the whole article : Small Dog Breeds And Small Dog Clothes – What Owners Need To Know

Choke collar training

In case you are considering getting a dog shock collar, here is a cool article with plenty of tips about the kind of training that it enables :

When fitting a training collar, the loop of the chain which is connected to the leash should be on the top of the dog's neck. This ensures that the collar releases the instant the leash is loosened.

The article is not quite new, but nevertheless interesting. Here : choke collar training.

An alternative to dog shock collar

Many pet owners cannot make their minds about a dog shock collar. In this cool video, there is an interesting alternative demonstrated :

I use slip chains for the "popping" sound, ( this can also be done with lots of tags on a flat collar or martingale in some dogs) and they must stay loose at all times. They are NOT to be used to "choke" your dog.

You might find other info and tips at training by Tara website.

Dog shock collar

This week on the blog we talked about dog shock collar. This great article goes into more details :

The electronic dog training shock collar can be used to train your dog in many more activities compared to the previous one which only prevents your dog from unnecessary barking.

Dog training shock collar.