Your Votes Have Been Counted
Last week we asked you to help us decide on a new design for our t-shirts. The votes have been counted (complete results can be found here) and we have a clear winner!!
The Austin design came in first place with over 40% of your votes! Your input was greatly appreciated and the new t-shirts will be hitting the shelves soon. Thanks again for participating.
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Help Us Decide on a Design
It’s time again to order some new t-shirts, and we’re having a tough time narrowing down our choices. The new t-shirts will not only be worn by the trainers, but they will also be available for sale and we will be giving some out as prizes during classes so make sure you pick a design your like because you will be seeing them everywhere! Your input is greatly appreciated; the poll closes on July 31st. (click on the image to see a larger view)
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Top Posts of 2010
A whole year has come and gone, hopefully it’s been a year filled with good times with your dog! It’s been a very exciting year here at Unleashed Unlimited – we’ve added some new programs, successfully launched the Puppy Manual, hosted another great agility seminar, filled our online store with some more great items, and most importantly – we worked with a lot of fantastic dogs and their owners.
Just like we did last year, we wanted to share the most popular posts from our training blog for 2010. Enjoy the look back, and we are all looking forward to an even better 2011!
10. Tips for Choosing a Second Dog
9. Location Based Dog Training
8. Should You Shave Your Dog in the Summer?
6. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
4. 5 of the Greatest Dog Inventions
2. 5 of the Worst Dog Inventions
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iPhone Apps for Dog Owners
There are currently over 225,000 apps available in the Apple iTunes Store. Included in those huge numbers are some great iPhone apps for dog lovers, take a look at a few of our favorites.
The Fido Factor app is a great resource to locate dog friendly locations in your area. The app automatically detects your location and helps you find the nearest dog parks, dog friendly restaurants, bars, pet stores, and hotels. Once you determine where you want to go, you can instantly download directions and head over for some dog friendly fun!!
The Dog First Aid app contains a ton of important knowledge about your pet’s health. While this app should not be used as a replacement for routine or emergency vet care for your pet, it does contain great information. Out of similar apps out there, this one is the most respected by veterinarians.
The iKnow Dogs app is a fun way to increase your knowledge of different dog breeds. Pictures and general information are available for a lot of different breeds, and you can also search the data base using different characteristics like temperament, coat type, size, country of origin, etc. This is a must have app for anyone considering getting a new dog!
What about you? Do you have another app that should be on this list?
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New Placeboard Colors!
We all know how important and useful the place command can be, and if you’re not practicing it at home – you should be! Either during dinner time, movie time, answering the doorbell, or just relaxing, a properly taught and proofed place command can make all of the difference managing your dog around the home.
For a limited time only, we are making our placeboards available in a variety of choices when it comes to fabric and leg colors! We are still going to carry the small placeboards as well as the long placeboards (and even our trick training and placeboard combo) but now you can finally have a placeboard that has as much character as your dog!
These placeboards are only going to be available for a limited time, then we go back to the boring blue boards, so head over to our online store for a complete list of color options!
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5 of the Greatest Dog Inventions
Anyone who has been inside a pet store lately knows about the large selection of gadgets, toys, leashes, and other accessories that are available for dogs. Over the years I have seen a lot of great dog products and I have also come across a lot of really bad products for dogs. I will cover the worst dog inventions in an upcoming post (which should be a lot of fun!), but take a look at what I consider to be some of the best inventions for dogs.
Frisbee – Although this wasn’t originally invented for dogs, it has crossed over into our world and is my personal favorite “dog toy” around. Disc dog enthusiasts have taken this one simple invention and built an entire community around it, and for that reason it makes my list!
Dublin Dog Collars – After using these collars for a few years now, it’s very unlikely I will go back to a regular nylon type collar. Dublin Dog Collars are made of a polymer blend that doesn’t fade, hold moisture, or harbor bacteria, and best of all – they never stink! This is a huge benefit if your dogs play as hard as ours do.
Chuck-It – I don’t know of any dog owner who hasn’t had at least one of these things. Not only does the Chuck It give us all super human throwing abilities, but it keeps our hand free of slobber. These things rock!
Kong – Although the Kong Company makes a ton of great products, I am referring to the original Kong. The unpredictable bouncing makes for a great fetch toy, the rugged construction makes for a pretty decent chew toy, and the treat spot allows it to be mentally stimulating for your dog as well.
Manners Minder – The Manners Minder is one of the most versatile training tools that we have seen in a long time. For those that don’t know, the Manners Minder is a remote controlled treat dispenser that can be used to help modify and shape a ton of different behaviors, take a look at a short video. While this product may not find it’s way into every dog owners’ toy box, it’s a very valuable tool to us as trainers.
Yes, you will notice that some of these products are available in our online store. These products are not on the list because we carry them in our store, but we carry them in our store because we feel they belong on this list.
I only listed a few of the many great dog inventions and accessories in this list. In your opinion, what is missing from the list, what are your favorite dog inventions or items that you and your dog can’t live without?
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Food for Thought
We spend much of our time earning what is necessary for survival; food, shelter and clothing and if we’re lucky, the little extras. We go to work and perform our daily duties and in return earn a paycheck to pay for the necessities. Thinking and problem solving at work exercises our minds and by the end of the day, has proved to be tiring. Take for instance, being in a meeting for a day; while physical exertion does not play a part in the equation, by the end of the day we can be just as exhausted from thinking.
Why not have our dogs working and thinking for their food? There are several ways to have your dog earn their own paycheck; one of the ways are interactive, food dispensing toys, they are great ways to feed your dog as they have to think about what gets them the food and can entertain them for hours. A proven sturdy favorite in my household is the Tug-A-Jug. The bottom of the toy unscrews which allows you to easily load it with food at mealtime and then the game begins. The dogs quickly figure out which end the food comes from but the most challenging part is how to manipulate the rope toy to dispense the food. This has kept my dogs busy for hours, which is an added bonus after a long day of work.
There are also some good choices for the dog that looses interest easily; such as the Twist and Treat. What makes this toy unique is that you can control the level of difficulty by adjusting the size of the gap in which the food is dispensed. It can also accommodate dry food or treats and even peanut butter.
Many dogs need more mental stimulation than is being provided on a daily basis, and it is equally as important as physical exercise. So whether you are having a short training session before mealtime, or using interactive toys, or doing something else, having your dog work at meal time may be your missing link!
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The Manners Minder
The Manners Minder is a remote controlled treat dispenser! Not only does the Manners Minder have a ton of useful dog training applications, but it is also fun! Check out the video below to learn more about it, and see the Manners Minder in action.
If you would like to get a Manners Minder for your dog, simply visit our online store!
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Dublin Dog Winter Bliss
Dublin Dog recently came out with their new Winter Bliss line of collars, just in time for the holidays! The Winter Bliss collars, just like all Dublin Dog Collars, are created from a special blend of polymers that won’t absorb moisture, retain dirt, or harbor bacteria found in your favorite play areas. So no more collars that smell like an old sponge, just rinse under warm water, and you’re ready for the next adventure.
These dog collars will not fade and do not stink, ensuring that they will look brand new for years to come. You wanted a collar as unique as your dog, now you got it. We should all be so Lucky!!!!
The Winter Bliss collection is in limited production only, so be sure to order yours before they are all gone! Click here to get yours!
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