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After a long winter, it is finally time for warmer weather and getting outdoors with your Furry Traveler! Here is our list of this year's top 10 pet supply items for spring:
1) Dog Safety Harnesses
Whether used to keep hyper dogs from interfering with the driver, risking the safety of the vehicle's passengers, or to secure a dog for its own protection, dog harnesses are perfect for transporting pets on the road. We offer several harnesses with differing sizes, fit, and durability, so you can select the right harness for your furry friend.
2) Snoozer Sporty Bike Basket
The Snoozer Sporty is a doggy bike carrier with durable microfiber, removable inner padding, and a comfortable chin rest for a pooch to enjoy a relaxing bike ride as much as its owner. With two side pockets for water bottles and a removable rain cover, this item is perfect for a spring cruise in the park, be it rain or shine.
3) Kurgo Winga™
The Kurgo Winga is an ingenious outdoor toy that allows owners to engage with their pet during playtime. With a durable rubber disc that can be launched up to 200 feet in the air, this is the perfect item for energetic pups to play with alongside their owners at the park on a sunny afternoon.
4) Car Seat Covers
With more time for muddy adventures and trips to the closest lake, river, or beach, a seat cover or cargo cover is a must! These items are invaluable for springtime activities by providing car seats with protection from muddy paws, dog hair, and unfavorable odors.
5) Raincoat for spring showers
Doggy raincoats are a must-have item to prepare one's pooch for heavy spring showers. Some dogs may love splashing in puddles, but this rain gear will keep pets from getting completely soaked on walks throughout the spring. Plus, this accessory is just too adorable not to own and provides any owner with a great prop for a priceless doggy photo shoot.
6) Dog Water Bottle
The Handi-Drink is a compact, portable water bottle for pets on-the-go that has a patented rubber flow-control valve in the cap to prevent leaks, spills, and backwash contamination. It is available in three different sizes and includes a dispenser tray, belt clip and carrying strap for convenient transportation.
7) Doggy Backpack
The Day Tripper Backpack is a travel pack for pets to wear that features two zippered pouches that can be used to store dog supplies and toys in. Structured to adjust for balance load and padded for extra comfort, this rugged travel pack is perfect for hikes, camping, and other fun outdoor activities.
8) Dog strollers
Furry Travelers knows that pet owners on-the-go are often left missing out for their pets or troubled by having to leave their dogs home alone for public events, festivals, and gatherings. We have dog strollers to fit every type of dog and activity so owners can now bring their furry friends along without the worry. This picture is from a trade show we brought Cookie and Katie to. It came in very handy!
9) Dog Carrier-Backpack
The SHERPA Back Pack is the perfect hybrid of a backpack and a dog carrier, used to transport pets from place-to-place, be it around town or the globe. It can be used as a handbag or shoulder bag, and fits comfortably under airline cabin seats.
10) Hands-Free Leash
Finally, a solution for active pet owners who enjoy taking their dog along for a run or brisk walk but hate having their hands in a bind. The Patento Pet Hands Free Leash wraps securely around the wrist, allowing owners to free up both hands so that they can jog with a more natural posture.
TO GO BOWL
Of course, we must also mention our own To Go Bowl! Remember to take it along while out and about with your pooch and you won't need to share your drink or make a special stop at the drive through for water.
Have a Happy Spring!
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Furry Traveler Road Tips
If you plan on taking your pet along on your next trip, you'll need to pack some additional items to make sure they're safe, entertained and happy. Here's a list of things you might need:
• A carrier or crate, complete with identification.
• A blanket or cushion from your pet's home bedding.
• Your pet's food and water dish, as well as a portable water dish for traveling to your destination.
• Veterinarian documents for your pet.
• Treats!
• An extra collar and leash
• Any grooming supplies, like a brush or a comb, a lint remover for hotel furniture, tweezers, etc.
• Your pet's favorite chew toys.
• A restraint device if traveling by car.
• A container of your pet's normal food.
• Carpet stain and odor remover, just in case…
• Trash bags and waste removal bags.
• Flashlight, for walking after dark.
• Extra old towels.
• Photos of your pet in case he or she gets lost.
• Contact information of your at-home vet clinic and a few local clinics.
If you're traveling by car, make sure to check the air conditioning before hand and that you use it while driving. Don't roll down the windows and let your pet hang his or her head out the window. Safety first, ya know.
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Leash Luggage is a convenient way to take the important stuff with you on walks with your furry friend.
Designed to fit onto any type of lease with Velcro straps, Leash Luggage has a compartment for bags (you can use rolled bags or recycle your plastic grocery bags) and a separate compartment for your own things (driver's license, hotel card, money, etc.). It also comes with a special key holder.
I use Leash Luggage all the time. I especially like it when I travel because I can put my car keys and room card in the second compartment for easy access. It is lightweight, easy to add bags to, and keeps me organized without lugging around my purse.
For more information, see www.FurryTravelers.com/m7_view_item.html?m7:item=3114
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The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is having their 2nd Annual APPA National Children's Pet Poetry Contest through their public awareness campaign, Pets Add Life (PAL).
Third, fourth and fifth grade students are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them, the joys they bring, and then post it online at www.petsaddlife.org or mail their final poem and submission form to: Pets Add Life, 45 Winter Street, Reno, NV 89503. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2010 at 5:00pm EST.
Two students from each grade level (6 total) nationwide will win a $250 gift certificate for pet products, and a "by-line" in a nationally circulated publication. In addition, the six winning students' classrooms will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to spend on pet related education.
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Source: Adapted from the ASPCA
Is chewing a destructive behavior? Here's the simplest answer: Only if he's chewing on the wrong thing. So give him something that's okay to chew.
Puppy chewing is an important part of the teething process. As adults, dogs often chew for fun, or to relieve boredom. Chewing or tearing things up (like paper) can also be a displacement behavior, a way to release pent-up energy or stress.
Redirecting destructive chewing
Puppy- and dog-proof your house. As with any type of behavior you wish to change, one of the most important things to do is manage the environment. We are all familiar with "puppy proofing" our houses - we learn to put shoes in the closet, and put pups in the crate when we are not actively supervising them. But we often forget that many adult dogs need the same type of management to keep them out of trouble.
Give him a chew toy instead. If your dog attempts to chew on an inappropriate item while in your presence, simply interrupt the behavior and re-direct him to an appropriate chew toy. It can be helpful to have a stuffed Kong toy in a Ziploc bag in your freezer - so you can quickly produce it when needed. Many pups have certain times of day when they are more likely to chew, so you can head this behavior off at the pass if you choose this time of day to give the dog an approved chewie.
Use bad-tasting repellants and sprays. You can keep puppies and adult dogs away from some items by using impersonal correction, preferably where the "environment" does the correcting. For example, spray items with Bitter Apple spray or Boundary dog repellant, or use a Scat Mat at the edge of a countertop, to stop counter surfers. This type of training operates on the same principle as a child touching a hot stove - if something is particularly unpleasant, most likely the child or the dog will make the decision not to repeat that behavior.
Give him plenty of exercise. Exercise is vitally important for dogs prone to inappropriate chewing or other destructive behaviors. A tired pup will be less likely to get into things. Exercise also produces endorphins, which have a calming effect. In fact, it is these endorphins that are stimulated by chewing, so if your dog is not getting enough exercise, he may unconsciously be seeking to replace needed endorphins by releasing pent-up energy through chewing.
Make sure it's not separation anxiety. Occasionally chewing or tearing things up is a symptom of a more serious problem, such as separation anxiety. If you suspect separation anxiety, the first thing you need to do is schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.
Be gentle! A few training books are still on the market that advocate inhumane methods for stopping destructive behaviors, such as putting duct tape around a pet's mouth or physically hitting a dog. Needless to say, there is no excuse for such corrections. Not only are they extremely unfair, they're ineffective. The use of proper management (for instance, cratung a dog when he is not under your direct supervision), along with proper exercise, takes care of 99 percent of destructive behavior problems.
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This is the first of many products that I will be reviewing for Furry Travelers. The reviews will be posted weekly, so please check back with us. If there is a specific product you would like us to review, please let us know!
I chose the Wander Carrier because it is one of the travel products I use most, and absolutely love. I travel quite a bit with my little Bichon Frise, Cookie (below), and we have found this carrier to be very sturdy, versatile, convenient and comfortable.
Sturdy: The Wander Carrier is made of luggage grade fabric with a solid top, waterproof bottom, and the sides are reinforced with a steel rods. You definitely feel your pooch is protected in this carrier.
Versatile: Of course I have used the Wander Carrier to carry Cookie from place to place, but I have also used it as a crate for short periods when I had to leave her alone in a new location such as a hotel room. Having this familiar carrier helps Cookie feel at home wherever we may be. Finally, and maybe the best safety feature, is that you can strap the Wander Carrier into your car by putting the seat belt through the handle and around the carrier. What a great design!
Convenient: While there are many carriers around, this is the only one that I know of that is both sturdy and also folds down to approximately 2 1/2 - 3 inches for easy storage. There is an interior tether to attach to your dog's harness and even a side pocket to keep a dog leash, car keys, cell phone...
Comfortable: What good is a carrier if your Furry Traveler isn't going to be comfortable? The Wander Carrier comes with a washable soft fabric pad and the adjustable carrying strap is padded, too.
I have used my carrier for over a year and it still looks good enough for me to use as a display item when I have a booth at a Pet Expo or Dog Show.
The Wander Carrier holds dogs up to 18 pounds and is 17" long by 11" high. See more details or order yours by clicking here.
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Product Review - Bark Stix Organic Dog Treats
FurryTravelers.com was started to help pet owners travel with their pets safely and easily by offering the best pet travel products. Once in a while, however, we come across non-travel related pet products we think are so great that we add them to our product line-up.
I don't recall how we originally found Bark Stix (maybe they found us), but after speaking with the owner a few years ago and hearing about the company, I knew I needed to test them on my own dogs, Cookie and Katie. They loved every type of treat I gave them! What I love about them is that they are 100% organic, nutritious, and made in the United States.
Here are three of our favorites:
Sweetie Pies
Sweet Potatoes are considered by nutrition experts to be one of the 10 healthiest foods one can eat. That goes for dogs, too. Sweet potatoes are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. And dogs LOVE them!
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, chicken liver, potato flour, honey and sea salt.
Sadie's Big Stix and Lucy's Short Stix
These fun, nutritious stix are shaped like a bread stick and measure 9-10 inches for Sadie's and about 5 inches for Lucy's - a best seller.
Fart Busters
This all meat chicken treat is made from whole Free Range chicken with a proprietary blend of digestive enzymes that can aid digestion and help with those 'aromatic' moments that come between dog and guardian. Like all of our treats they are manufactured in our facility in Northern California. The chickens are locally sourced from small farmers and raised without the use of antibiotics or animal by-products and are fed a vegetarian diet.
There are several varieties of Bark Stix dog treats. To see all Bark Stix Treats, click here.
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The Puplight is one of my favorite products. In fact, when selecting products to add to our website, this was one of the first I chose.
If you walk your dog while it is dark, you will love this product. The Puplight is an LED light attached to a comfortable elastic collar. It illuminates up to 200 feet ahead, allowing drivers to easily see your furry friend. Three AAA batteries last at least 150 hours and its unique design keeps the light out of your dog's eyes.
The elastic band fits neck sizes from 8" to 26" and can either be buckled on or slipped over the head. It can be worn along with your dog's own collar or the light can be attached to the existing collar. It only weighs 2 1/2 ounces, making it comfortable for the smallest dogs.
Keep your dog visibal at night - to both you and traffic - by using Puplight. You can find more information here.
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I visited New York City for the first time last week. It was a business trip - a media event showing the latest unique pet products. (I will post pictures when they become available).
While it is quite a distance from SE Florida, I decided to drive so I could bring a variety of products to show at the event. Cookie came along for the ride and also to be our model.
The event was held at the New York Barclay Hotel in midtown Manhattan. They recently became pet friendly, and I must say, Cookie felt very welcome by everyone that worked there as well as other guests.
What we didn't realize, unfortunately, is that while New Yorkers love their dogs, unless your dog is a "city dog", you might have problems. Being a professional "Furry Traveler", I thought I was prepared for everything. There were a few items I had wished I brought, however.
Of course we took our To Go Bowl on the trip so Cookie could drink whenever she wanted while in the car. This bowl was then brought into the hotel and used on the floor for her water bowl. I had brought a folding travel bowl for her food, but this didn't work well for us. Since she is a small dog and I didn't need to put a lot of food in the bowl, it would start to fold down when she put her face into it. She didn't like that and I ended up hand feeding her. The Kurgo Collaps-a-bowl would have been better. It stays rigid until you manually collapse it. The Little Buddy Lunchbox would have been convenient, too. I could have stored her dog food in it, as well.
Then there was the "potty" issue. I knew NYC was not known for its lush landscaping, but I thought there would be grass somewhere. There was - Central Park - about a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Of course I have seen it on television, but it truly is a beautiful, gigantic park, with street vendors and performers, ball parks, outdoor (pet friendly) restaurants... We had a great time exploring the park and Cookie had blocks and blocks and blocks to find the perfect spot to go.
The next morning we tried a closer dog park, just a couple blocks away. While it didn't have a lot of grass, it was fenced and right on the Hudson River. A great place for dogs to run and have fun. We walked back on a different block that did have some grassy patches. I guess a city dog doesn't need grass and I'm sure Cookie would eventually adjust if necessary. Next time I will bring our Pup Head, though. This would have made things so much easier!
I took many of the products we sell to make the trip safer and more convenient. One necessity is the Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness. It kept Cookie safe while driving and then when we stopped, I clipped her leash to it for a quick walk. It is padded, so nice and comfortable for Cookie, and easy for me, as it simply slips over her head and clips around her chest. Of course Leash Luggage, the Bow Wow Bag, waste bags, reflective collar are other items that made traveling more convenient.
We also took Cookie's stroller. This made it easy to maneuver in the crowds, get on the hotel elevator, eat at the cafe. It was hot in NYC last week so I think all the walking in the hot weather would have been too much for the little one.
And no trip is ever made without her EBD Carry-All bag. I love this bag! It has a pocket for everything so it is easy to stay organized. Cookie is our Furry Travelers model, so she her share of supplies we bring on each trip and needs her own bag in which to carry them.
I wish we had been able to stay in New York City longer and look forward to going back in the future!
For see all Furry Travelers products, visit www.FurryTravelers.com.
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