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Monday, November 13, 2006
"Can I use my paws for this?"
If you've ventured into any of the pet superstores lately you're well aware that there's no shortage of edibles and chews for dogs. You probably assume that they're all pretty much the same - a chew is a chew, right?
Oh no, my friends. Meet my secret weapon, the Macho Stick:
Looks like a tree branch. It's certainly not as interesting looking as a pig ear, or a huge, thrice knotted rawhide...but let me tell you, in my vast experience "field testing" dog chews, nothing elicits the same reaction as the humble Macho Stick. It coaxes the most hyperactive dog into a quiet, contemplative munch for a good 45 minutes or so, and even encourages older dogs who don't chew much to get back in the habit.
I greet every new dog training client at the their front door with a Macho Stick. Owners are floored when their dog trots off to chew in peace, and it buys me some time to run through my standard Q&A before we dive into hands-on training. For me, the Macho Stick is a sanity-saver.
Take a look at a few of my canine clients in Macho Stick Euphoria:
True love across the board. Every dog looks 100% engaged in the Macho Stick...content, happy...busy. Think of all of the everyday scenarios where you could use it: to keep Fido busy while you're cooking dinner, to direct Fido away from your guests' laps, help cope with rainy day blues ("Mom, I'm bored!"), keep puppy constructively busy while you answer e-mail, discourage begging at the dinner table....
So just what is the Macho Stick? Let's just say that it's the part of a bull he'd most hate to lose. You might call it his fifth leg. The twig without the berries. His cattle prod. You get the picture. Cool, huh?!
I've only discovered two potential drawbacks about the Macho Stick; some dogs consume them waay too fast, which can cause intestinal distress (plus they're expensive!), and dogs who have never guarded before suddenly decide that this new chew is worthy of a growl if you try to take it away. Obviously the growling requires attention (and not Alpha rolls/dominance exercises/nose swatting!!)...find a qualified trainer to help out. If you need to get the Macho Stick away and your dog growls at you, throw a few treats on the floor and collect the stick when he gets up. Put it away, then seek help.
Just to prove that this isn't some sort of paid advertisement, I won't mention my online supplier by name, but I will say that they're the only ones who call them "Macho Sticks" (the superstores call them things like pizzles, bully sticks, moo sticks....but I know for a fact that they're not as good...my canine students aren't as interested in them, plus they smell!)
The Macho Stick. Miracle dog chew? We vote yes!
"I want the one he's chewing."
"I'm serious."
(Yes, my office is Pepto Pink. It's very cheerful.)
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All Hail the Macho Stick
"Can I use my paws for this?"
If you've ventured into any of the pet superstores lately you're well aware that there's no shortage of edibles and chews for dogs. You probably assume that they're all pretty much the same - a chew is a chew, right?
Oh no, my friends. Meet my secret weapon, the Macho Stick:
Looks like a tree branch. It's certainly not as interesting looking as a pig ear, or a huge, thrice knotted rawhide...but let me tell you, in my vast experience "field testing" dog chews, nothing elicits the same reaction as the humble Macho Stick. It coaxes the most hyperactive dog into a quiet, contemplative munch for a good 45 minutes or so, and even encourages older dogs who don't chew much to get back in the habit.
I greet every new dog training client at the their front door with a Macho Stick. Owners are floored when their dog trots off to chew in peace, and it buys me some time to run through my standard Q&A before we dive into hands-on training. For me, the Macho Stick is a sanity-saver.
Take a look at a few of my canine clients in Macho Stick Euphoria:
True love across the board. Every dog looks 100% engaged in the Macho Stick...content, happy...busy. Think of all of the everyday scenarios where you could use it: to keep Fido busy while you're cooking dinner, to direct Fido away from your guests' laps, help cope with rainy day blues ("Mom, I'm bored!"), keep puppy constructively busy while you answer e-mail, discourage begging at the dinner table....
So just what is the Macho Stick? Let's just say that it's the part of a bull he'd most hate to lose. You might call it his fifth leg. The twig without the berries. His cattle prod. You get the picture. Cool, huh?!
I've only discovered two potential drawbacks about the Macho Stick; some dogs consume them waay too fast, which can cause intestinal distress (plus they're expensive!), and dogs who have never guarded before suddenly decide that this new chew is worthy of a growl if you try to take it away. Obviously the growling requires attention (and not Alpha rolls/dominance exercises/nose swatting!!)...find a qualified trainer to help out. If you need to get the Macho Stick away and your dog growls at you, throw a few treats on the floor and collect the stick when he gets up. Put it away, then seek help.
Just to prove that this isn't some sort of paid advertisement, I won't mention my online supplier by name, but I will say that they're the only ones who call them "Macho Sticks" (the superstores call them things like pizzles, bully sticks, moo sticks....but I know for a fact that they're not as good...my canine students aren't as interested in them, plus they smell!)
The Macho Stick. Miracle dog chew? We vote yes!
"I want the one he's chewing."
"I'm serious."
(Yes, my office is Pepto Pink. It's very cheerful.)
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Hey, I'll mention the online supplier, SitStay.com. They rock! Go to http://www.sitstay.com
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I had a pepto pink pantry till a fwe weeks ago lol
My dogs would love that stick> ARFFER loves real sticks so this may be a good thing for him.
11/14/06 8:33 PM
- Victoria