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Holiday Gifts & Fun for Dogs

November 7, 2014 by Talent Hounds 14 Comments

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Holiday Gifts & Fun for Dogs

With the holiday gift season coming up, we want to give away a $100 VISA gift card and some Bullwrinkles and/or Barnsdale Farms Treats.

TH Kilo plus toys and treats

I started thinking about how I would spend the $100 (I am not eligible to win my own Holiday Gifts Contest of course, but I like daydreaming):

Agility and “Pupilates” Equipment

Kilo has started agility lessons at a local indoor facility and loves them. He is not keen on going outside in cold, rain or snow so I need to find ways to exercise his mind and body through winter.

I had major equipment envy when I saw Diane and Rocco Havanese doing agility and working out indoors at Barkworld – watch the cute video. Rocco looks so happy.

Linzy and Remi from our Rescues Rock episode also have similar very handy portable Weave and Jump sets.

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Slimdoggy Steve and Jack seem to use lots of wonderful workout equipment.

We looked online and I could actually buy some equipment with $100 then use the treats to train Kilo at home. He is currently using cushions and chairs to practise.

Dog Toys and Games

Toy Story 4 is in the news which made us think that Kilo the Pug would also enjoy some more toys and games. He really relaxes when he sucks and chews on his soft toys, and he has so much fun getting kibble our of his ball, his chewy bone and his rope and cup toy. Of course his favourite toys of the moment are my daughter’s empty plastic water bottles. The crackling noise delights him and he can throw them up and catch them and carry them around easily.

TH Kilo with bottle wanting treat

He will chase all his toys endlessly back and forth across the house, then stash them in his crate like a pirate. He can not quite grasp the retrieving and bringing to me concept yet unfortunately, but he does occupy himself and get great exercise.

How would you spend the $100 if you win the Holiday Gift Contest? What’s on your holiday wishlist and how will you keep your dog fit burning calories over the holidays?

Filed Under: Dog Health, Fit Dog FRIDAY

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  1. slimdoggy says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    Rocco sure is an inspiration – he looks like he loves it doesn’t he!

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    • Talent Hounds says

      November 7, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      I know- that’s exactly what I thought. He looks like he is just having a great time. He is very strong with great balance too. Such an adorable dog.

      Reply
  2. Tenacious Little Terrier says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I kind of want a Treat and Train type device for Mr. N to work on his separation anxiety.

    Reply
    • Talent Hounds says

      November 7, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Sounds like a cool idea. I have seen a few interesting ones in development that dispense treats remotely. Have a great weekend with Mr. N

      Reply
  3. Emma says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:37 am

    Hope this isn’t my third comment, but for some reason, the other two are not showing up! Great giveaway and love your ideas list!

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    • Talent Hounds says

      November 8, 2014 at 1:49 am

      No- I’ll check that. Honestly technology drives me nuts. I upped security as kept getting bots but then challenges for myself and friends. So sorry about that, appreciate the comment!!! Glad you like the giveaway and ideas. Have such a great weekend XS

      Reply
  4. Diane @ To Dog With Love says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:20 am

    We posted your video today too! I love it! I think I’d like to get a Bosu next or a Fit Paws Peanut.

    Reply
  5. Jan K says

    November 8, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Winter will be challenging! Our house is small so there’s not a lot of space to do things indoors so we have to get creative. We do have enough room to set up the small tunnel, and we won a balance bone I want to work with Luke on. We haven’t done much with agility but I’d love to try some things with him, and wonder if there is an indoor weave set? We have one for outdoors. I’m looking forward to going Christmas shopping and seeing what I can find!

    Reply
  6. Sand Spring Chesapeakes says

    November 9, 2014 at 12:22 am

    that was a great video you did of Rocco. I could get lots of treats with 100 and some beds and dummies for training. Have a great weekend

    Reply
    • Talent Hounds says

      November 13, 2014 at 12:04 am

      Thanks-yummy. Have a great week!

      Reply
  7. 2 Brown Dawgs says

    November 11, 2014 at 1:29 am

    Ooo I could easily spend $100. I find myself needing a new large black kong since Freighter started breaking the edge off the one we had (in the trash now). Those bell shaped kongs are their favorite yard fetching toys. They even work great in the snow!

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    • Talent Hounds says

      November 11, 2014 at 1:45 am

      Me too LOL. Kilo loves red Kongs. We play fetch (although more like chase in his case), and he relaxes sucking and chewing a small one every night at bed time. Then I stuff some and leave in the freezer. XS

      Reply
  8. Denis Spittel says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Katrin loves Kongs toys and other toys.

    Reply
    • Talent Hounds says

      November 13, 2014 at 12:03 am

      Aww Katrin is so cute! Kilo loves Kongs and toys too XS

      Reply

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