Paw Walker Endorsements

Isabella's owner is the paw walker

I was thinking (scary) and talking to a friend yesterday he said, "You sure know a lot about dogs."  Hell, yes, you walk them five days a week plus your own and work in a pet store you pick up a few things.  The jist of the conversation was that there is so many sites, opinions and places to go concerning your canine upbringing it gets overwhelming.  So unlike Tiger Woods getting payment for endorsing products, this poor SOB is giving out free help.  I have encountered so many breeds, breeders, trainers, owners, product reps and such that I would like to share a few that I know work from pure experience.

Leashes - The essential of controlling and socializing your dog(s) this is an underestimated piece.  Look, I have 8 clients many with multiple members in the family and each one has a different leash.  Honestly some work, some take getting used to.  My favorite?  Krebs Recycled Leashes made from old climbing ropes.  If some guy can hang off a cliff 1,000 feet with only the rope between him and the ground I bet the owner can benefit from the next squirrel lunge.  These are awesome in durability, ease on the wrist and the most chew proof as chewing can get.  Check out krebs products at www.krebsrecycle.com.  Pay the extra coin it will be worth it.  Note:  For smaller dogs the Kreb is going to be a little over kill, but for most breeds from 30lbs up this is the bomb.

Harness vs Collar?  Collar is for show.  Harness is for Go!  Seriously, have you seen work horses pulling carts with a collar?  No.  A harness.  Why dogs?  No neck and throat strain.  Most dogs are going to be restrained, whether walking or tied up and every tug and pull puts pressure on these areas.  Especially in puppy training where your buddy is bouncing all over the sidewalk smelling new smells and learning how to be a good walker.  The best, and in my opinion, is the Wonder Walker - made right in the Wallingford neighborhood in Seattle.  Paws down this is the best!  And since they are local they can make repairs and adjustments in days.  In my experience, the dog learns faster than the owner. Check out the video on You Tube and the products at www.wonderwalkerdoghalter.com.  Even if you skip the Wonder Walker,  find a harness and find one with out a 'martingale' ring.

Toys and training.  KONG, KONG, KONG, did I say KONG?  Nothing is indestructible, yet the Kong outlast them all and the great thing is you can use their products so many ways.  A toy, a training device etc. Dog trainer Wesley Hawkins of Seattle recently gave an in store demonstration entitled 50 ways to leave your Kong - yes really fifty ways.  You can get info from him at dog.pro.hawkins@gmail.com and check out www.kongcompany.com for a list of products.

Treats.  Diggins for your Dog produces Doggie Crack (metaphor) in Charki Puffs.  99 out of 100 dogs go nuts over the all natural, no preservative Beef Lung & Beef Liver.  Charki is a word developed in the 16th Century meaning jerky.  It is all natural beef liver and beef lung made in Nevada USA

Resources.  Google 'Dog Training' and prepare for the onslaught.  The most comprehensive and authoritative site is www.dogstardaily.com started by dog guru Ian Dunbar.

You can find all these great items at Wally Pets and Supplies in Wallingford and at your local store.

Ha!  the Paw Walker received no financial kickbacks for his product endorsements -  only given from first hand experience passed on to our two legged owners for their four legged buddies and a fun, safe coexistence.

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