By Howard
Your pet doesn't have to have dreadlocks like the Komondor to spruce him up with a rasta dog collar. It helps, but the red, gold and green will proudly stand out against any coat.
I've always been Reggae fan -- for nearly 30 years now -- and of course whenever I see something related to Rastafari I tend to collected it. In this case, show it around the neck of my Dachshund Odie.
Usually I try to buy natural materials and hemp is very durable especially when it comes to dog clothing. Unfortunately, most dog collars and leashes are manufactured from man-made materials such as nylon.
Sometimes you can find handmade leather collars like this one at etsy.com, but I prefer the plastic clip-on types that are easy to put on and take off. In either case you can pick up a rasta dog coller below.
By Howard
Sometimes your pet needs the extra protection of winter boots to keep him warm and cozy while outside in the snow and slippery ice. Your pet's feet become numb and insensitive due to the cold and the added layer underneath help protecting from cuts and bruises while walking on abrasive surfaces.
While there are many types of dog boots, you need to make sure that they do the job. The first thing you need to be aware of is that you have to measure your dog???s feet for proper sizing. You just can't buy a size 10 shoe for your dog so you need to translate the small to extra large sizes provided by the dog boot manufacture.
With a snug fit, your dog will adapt easily to having the boots on his feet and have a secure footing. With a too small or tight fit, your dog will try to chew them off. Too loose, your dog may slip and injure himself.
Some of the nice features you should consider are the material, footing and closure.
The material should be a durable fabric that adapts to the shape of the foot. The cuffs should be stretching so that it can enclose tightly around the leg with Velcro. This serves to keep the boot on and to prevent snow and other debris from entering inside and making your dog uncomfortable.
Try to avoid leather dog boots especially if you're planning to take your dog outside while it wet or snowy. Stick to cloth shoes that are easy to clean and dry for the next outing with nature.
A non-skid sole will help prevent slipping on wet or icy surfaces. It also protects your dog from sharp stones that are buried underneath the snow and will make the boot last longer from wear. Boots come in different colors, but since dogs are color blind, it really doesn't matter to him. If possible, look for a boot with reflective strips. This will help drivers seeing your dog will outside walking in the snow bank.
