Saturday, September 18, 2010

Jen Wants a Puppy

*sigh*  It's true.  I want a puppy.  Unfortunately, money plays a huge factor, and I just can't afford one.  But I do have the time, space, dedication, and love for one, so soon as I get a full time job, you bet I'll be considering it.  In the meantime, I like to dream about my future puppy and how I'm going to care for him/her.  Thanks to the wonderful people at Sky Mall, I can browse through their extensive pet products that would make training a small/medium sized puppy in an apartment, easy as pie.  (Is pie easy?)  Check it out:


Indoor/Outdoor Pet Bed
Designed with a powder-coated steel frame that snaps together easily, this sturdy indoor/outdoor dog bed features a woven polyester cover that allows air to circulate all around. The double-stitched fabric is UV protected and mildew resistant, plus has a contrast trim for a decorative look. To clean the elevated dog bed, just spray with your hose. Keep an extra cover (sold separately) on hand to ensure your dog's comfort or easily change the look of your Indoor/Outdoor Dog Bed.

Benefits of the Indoor/Outdoor Dog Bed:

  • Elevated dog bed keeps your pet cleaner and away from wet grass, cold snow, hot cement, and ground insects
  • The breathable fabric of the Indoor/Outdoor Dog Bed keeps your dog more comfortable
  • Easily move this weather-resistant elevated dog bed from indoors to outdoors
  • Replacement covers are available for the Indoor/Outdoor Dog Bed
Indoor Dog Restroom
This mat-and-tray system gives dogs a place to relieve themselves when they can't get outside for respite. Ideal for high rise-dwelling dogs, when owners aren't home, or even just for times of harsh weather, this ingenious system uses a mat made of antimicrobial, porous artificial turf that gives off an organic scent to attract dogs, so they can be taught quickly that it is an acceptable spot for relieving themselves.
The mat sits on top of a plastic insert which allows liquid to drain into the included tray for easy clean-up. The turf yarn is a unique construction specially designed for use with dogs, and its antimicrobial composition helps prevent odors. The tray is easy to empty and can hold up to two gallons of liquid. 2" H x 30" W x 20" L. (6-1/2 lbs.)


The Indoor Barking Dog DeterrentThis patented device quickly and humanely restores peace and quiet to a home vexed by a dog's excessive barking. No special collar is required; when a dog barks within 25' of the unit, it emits a harmless ultrasonic tone, inaudible to humans, that startles the animal into silence. The dog quickly associates its bark with the unpleasant sound, which conditions him to curb this undesirable behavior.
The unit can also be activated manually to help you correct a dog's other bad habits, such as lying on furniture or foraging through the trash. One 9-volt battery (not included) provides power for about two months, and an LED indicates battery life. For indoor use only.



Folding Pet Gate
Whether you're cooking in the kitchen or vacuuming the family room, this folding pet gate moves easily to wherever you need it to confine your pet. Simply unfold the hinged panels and stand in place in a zigzag configuration -- no wall attachment needed.
The 2-panel gate is ideal for doorways. The 3-panel gate has double hinges that allow you to create a "U" shape against a wall. Folds flat for storage.
Each panel is 26"W x 36"H.




Pet Trainer Alarm
Train your pets to stay off furniture and countertops. No more chasing your dog off the sofa! Pet Trainer works around the clock, even when you're away, to change your pet's behavior. Place it where you don't want your dog or cat to go. The slightest vibration triggers a brief, two-second alarm that sends them scurrying.
Alarm resets and sounds again, as long as motion continues. Uses one 9-volt battery (included). ABS plastic. Made in the USA.


Neater Feeder
Pets who are messy eaters have met their match with this uniquely designed dog feeder.Spilled food stays in the top section of the Neater Feeder while water filters through to a lower reservoir for easy emptying. The Neater Feeder also has protective sides that keep any mess from ending up on your floor or walls. As a bonus, the Neater Feeder for dogs includes FREE leg extensions to raise feeding height to accommodate any size pet.
Made in the USA of recycled polypropylene, the Neater Feeder is top-rack dishwasher safe and includes removable stainless steel bowls. Neater Feeder for small dogs includes two 1-pint bowls; Neater Feeder for large dogs includes two 2-quart bowls.

Benefits of the Neater Feeder:

  • Front wall of the dog feeder is contoured towards bowl
  • Lower reservoir of Neater Feeder has archway so pets can comfortably reach bowls
  • Neater Feeder's filtering feature separates spilled food from spilled water
  • Dog feeder also features non-skid feet to prevent slipping
  • FREE leg extensions included!


Paw Plunger Paw Cleaner
No more muddy carpets! Just fill the Paw Plunger with warm water, insert a paw, then move the paw cleaner up and down. The soft bristles inside the Paw Plunger will knock off clumps of mud and grass, remove road salt or pesticides, and leave your dog's paws dirt-free and safe for your furniture. The paw cleaner's plastic spill-resistant design makes cleanup easy. You can also use the Paw Plunger for medicinal soaks, or to melt the ice balls that get trapped in your dog's paws after a walk in the snow. The Paw Plunger is recommended for dogs 20-80 lbs.

Benefits of the Paw Plunger:

  • Use this paw cleaner to gently clean your dog's paws before he tracks dirt into your house
  • Paw Plunger provides neat and easy cleaning; no dripping like you get with hoses or water buckets
  • The bristles inside the Paw Plunger thoroughly clean in between your dog's paw pads 


I'm still deciding which breed I want the most, but here are my top 5 (not in order)


Shiba Inu



Norwich Terrier


Pembroke Welsh Corgi



English Bulldog



Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

3 comments:

  1. ... if you get a bulldog, I will be playing with it constantly. That's my favorite breed ever.

    I think it would be cute if you got a corgi.

    We run into a lot of dogs on the campaign trail,and they bark at us incessantly. The dog-bark-sonic-no-no thing came up in conversation. One of our guys said he prefers to use rocks to shut dogs up.
    I recommended that we invent sonic rocks and corner the market on dog deterrents, but I might be alone in that endeavor.

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  2. Corgis have back problems, Shiba Inus and Norwichs don't always get along with other dogs, Cavaliers are pretty needy, and Bulldogs have wrinkles that you have to clean out with a q-tip every week or it'll start growing bacteria. But they are all so damn cute! :P

    Dogs that have barking problems are usually because they were not socialized at a young age -we had that problem with my black lab, Hannah. My best bet is to find a breeder (preferably one who paper trains the pups right after they are born, like Baxter's breeder did), keep in close contact, pick out my pup soon after he/she is born, and visit a few times before he/she can leave the mother. That way the transition is less traumatizing, and I can start training right away before he/she has the chance to pick up any bad habits.

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