Tiny Dog Clothing While tiny dogs like the Chihuahua, Maltese and Yorkie are the first dogs that spring to mind when you think of dog clothing, in fact it can be difficult to find clothing that is made for dogs this small. Often times you have to buy puppy clothes instead of tiny dog clothes and there are differences. For example a Labrador puppy may be about the same size as a Chihuahua for a few weeks but his legs are going to be...more
Have Fun with Dog Clothes for Holidays and Special Occasions Dogs deserve to dress up for the holidays too. It used t be people only dressed up for Halloween. Gradually, people began to wear clothes that expressed their sentiments bout other holidays as well. It's nothing to see Christmas shirt and sweaters and Santa-style suits at Christmas time or American flag-patterned clothing around Independence Day. Why shouldn't Rover get...more
Dog Clothes Considerations for Large Dogs When most people think of dog clothes, they visualize little dogs like Paris Hilton might tote around in her purse. Where does that leave the owners of large breed dogs? It might surprise you to know that there are plenty of clothing options for large dogs. There are also some considerations to bear in mind when clothing a larger dog.The Comfort FactorWhen you're considering clothing for a large dog, remember to take into account their comfort. Typically bigger dogs don't need any type of clothing during the warmer months. This will cause them to overheat. The natural response will be to attempt to remove the clothing by any means available. Generally the outfit will be ruined. The next time Brutus sees you approaching him with dog clothes, he will turn and run. Save the clothing for cooler weather.Another aspect to consider is the fit. Tight dog clothes will make your dog uncomfortable and generate the same response as clothes that cause him to overheat. Loose clothing can get caught on other things or cause the dag to become tangled. Proper fit is important to your dog's health and safety.Training the Dog for ClothesYou...more
Dog Clothing for Small Dogs When people talk about dog clothing, small dogs come readily to mind. One reason small dogs are more frequently dressed in clothing is their size. They are easy to manipulate and control. Their weight makes them easy to lift and carry. When they are dressed in their outfits, their tiny sizes add to their...more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Alan Alan stopped talking abruptly, tilted his head, nodded, then finished his sentence. However, Alan wasn't speaking to anyone that others could see. The diagnosis of Psychotic Disorder can be devastating, as I've observed in nearly thirty years working as a psychiatric nurse....more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Ellie "Where's Wendel?" asked Ellie as she entered the Adult Day Care Center where I work as a psychiatric nurse. The morning stream of over one hundred patients were arriving for a day of groups and socialization."This way, please, Ellie, I said, and directed her out of the main hallway. She was eighty-two years old, walked with a cane and her memory was fading. Lately, she'd had trouble remembering where the restrooms were and the names of other patients that she had known for years."There you are, my little angel!" She exclaimed when she saw my therapy dog, Wendel.Dr. Wendel – his nickname since earning advanced degrees in both elder care and psychology with over five-hundred volunteer hours – and Ellie snuggled like long-lost friends. The joy on Ellie's face was unmistakable, "I missed you so, my little darling!" Wendel revels in the attention. I noticed that Ellie had mismatched her clothes and was wearing the same blouse from the day before. I made a mental note to call her daughter, Sarah."Have you eaten breakfast yet, Ellie?" I asked.A moment of confusion crossed her face and she replied, "I don't think...more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Janice Janice was a wisp of a girl, barely twenty-three. Her distant gaze, detachment and monotone voice all told me what she couldn't say. As a psychiatric nurse for almost thirty...more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting David "I'll understand if you and Wendel don't accept the case, Karen," Julie, the Volunteer Coordinator tells me. "We're having a hard time even paying nurses that will visit David."...more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Joey The boy sitting in front of me was fifty-seven years old. By all appearances Joey was a full-grown adult complete with patchy stubble after a hurried morning shave, size twelve...more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Charlie The hulking male patient towering in front of me would cause fear in most people, with his over six feet five inch frame splattered in tattoos. "I'll watch Wendel for you,...more
Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Mary "I used to have dogs," Mary tells me slowly, "before I got sick."She is propped in bed on a pile of pillows, staring intently at my therapy dog, Wendel. Bob, her son, had called...more
Elevated Folding Dog Bed A dog after a day of playing or practicing of course requires a comfortable bed. So and who like to pamper your pet, it should provide the dog a special bed. It is also useful for dogs not cold when sleeping on...more