Wednesday 29 June 2011

New Fidget Videos!

Here are some new vids. Took me a while to get these up! Sorry for not posting in so long.
-Pareeeee

Most recent - Monday June 27th, 2011
Day at the beach!
Fidget fetches a giant stick (video from her first day in the woods, May 2011)

 Fidget loves to run (video from her first day in the woods, May 2011)
 

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Wow, It's been a while since I posted. Since last time I posted, the warm weather has arrived. Fidget has discovered the woods for the first time. She loves it!!! There were so many distractions it was like her brain was on overload.

She loves the river. Even though the water is still only a few degrees above freezing, she walks right in and chases rocks and sticks.

 Water!!!


 Fidget having fun on the cobblestone beach...


 Posing on a log...



 I love the car now that it's summer! I can sniff the air!



 I'm ready for anything you can throw at me!


Sitting pretty.


So distinguished in this shot...



 Can I get up yet???


Happy face.


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Tuesday 26 April 2011

Fidget and Maggie

Fidget finally found another dog that will play with her, lol. Three year old Maggie, a Jack Russell X Beagle. Too bad she lives so far away! They could be best buddies...

At first Fidget had her tail tucked and hackles raised WHILE they were playing...but after a while she got used to it and she got more confident.

Wish I had had my Canon with me, but at least I had the camera on my Smartphone. Not the best quality but Oh Well!








Saturday 23 April 2011

Doggy Toy Review #2. Types of chew toys...

Fidget loves to chew...and chew and chew and chew. These are great toys because they keep your puppy or dog out of trouble!
Here are the chew toys we have tried.

With ALL chew toys, (except pizzle sticks which are edible) if they get small enough for your dog to swallow, throw them out.


1. Rawhide
Fidget loves her rawhide. She can 'disassemble' a rawhide bone in a day. My husband and I find pieces of them lying all over the house...usually in the middle of the night when we step on them in the middle of the night!! (OWCH)

The Good: Most dogs love rawhide. It will keep them busy for hours! The pieces come in many shapes and sizes, and are available in most stores.

The Bad: Make sure you don't buy the bleached rawhide, they use chemicals to bleach them, which can be harmful to your dog. Rawhide chews should never be left with a dog while they are alone. They need supervision when using these toys. Rawhide is easily chewed down into small, swallow-sized pieces. These pieces are pretty-much indigestible and can cause stomach upset or even worse health issues. Throw away any pieces that get small enough for your dog to swallow. The don't last very long either if your dog is a heavy chewer. They get really gooey and can leave stains and wet spots on your floor.

2. Cow Hooves

We got Fidget a cow hoof recently. They may be slightly more expensive than rawhide chews but these are great toys that take a long time for your dog to chew.

The Good: Last longer than rawhide, dogs like the taste better. Will keep a dog busy for hours. Some say you can leave cow hooves alone with your dog, however...

The Bad: Cow hooves have the possibility to splinter, which could potentially be harmful to your dog. They stink, and I mean STINK. When Fidget gets that thing out it smells like she is chewing on a piece of roadkill. They also get very slimy and leave that stinky goo wherever your dog decides to chew it.

3. Pizzle Sticks

Pizzle Sticks are, umm, a pig's "Part" if you know what I mean...Kind of gross when you think of it, but dogs go absolutely bananas over these 'things'.

The Good: Safe to be left alone with your dog. Dogs LOVE them. They smell a bit like jerky which isn't an unpleasant smell like the cow hoof.

The Bad: Cost more than rawhide, don't last long at all, dogs chew these up faster than rawhide.

4. Deer Antler

Fidget's newest chew toy is a piece of deer antler. She loves it, but gets frustrated because she can't get pieces off it. She spends time chewing it and whining at it while she chews.

The Good: Safe to be left alone with your dog. These last longer than any dog chew toy I know of. No gooey residue, no disgusting smell. These are some of the best chews you can get, and will last a long time, even with heavy chewers!

The Bad: They don't have much flavor, so some dogs may not be interested in them. They cost quite a bit, but are probably cheaper in the long run considering how long they last.

Hope this review is helpful and informative!

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Doggie Toy Review #1. Stuffies and Ropes.

Today I thought I would review a couple of dog toy types.




1. Stuffies: Teddy bears, Beanie Babies, Doggie Stuffies, etc.
Fidget absolutely LOVES stuffies. The problem is, she destroys them. She will find a part (ear, leg, eye...) and chew it like crazy until she ends up ripping it open. The only one that has managed to survive is a sad looking Carebear teddy bear. It's ears are almost gone, it has no eyes and no legs. Just arms. It's the saddest looking stuffy I've ever seen...

The good: Dogs tend to love stuffies. They have arms and legs that flop around, making it feel like they have caught some kind of prey. Fidget loves to growl as she runs around the house shaking it to 'death'. They are very entertaining toys that dogs love.

The bad: Most stuffies tend to rip easily and some dogs will tear them up and try to eat the stuffing. These toys are only to be given under supervision. Not the best toy if your dog is a 'chewer'.
I do not recommend BEANIE toys as the plastic beans will most likely be swallowed and a trip to the vet will soon follow.

2. Ropes: Ropes are a fun toy for dogs. Fidget used to have toy ropes which she loved to fling around, play fetch and tug-of-war with.

The good: Ropes are good for 'flossing' your dog's teeth. Best used with toy-driven dogs as a training aid. Tug-of-war is our favorite game with a rope.

The bad: Strings. If given the rope to play with on her own, Fidget will try her best to rip out strings and eat them. I have found vomit filled with strings in her crate when she was younger (lesson learned, do not give these toys without supervision) Although durable at first, once they start to unravel, there's no fixing them.

Tuesday 19 April 2011

First Puppy Post!

Hello!

Fidget is a cross between a Pug and a Toy Fox Terrier. She was born on August 7th, 2010, making her just over 8 months old at the moment.

She is one of the most hyper dogs I have met. It takes forever to wear her out! She loves walks, running with my husband, bike-rides and games of fetch.

Chew toys are a must. She uses those jaws for hours every day and can completely 'disassemble' a rawhide bone in less than a day.

In the future I hope to update Fidget's adventures, review toys, treats and whatnot.