collars and harnesses

Last year, my fiancee and I consulted a dog trainer over various behavioral issues we were having with the pups, including separation anxiety, chewing, and what I refer to as "little man syndrome." In addition to some training techniques to implement, she recommended an item decrease their pulling on the leash.

The first thing she recommended was a no pull leash. This leash was essentially a thin long leash with an extra loop on it in the front. It went under their armpits and across their back (behind their shoulders.) If they pulled, the leash would tighten and it would push their shoulders forward, initiating their backwards "breaks."

I noticed that when I used it, Butters would scream because his armpit would get pinched between the clasp and the leash. After a short period of using it, I noticed both dogs had raw scabbed over skin under their armpits. Immediately I got to thinking of ways I could alleviate this from happening, so I put a soft tube over the leash under their arms. It helped a little, but not fully, so I discontinued the use of the leash. 

Harnesses, anxiety wraps, and doggles (oh my!)

Last year, my fiancee and I consulted a dog trainer over various behavioral issues we were having with the pups, including separation anxiety, CHEWING, and what I refer to as "little man syndrome."

This was the last straw!!!!

In addition to some training techniques to implement, she recommended a few items to help a) ease their anxiety and b) to decrease their sensory overload when out.

Meet my hairy children

Those who know me know that I love my dogs to death. They make me laugh daily. They are such weird little beasts. Since they are such a huge part of my life, I guess I should introduce them.

Meet Gryphon(dor). Yes I know that's not how you spell Gryffindor (I didn't pick the spelling, that is the work of my man.) We refer to him as Griffy mostly anyways. He's a little oaf with an identity crisis. We have compared him to a flea and a wallaby...mostly a flea cuz he can jump so freaking high (you should see his ham hocks for thighs.) Most of the time he can be seen doing this:

Veta's world

Welcome to my world everyone! This is a place where everything Veta comes together with no real theme or goal. This is just a compilation of things I love, things I hate, things that tickle me pink, lots of girly things,  stories about my dogs (I will probably write a lot about my crazy dogs,) stories of how men baffle me (and by men I mean my man), etc.

With that in mind, I leave you with this...
for an instant pick me up <---- (not my video.)