Category Archives: Dog Accessories

Saturday Survey: Dog Crate or Dog Cage

We’ve often talked about crate training on doggies.com, but I know some people use cages instead. What’s the difference? It’s not in the construction at all, but rather in the function.

A crate is typically used to give your dog a place to get away from it all, his own personal den. It can also be a useful training tool when you are housebreaking. A cage, on the other hand, is typically used to keep your dog out of the way or to punish the dog for bad behavior. So, which is it at your house?
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Doesn’t this Kong toy look fun?

I was surfing on YouTube and came across this ad for the Kong Wobbler.  This is one I just may have to try.  It’s kind of like a Weeble toy (Remember?  “Weebles wobble, but they don’t fall down”), only you stuff it with treats, and as the dog bats the toy around, the treats come flying out.

Has anyone tried this with multiple dogs?  Wonder if they’d fight over it???

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!

Dogzilla Dog Toys

DogzillaI was privileged to receive a box of Dogzilla toys a week or so before Christmas for my dogs to try out. I have waited to blog about them because I wanted to see how they would hold up, and I am happy to report they have done well.

These toys are similar to the Kong toys in that they are just about impossible to destroy and you can hide treats inside to give your dog some mental stimulation while he or she is playing. Dogzilla has some innovative designs such as a toy that you can fill with water and place in the freezer for those dogs with an ice cube fetish.

Here is what the company claims:

Petmate’s Dogzilla toy line is the biggest thing to ever happen to a dog’s toy box! Not only do these boredom-busting toys offer an ultimate way for a pooch to release energy, exercise and stay mentally stimulated, they are perfect for heavy chewers as well as parent-pet interaction. The Dogzilla toy line is ideal for a pooch of any age, size or breed – whether they are an ice cube fanatic, prefer tug-of-war, love to fetch or problem solve, or simply enjoys a toy they can “attack.”

I have to say that I found their claims to be quite truthful.  My dogs range in size from 25 to 65 pounds and in age from 2 to 9, and all enjoy the toys they are sampling.

For more information, check out their Facebook page.  The page includes the company line, as well as both positive and negative comments from people who have purchased from them.

These toys are available at many pet retailers, as well as over the Internet.

If you try them out, let us know what you think!

Until next time,

Good day, and good dog!

There’s an app for that!

sniffing beagleWe have talked from time to time about the various ways of finding your dog when he gets the urge to run. I have a beagle, aka a nose with feet attached, so I know whereof I speak.  If you’re considering buying a pet locator, check out our comparison of brands here.

But I digress.  I got notification last week from the good folks at SpotlightGPS Pet Locator that they now have a free app for the iPhone that will allow you to track your dog’s location, as well as set up safe areas where the dog is allowed to roam.

Below is their press release.

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How Many Jewels Should a Maltese Wear?

tiara 1We have a little newsletter that is put out by Mindshare Marketing and free for the taking at many coffee shops, restaurants, and other small businesses all over Canton and the surrounding area.  Each week, there is a section called “Everybody’s Talking” that highlights weird and wacky news stories.  Thought you might enjoy this one.

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