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The Best Long Dog Leash You Can Buy

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:47:16 +0000

The best long leash you can buy.

Your dog loves you unconditionally. They won’t think less of you for keeping them on an uncomfortable short leash. But you know that your dog deserves better than that! In an ideal world, our dogs would be able to run free when we walked them. But in the real world, being a responsible dog owner means keeping a leash on your dog when you take them for their daily walk.

That doesn’t mean, though, that the leash has to be uncomfortable for your dog. In most places and situations, a long dog leash satisfies the legal and practical reasons for having a leash on your dog. Besides… how would you like to be on an uncomfortable short leash every time you went for a walk?

There are a million different dog leashes out there, and it always amazes me that the majority of them seem to give your dog almost no freedom… no room to run and jump without constantly getting snapped back by the throat. The right leash for your dog is an extra long leash that will still give you control over your pet while giving your dog the room they need to enjoy the things that dogs love most.

I’ve searched all over the internet for the best long dog leash on the market and I’m happy to say that I’ve found it.

The first thing that makes this the perfect long leash for your best friend is that is A REALLY LONG LEASH! Most leashes that advertise themselves as “long leashes” are only 30′ long. This one is almost twice that at 50′. For me and my dog, 50 feet has proven to be the perfect length. If I want my it shorter, I can always pull some of the long leash in… and I’ve never wanted it longer than 50 feet.

Another problem with a lot of the other long leashes on the market are that they are made of cotton. I’m all for using cotton to make t-shirts, but when it comes to making the perfect dog leash, you really need something that isn’t going to cause rug burns if it rubs against your arms or legs… this can be very painful (especially if you have a big dog) and can ruin what would otherwise be a perfect walk. This one is made of nylon, which is sturdy and slides smooth against the skin.

Finally, this leash is the perfect color : hunter orange. It pops right out in any situation and provides extra safety if you happen to be taking your dog on a long walk through the woods during hunting season. And if you’re more the park type, other people will feel secure when they immediately see that your dog is on a leash even when he’s 50′ away from you. I’ve had plenty of people see my dog June at the end of her long leash and then come ask me where they can get one themselves.

Best of all you can get this leash for only $33 through Amazon.com, so you know that it will arrive quickly and that your order information is safe. So do yourself and your best friend a favor and spend a little money to make those walks more enjoyable for both you and your pet. Give your dog a long leash on life and order the best long dog leash today!

Long Leash presents 101 Fun Facts about Dogs

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:45:55 +0000

1. Dogs were the first animals to be domesticated.
2. Dogs were domesticated from gray wolves about 15,000 years ago.
3. The world’s first dog show was held in Britain in 1859.
4. Bluey was the oldest dog that ever lived, he was 29.
5. There are over 300 breeds of Dogs. As of July 1, 2011 the American Kennel Club fully recognizes 173 breeds.
6. 32 United State Presidents have owned dogs.
7. Dogs have sweat glands between their paws.
8. Dogs are as about as smart as a three year old child.
9. The basic construction of a dog’s skeleton is the same, regardless of whether it is a Golden Retriever, a Poodle or a wolf- 321 bones and 42 permanent teeth
10. The Ancient Egyptians revered dogs.
11. Dogs are not color blind, they just do not see as vividly as humans. It is like our vision at dusk.
12. Smaller breeds mature faster then larger breeds.
13. Laika was the first animal to orbit the Earth! She went up in space on the Russian’s Sputnik II in 1957. The mission was also dubbed “Muttnik”.
14. Dogs and cats turn in circles before lying down because in the wild this instinctive action turns long grass into a bed.
15. Basenjis are the only breed of dog which doesn’t bark.
16. Dachshund were original breed to chase and flush out badgers.
17. In Greek and Roman mythology, Cerberus or Kerberos is a multi-headed hound which guards the gates of The Underworld.
18. A dog’s heart beats between 70-120 times a minute, compared with a human heart which beats 70 to 80 times a minute.
19. Boxers are named for their playful habit of using their front paws.
20. A female dog’s pregnancy last about 60 days.
21. There are almost 80 million dogs in the United States.
22. 39% of United States households own at least one dog.
23. The Greyhound is the fastest dog. It can run 45 miles per hour for short periods of time.
24. The Taco Bell Chihuahua’s name was Gidget.
25. Rin Tin Tin, has his very own star on the Hollywood walk of fame and is the most famous German Shepherd.
26. Snuppy, an Afghan Hound, was the first cloned dog.
27. A Yorkshire Terrier named Big Boss was listed as the smallest living dog in 2002 Guinness World Records.
28. Born in 2002, Betsy a Border Collie has a vocabulary of more than 340 words.
29. The Border Collie is the most intelligent breed of dog.
30. Horand von Grafrath was the first German Shepherd Dog.
31. An English Pointer named Sensation is featured on the logo of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
32. Two dogs survived the Titanic, a Pomeranian and a Pekinese.
33. The five most popular male dog names are Max, Buddy, Rocky, Bailey and Jake.
34. The five most popular female dog names are Bella, Molly, Lucy, Maggie and Daisy.
35. Brightest dogs understanding of commands are fewer then 5 repetitions and obeys first command 95% or better. According to the book, The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren, these breeds are the top five brightest, Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and the Doberman Pinscher.
36. When a dog pants to cool themselves.
37. Dog can make 100 different facial expressions. Bulldogs only have about 10 expression due to their breeding. Often Bulldogs are misinterpreted by other dogs leading to fights.
38. Dogs are mentioned 14 times in the Bible.
39. People can not hear beyond 25 yards, but dogs can hear 250 yards away.
40. The Beatles song “Martha My Dear” was written by Paul McCartney about his sheepdog Martha.
41. Chewbacca from Star Wars was inspired by George Lucas’ Alaskan Malamute, named Indiana.
42. George Lucas’ Alaskan Malamute, Indiana inspired the lead character name in Indiana Jones.
43. A “three dog night” refers to an Australian Aboriginal custom of sleeping with three dogs on a really cold night.
44. Dog Star is a common name for the brightest star in the sky, Sirius.
45. The Poodle haircut was originally meant to improve the dog’s swimming abilities with the pom-poms left to keep their joints warm.
46. Dog’s whiskers are highly sensitive to air and current vibrations. Many groomer trim their dog’s whiskers for show, but it can impair a dog’s ability to hunt and play.
47. Marie Antoinette’s dog was a spaniel named Thisbe.
48. The Bichon Frise become fashionable at French and other royal courts in the 16th century.
49. The Lhasa Apso is believed to be one of the world’s most ancient breeds possibly dating as far back as 800BC.
50. Balto was a famous Siberian Husky who lead his dog sled tem on the final leg of the 1925 serum run to Nome. Only the serum could stop the Diphtheria outbreak in Anchorage, Balto lead his team through white out snow and a blizzard with -23 degrees F.
51. Smell is a dog’s dominant sense. The percentage of the dog’s brain devoted to smell is 40% larger than a human. It is estimated dogs can identify smells between 1,000 to 10,000 times better then people can.
52. People who own pets live longer, have less stress and fewer heart attacks.
53. Some dogs can smell certain types of cancers.
54. Lassie was played by several male dogs because his coat looked better on camera.
55. Franklin D. Roosevelt had several dogs at the white house, but the most famous one was Fala. A Scottish Terrier resentful to the Republican leaders for attacking FDR as mentioned in the “Fala Speech”.

56. At the end of the Beatle’s song “A Day In The Life,” an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, was recorded by Paul McCartney for his Shetland sheepdog.
57. The Canary Island were not named for a bird, but after a breed of large dogs. The Latin name was Canariae insulae- “Island of Dogs.”
58. The name of the dog on the Cracker Jack box is Bingo.
59. Dogs can be trained to detect epileptic seizures.
60. Davy Crockett had a dog named Sport.
61. Never smile at a dog you think is dangerous, baring your teeth is an act of aggression.
62. Different smells in the dog’s urine can tell other dogs whether the dog leaving the message is female or male, young or old, sick or healthy, happy or angry.
63. The best dog to attract a date is a Golden Retriever.
64. The worst dog to attract a date is a Pit Bull.
65. Four million cats and dogs are put down in U.S. shelters each year.
66. Puppies are born deaf and blind.
67. Homer the Greek writer is believed to be the first person to write about dogs.
68. Nearly 4,000 dogs served in Vietnam.
69. The Chow Chow has a blue-black tongue. The myth of how the Chow Chow got its blue tongue is by licking the blue paint God spilled when he was painting the sky.
70. The longer the dog’s nose the better its cooling system.
71. The largest dog is the Irish Wolfhound and the smallest is the Chihuahua.
72. 30% of all Dalmatians are deaf in one or both ears.
73. In The Wizard of Oz, Toto was played by a female Cairn Terrier named Terry.
74. Dalmatian puppies are pure white at birth.
75. JFK’s Terrier Charlie had 4 puppies with Laika’s (Muttnik) daughter.
76. Dog’s nose prints are like human finger prints. Unique!
77. Dog’s can be right or left handed.
78. A dog will learn a spoken command better if they are given a hand signal or gesture with it.
79. The only mammals with prostates are humans and dogs.
80. A dog was hung in Salem, Massachusetts for witchcraft in 1692.
81. Dogs are shown to wear collars in ancient Egyptian and Greek art.
82. Newfoundland dogs have webbed paws, making them strong swimmers.
83. Giant George a Great Dane is currently the world’s tallest dog, and the tallest dog ever by Guinness World Records.
84. Terriers were breed to kill rats.
85. The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is not a miniature Collie.
86. The Labrador Retriever is a favorite breed in the US, Canada and the UK.
87. Some people dye there pets to look like other animals, like pandas!

88. Leona Helmsley willed $12 million to her Maltese, Trouble, in 2007.
89. The name “Fido” comes from the Latin word meaning “ faithful” or “fidelity.”
90. George Washington owned 36 Hounds.
91. One female and her children can produce 4,372 puppies in 7 years.
92. Saint Christopher, the patron of travelers, is sometimes depicted with a dog’s head.
93. The United States has the highest dog population in the world. France has the second.
94. Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series, takes the form of a black dog.
95. Pharaoh Hounds are the only breed of dog that “blushes”.
96. Roy Roger’s dog’s name was Bullet the Wonder Dog.
97. One kind of Pekingese was bred to fit into a Chinese empress’ sleeve so it could be carried around.
98. Dogs have a wet nose to collect tiny droplets of smelling chemical in the air.
99. Superman had a dog named Krypto.
100. Queen Elizabeth II owns several Welsh Corgis.
101. When Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded in 1587, her little dog was hidden in her dress. When the dog was discovered it frightened the people because they thought the body was moving.

Long Leash Presents Dog Foods to Avoid

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:44:47 +0000

What's safe for you can be deadly to your dog!

It’s tempting to give your dog a little bite of something you’re eating. But what is safe for you can be deadly to them! Dogs and humans have vastly different tolerances when it comes to food. Here is a list of foods that your dog should avoid.

Alcohol – Just a little alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrheas, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death. The alcohol effects the dog’s liver and brain, and the smaller the dog the greater the effect.

Avocado – Persin is contained in the avocado which can make your dog sick, causing vomiting and diarrhea. If you have an Avocado plant, keep your dog away from it. Persin is in the leaves, seed and bark too.

Baking Powder and Baking Soda – While baking if you spill some on to the floor make sure you clean it up right away. If your dog eats large amounts of powder your dog can suffer from muscle spasms and heart failure.

Candy and Gum – Are sweeten with xylitol. Liver failure can occur within just days.

Cat Food – Too high in protein and fats. Dogs and cats nutritional needs are different. Nutritional imbalances may effect your dog’s health in the long run.

Chocolate – All chocolate, even white chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine. The most dangerous for dogs is dark chocolate and pure baking chocolate. Theobromine can cause abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and death.

Citrus oil extracts – Can cause vomiting.

Coffee, Tea and other caffeine – There is no cure for caffeine poisoning. In large dosage it can be fatal. Caffeine poisoning symptoms include restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitation, muscle tremors, fits, and bleeding.

Fat trimming and Bones – It is temping to give your dog your leftover bones and fat trimming. Cooked and uncooked fat can cause pancreatitis in dogs. Bones are bad because your dog can choke on them or the bones can cause obstructions or laceration in your dog’s digestive system.

Grapes, Raisins and Currants – These fruits can cause kidney failure. A 20lb dog can become sick just eating 4-5 grapes or raisins. Vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, decrease or lack urination, and weakness are signs of toxicity.

Hops – May cause panting, elevated temperature, increased heart rate, seizures and possible death.

Human Medicine – If it is human medicine then it is only meant for people! Keep all medicine out of your dogs reach. Medicines for people can be deadly for your dog.

Human Vitamins – Especially vitamins containing iron can damage the lining of the digestive system and can be toxic to other organs.

Macadamia Nuts – Symptoms of poisoning include, muscle tremors, depression, weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, tremors, rapid heart rate and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs appear usually within 12 hours of ingestion and last 12 to 48 hours. As few as 6 raw or roasted macadamia nuts can make a dog ill.

Milk and other Dairy Products – Dogs do not have a digestive system like we humans. They lack the lactase necessary to break down the lactose in milk.

Moldy or Rotten Foods – Keep your dog away from trash cans. Botulism can cause poison your pet. Rotten fruit produces alcohol and moldy foods contain all sorts of toxins that may harm your dog. Vomiting and diarrhea can also be the result of your pet consuming moldy or rotten foods.

Mushrooms – Different types of mushroom have different effects on pets from diarrhea, vomiting to hallucination to death.

Nutmeg – High levels of nutmeg can be deadly for your dog. Symptoms include seizures, tremors, central nervous system problems and death.

Onions, Chives and Garlic – All forms of onion and garlic, raw, cooked, or dehydrated can destroy a dog’s red blood cells causing hemolytic anemia and possible kidney damage. The chemical contained in onions and garlic is called thiosulphate. Symptoms of anemia include, pale gums, rapid heart rate, weakness, little interest in food, breathlessness, vomiting, diarrhea and bloody urine. These symptoms might not appear for a few days.

Persimmons Peaches and Plums – Seed pits are to be avoided because of intestinal obstructions.

Raw Eggs - Like raw meat can contain Salmonella and E. Coli that can be harmful to your dog. Raw eggs also contain an enzyme which interferes with the absorption of a type of vitamin B. This can lead to skin and coat problems.

Raw Meat and Fish – Raw meat can contain bacteria, salmonella, parasites or viruses. Like human your dog can suffer from food poisoning. In addition, raw fish such as salmon, trout, shad, or sturgeon can contain a parasites that cause “fish disease”. “Fish Disease” can be fatal within 2 weeks and the first signs of this illness are big lymph nodes, fever, and vomiting. . Cooking your food is the only way to make these foods safe for your dog’s consumption.

Rhubarb Leaves – Can cause digestive, nervous and urinary problems.

Salt – Salt may cause sodium ion poisoning and electrolyte imbalances. It is not a good idea to give your pets salty chips or snacks. Vomiting , diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature and seizures are a sign your dog has had too much salt.

Seed pits – Apple seeds, cherry pits and plum pits contain cyanide. Signs of cyanide poisoning include vomiting, heavy breathing, coma, skin irritation and cardiac arrhythmias.

Sugary Foods and Drinks – Just like people, too much sugar can cause tooth decay, obesity and diabetes.

Walnuts – Gastrointestinal problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and respiratory issues can be caused by your dog eating walnuts.

Xylitol – Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener often found in chewing gum and candy. Can cause hypoglycemia and can also cause liver failure. Only as little as two pieces of gum can cause a 20lb dog hypoglycemia. Within 30-60 minutes of consumption dogs can experience weakness, seizures and collapse.

Yeast Dough (unbaked bread) – Yeast Dough can rise and cause gas in your puppy’s digestive system. It can be really painful for your pet and could cause their intestines to rupture. In addition, when yeast ferments it produces ethanol alcohol that can poison your dog as it sits in its stomach.

If you think your pet has been poisoned, contact ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435. This is a 24-hours hotline. Also be sure you have your veterinary’s phone in a place you can find it quickly in case of an emergency.

Safe foods for dogs

Each dog has its own special personalities and allergies as well. Your veterinarian will be able to guide you in dog food selection and recommendations. These “safe foods” are to be treated as a treat and only given in moderation. If it is the first time you are giving your pet any type of new food please be aware of your pets behavior. If there are any concerns consult your vet.

Lean meats that are thoroughly cooked and unseasoned. Be sure to remove visible fat, on poultry remove the skin. Remove and throw away all bones.

Apple slices, oranges, bananas and watermelon are safe fruits. Be sure to remove seeds, stems, and leaves before treating your pet.

Carrot sticks, green beans, cucumber and zucchini slices are great little snakes.

Cooked plain white rice or pasta is safe for your pet.

The Best Long Retractable Dog Leash

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:54:11 +0000

Your dog loves you so!

Your dog loves you so much… doesn’t your dog deserve a better walk? Isn’t it time you spoiled your dog by buying them a retractable long leash.

There are plenty of benefits to using a retractable long leash. They certainly are convenient… no more tangles, no more knots, no more hassles. And the best thing about the retractable leash is it’s easy to make it as long or as short as you want it to be.

Here is the best retractable long leash we’ve been able to find on the market: the Flexi 3 retractable dog leash.

Order it today and this retractable long leash is guaranteed to make dog walks more comfortable and enjoyable for you and your best furry friend. Best of all, you can feel secure since you are ordering this through Amazon.com, the world’s biggest and safest online marketplace.

Click here and order now!