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If you want to train your dog to walk on a leash without pulling, you’re not alone! I’ve mentioned before that Vance pulls like crazy–he’s well-trained off leash, but on leash, he still pulls more than I’d like.
I found this great video on YouTube about training your dog to stop pulling. Enjoy!
If you’re in the market for a new dog bed, chances are you’re a little overwhelmed by all the options out there. Between size and shape, pattern, and type–there are so many decisions to make. And that doesn’t even include price! Because, yeah, dog beds can get really expensive.
So, I rounded up some great choices to help you find the dog bed that’s right for your dog.
Heated Dog Bed Blanket
If you have a dog who hates the cold, this heated dog bed blanket will keep him nice and cozy. It comes in two different colors and has a safety feature to prevent it from getting too hot making it perfect for long snuggles under the covers. Because it’s a little pricey, make sure your dog tolerates being under a blanket before picking this one up.
Organic Dog Bed
Covered in 100% organic hemp fabric and filled with recycled materials, the machine-washable covers come in bright stripes in round and square shapes. Plus, at AllModernPet, shipping’s free which can save you quite a bit since dog beds can be costly to mail.
Dog Couch Bed
If your dog likes to snuggle on the arm of your couch, perhaps its time to get him his own. Dog couch beds are popular both because they have more of a furniture look and also because many dogs enjoy snuggling into the sides.
Outdoor Dog Bed
This outdoor dog bed comes with several fun covers and is designed to withstand heavy rain and full sun. They’re also stain and moisture resistant!
What kind of dog bed do you use? Vance has an LL Bean bed that he adores, and it looks quite nice in our den–it’s held up well so far, too, but he tends not to be particularly rough on his beds.
Recently, we took a long vacation with our 80+lb Lab, Vance, and I’m sharing tips and tricks about travel with a pet. Today, I want to talk about the products that keep your dog restrained and safe when you take your dog on a road trip.
If you plan on doing any car travel with a dog, it’s crucial that you have a way to restrain your dog in the car. This way, you don’t have to worry about your dog jumping out of the car if a door is opened, about your dog climbing onto your lap and causing an accident, or about your dog getting unceremoniously dumped on the floor should you have to slam on the breaks. A dog safety belt can also help keep your dog safe if you get into a car accident.
The Easy Rider Car Harness is a great price and has some extra padding to make it a bit more comfortable.
The Kurgo Harness pairs nicely with the zip line (below) to let your dog move around in the car while still being safely secured.
The Kurgo Dog Zip Line Restraint lets your dog walk back and forth on the back seat so that he can get comfortable. That’s perfect for long car rides if you have a dog who gets a little restless and likes to change positions. Vance likes to switch sides in the backseat from time to time so that he can check out what’s happening out each of the windows, and this gives him the freedom to do that while still keeping him restrained.
This Pet Lookout is great if you have a small dog who likes to be able to see out the windows. You’ll want to use it with a harness (instead of a collar) to keep your dog secured.
If your dog absolutely will not tolerate a car safety harness, you might want to pick up something like this backseat barrier which will at least prevent your dog from being able to climb into the front seat. It’s not as secure as a harness, but it might be helpful.
Do you use a vehicle dog harness during car travel with your dog? What kind?
