Your dogs wish list? - Page 2

Crossfire Bulldogs · 12-09-2004, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IceyBlueSibes

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe a spring pole consists of a pole, with a rope that has an object on the end that allows the dog to tug on it. I think they're set just so there back legs touch the ground... I've seen dogs use them and they seem to have fun!

Here's a pic that I found of a pitty. The site I got it from is www.workingpitbull.com

Your exactly right

My squatty legged crew won't be getting that kind of air time though! lol They've gotten to play with the neighbor's spring pole a few times and really had a ball so we decided to build them one of their own.

***Carrie*** · 12-09-2004, 03:12 PM

Wow, that looks fun and I bet Lyric would like that too! Such a ball of energy he is! What a great idea! Have fun Bullies! Merry Christmas.

DarknessDivine · 12-09-2004, 03:58 PM

Wow! I wanna get Dracs and Zeus one of those...lol What do you put on the end though? Just a rope maybe?

Crossfire Bulldogs · 12-09-2004, 04:20 PM

The very large tug ropes work well but most of the people I know make their own bottom for it ( where the dog grabs on ) by using one or two old basketballs layered in multiple layers of burlap or just roll several layers of burlap together.

It can't be alot of fun for the dog but it's REALLY important to start them off slow and lower to the ground until their muscles have time to build and they get used to the balance issues. Also very important that they've already learned to obey the command "release". Just letting them start off with a spring pole already set so that only their back feet can touch can and will cause serious injury to your dog.

I'm excited, can't wait to see the look on their wrinkled little faces when they go out back and see their very own spring pole!

DarknessDivine · 12-09-2004, 06:59 PM

Well it would work for Dracs as he's got good spring (we practice him with sticks he jumps over my husband 6'3) also he knows the "Drop it" command.
Zeus would need time.

Crossfire Bulldogs · 12-09-2004, 07:23 PM

Dracs & Zeus would have a great time!

flyndog · 12-09-2004, 07:53 PM

I've finished shopping for Cozy. She is getting some new small new tennis balls, a new Floppy Disc, an Air Kong (tennis ball fabric covered bone shaped toy), a liver scented soft nylabone, a hard nylabone, a tiger striped plush bone shaped toy, a squeeky plush snowman (thanks to Heartguard), a Spot Bites critter that chatters instead of squeeks (this will be her favorite thing!), freeze dried liver treats, dog cookies, and a terry cloth hooded bath robe. She's not too happy to get clothes.
Kit

Crossfire Bulldogs · 12-10-2004, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flyndog

I've finished shopping for Cozy. She is getting some new small new tennis balls, a new Floppy Disc, an Air Kong (tennis ball fabric covered bone shaped toy), a liver scented soft nylabone, a hard nylabone, a tiger striped plush bone shaped toy, a squeeky plush snowman (thanks to Heartguard), a Spot Bites critter that chatters instead of squeeks (this will be her favorite thing!), freeze dried liver treats, dog cookies, and a terry cloth hooded bath robe. She's not too happy to get clothes.
Kit

The bullies want to know if your interested in adopting, after reading that list they want a new mom! LOL

gaddylovesdogs · 12-11-2004, 08:25 PM

We're going to go to the kibble house and a doggy boutique for the girls

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flyndog · 12-11-2004, 08:36 PM

LOL! I can't help it! My kids are grown and gone but it's just not Christmas without lots of prezzies under the tree. And it's so much fun to watch her open them and play with them. I've always made Christmas fun for my dogs. But remind the bullies it's not all about presents. It's about being loved.
Kit

RedHotDobe · 12-12-2004, 10:41 AM

Hmm... I'm sure the only thing on Duke's wish list is a house full of tennis balls and treats, but he'll hopefully be getting:A Herm Sprenger Fur Saver collar, a Blocky Dog collar, an HS metal martingale, another HS prong collar since his other one disappeared, 3 leather leashes (2 brown, 1 black), a Lupine martingale (2 if they have the Christmas pattern), a Lupine leash to match, another Spiffy Dog leash, a FidoFleece sweater and booties to match, lotsa tennis balls, an Air Kong, Bag Balm for his dry elbows, Paw Wax so he stops slipping all over the floors, a leather/nylon combo collar and leash, rolled leather collar, another hexagon link chain since that disappeared also, a Flexi, a Sporn halter, another 30' lead since he stinkified the other one, more tennis ball tugs, some Wellness treats, DentaGreens, and umm, probably even more than that. Looking at that list, I need to get shopping if I expect to get all of it by Christmas.

Crossfire Bulldogs · 12-12-2004, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flyndog

LOL! I can't help it! My kids are grown and gone but it's just not Christmas without lots of prezzies under the tree. And it's so much fun to watch her open them and play with them. I've always made Christmas fun for my dogs. But remind the bullies it's not all about presents. It's about being loved.
Kit

I keep telling them that but when they see all those fun things their eyes just light up! lol

12-09-2004, 03:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
DarknessDivine Boxer Mom Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 1,239 Rep Power: 105	Wow! I wanna get Dracs and Zeus one of those...lol What do you put on the end though? Just a rope maybe?
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12-09-2004, 04:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 287	The very large tug ropes work well but most of the people I know make their own bottom for it ( where the dog grabs on ) by using one or two old basketballs layered in multiple layers of burlap or just roll several layers of burlap together. It can't be alot of fun for the dog but it's REALLY important to start them off slow and lower to the ground until their muscles have time to build and they get used to the balance issues. Also very important that they've already learned to obey the command "release". Just letting them start off with a spring pole already set so that only their back feet can touch can and will cause serious injury to your dog. I'm excited, can't wait to see the look on their wrinkled little faces when they go out back and see their very own spring pole!
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12-09-2004, 06:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
DarknessDivine Boxer Mom Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 1,239 Rep Power: 105	Well it would work for Dracs as he's got good spring (we practice him with sticks he jumps over my husband 6'3) also he knows the "Drop it" command. Zeus would need time.
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12-09-2004, 07:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 287	Dracs & Zeus would have a great time!
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12-09-2004, 07:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 185	I've finished shopping for Cozy. She is getting some new small new tennis balls, a new Floppy Disc, an Air Kong (tennis ball fabric covered bone shaped toy), a liver scented soft nylabone, a hard nylabone, a tiger striped plush bone shaped toy, a squeeky plush snowman (thanks to Heartguard), a Spot Bites critter that chatters instead of squeeks (this will be her favorite thing!), freeze dried liver treats, dog cookies, and a terry cloth hooded bath robe. She's not too happy to get clothes. Kit
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12-09-2004, 03:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,551 Rep Power: 292	Wow, that looks fun and I bet Lyric would like that too! Such a ball of energy he is! What a great idea! Have fun Bullies! Merry Christmas.

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12-11-2004, 08:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 185	LOL! I can't help it! My kids are grown and gone but it's just not Christmas without lots of prezzies under the tree. And it's so much fun to watch her open them and play with them. I've always made Christmas fun for my dogs. But remind the bullies it's not all about presents. It's about being loved. Kit
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12-12-2004, 10:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
RedHotDobe <-official IM supervisor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 743 Rep Power: 97	Hmm... I'm sure the only thing on Duke's wish list is a house full of tennis balls and treats, but he'll hopefully be getting:A Herm Sprenger Fur Saver collar, a Blocky Dog collar, an HS metal martingale, another HS prong collar since his other one disappeared, 3 leather leashes (2 brown, 1 black), a Lupine martingale (2 if they have the Christmas pattern), a Lupine leash to match, another Spiffy Dog leash, a FidoFleece sweater and booties to match, lotsa tennis balls, an Air Kong, Bag Balm for his dry elbows, Paw Wax so he stops slipping all over the floors, a leather/nylon combo collar and leash, rolled leather collar, another hexagon link chain since that disappeared also, a Flexi, a Sporn halter, another 30' lead since he stinkified the other one, more tennis ball tugs, some Wellness treats, DentaGreens, and umm, probably even more than that. Looking at that list, I need to get shopping if I expect to get all of it by Christmas.
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