Rescue and Adoption Dog Collars

I've got two new collars! Rescuing or adopting a dog is wonderful, so let everyone know your dog is rescued or adopted. Click below to see either of these collars on my website.

Adopted

Rescued

New For February

I've added this cute owl collar, leash and hands free key wristlet set to my inventory. http://www.etsy.com/listing/92328229/owl-collar-leash-and-wrist-key-carrier It's available in orange/pink and green/purple. For the owl lover!

Now Martingale and Chain Style Martingale Collars

I've added a new options to my Etsy site, as I mentioned in a previous post: a martingale collar and a chain style martingale style.


The Martingale style collar was originally developed for the sighthounds such as the greyhound, whose necks are bigger than their heads. The collar is able to cinch up through the "control loop" and not slip over the head. Recently, it has become popular as a walking collar for all breeds of dogs, as a gentler, or soft choke collar. It should only be used as a walking collar and not left on the dog.

To fit a Martingale collar for a sighthound, measure the dog's neck right behind the ears and at the neck where the collar will rest. The measurements should fall between the listed measurements of the collar.

To fit a Martingale collar for other dogs, make sure to measure the largest part of the dog's head, since the collar has to slip over the head . Also measure the neck where the collar will sit and check to see that the collar expands and closes to fit the measurements of those areas.

Vacation and Upcoming Plans

I just got back from my vacation at the Greenbrier. I had a great time! It's absolutely beautiful.

I'm getting ready to be a vendor at the annual Picnic with the Pups. The website can be found here: http://www.chaanimalshelter.org/PicnicWithThePups.html

According the the website, "CHA Animal Shelter’s annual Picnic with the Pups is our summer gathering at our shelter just south of Westerville. It is a fun filled day that will include many activities for our 4 legged friends and their “guardians”. In addition to our many vendors, demos, and doggie games, this years event will include live music, great food and beverage. It is a free event for the public and a wonderful opportunity for families to come out and spend some time with us.

Events like Picnic with the Pups help us raise money to fund our shelter operations to house, feed, and provide care for our furry friends in need. The shelter is located at 3765 Corporate Drive, near the intersection of Westerville Road and 161 on the northeast side of Columbus."

I'm excited to support such a great cause.

Puppy-Sitting

We're puppy-sitting for a 4 month old golden retriever this weekend for Pilot Dogs, Inc. Jasper is on his way to becoming a seeing-eye dog for the blind. We are just watching him for the weekend while his real raising family is away. You can read more about being a puppy raiser here: http://dogdazzle.blogspot.com/2009/06/little-about-puppy-raising.html

He is very well behaved. We'll miss him when he goes back to his real home on Monday, but Jasper is a lot of fun to have just for a few days. Our family has enjoyed being permanent puppy raisers for Pilot Dogs, which entails raising a puppy for one year, but right now it's nice to volunteer our time in a different way by just watching dogs on a temporary basis.

Happy Summer!

I hope everyone is having a great first day of summer. We've got beautiful weather here in Ohio. I'm a big fan of this time of year.

Also, my patriotic dog collar sale is over, but you've still got time to place your order to have it arrive by the 4th of July!

Last Day of Patriotic Sale!

Today is the last day to get one of Dog Dazzle's patriotic collars for just $10! That's a savings of 23%. It will arrive before the 4th of July. Copy and paste this link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dogdazzle?section_id=7533262