Crabby Crab Dog Costume
Doggy outfits - clearly hilarious
Some of the funniest dog outfits are Star Wars themed. You only need to look at your excited pooch running around like a little green Yoda to understand the comedy value of such a costume. It’s cruel but true. A dog in fancy dress livens up a room and everybody’s moods. So why not bring a little fun into the house at your next family get-together and turn your dog into Dogzilla, Crabby Crab or Piglet. Or you could just design your own doggy t-shirt either for your dog or as a present to a dog-loving friend! Honestly, your dog will love all the fuss!
Not all fun and games
Of course, if you get your dog too over-excited you’ll need to remind him who’s boss. There are a range of more serious and practical gadgets on the market that help you train your dog or break bad habits he/she might have inherited from elsewhere.
Break the barking habit
A common problem is excessive barking. Some dogs really do like the sound of their own voice and can’t help but yap and woof at every little thing. I know a dog that barks at the radiator on a regular basis – clearly defending the home isn’t an excuse here. A great and pretty basic cure is at hand for this in the form of the Spray Collar. Doing exactly what it says on the tin, this is a collar that contains a microphone that picks up the frequency of a dog’s bark. As soon as your mut mouths off, the spray activates under the dog’s nose. It is odourless and harmless but shocks the dog into being quiet, with the ultimate effect of training them to associate barking with an unpleasant experience, thus dissuading them from doing it again. Simple and very effective.
Electrocution should do it!
There are other products on the market that act similarly to help you train your dog not to run away. Slightly more severe than the spray collar, these pulse collars work by emitting an electronic pulse and beeping sound when your dog has absconded against your command. These are good for helping them listen to your voice commands and ensure you can get their attention when they are further away. You may feel a bit cruel entertaining the thought of mildly electrocuting your dog but these collars are only designed to be used for a short time to correct bad behaviour and they do really work! Go on, electrocute your best furry friend - it’ll really help your relationship in the end!