Catskills Cabin Retreat

A beautiful dog-friendly log cabin retreat in the Catskills~

Lexi enjoyed guarding us from nature's surprises

and relaxing in the cozy atmosphere~

Honing her true working dog instincts

and more relaxation~

The stream that travels along the cabin was so soothing


Lexi played soccer with her friend - all

day

long!

and frolicked in the morning fog~

Check out this site www.vrbo.com for vacation rentals by owners for cabins and condos. Look for the paw sign for dog-friendly properties.

Pros: Privacy, nature, coziness
Cons: 4 hr drive from NYC

Lexi Rates it: 5 Stars for becoming like a wild dog!
Mom Rates it: 5 Stars for awesome weekend

Bandanamania

Our Tri-State Doberman Group ordered these really cute hand stitched bandanas to raise money for The Special Needs Doberman organization. It's inexpensive and very well made, just ask Barb @ Bandanamania to custom stitch anything in every color combo!

Lexi doesn't mind wearing it and very easy to put on with velcro~

Pros: Cute and cheap @ $7.99
Cons: None

Lexi Rates it: 5 Stars for getting more attention~
Mom Rates it: 5 Stars for superb quality!

Omega Fish Oil Supplement

Great for skin and coat supplement and price is great!!!
Take advantage of Puritan's Pride's Buy 1 Get 2 Free sales~
I usually snip the end of the capsule with scissors and squeeze in the content into her food rather than trying to force feed or hide the whole thing, sneaky~

Pros: Human grade pet safe supplement at great prices
Cons: Lexi won't eat the capsule, so squeezing is necessary

Lexi Rates it: 4 Stars for not ruining dinner
Mom Rates it: 5 Stars for keeping Lexi's coat so shiny*

Gentle Leader Headcollar

The Gentle Leader Headcollar is very well designed, inspired by the method used for horses, but some things just don't work for some dogs....
Why is this great product rejected? Too many people on the street get afraid of Lexi because they think it's a muzzle and even fellow dog owners scurry away or make nasty comments about aggressive dogs and cruelty etc...
Well Lexi doens't even like it anyway, but it does do its job!

Pros: Works when fitted & introduced properly
Cons: Everyone thinks its a muzzle

Lexi Rates it: 1 Star for no neck strain
Mom Rates it: 3 Stars for product actually working

Sporn Training Halter Harness

The idea is there on this thing, but some ideas are too hopeful. The elastic material is supposed to lessen or eliminate the pulling friction, however, the thin elastic quickly loses its elasticity and basically becomes a shoelace. The fleece padding is a nice touch, but the concept doesn't pan out. Also very cumbersome to put on and take off. Lexi Rejected : (

Pros: Good idea, fleece padding
Cons: Doesn't work

Lexi Rates it: 1 Star for being able to pull~
Mom Rates it: 0 Stars for waste of $15.00

Premier Easy Walk Harness

Premier's Easywalk Harness is by far the most effective harness on the market for Lexi. It's secret is it clips in the front of the harness, not the back. Lexi is a loose leash walker with this one.

My only wish is that it should be fleece lined....The nylon is rubbing her armpits and chest, creating 'burn' spots. Other than that, fantastic product! Honestly, I've tried them all - reviews coming soon...

Available at Petco, Petsmart, and online for $16.90

Pros: Effective and humane loose leash walking
Cons: Nylon rubs off hair after long term use

Lexi Rates it: 3 Stars for always wanting to be off-leash!
Mom Rates it 4 Stars for actually working~

Tripett Can Food

Tripett is a easy way to feed green tripe (unbleached stomach contents of livestock). Yes, it is very stinky, but Lexi loves it and it's sooo good for them. Great for coat shine, clean teeth, and healthy digestive system. Even picky eaters will go gaga for tripe! Used to supplement dry or raw food. Available online.

Pros: No preservatives, fillers,
Cons: StinkyStinkyStinky!

Lexi Rates it: 5 Stars for crazy yumminess
Mom Rates it: 4 Stars for smelliness