Separation Anxiety and Dog Toys

For some reason, Duke has had some issues with what I think is separation anxiety. He is doing things he has never done in the past- getting into garbages and going to the bathroom in the house. While these things are not the end of the world, I wonder- what happened to my dog?

The more I thought about it the more I thought that maybe it is a form of separation anxiety. That instead of eating the carpet or destroying the table, he was destroying and eating the garbage. It seems to be the worst right when we leave -I once took a shower and didn't let him into the adjoining room, and he got into the garbage- and then it it over.

So what I thought is that I needed something (and something good) to distract him for the first 5 minutes when I leave. He is not a big chewer, so bully sticks, himalayan chews, deer antler chews, etc where not going to work. I have down the kong filled with frozen peanut butter before, but I usually forgot to fill it back up and the soft peanut butter wasn't going to work. So I was stuck. I thought about giving him a Nina Ottosson dog toy, but since he really isn't into a lot of dog treats and food, I wasn't sure if that was going to work.

I decided that I had to try once since there wasn't much else I could do. I finally brought one home and set it up. Of course I had to put really good treats in there. The first time I gave it to him, he looked at it, smelled it, licked it a few times and went to go find his ball. I thought, see I knew he wouldn't like it. But then Jax thought it was pretty neat and started using it, of course then Duke thought it was pretty neat and was able to get it to work after a few times.

Well, not after many uses, it seems to have done its job. When I left his morning, instead of trying to stop me from getting out of the dog and freaking out that I was leaving him behind, he was upstairs trying to get the treats out of the toy. So HOPEFULLY, this will be it. He can forget that I am leaving, get his treats, and then lay down and relax.

So, if you are looking for dog toys to help withe separation anxiety, I would highly recommend the Nina Ottosson Dog Toys.

Pretty Dog Dresses

Are you looking for a stylish dress for your labrador retriever? At Large Dog Shoppe we have some beautiful dresses for big dogs. Whether you are looking for a fancy dress to wear to a wedding or a fun summer dress to wear to the beach.

If you still can't find the large dog dress you are looking for, contact us and we may be able to custom make it.

New Dog Carriers

We have gotten in some new designer dog carriers. These beautiful carriers are made by PETOTE. They are timeless carriers that provide you a sense of class when using them. They are high quality and many will conceal your dog when out and about. Petote Dog Carriers are designer after the high fashion purses you would carry around. With one of these you know you'll be getting the best.

Visit Poochieheaven for all your dog carriers.

Celebrate your Dog's Birthday

Dog Birthday Parties are becoming more and more popular. Not only is it fun to throw a party, but it is great socialization for both your dog and you. It is important for your dog to be around other dogs and get used to all dogs- male, female, big, and small. What is a better way to do this then to throw a dog birthday party?

What do you have for dog birthday items?

Birthday Boy Dog Tank Tops
Birthday Girl Dog Dress
Cake Dog Toys
Dog Birthday Cakes
Dog Party Hats

These items are available in many sizes for all dogs. Whether you are celebrating your Maltese's 1st birthday or your Border Collie's 12th birthday, at Poochieheaven we have items to help you celebrate.

Water Wear for Dogs

While it is still cold in many parts of the US, people are starting to think more and more about warm weather and vacations. Including your dog in these events is very common. Below are some items that you may need for your dog when they are near the water.

Dog Swimsuits- While just for looks, your pup will look adorable this year.
Dog Sunglasses- Just like you, your dog may need eye protection.
Dog Life Jackets- Keep your dog safe near the water with a dog life jacket.

For all your water wear needs for your dog, visit Poochieheaven.

Clothes for those Huge Dogs!

At Poochieheaven we have gotten many request for clothes for huge dogs. These are hard to come by, but many large dogs have thin fur and need an extra layer during the cold winter months.

Some of the dogs that come to mind are Great Danes and Mastiffs. These dogs, while large, have thin fur and will need protection against the cold weather (it is currently 6 degrees here).

Some of the items that we have at Poochieheaven that will fit dogs of this size are:

Black Cozy Fleece Dog Coat- Available in many sizes and goes up to size 30 in back length.
Winter Dog Parka- Available in many sizes and large enough to fit a Great Dane. Waterproof too!
Cloudburst Dog Jacket- Eco Friendly and will keep your pup warm!

These are just a few examples of large dog clothing. If you need more great dane dog clothes or clothing for mastiffs, visit Poochieheaven!