30 December 2014
25 December 2014
Another style harness from same company who makes Easy Walk
Prior to trying the Easy Walk by Premier someone had recommended the GENTLE LEADER, by same manufacturer. Yes, it may look like a muzzle but it isn't. For London this wasn't a good style. She must track scents, go on squirrel patrol and be her inquisitive self and this lead restricted that. However, I know a lot of people who use the Gentle Leader and Absolutely LOVE IT! It is a great tool for leash training and correcting pulling issues.
My Personal Experience With “Anti-Pull Harnesses” (alleged, anti-pull)
When I had begun leash training London I often feared I
would end up having to send her to live with family because of the
pulling. There are dogs that pull and
then there’s dogs breed for that purpose.
As a pup was told she would only reach 18-22, standard for an adult
female huskimo (so they say, however, we have met many another huskimo and they
all are atleast twice the size they were claimed to grow into. (granted, it all depends upon breeding and
there’s likely to be truly ‘mini’ huskimos [check back for more information on
the breed, am working on a “about London” post which explain the breed and
psychological aspects of the working breed and pulling dogs from a huskimo’s
companion.]) Anyhow, the heavier the dog the more painful the pull. When I got her I made a promise to her,
myself, and my family that if there ever becomes a time in which I can’t fully
provide her needs then I will send her to someone that can. I have a number of health challenges,
primarily orthopedic in naturel, and even just the slightest pull triggers a
tendonitis episode (…should have never taught her tug of war as a pup, oh mama mia …) Anyhow, the pulls
triggered the tendonitis, disc issues, or lack there of, would causes spine to
shift around and pinch on nerves. Just a
quick jaunt around the block would reduce me to tears and I feared how on earth
I’d be able to keep her and she be a happy healthy gal. I must have spent well over $100 on ‘alleged’
anti-pull, endorsed by this group and
that. But Then…. Da Da Dada! (drum roll
please……!!!)
The Easy Walk Harness!
YEAH!
It clips in the
front, preventing the dog from throwing their shoulders forward. Especially with pulling dogs with long wedged
toes that have the ability to really dig into the ground to pull. This harness was truly heavenly sent (though,
indeed, from her pictures, most show a poor fit, the harness is form
fitting. However, this breed sheds year
round, she gets a wolf like husky coat in winter, ginger-head and white long
double coat in summer…go figure…
The breed is 50% husky 50% American Eskimo. You can’t breed a huskimo with another
huskimo and get huskimo pups, has to be 50/50 ying-yang.) Anywho, If you have a similar breed you might
want want to do what I did and get 2 different sizes for different times of the
year. I also keep it loose when letting
her run through the woods. She sails over
fallen trees and if the harnass catches anything it will restrain the shoulders
which wouldn’t be good. The only flaw
with the harness, in my opinion, is that when its wet the adjustment buckles
slide, allowing it to loosen with movement after coming out from water. I also recommend using a leather leash
instead of those retractable thing-a-ma-jiggers. They have a good feel and can withstand the
elements. They feel much like reins,.. I
find myself often reining English as if riding/driving. It works well for her, I instinctively
squeeze the rein vs. pulling back on a leash.
Just a slight squeeze and the dog responds, that’s all that’s needed. (though, often find myself clucking to her as
well…. You horse folk are chuckling, am I right?)
Luckily I still had the packaging in with her baby things…
this is the product I speak of:
L
For the Joy of Christmas.,.
I've often heard it said that Christmas is for the Joy of Children...
I"d like to make an amendment to that - Christmas is for children.... And DOGS! :0)
Happy Hollidays!
(I know you won't believe me, and of course is merely a camera abnormality, yet every Christmas she doesn't just have red eye but instead a festive one red and one green !.. Prev yr posted pics show same spirit of Christmas in her canine gaze :0)
(Well that was fun, time to dream now)
24 December 2014
The Holidays Are For Making Memories & Tradition.... Here's A Wonderful Recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes for Christmas breakfast/brunch
Quick & Easy, however quite delightful. I simply adore this recipe! As soon as the pumpkin spice coffee starts appearing in fall this recipe becomes my weekend breakfast tradition throughout the season. Fiddle With It! Make it Your Own! Indulge! Enjoy! & Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas :o)
(recipe from allrecipes.com , my absolute favorite go to site for anything your heart desires.. even homemade healthy dog treat recipes. )
makes 12 pancakes ( the website lets you tinker with the servings, you dont subscribe to search recipes or adjust servings...)
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 mins prep
COOK
20 mins
READY IN
40 mins
Directions
In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
22 December 2014
May You Have A Happy & Healthy Holiday Season :o)
And May All your Christmas Wishes Come True!
Take a Little Break To Enjoy Some Holiday Light Shows-
Mannheim Steamroller & Trans Siberian Orchestra - A YouTube Christmas
Holidays Have you all keyed up? Christmas Music Overload?... Well ,...
Kick Back - Relax for a moment & Breathe, .. you can find the time and your quality of work will be better for it. Take a moment, center yourself & listen to some non-holiday tunes :o)
21 December 2014
20 December 2014
London Says.....
"There's something to be said for 40 winks.... One must recharge & rejuvenate .. And DREAM!"
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