May 22 2008
All Leashes Are Not Created Equal
I’m pretty picky when it comes to leashes–I like ones that are substantial and well made.
Beck when I got Greta, someone gave me a flimsy nylon leash, and I knew right away that it just would not do. So I did some research and I found a tail we could wag’s Mountain Rope Leads.
I bought mine almost two years ago, and it looks just as good as the day I got it in the mail. It’s tough and durable, too, so the few times Greta’s gotten a hold of it in the house, she hasn’t been able to chew it up. It’s even reflective. Yes, it cost a little bit more than the standard issue leash, but it’s been well worth it. (I bought it in mango.)
For those concerned with walking at night, there’s also the Lulu Leash(although I can’t attest to its durability). The leash illuminates via batteries, and neon lights are interwoven down the length of the leash.
And for multiple dog households, Doggstarr Leashes have three different designs that allow you to walk multiple dogs simultaneously with control and comfort.
The American Mutt-i-grees Club, founded by Pet Savers Foundation, wants to spread the word that mutts are people dogs too!
The American Mutt-i-grees Club is all about change and choice:
Changing how mixed-breed dogs are regarded, by celebrating the unique
characteristics of each one of them, and helping people make the right
choice - the choice to adopt mixed-breed puppies and [...]
The pills you pop may make you feel better, but they could be fatal to your pet. Just last year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled 89,000 cases of pets exposed to human medications.
Here’s what to watch out for:
NSAIDs
According to the APCC, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or naproxen are the most [...]
My distaste for puppy mills notwithstanding, I’m pleased to report that, stepping away from its reputation as “The Puppy Mill Capital of the East,” the Pennsylvania Legislature passed HB 2525 on October 8, a bill that will improve the lives of tens of thousands of dogs living in Pennsylvania’s puppy mills.
HB 2525 doubles the cage [...]
Two years ago today, my husband and I rescued Greta, and our lives have never been the same since. Sure, it was hard in the beginning–after all, she was a puppy with no experiences outside of living in a wire crate 23 hours a day.
Slowly, she learned how to relax and live in a home. [...]
October is Adopt-A-Dog month, a celebration established by the American Humane Association to promote dog adoptions from animal shelters and educate people about responsible pet care. Learn more about events in your area here.
And just in time for Adopt-A-Dog month, Disney’s new film, Beverly Hills Chihuahua hits theaters October 3. The film is about Chloe, [...]
[...] Personally, I’m not a big fan of retractable leashes for a variety of reasons, the leats of which is the fact that they are flimsy and easy to yank out of a hand. I prefer sturdy leashes, like these. [...]
I just picked up one of those mountain rope leads tonight and they are fantastic! I love the round weave leads as they are easy on your hands and convenient for training purposes, but these are better than any other leashes I have purchased!
Hi Faith–I agree. The Mountain Rope Lead makes all other leashes seem flimsy and weak. Although I have more than one leash, I only use the MRL.