This exercising device is a very stable and safe way to exercise a high energy or working-type breed of dog and you get a free ride!

“TRADITIONALLY ALL DOG MUSHING/PULLING IS DONE WITH THE DOG OUT FRONT.  THIS CREATES STEERING AND CONTROL ISSUES AND VERY DEPENDENT ON DOG TRAINING. I KNEW THERE WAS A WAY TO TAP INTO DOG POWER BUT MORE APPROPRIATE FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZED STEERING CONTROL. (OF COURSE BOTH STYLES CAN BE DONE USING THE SAME SCOOTER) THIS “DOG BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL” STYLE HAS APPLICATION TO OTHER ANIMALS AND VEHICLE TYPES THAT I AM WORKING ON.

Stable and Fun – One, Two or More Dogs

THE FIRST PROTOTYPE HAD A THIRD WHEEL OUT ON THE END OF THE OUTRIGGER BAR.  BUT SOON IT BECAME APPARENT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY FOR STABILITY BECAUSE THE SCOOTER BY ITSELF IS VERY STABLE AND EASY TO RIDE DUE TO ITS LOW CENTER OF GRAVITY.  SO ELIMINATING IT REALLY ALLOWED THIS DESIGN TO BECOME ELEGANT IN ITS SIMPLICITY.  WITHOUT THAT THIRD WHEEL, IT NOW IS LIGHTER, NARROWER, SMOOTHER (IN THAT IT HITS LESS BUMPS), LESS SPOOKY FOR THE DOG, LOWER COST, AND BEST OF ALL MORE FUN AND MORE OF A SPORT.

ITS COMPARABLE TO RIDING A BICYCLE (WITHOUT A DOG) THUS YOU DO NEED TO BE A RIDER AND BE READY TO BALANCE, CORRECT THE STEERING, PUT A FOOT DOWN FOR STABILITY, GET OFF OVER BIG BUMPS, AND KICK TO HELP OFTEN.

Urban Mushing

THE SYSTEM SHINES IN URBAN USE ON BIKE PATHS AND EVEN BUSY SIDEWALKS BUT ALSO WORKS FINE OFF ROAD ON RELATIVELY LEVEL AND PACKED DIRT ROADS AND TRIALS.

THE RIGGING TO THE DOG IS ONLY 3 INCHES LONG (USES A RUBBER STRAP AND SPRING FOR SHOCK ABSORPTION) SO THEY ARE PRETTY “HARD” WIRED INTO THIS SYSTEM AND “FEEL” EVERYTHING THE RIDER/SCOOTER IS DOING AND QUICKLY COOPERATE IN TURNING AND BRAKING.  THE RIDER CAN ALSO FEEL WHEN THE DOG BEGINS TO THRUST INTO A CHASE (SQUIRREL, CAT, ETC.) THUS CAN GET ON THE BRAKES EARLY BEFORE THEY GET UP TO A “OUT OF CONTROL” SPEED.”

Check out this great system that exercises the high energy or working dog in a fun and safe way for the humans at Dog Powered Scooter.

If I was only bigger, I’d ask my humans to get me one of these!

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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blanketID for your pets!

Sadly our furry cousins (cats & dogs) often go missing without the proper identification that can help to return them home to those who dearly love them, and even those who are found by local shelters, without an easy way to identify them, may be adopted out to a new family before the unthinkable happens.

When your human registers a stylish and functional tag with blanketID you will be able to create an online record for your pet, including identifying markings, medications, allergies or special needs as well as a photograph to help identify your pet and return them home to their family as quickly as possible should they become lost. Your information can easily be updated any time you wish.

Should your best friend go missing, blanketID automatically sends out a broadcast e-mail to local shelters, SPCA, animal hospitals, DogAboutTown.ca and all other local blanketID members within the system working like a wide reaching neighbourhood watch with many organizations and individuals all searching for your lost pet.

When your pet is found, the person who found them can go online 24 hours a day to find all information they need to safely care for your pet until it is returned home to you.

blanketID is a wonderful way for humans to have increased peace of mind because their best friends will have the best chance of being quickly identified so that they can be reunited with their families who miss them.

For every blanketID tag registered and every membership purchased, money is donated to the Blanket Fund for Animals which is used to help animals in need in the Province where the tag was purchased.

I look doggone cool wearing my “Rainbow Orange” blanketID tag and I know all of my comrades will want one, too! Go get your blanketID today!

A Proudly Canadian Product!

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Sherpa Dog Travel Bags

The Sherpa travel bag is perfect for you or any of your furry friends who are on the smaller side (up to about 22-lbs). You smaller breed dogs can fit into a Sherpa bag for easy, in-cabin airline travel with your humans, or for just when you want to take your small and cozy kennel with you in your human’s car, while staying at a hotel, visiting the relatives or wherever you go.

I love my Sherpa because it’s my very own home away from home that keeps me safe, cozy and comfortable when I’m traveling with my humans. I especially like the zipper compartment where I can keep my favourite treats and toys.

Also, unlike some of those other travel bags that aren’t as sturdy, the original Sherpa bag is reinforced and it’s rigid shape won’t collapse on top of you when you’re inside and it also has a wheel safety strap so your humans can secure you and your bag to a luggage dolly or the car seat belt for safer travel.

If you’re a smaller dog on the go, I know that you’ll be very happy traveling about in your very own Sherpa bag.

Check it out…Sherpa Dog Travel Bags

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Orijen Adult Formula Dry Dog Food

Like the name says, Orijen dry dog food is the “orijenal” way nature intended dog food to be – without all the carbohydrates that just make us fat and unhealthy.

I’ve tried all the different formulas and like them all because they are tasty and biologically appropriate for all Breeds because there’s no grain and fillers we wouldn’t normally eat.

If your humans have been feeding you anything less, tell them about Orijen Formula, because by nature, we dogs are carnivores, thriving on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses and biologically adapted to metabolize proteins and fats – not carbohydrates – as an energy source.

Come on…when was the last time you saw a pack of dogs harvesting a wheat field?

Whether you’re a Chihuahua or a Great Dane, I know you’ll love the ORIJEN grain-free formula because it replicates the same rich balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that we dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.

Check it out…Orijen Adult Formula Dry Dog Food

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Richell Doggy Dining Table

The Richell Doggy Dining Table is an innovative and practical dining invention for us dogs.

Humans eat at a dining table – why not us canines? Make it easier for your best friend to reach their food by giving them a dining table, too.

The Richell Doggy Dining Table is a very practical, functional and fully adjustable design that grows with your best friend and looks great in any room. While enhancing any dog’s dining experience (especially those of advancing years who don’t bend so easily anymore) it also makes it easier for humans to take our food and water bowls up and down for cleaning.

This dining table easily adjusts to five different heights which makes it great for small to large dogs 5.9″ to 15.7″ body height. It’s rubber feet protect the floor and prevent slipping while it holds my food & water bowls securely in place.

Check it out…Richell Doggy Dining Table

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Leash Holders by Michael Park

Leash holders make handsome, whimsical yet very practical gifts for yourself or your friends because how many times do your humans have to hunt all over the house for your leash?

Humans seem to easily get distracted and our leashes can easily go missing when they don’t have a place to hang them every time they come through the door.

We can get out there for our exercise a lot sooner when there’s no more searching for the leash or doggy backpack, sweater, coat, etc.

Get your best friend a leash holder and leave the hunting to the working dogs.

Check it out…Leash Holders by Michael Park

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Poochie-Bells

Yes, we dogs can learn to ring bells when we need to go outside. It’s actually a very easy trick to learn and it really impresses the humans.

Poochie-Bells works for large or small breeds and has a 95% success rate, making a proven training method even better because there’s no wires or batteries to wear out and are attached to heavy duty designer durable ribbon so they won’t fall off or be pulled off by larger paws.

Humans like this simple, quick and practical training device that’s recommended by professional trainers, because all they have to do is hang it over the doorknob and read the instructions.

Once we learn to ring the bells, so long as our humans are listening, there will be no more “accidents” at the front door and we won’t have to do any more of that barking, whining or dancing at the door while we’re waiting to go out.

Check it out…Poochie Training Bells Chocolate Brown Designer Doggie Doorbell 95% Success Rate !!

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Springer Bike Leash

The SPRINGER Bike Leash is a great solution for my larger breed or higher energy cousins who want to run and  often don’t get the daily exercise they need simply because humans can only walk so fast.

The SPRINGER is a safe, fun and easy way for big dogs and their humans to exercise together and so long as your human can ride a bike, no practice is necessary. My high energy and large breed friends tell me that because it has a really big coil spring mounted securely to the frame of the bicycle that tugs are reduced  by up to 90%.

Humans really like the SPRINGER way of exercising their 4-legged friends because they can easily keep their dog right beside them and keep both hands on the handlebar for better balance.

As well, the humans don’t have to worry if their dog runs around the wrong side of a tree or pole, because the safety release frees the dog instantly and the ingenious, low-mounted Springer coil keeps my friends protected from pedals and wheels.

My friends like the SPRINGER because they can get out for their run in an instant because it only takes two seconds to mount or dismount the SPRINGER from the bicycle, and it comes with a comfortable, specially designed harness so the fast and/or big dogs can pull with their shoulders and chest.

You canines who have any sled dog DNA will especially love the SPRINGER because you’ll be able to run like you were always meant to and your humans will love it, because they’ll get a free ride! (Take lots of water with you)

If I was bigger, I’d sure want my humans to buy me a Springer!

Check it out…Springer Bike Leash-Let ‘em RUN-Dogs love SPRINGER from the very first moment

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Tell Bells(tm) for Dogs

The Tell Bell ™ is a great training tool for your humans because we need to be able to tell them when we gotta’ go!

Tell Bell ™ is a specialized human training device that permits us dogs to “tell” our humans when we need to go outside to use the restroom (potty)! When you put your dog paw on the paw print of the Tell Bell, it rings, telling your humans that you need to go outside.

The Tell Bell ™ makes a great gift for your friends, too and is a good alternative for those humans who don’t like the idea of hanging bells on the doorknob.  It also comes with an instructional DVD and booklet that the humans seem to like.

Everyone who comes to visit our house always is  so amazed when I ring my Bell to go out, and I remember how excited my humans were the first time I rang the bell all by myself. Then I had some fun with them because I rang it even when I didn’t have to go pee, but just because I was bored, and they had to take me out every time, because you never know.

Check it out…Tell Bell for Dogs – (white)

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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Total Pet Health Exercising Dog Treadmill

The Total Pet Health Dog Treadmill is a treadmill especially designed for your four-legged best friends. Treadmill walking is a safe and easy way to ensure that your best friend maintains a healthy, structured exercise regimen, even during those dark, wet and cold winter months when nobody really wants to go out walking for very long.

Total Pet HealthTM Treadmills are great for exercising or rehabilitating pets. Fully programmable treadmills give your best friends a safe, secure surface to walk on, whether they are Chihuahuas or Labrador Retrievers, and three difference incline positions to choose from.

This treadmill can hold up to: 150 lbs and is perfect for when there’s bad weather, or for when our humans have time restrictions because of their work and can’t make the time during the day to take us out for the exercise we need.

And it’s safe for us too, because our humans can program it for speed, time and distance and also incline the walking area to give us a better workout. Also, there’s a safety collar clip that stops the treadmill if we slip or fall off.

As well, because it’s smaller than a human treadmill, it’s smaller size makes it easier for our humans to move around or store when we’re not using it.

Check it out…Total Pet Health Exercising Dog Treadmill

Sniff ya’ later, Boris

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