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LOVE AND HUGS SALT & PEPPER SHAKER SET *GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, WEDDING, ETC $8.99 As featured in Wallpaper- and I.D. magazine. The very nature of this set connotes love, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones! The bold use of black and white suggests that we are all brothers and sisters on this planet and we need to treat each other with kindness, compassion and respect. The rethinking of a salt and pepper set on this level, as well the clever geometric aspect of the de…

6.5 Caucasian Couple Tender Moment Figurine Cake Topper $21.04 This beautiful wedding figurine depicts a bride and groom in tender embrace on the most important day of their lives, their wedding day….

Present Time Ceramic Black and White Terrier Salt and Pepper Set $5.99 Adorable black and white terrier salt and pepper shakersDecorative and functionalSet of 2 shakersCeramic with rubber stoppersEach shaker measures 2 x 3-inches Adorable black and white terrier salt and pepper shakers are a fun addition to any dinner table. Ceramic with rubber stoppers. Set of 2. Each shaker measures 2 x 3-inches….

WordWorld: Welcome to WordWorld $2.70 In WordWorld words come alive words save the day and words become a child’s best friend.Welcome to WordWorld the first preschool series where words are truly the stars of the show! Come along for an adventurous romp into a colorful vibrant world of words with the lovable legible WordFriends animals whose bodies are made up of the letters that spell the word they are.The WordFriends go on comic adv…

Faith $2.99 “Well I guess it would be nice, if I could touch your body….” Given George Michael’s restroom hi-jinks in early 1998, those words from “Faith” sound pretty funny, but they sounded fresh and exciting blasting out of car radios all over America in 1987. Michael’s stunning solo debut (after four years in the lightweight British duo Wham!) sold seven million copies and yielded six Top 10 hits. Some …

Snoopy, Come Home $6.00 Three years after A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969), Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” characters hit the big screen again in the enjoyable Snoopy, Come Home. This time, everyone’s favorite beagle turns the kids’ world upside down when he receives a mysterious letter from a girl named Lila and hits the road with best friend Woodstock, evading a sadistic would-be pet owner and other perils along th…

Kryptonite Keeper 12 Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket Bicycle U-Lock (4-Inch x 8-Inch) $25.50 Kryptonite Keeper U-Locks feature a hardened steel shackle that resists hand tools for security in low crime areas.12mm hardened steel shackle resists hand toolsReinforced collar over keyway for increased protectionHigh security disc-style cylinderIncludes click style transportation bracket2 keys – high security, disc-styleProtective vinyl coveringHigh security “Bent Foot” designItem Specification…

Deco Breeze DBF0358 Decorative Figurine 30-Watt Metal Fan, Cat $72.01 Deco Breeze fans are an exceptional way of adding functional beauty and decor to any room….

Art Deco Nude Lady Statue Table Lamp Real Bronze Powder Cast Sculpture 16-inch $112.95 Measuring approx. 16 inches in height, this sculpture and lamp is a superb representation of the Art Deco style. Made with cold cast bronze, this piece features bold outlines and geometric forms that convey affluence and sophistication. It is even more impressive when doubled up as a pair. The photos do not do justice. The special production process of this piece, originated from Great Britain, us…

Up (Single-Disc Edition) $13.99 At a time when too many animated films consist of anthropomorphized animals cracking sitcom one-liners and flatulence jokes, the warmth, originality, humor, and unflagging imagination of Up feel as welcome as rain in a desert. Carl Fredericksen (voice by Ed Asner) ranks among the most unlikely heroes in recent animation history. A 78- year-old curmudgeon, he enjoyed his modest life as a balloon se…

Getting your Dog to Walk Nice!

“Djoowannagwout?”

If you don’t speak dog, that translates to “Do you want to go out?”

It’s a phrase that every dog knows, every dog owner says, and is followed (generally speaking) by jumping for joy, wriggling with glee, and barking with boundless energy.

Keeping the subsequent time as much fun is usually more difficult. Most dogs are familiar with two kinds of “going out.” There’s going out to “do your business,” which is its own art form and a subject for another day. The other is more fun, time-consuming, and depending on the dog, stressful in itself.

Every dog, regardless of age, size, breed or temperament can learn to walk nicely with her person. It does take some patience, some time, and a willingness to be more stubborn than your dog. If you refuse to be pulled along, eventually your dog will stop trying. Like toddlers who constantly test their boundaries, dogs will always try for a mile when they get an inch.

When you’re teaching your dog to walk with you, don’t count on getting anywhere. This is just a short exercise, not a way to get your fitness walk done for the day. You’ll need about 10 minutes, a pocketful of treats for your dog, and a six-foot leash. Make the treats tiny – you’ll be giving a lot of them. Your dog should be wearing a flat collar or harness. You should be wearing comfortable shoes that give you excellent traction – this is not the time for clogs!

Put your dog’s leash on and head outside. Talk to your dog constantly – you’ll feel funny about it at first, especially if you live in a busy neighborhood, but you’ll get over it. At least if you have a dog with you, people assume you’re not talking to yourself.

Set out with a “Stay with me!” or “Watch me!” – very positive and happy. If you’re the most interesting thing around, your dog will pay more attention. Being the most interesting thing is easy if your dog is food-motivated.

As soon as your dog looks at you – give him a treat. Just for looking at you. It won’t take long for Fido to figure out what a good thing he’s got going.

Start walking at your normal pace. As soon as the leash tightens as your dog pulls away from you – STOP! Don’t say anything, don’t tug on the leash, just stand still. As soon as your dog looks at you (trying to figure out what the heck’s going on), give her a treat! Say “Good Watch!.” When the leash is no longer taut – continue walking, even if it’s only one more step. When the leash tightens, stop. When the dog looks at you – give him a treat!

Be sure your dog comes to you to get the cookie. This way we make sure the dog knows being with you is wonderful, the leash loosens up, and you have some slack to start walking again. Be prepared to stand there for a while – it takes some dogs time to figure out what you want, and how to get what they want!

Eventually even the most stubborn dog will figure out that being with you gets her what she wants – a nice long walk and cookies! As your dog learns the exercise, space out the treats randomly. Dogs are eternal optimists and will always hope a treat is forthcoming. As long as they get one sometimes, they’ll hope forever

About the Author

Hope Saidel is the co-owner of GollyGear.com, a bricks-and-mortar and online small dog shop featuring fun, affordable and practical products for small dogs. She has trained and competed in Obedience with small dogs for over a decade and is President of the North Shore Dog Training Club.

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