any dog lovers out there?

[awkward1]

Awww, darn.
My dogs get so excited when they see the Furminator! They love it! Ah well, I will be careful with it in the future.

My back up favorite product is the Sheddin Blade. I usually follow the Furminator with the Sheddin Blade which appears to be a safe tool...I think.

BUT as for the last sentence in that last quote...(Tippie, this isn't directed at you just the author of the quote)

I love my dogs and I am willing to do the work it takes to keep the stray fur under control. Just because I hate fur in my food, drink, attached to my socks, or tickling my nose doesn't mean that I shouldn't own a dog who sheds. My dogs love getting combed and I would never trade my Golden Retriever away because I hate shedding. I am way too smitten with Goldens...I can't imagine not having one of these goofy, gentle, wonderful dogs in my life.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by awkward1

Awww, darn.
My dogs get so excited when they see the Furminator! They love it! Ah well, I will be careful with it in the future.

My back up favorite product is the Sheddin Blade. I usually follow the Furminator with the Sheddin Blade which appears to be a safe tool...I think.

BUT as for the last sentence in that last quote...(Tippie, this isn't directed at you just the author of the quote)

I love my dogs and I am willing to do the work it takes to keep the stray fur under control. Just because I hate fur in my food, drink, attached to my socks, or tickling my nose doesn't mean that I shouldn't own a dog who sheds. My dogs love getting combed and I would never trade my Golden Retriever away because I hate shedding. I am way too smitten with Goldens...I can't imagine not having one of these goofy, gentle, wonderful dogs in my life.

I totally agree. I have 4 pugs who shed nonstop. I just used the quote because it was from one of my groomer message boards.

I don't want people to think that the Furminator isn't great -- it is. I'm just saying that I don't like the fact that they are now being marketed to every one in the world at some pets' expenses. If you know how to use it on the proper coat using the proper technique and are able to recognize when the coat is no longer releasing and starts cutting the hair, then it's perfect for home use.

BUT, you can get the same results for most breeds with combs, brushes, and rubber zoom grooms. Truth be told, I use the furminator tool rarely.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by awkward1

Would his name be Marley?

LOL. No, his name is Casey. But "he" gave my wife the hardback, illustrated copy of Marley for Christmas last year. A few days later, he chewed half the cover off.

[awkward1]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

LOL. No, his name is Casey. But "he" gave my wife the hardback, illustrated copy of Marley for Christmas last year. A few days later, he chewed half the cover off.

LOL! My Golden was a 'Marley' for years, but he eventually grew out of it. Every time he did something bad he would look at me with those soulful, cute Golden eyes and I would just melt. He pulled the cute card and it worked.

Sorry to Hijack BUT....I can't wait for the movie to come out, but I will go to it with tissue in hand because I know I will cry at the end.

[violetpretty]

I just made a Dogster page for my dog, Kylie. She is an 11 year old Jack Russell.



One of my favorite dog products is the Chuckit. It's a ball launcher, basically a stick with a cup for a ball. It's great because you can throw the ball farther AND you don't have to touch the slimy ball with your hands. My dog goes nuts if you say "Chuckit" in her presence.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

My dog goes nuts if you say "Chuckit" in her presence.

lol now that is SO cute. I would love to see that.

[ZetaGirl22]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

I just made a Dogster page for my dog, Kylie. She is an 11 year old Jack Russell.



One of my favorite dog products is the Chuckit. It's a ball launcher, basically a stick with a cup for a ball. It's great because you can throw the ball farther AND you don't have to touch the slimy ball with your hands. My dog goes nuts if you say "Chuckit" in her presence.

She is ADOREABLE!

[WVU alpha phi]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

One of my favorite dog products is the Chuckit. It's a ball launcher, basically a stick with a cup for a ball. It's great because you can throw the ball farther AND you don't have to touch the slimy ball with your hands. My dog goes nuts if you say "Chuckit" in her presence.

I cant figure out how those work! A lot of people in my neighborhood dog park have them and anytime I try to use them I end up slamming the ball straight into the ground lol.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I cant figure out how those work! A lot of people in my neighborhood dog park have them and anytime I try to use them I end up slamming the ball straight into the ground lol.

You have to toss it fast and stop when you get to 90 degrees (or a little sooner). The ball fits snugly enough to not fall out when simply inverted. So yeah, oomph and stopping at the right time should do the trick.