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What kind and where did you get it? I just found this...looks very sturdy, but I am not sure if I could hook three leashes on it. http://www.whitepineoutfitters.com/catalog_page_featured.cfm?queries_index=index8&title_bar=HIGH%20SIERRA%20WALK%2DA%2DBELT%3Csup%3Etm%3C%2Fsup%3E%20Heavy%20Duty%20with%20Carabineer&NewProduct=0&Product_CatalogID=157&ProductCode=2&RecordNo=1&sc=yes A helpful trick for people using a standard leash is to tie a knot in the handle so it fits more snugly around your wrist. Again, gripping the excess leash carefully to keep yourself well balanced, and staying alert to the hound's intent. Dogs are in safer control when walking at human's side (not walking at the end of a 6' leash being allowed to criss-cross in front of human - very dangerous). I cannot possibly tie a knot in the loop of my leather leashes to make the loops smaller. I really hate to repeat myself... but my dogs do walk very nicely, in the heel postion and their leashes are kept short. I am well balanced and always alert to what my hounds are doing! As I have already mentioned...I am not worried they will pull me over. I am just looking for recomendations on dog walking belts!!

My suggestion would be to get a second leash and loop it over the shoulder before connecting it to the first leash. It is easy to remove in less than a second, it allows for control and it is cheap. I can't picture how this would work... if you are fearful of them pulling you over, you need to use the leash and give them corrections. I am NOT afraid they will pull me over...they all walk very well together with hardly any correction. I would still hold onto the leashes in my hands as I do now... I just want something to clip / hook the leash loop ends onto, so I don't have to put my arm through them.

I've been thinking I'd like to try some kind of 'dog walking belt'... Something that goes around my waist and has clips or D-rings to clip leashes to. I would still hold onto the leashes like I always do, but the lkoops would be attached to a belt of some sort. I usually slide the loops of all three leashes right up onto my forearm, and then hold the leashes... Nigel & Ruby's in my right hand and Nixon's in my left. Now that the nice weather is here and my arms are bare, the loops do not stay 'up' on my arm...they have been sliding down onto my wrist and it is a bit annoying to have to keep shoving them up out of the way. I have small arms/wrists and they could easily slip right off. I am not worried that the dogs would take off and drag me...they all walk very nicely together. None are spooks and we walk in a very quiet rural area. Any ideas or suggestions???

Never done it with any of the Greys, but our last Dobie loved it! It is so much more relaxed than 'formal' obedience.

Yup! A dog park is not a good place for a shy, fearful dog! Classes would probably be good, as long as the the instructor understands that she is shy and fearful. Even if all you do it sit on the sidelines and let her observe what is going on it would be good for her to get out in a quiet environment.

Oh dear...just seeing this now. Poor, poor Bill for you, Lori I also like to use Traumel cream for lumps, bumps and bruises.

My yard is not very big...big enough that my three can do 'zoomies' up and down it for 30 seconds in the mornings. We do walk very briskly for at least an hour every day....Nixon would probably be happy with a relaxing 20 minute stroll...he has always been this way. We do have a wonderful dog park to go to. In the two years we've been going we have never encountered any nasty dogs or owners there. We used to meeet up with 3 other Greys there every Sunday morning, but one moved away, another hounds owner does not drive anymore, and we lost one to Osteo in the fall. But...like George...my three don't do much running at the park. The past three times we have been there.... and had the entire 3 acres to ourselves... not one of them got out of a slow jog. Occasionally, they do like to chase the dogs who are chasing the balls. But even then, they'll have one or two very short fast runs, then go back to sniffing and peeing. Our Ruby is very high prey and if there are any little yappers in the park I do put her muzzle on.

Yes... a photo would be helpful. Is he lame? Are they sore to touch? Squishy or firm swelling? Is it both elbows?? Is there heat in the joints as well? Does he have a temperature? I don't think this needs an E Vet, but I'd be taking him in to get them checked out tomorrow.

Please give out condolences to your friends. Bert was obviously well loved and a wonderful hound.

Keep it up!

Yup! As long as you are sure he does not have to go potty, just ignore him. Do not look at him or even acknowledge he is there. Having 'been there, done that' with more than one dog, I know how hard it can be. He will figure it out, but patience is the key in these situations. And yes! Tomorrow he'll sleep until at least 6:45

Oh Tina... Run free, Booker....

We love all our vets, too!

Agreed! Yes...she oaccsionally looks away - at the camera!! - but she is reaching for and eating the kibbles that have dropped on the floor. So...Katie has always been hand-fed? She's never eaten on her own, out of a bowl? Perhaps it's time to stop making her work for every single mouthful and just let her enjoy her meals on her own time.

So, so sorry to read of Gabe's passing. Love that captures the heart and touches the soul remains forever. Hold the special memories close to your heart.

So sorry Lexi had to go. Sounds like she was loved by many!

For a senior dog, this would be my suggestion, too.

How old is she and how long have you hadher? Perhaps she felt secure in her crate and would prefer to eat in there. I'd feed the dogs in different rooms so that Oliver does not eat hers. Perhaps he is intimidating her into not finishing.

I am also in a high tick area...and deer ticks are very visible with just the naked eye. They're black and about the size of a pin head. And yes... they DO swell up. A lot!

How's Bella's eye today?

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dawn. to you ....and your DS

and it doesn't happen again. We've had extreme winds today too.

For heavens sake...give it up. Not all dogs are good with children. The OP has made a very hard, but wise, decision. The dog is going to a good loving home.