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[SD&B]

I have never heard of that before! but sounds great fun!! I have got it right that its just a normal physio ball, like you'd find in the gym? Would it have to be a particular size cos i know you can get smaller versions? Would love to work on my core strength as well so a good all-rounder

Yes, it's just a normal physio ball. I got a heavy duty one. For exercises in which the dog is standing on the ball with two feet or doing other weight bearing, you want a ball that is as close to the height of his shoulders, but not over the height, as possible. This should also work for most other things, such as learning treiball basics, though I don't know much about treiball. (We did some pushing and rolling, because it's great exercise.) You can adjust ball height just a bit by adding or letting out air.

There are a lot of videos on Youtube about treiball. It's like herding sheep, except you use the balls. It's a very new sport. Since most of use don't have very good access to sheep, treiball is generally more convenient.

 

[Evie]

I tried this with Evie, but she gets over excited VERY quickly.. (chasing giant balls is apparently lots of fun) She started trying to grab the ball in her teeth. We had to quickly remove it as we were worried she was going to put a hole in it..

 

[MaryK]

haha maybe that'll be the new thing.. instead of a crate, have the back seat of a car for dogs to sleep on

Yep, seems so far away at the moment though sure the time will go quickly (I hope) I definitely will let everyone know, your probably going to get fed up of me mentioning it lol aww bless you

Best christmas present EVER!!! Oh I will, luckily we dont have huge christmas', no big parties and not a huge deal of decorations (at least not reachable for puppy) just have to keep the bottom of the tree a little bit clearer and protect the presents
I know, i keep saying to my parents 'I WANT PUPPY NOW' (i'm not usually a spoilt brat but on this occasion... )

Would work with Zeus that's for sure, he didn't like crates so I stopped, should have found a car seat

The time will pass, just keep 'collecting' everything you need for your new puppy that's what I did when I was expecting Zeus and Tiger Lily, helped pass the time and LOL they had the BIGGEST collection of toys any pups would wish for Shares in the puppy toy companies must have gone through the roof

Never get tired of hearing about puppies and dogs, so 'mention' away

Oh yes, puppies LOVE helping with the presents

You're allowed to be a 'spoilt brat' it's not every day you get your new puppy I'm sure your parents are VERY HAPPY you're so excited and have so much planned for her arrival

 

[MaryK]

Lol, Evie "helped" us unwrap all our presents at christmas last year... she was only about 8-10 weeks old too lol. Supervised of course.

I don't recall seeing 'play dead' on your list? There's this one tutorial in particular which I LOVE and would LOVE to teach Evie only she gets all wiggly and licky the moment i say the word 'bang' or 'boom' (regardless of my tone of voice - ive tried making it sound happy) or if I pretend to shoot her with my hand. It's actually quite funny, but also very frustrating

LOL that's such a cute picture of Evie helping with the presents Awwwwwwww she's cuteness overload

LOL can just see young Evie going all wriggly with play dead. Haven't tried that trick yet with Rakins, I think I may have the same kind of 'problem' he's a wriggle butt too. Oh maybe he decided to roll on his back for a tummy rub

 

[MaryK]

I tried this with Evie, but she gets over excited VERY quickly.. (chasing giant balls is apparently lots of fun) She started trying to grab the ball in her teeth. We had to quickly remove it as we were worried she was going to put a hole in it..

Sounds like something Ra Kismet would LOVE, he's already into playing soccer He's great with his balls, never tries to bite them, it's Zeus "the mad dog scientist' that has to be watched

 

[MaryK]

Yes, it's just a normal physio ball. I got a heavy duty one. For exercises in which the dog is standing on the ball with two feet or doing other weight bearing, you want a ball that is as close to the height of his shoulders, but not over the height, as possible. This should also work for most other things, such as learning treiball basics, though I don't know much about treiball. (We did some pushing and rolling, because it's great exercise.) You can adjust ball height just a bit by adding or letting out air.

There are a lot of videos on Youtube about treiball. It's like herding sheep, except you use the balls. It's a very new sport. Since most of use don't have very good access to sheep, treiball is generally more convenient.

Must go over to YouTube and get some vids. No sheep around in this area, which just may be a blessing as farmers don't like outsiders helping round up their sheep

 

[SD&B]

haha maybe that'll be the new thing.. instead of a crate, have the back seat of a car for dogs to sleep on

That's what we do. I have a seat belt clip that I attach to their harnesses and they sleep in the back seat.

 

[SD&B]

In fact, I even cut some boxes to fit behind the front seats so that the back seat is one solid surface and then covered the area with towels. It works very nicely.

 

[MaryK]

In fact, I even cut some boxes to fit behind the front seats so that the back seat is one solid surface and then covered the area with towels. It works very nicely.

That's a brilliant idea Would make more room for my two boys, can be a bit cramped at the back when both want to stretch out on a long ride.

 

[SD&B]

That's a brilliant idea Would make more room for my two boys, can be a bit cramped at the back when both want to stretch out on a long ride.

Yes. And no one falls down behind the front seat. It really is easy. (I used thin TV boxes and they fit perfectly. I just had to cut out part of them for the hump in the floor.)

 

[MaryK]

Yes. And no one falls down behind the front seat. It really is easy. (I used thin TV boxes and they fit perfectly. I just had to cut out part of them for the hump in the floor.)

I think we have one of those still around, hard rubbish/cardboard collection, hasn't happened for a while. Good point, have had the 'fall down' scenario, fortunately no dog was hurt but it does concern me.

 

[collie23]

The treibball looks great, gonna have add physio ball to my list of things to buy, its a good job I've saved up

The time will pass, just keep 'collecting' everything you need for your new puppy that's what I did when I was expecting Zeus and Tiger Lily, helped pass the time and LOL they had the BIGGEST collection of toys any pups would wish for Shares in the puppy toy companies must have gone through the roof

Never get tired of hearing about puppies and dogs, so 'mention' away

Oh yes, puppies LOVE helping with the presents

You're allowed to be a 'spoilt brat' it's not every day you get your new puppy I'm sure your parents are VERY HAPPY you're so excited and have so much planned for her arrival

I'm going to start buying things soon, but want to wait until i know whether she's pregnant as otherwise may have to store everything for another 6 months or so. would be a little depressing

Sounds like your dogs are spoilt (just like they should be ) lol i know everyone's excited here, especially my older brother, he's so excited to take her out for walks lol gonna have to fight me for it though lol

 

[jackienmutts]

In fact, I even cut some boxes to fit behind the front seats so that the back seat is one solid surface and then covered the area with towels. It works very nicely

And no one falls down behind the front seat. It really is easy. (I used thin TV boxes and they fit perfectly. I just had to cut out part of them for the hump in the floor.)

I did the same thing, used boxes behind the seats - with old kinda flat pillows over top (where the seat dips, to kinda level it out), then put a sherpa-y dog throw over top, with a big blanket over top the whole thing. And on the floor, in between the boxes, I had a pillow in between the boxes, over top the hump, and of course, the big sherpa dog throw went over the whole back seat area/boxes. Two sheppies take up lots of room in the back seat of a car! I had a dogmobile. And I recently got an SUV (won't even tell you how old my car was ... OLD!!) and now my license plate frame even says "German Shepherdmobile".

 

[Dogster]

Now I know how to spot you.

 

[MaryK]

I did the same thing, used boxes behind the seats - with old kinda flat pillows over top (where the seat dips, to kinda level it out), then put a sherpa-y dog throw over top, with a big blanket over top the whole thing. And on the floor, in between the boxes, I had a pillow in between the boxes, over top the hump, and of course, the big sherpa dog throw went over the whole back seat area/boxes. Two sheppies take up lots of room in the back seat of a car! I had a dogmobile. And I recently got an SUV (won't even tell you how old my car was ... OLD!!) and now my license plate frame even says "German Shepherdmobile".

Two Sheppies do take a lot of room
I think we need to contact car manufacturers with your 'design', develop a 'dogmobile' especially for dog lovers Of course an SUV is very close to being the ultimate dogmobile and just love the license plate frame

Just add automatic drink dispenser, automatic treat dispenser hold on - already one in the car - LOL Doggy Owners!

 

[Dogster]

Two Sheppies do take a lot of room
I think we need to contact car manufacturers with your 'design', develop a 'dogmobile' especially for dog lovers Of course an SUV is very close to being the ultimate dogmobile and just love the license plate frame

Just add automatic drink dispenser, automatic treat dispenser hold on - already one in the car - LOL Doggy Owners!

My type of car, LOL

 

[SD&B]

Two Sheppies do take a lot of room
I think we need to contact car manufacturers with your 'design', develop a 'dogmobile' especially for dog lovers Of course an SUV is very close to being the ultimate dogmobile and just love the license plate frame

Just add automatic drink dispenser, automatic treat dispenser hold on - already one in the car - LOL Doggy Owners!

Too late. You can actually buy devices to put in the hollow area behind the front seat. I had already done mine when I saw it and mine used garbage, so it was free.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=90xr

 

[MaryK]

Too late. You can actually buy devices to put in the hollow area behind the front seat. I had already done mine when I saw it and mine used garbage, so it was free.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=90xr

Oh Dear And here I was thinking I could make a fortune to pay for all the treats Ra Kismet eats

 

[SD&B]

Oh Dear And here I was thinking I could make a fortune to pay for all the treats Ra Kismet eats

LOL! Don't forget us little people when you strike it rich.

 

[MaryK]

LOL! Don't forget us little people when you strike it rich.

I sure won't, just got to find a new way now Treats for all when I strike it rich!