Karlin
2nd December 2008, 11:54 AM
Hi all:
I thought it would be fun to do a thread on board member recommendations for holiday gifts either for dogs or dog-related items for people, based on some of the things we like best ourselves. These would be personal recommendations and might give others ideas on what to buy for themselves or their dogs or for someone with a dog. :)
If you have a link to an item, include that, or you can recommend a site too.
Here are my recommendations:
For home:
The Dyson DC16 handheld vacuum (http://www.dyson.co.uk/store/product.asp?Product=DC16-SY-STD). I love, love, love this -- pricier than other handhelds, but it runs for 5-6 minutes on a single charge which means it doesn't poop out in the middle of cleaning. I can do my entire stairs with this plus some. It has the animal brush attachment too.
For walks:
Larz leash sets (http://www.larzpetgear.com/). These are the most comfortable and versatile lead sets you can buy and are simply the best for walking two to four dogs at once. You can make long or short leads, or multiple leads. I also have the belt for hands free walking. There's a wait as the sets are custom made but I cannot imagine being without this system for multiple dogs.
Toys
Wubbas (http://www.wubbaworld.com/) -- they squeak and the flaps make funny noises when you shake them fast. And they float. Jaspar loves this toy.
Mini tennis balls. Petedge.com carries them and pet stores often have them as cat toys -- the size is just right for cavalier mouths. All mine love these little tennis balls.
Wooden puzzle intelligence games (http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/dogs/dog_toys_dog_training/intelligence_games). These are lovely and very versatile. Great for smart dogs or any dog.
Cow milking machine 'farmers fingers' and 'doughnuts' (http://helpingudders.com/Shop.htm) for small dogs. These are a BIG favourite in my house -- they come from used milking machine parts! The doughnuts are soft and bouncy and Jaspar likes to catch them midair or they all like to chase them and retrieve in the house -- they are pretty furniture-safe for bouncing indoors.
Sites:
My favourites -- the toy section on Helping Udders (http://www.helpingudders.com) is fantastic and the cavalier collar and lead sets are also very cute. You can designate part of your purchase price to benefit Lucky Star cavalier rescue too! I think HU has the BEST toys...
Zooplus (http://zooplus.ie) (in Europe) for treats and toys and just about anything. I order tons of stuff from them.
Sitstay (http://www.sitstay.com) for great dog stuff, especially the book and video selection.
I thought it would be fun to do a thread on board member recommendations for holiday gifts either for dogs or dog-related items for people, based on some of the things we like best ourselves. These would be personal recommendations and might give others ideas on what to buy for themselves or their dogs or for someone with a dog. :)
If you have a link to an item, include that, or you can recommend a site too.
Here are my recommendations:
For home:
The Dyson DC16 handheld vacuum (http://www.dyson.co.uk/store/product.asp?Product=DC16-SY-STD). I love, love, love this -- pricier than other handhelds, but it runs for 5-6 minutes on a single charge which means it doesn't poop out in the middle of cleaning. I can do my entire stairs with this plus some. It has the animal brush attachment too.
For walks:
Larz leash sets (http://www.larzpetgear.com/). These are the most comfortable and versatile lead sets you can buy and are simply the best for walking two to four dogs at once. You can make long or short leads, or multiple leads. I also have the belt for hands free walking. There's a wait as the sets are custom made but I cannot imagine being without this system for multiple dogs.
Toys
Wubbas (http://www.wubbaworld.com/) -- they squeak and the flaps make funny noises when you shake them fast. And they float. Jaspar loves this toy.
Mini tennis balls. Petedge.com carries them and pet stores often have them as cat toys -- the size is just right for cavalier mouths. All mine love these little tennis balls.
Wooden puzzle intelligence games (http://www.zooplus.ie/shop/dogs/dog_toys_dog_training/intelligence_games). These are lovely and very versatile. Great for smart dogs or any dog.
Cow milking machine 'farmers fingers' and 'doughnuts' (http://helpingudders.com/Shop.htm) for small dogs. These are a BIG favourite in my house -- they come from used milking machine parts! The doughnuts are soft and bouncy and Jaspar likes to catch them midair or they all like to chase them and retrieve in the house -- they are pretty furniture-safe for bouncing indoors.
Sites:
My favourites -- the toy section on Helping Udders (http://www.helpingudders.com) is fantastic and the cavalier collar and lead sets are also very cute. You can designate part of your purchase price to benefit Lucky Star cavalier rescue too! I think HU has the BEST toys...
Zooplus (http://zooplus.ie) (in Europe) for treats and toys and just about anything. I order tons of stuff from them.
Sitstay (http://www.sitstay.com) for great dog stuff, especially the book and video selection.