PRODUCTS AND THINGS WE LOVE HERE AT WINDEGO
KENNEL....
It is always nice to have things that work and you really like. So people
ask me what we use or do with your pups and dogs at your kennel, so I thought
I would dedicate a page to such things we like in our kennel and personally
use for our own dogs, and are our own views and what works for us personally.
I will add more items and pictures as time goes on. If anyone else has some
great ideas, please jump in and let me & everyone know what you love or
like!
CD's and Training Toys, Collars, and Leashes: Click on links and it will take you to site to order products:
GREEN CLEAN FORMULAS:
There is alot of chemicals we throw at our pets and us. From fameldahyde in
your carpets to other cleaners in your house. As well as pour on flea cont.
and many other things drug companies push. ....You got a problem, they have
a little pill to fix it........but sometimes the side effects are greater
than the problem. Here are some animal and earth friendly formulas for around
your home you can try and that are easy to make!
ALL- PURPOSE CLEANER:
1 table spoon Borax
1 table spoon of castile soap
1 table spoon of lemon juice
1 quart of warm water.
shake to mix, use on kitchen and bathroom surfaces and floors!
WINDOW CLEANER:
Spray bottle
2 table spoons of lemon juice or 1/2 a cup of white vinigar.
water.
add lemon juice or viniguar to a spray bottle. fill to the top with water.
shake and use!
EDUCATIONAL FOOD BOOKS WE LIKE,
EXCELLENT TRUE INFO.... If you are the type of
people who stick your head in the sand and pretent like it great, than these
books are not for you. If you are the type of person who wants to know the
truth and better your pets life and yours, then I would highly, highly suggest
these books to you for a good and educational read, they are life changers
for your pets life and yours!!.... I hear people say how much they love their
pets and they are their family members, well then why would not feed your
pet the best quality food? Life's Abundance is all we use and
we did not get where we are today with our dog on commercial over the counter
crap. Life's Abundance is USDA HUMAN GRADE HOLISTIC dog/cat food. And comes
to you no later than 6 wks old from when it was made to your door!! please
see our nutrition page for more info. and if you have questions please ask
us we would love to help!!
"FOOD PETS DIE FOR", shocking FACTS
about pet
food!... by Ann N. Martin. (third edition is 2008 update)
Collars we like:
We love the adjustable snap collars. you can size up the dog you need it for
and they come in so many neat designs and colors.
We also love the fur savers as well.
Choke chains/Pinch collars:
(WE NEVER EVER RECOMMEND THESE FOR PUPPIES IN LEASH TRAINING)
These both are to be used with some common scence! I see alot of people who's
dog walks them around town and drags them all over. And I wonder really how
much they are enjoying being drug around town by their dog? We personally
here only use a choke chain for showing and walking. I recommend if your dog
is pulling you the prong or pinch collar, some people who do not understand
it or enjoy being drug will probably dispute it and call it "cruel".
On the other hand those who are smart and do not enjoy their time being drug
and pulled around town,...will love it! The pinch collar needs to be a couple
fingers fit between the neck and pinch collar, the best ones are the med.
to small prongs (there are tiny, but never use for the rotts or big dogs)
If the collar prongs flip well using it is too loose and some prongs need
to be taken out so it will not flip.
How it works is obvous if your dog pulls on it, it will feel the dull prongs
and back off and stop pulling you. Dog are usually smart and it only takes
once or twice to stop draging you around. Choke chains are great for adults
who have the concept of walking, but should never be tied out on anything
but a regular collar. We do not even recommend tying out your dog, but understand
there are some who do for short periods of time.
CRATES WE LIKE:
We love the giant wire crates at Fleet Farm, WITH adjustable divider. You
save money with the divider because you do not have to continuely buy crates
as they get bigger. Great for house training and as they grow and need room.
and being wire and open they can get air in and yet feel open and see you.
(We do not recommend you use them to travel. The plastic ones are much safer
if you get in an accident.) Better price so far have been at Fleet Farm instead
of dog specailty store. About $85.00 Giant crate/ Fleet Farm.
KENNELS WE LIKE:
we highly suggest you do not waste your money on the regular chainlink fence
for bigger stronger dogs, they are made cheap and long term are a waste of
money. We only recommend and use, the welded wire panels or horse fence or
cattle panel (flipped over so pups do not get their heads stuck in the large
squares) If you are building large run pens and these dogs need room! It will
be worth your money long term and safe housing for your best friend that is
worth your buck!
Kennel pads we like:
We like the sheep skin or cream color
pads with the puffy support around it, well crate training, they have every
size available, I get the small size well I have the divider in well training
my pups. and then the large to fit the giant crate. What I love about these
also at Fleet Farm is
you can throw them in the wash if they have an accident! Or like this spring
when they have muddy paws from running around outside. They wash up great!!
When your dog is then house trained we go for a thicker pad with a cover,
for more joint support and we can still wash the cover. I also like the water
proof ones, I just bought those as well.
We really love baby mattress's! but of course do not fit in a crate, but in
your house or bedroom (where ours sleeps) it is great! they keep their shape
and don't trap odor and you use crib sheets when they get dirty we just change
the sheets and thru them in the wash!!
Treats we like:
We love waggin' Train Jerky treats (22 oz. pack cheaper at wal-mart) they
are all natural dog chews (very little ingred.!) and those are the only thing
we buy from there........NOT dogfood or any other treats!!!, we feed them
to our pups ages 13 wks and up.
As they are tough chews. They love them!! Or of course we give pieces of cooked
chicken
and small pieces of hot dog as a EARNED treat. Or real jerky or small piece
of cheese (not to much cheese it can plug them up).
You want to find an all natural snack that is really healthy for your dog.
Or the best place is your local meat market, that is where I like to go, The
meat is still on the bone. If you get extra throw them in the freezer for
later! remember: Beef FLAVOR is not all natural! And know even chemicals can
be all natural. Read your labels very carefully!!...remember the golden rule
I have learned to live by,
..."Just because they sell it doesn't mean it is good for you or your
pet!!!!"
Leashes we like:
We love the good old fashion leather leash! We also love the double loop nylon
leash, you can have it short or long with a handle eaither way, very comfortable
to hold. wal-mart $12.00!!
We personally do not care for the retractable leashes. Your dog should heel
at your site, not behind you or infront of you, he should be at your site
walking, not sniffing everything in site or everydog that comes. it is respect
and manners/ training issue. Not every dog and every person like a dog coming
up and smelling them. And should not be ok, unless YOU the master are checked
in with it and ok'd first.
Bowls & buckets we like:
We love stainless steel gripper bowls! We love these!! you can get them in
pet magazines for a 9 1/2" bowl it is about $9.00!
when our dogs are eating the bowls do not slide along the floors. they wash
up great as they are stainless steel. I sometimes put them on the top shelf
of our dishwasher. Stainless steel flat back hook buckets with handles they
do not move side to side when hanging in a crate or kennel, we just snap them
up with a double snap in their crate or kennels and again clean up like a
breeze! you can find these in Ryans pets magazine in all sizes from pup to
adult.
another good open feeding tray is adjustable diners, you can put them as tall
or as short as you want! they run about $25.00- $32.00 depending on the size
height you need.
On the go bowls:
I love the rubber flip open bowls and on the go carry bags! these are great
in any car and must haves kids or dogs!! The bowls lay flat and you just push
them open (sorry no picture) but they fit in my show bag and glove compartment
of my car!...$5.00! (Wal-mart baby section!) And the little fold up carry
bags are a wopping $2.00!! and they are small rolled up & with a clip
and you just unfold it and you can wash them as well. nice to have with you
and store away small and neat.
Cleaning buckets & dishes we like:
We rinse and empty daily, but scrub brush clean weekly buckets in our kennels
with plain bleach (nothing scented). In the summer because we have birds flying
thru our kennels and nest (birds can carry coccidia in their stool), we have
our dogs on a monthly de-worming program, plus we put a cap of plain bleach
into a gallon and a 1/2 bucket of water, sorta like the city treats their
water with clorine, we do it as well here. We never share buckets with other
dogs unless cleaning them first.
GROOMING TOOLS WE LOVE:
I know alot of people are affraid to clip their dogs nails and have them bleed.
well now they have this tool called "Quick finder deluxe" nail clipper,
it tells you when you are getting close to the quick!! runs about $53.00,
but for those of you who are constantly running to the vet, this might be
a great thing for you to try!?
Another tool we can't live without it is our grooming tool: "Furminator",
I am sure their is nock off's I can't speak how they work? I personally own
2 and one is always packed in our show bags no matter what!!! I personally
own the large ones, as my dogs are big and have alot to cover. I love how
it takes out the dead hair without stripping the coat and my dogs look so
shiny after! It will run you anywhere from $35.00 to $55.00 mag. or vet. I
think I got mine at good old fleet farm for $35.00? it was a long time ago.
But I know I did not pay $55.00 for them.
TOYS WE LOVE:
This wonderful suggestion came from one of our wonderful customers over in
Wis.,The Sachers are the proud owners of a Kuno x Bunge pup, named "BELLE".
Mary says,"I have learned alot about dog toys in the last year. We found
a really nice dog frisbee at Target a few days ago. It's soft and pliable
and really really tough. Belle LOVES LOVES LOVES furry toys. Ones with any
kind of squeeker are her favorites! Sooner or later she manages to get the
squeeker out though...and then in the trash it goes. THe very longest lasting
toy...and she playes with it alot is the kong wubba...it has a kevlar cover
and lookes like a purple octopus. She's been playing with that toy for MONTHS,
although she squished the squeeker.
Toys with fur that is woven in and out with string/yarn are bad...she pulls
them apart in less than 5 minutes...a real choking danger." My dogs love
the real animals that make noise, they feel like they got some big game and
trot around, it's pretty funny! they also love the squeak toys, but kill them
by day 2. so you always gotta watch your pets with toys. I would still like
to see a fur toy that holds up to a big dog with a squeak!! ....anyone?
Magazines we order from:
Pet Edge: www.petEdge.com
Ryan's Pet Supplies: www.ryanspet.com
Foster & Smith: www.fostersmith.com
Revival animal health: www.revivalanimal.com
**Please note: As I have learned with anything, just because they sell it
does not mean it is good for you or your dog!
"Top selling" does not mean it is the best. It means just as it
says, "Top selling!". Remember dog products do not have to be regulated
by the FDA.
"Thank you to all who e-mailed me with your suggestions and comments
on this page! We are so glad you love it too!! I hope it helps all of you,
to better help your pets and money wise what is worth your buck and what is
not."