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Hi there! a few of you may keep in mind the PooVault from the original evaluation I published last summer. The PooVault is a hard-sided container to hold utilized poop bags up until you reach a trash can. Hands free as well as odor free! see its website here.

I have made some updates to this evaluation to show the PooVault’s new, easier to utilize latch. This publish is sponsored by PooVault.

My mutt Ace was one of those dogs who would crap 3 times on a walk … never when we were right by a trash can … always in the most inconvenient places. (Love you as well as miss you, Ace!)

Then I’d be blessed with bring my dog’s utilized poop bags up until we discover the nearest trash bin. may also phone call me the Poop Fairy.

The PooVault solves this issue since you just decrease the bag in the “vault,” clasp it shut as well as continue on your walk. It includes a belt clip as well as a carabiner. I discover the product the most useful for when I’m hiking with my weimaraner Remy on the tracks as well as we may not see a trash can for miles.

PooVault evaluation – Holds dog poop bags hands free

My PooVault review:

The PooVault is a simple product as well as it works truly well. It traps in the odor as well as enables you to bring your dog’s poop bags hands free. It includes a belt clip as well as a carabiner clip so you can attach it to your belt, your dog’s leash, your backpack, etc. It’s about 5″ wide at the top as well as 3.5″ tall.

I’m lucky to online in a dog friendly area near San Diego so we have trash bins for dog bags almost every half-mile on our metropolitan walks. however this was not always the situation when I resided in North Dakota.

Sometimes I’d be out running as well as I might go 3 or 4 miles before reaching a trash can (often buried in snow). as well as when you’re using gloves or mittens, it’s even more difficult to bring utilized bags!

ORDER A POOVAULT right here $10.99

Here, you can see the PooVault is hanging from my belt loop on my right side utilizing the carabiner:

The new, updated “easy latch”

Since my original evaluation of the PooVault last summer, the product has undergone some style upgrades.

It now includes an easier to utilize latch, recreated in April 2018. I didn’t notice the latch being an problem before, however when I got the updated latch I agree it is easier to open as well as close. The “tab” is a bit longer as well as easier to use, yet it still locks in location (so no leaks!).

It’s a subtle difference, however in the photo below I have the new lid as well as latch on the PooVault as well as the old one hovering above. You can see the new latch has a longer “tab” making it easier to use.

**If you have an older PooVault, you can get a new latch at no expense by ordering just the latch right here for $0. when you have it, it takes about 3 seconds to switch the new for the old.

Any new PooVault you purchase from its website now includes the upgraded latch.

On PooVault’s website, there’s likewise a new choice of ordering a pack of odor absorbents for inside the lid. Each pack includes a sticky strip as well as five odor absorbents.

Pros of the PooVault:

Traps in the odor

Allows you to bring poop bags hands free

Less possibility of germs (or poop!) getting on your hands!

Has a built-in belt clip + includes a carabiner

Great cost just $10.99!

Easy to clean if needed

Helps when you’re walking several dogs

Great for hiking

100% satisfaction guaranteed

Comes in two colors – black or red

Ulemper:

One size offered (5” wide, 3.5” tall). Some people may want a smaller or lager size.

It’s a bit clunky, of course

A PooVault is likewise practical for several dogs

The PooVault is practical when you’re walking several dogs since it’s hands free. One person can only handle so many leashes as well as so many utilized bags! I’ve been seen bring two utilized bags in each hand! Ahh!

Helpful when hiking with your dog

I take my weimaraner Remy out on path hikes on the weekends. We’ve been hiking 6+ miles as well as plan to boost our miles each week.

It’s very, extremely temping not to pick up after my dog when we’re out on the path since we won’t see a trash bin for over an hour. people not choosing up after their dogs is a extremely emotionally charged topic for hikers as well as backpackers!

See my post: What to understand about off-leash hiking with your dog.

The PooVault is a excElent -produkt, der vil motivere hundeejere til at hente efter vores hunde, da vi kan bringe “belastningen” håndfri.

Jeg kan ikke lide at have noget klippet til min hunds snor, men jeg klemmer Poovault til ydersiden af ​​min sti -pakke. Det er ligeledes lidt tilstrækkeligt (3,5 ”høj med 5” bred) til i form inde i min pakke. Det fanger virkelig lugten såvel som tætninger tæt, så der er ingen “lækage.”

Til gåture rundt i kvarteret klipper jeg det bare til min bælteløjfe. Du kan næppe se det på min højre side:

Jeg vil foreslå Poovault for …

Poovault er fremragende for alle, der vandrer på spor, hvor du ikke ser en skraldespand i over en kilometer. Jeg foreslår ligeledes det for vandreture rundt i samfundet, hvis dit område ikke har meget papirkurven, eller hvis du går flere hunde samt kæmper med at styre flere snor såvel som poser.

Det anbefales til hunde 55 pund såvel som under, men det afhænger virkelig af den private hund. Ace var omkring 70 pund, såvel som det hjalp en “belastning”. To, hvis vi var heldige. Det vil sandsynligvis ikke være stort tilstrækkeligt til en fremragende dansker, men hver hund er anderledes.

Bestil en Poovault her

Give væk! Vind en Poovault til din hund!

Opdatering: Giveawayen er afsluttet. Tillykke til Sarah P.!

Poovault giver metode et gratis hvælving til en af ​​disse Mutt’s læsere!

For at komme ind, skal du bare efterlade en ny kommentar nedenfor for at lade mig forstå, hvorfor din hund har brug for Poovault. Præcis hvor mange gange bæser din hund på en typisk gåtur?!

(Kommentarer fra 2017 tælles ikke som indgange til vores nye gave. Jeg har for nylig opdateret dette indlæg, så lad bare en ny kommentar til at komme ind!)

Jeg vælger en mester tilfældigt tirsdag den 17. juli 2018. Skal have en amerikansk postadresse for at vinde.

Alle disse Mutt’s $ 7/mo Patreon -medlemmer får en automatisk indgang til denne gave såvel som gratis produkter fra Mighty Paw. Deltag i Patreon her.

Ville du drage fordel af Poovault?

Lad mig forstå din “Poop Struggle” -historie i kommentarerne!

Læs mere om Poovault fra et par af de Mutt’s besøgende her.

I’m wondering if you could help me figure out why my dog refuses to walk with other people.

Over the last several months, my husband Matt and I have had several days where we’re away from the farm, and our parents have taken turns coming to stay with the baby and the dog.

My dog Baxter knows his “grandparents” very well and likes them (perhaps because he knows they usually come with treats).

However, Baxter does not like them enough to go for a walk with them. On days when we’re not home, Baxter will wait stoically (or stubbornly) until we return to take him for a walk.

If one of the grandparents manages to coax him outside, he will stand on the driveway and refuse to move. He won’t even take the opportunity to go to the bathroom.

This behaviour appears also if Matt and I are home and someone else tries to walk him. No way, Jose.

My mom and Baxter

This is a bit frustrating because it would be very helpful to us if we didn’t have to personally fit in a dog walk in every day—especially after a long day away from home. (One of us always gives him a walk in the morning before we leave.)

Baxter and my daughter Ellie occasionally spend days at their grandparents’ houses. On those days, when he’s not on his home turf, Baxter happily goes for a walk!

Why does my dog refuse to walk with other people?

I’d love to hear from the ThatMutt community what you think is going on with Bax.

Is he afraid his grandparents are secretly dognappers? Does he feel a duty to watch the house when we’re not home? has he appointed himself our official welcoming committee and doesn’t want to miss our arrival?

(The last two don’t make sense because he won’t walk even if we’re home… but his grandparents having a secret career as dognappers also doesn’t make sense.)

How can I get my dog to walk with other people?

I’d really appreciate some suggestions for possible solutions.

One idea I have is an obvious one: going for walks with Bax and my Mom, so he gets more comfortable walking with her.

We’d build up over a few days, and she could start to hold the leash while we walk together. and then a few days after that if Bax is walking well I’d gradually drift away as he and my mom walk on.

The challenge with this is it requires an additional commitment of time from the grandparents when they’re already helping us out a lot with baby and dogsitting.

What do you think Baxter is thinking?

How do you think we can help him be more comfortable with different walking buddies?

Relaterede artikler:

What is my dog really telling me?
What to do when your dog refuses to walk
How to motivate a lazy dog

Julia Preston writes for That Mutt about dog behavior and training, working dogs and life on her farm in Ontario, Canada. She has a sweet, laid-back boxer mix named Baxter. She is also a blogger at Home on 129 Acres where she writes about her adventures of country living and diy renovating.

winter running tips for dogs (and their humans)

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Winter running tips for dogs (and their humans)

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When is it too cold to run with a dog? winter running with dogs

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Can my dog run if it’s below 10 degrees?

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How to know if it’s too cold to run with your dog

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Dog running gear – winter running with dogs

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Dog coats – Does my dog need a coat in the winter?

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how to get my dog used to wearing a coat

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What kind of coat is best for my dog?

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Does my dog need boots in the winter?

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Does a dog’s feet get cold in the snow?

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How to prevent snow and ice buildup between a dog’s toes

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Pawz dog boots for winter running with dogs

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Protect a dog’s paws from chemical de-icing material

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Musher’s secret – winter running with dogs

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Noxgear LED harness

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LED collars for dogs

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How far should I run with a dog in the cold?

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How long can dogs run in the snow?

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Other tips for winter running with dogs in the cold:

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When should professional dog walkers cancel their appointments due to the cold?

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How do you decide when it’s too cold for your dog?

This post includes all of my tips for winter running with dogs. I grew up in Minnesota, and I spent 12 years in North Dakota where I owned a dog walking business. Let’s just say I’m used to cold weather!

I took dogs on running sessions in all weather through my business. sometimes it was -20 degrees Fahrenheit, and we still ran. Ikke noget særligt. bare en anden dag! Over the years, I covered more than 5,000 miles with dogs at my side.

And so, this post includes my tips for running with a dog in the winter. I’ll start by listing some of the most common questions I receive about winter running with dogs.

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When is it too cold to run with a dog? winter running with dogs

For the most part, runners are a tough bunch. They aren’t scared off by the cold. Some runners are up before dawn, running 8 or 10 miles before work. but I still get this question – When is it too cold for a dog?

That is a tough question. What do you mean by “too cold”?

(Here I am in my creeper face mask before we all had to wear masks.)

If you mean the current temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit and you’re wondering if your dog might get a little chilly, he’ll probably be fine as long as you’re going out for an hour or less.

I didn’t even bother to put coats on the dogs in Fargo unless it was below 10 degrees F or so. Anything above that in January was a heatwave! 

Can my dog run if it’s below 10 degrees?

This depends on the dog (and the human). obviously Midwestern dogs have adapted to the cold just like their owners have adapted. When it doesn’t get above zero for 10 days at at a time, you just kind of deal with it.

On the other hand, 10 degrees is going to feel very cold for dogs in other parts of the country, just as it will feel cold to their humans.

What I learned from years of running in the cold is that as long as you keep running (vs. walking), nearly all dogs are fine for a 30-minute run even when it gets down to 10 degrees or so.

I definitely ran with dogs when it was colder than that, but once it dips below 10 degrees I start looking at the individual dog in front of me. You also don’t want to be out for more than 20 or 30 minutes in the extreme cold, but a quick run around the block is fine.

In Montana, we even have a winter half marathon for dogs and many dogs still race if it’s one of those brutally cold days. check out the Snow Joke half Marathon!

How to know if it’s too cold to run with your dog

Ask yourself these questions about winter running with your dog:

How old is the dog? Puppies and seniors tend to get colder quicker, plus they may not be the best candidates for running anyway.
How long are you going to be running? A half-hour should be fine in most temps unless it’s below 0.
How much fur does this dog have? obviously a Boston terrier is going to have a harder time than an American Eskimo dog or a husky bred for actual sled dog racing!
How much body fat does the dog have? Lean, muscular dogs tend to start shivering sooner than dogs with more “width.”
How much energy does the dog have? usually when a dog is a bundle of energy, she’s going to do ok in the cold for at least short periods. Her heart rate will be up from the excitement of getting out, and her body will warm up from the workout.
Is this dog used to the cold? obviously a Minnesota dog will be used to the cold compared to a dog that recently moved to a cold climate.
Does the dog need a coat? (more on that below)
Does the dog have sensitive paws? Does he need booties?
When in doubt, skip the run or leave the dog home.

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Hundekørsel – Vinterkørsel med hunde

One thing that also helps is to use a hands-free dog leash because it’s harder to hold a leash (and poop bags) when you’re wearing gloves or mittens!

I’m going to go over:

Dog coats
Dog boots
“Musher’s Secret”
Reflective & LED collars

Dogfrakker – Har min hund brug for en frakke om vinteren?

Your dog probably doesn’t need a coat while running as long as it’s 20 degrees or warmer. Of course, if you notice your dog frequently shivering or if you frequently plan to be out for more than 45 minutes, a coat might be a good idea. EVERY dog IS DIFFERENT.

I usually did not put a coat on my black lab mix Ace, but I do put a vest on my weimaraner these days.

We live in Montana, and my weim has such short hair and very little body fat. Plus, we frequently go on training runs that are several hours in the mountains as we train for ultra marathons. So yes, a coat is very valuable for our current dog!

Just know that most dog sweaters and fleeces are cute as far as a fashion statement, but they don’t do a whole lot as far as warmth. I recommend Ruff Wear’s dog coats or a hunting vest. More on both options below.

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How to get my dog used to wearing a coat

Remember that it’s unnatural and uncomfortable for most dogs to wear a coat. A coat makes some dogs feel very submissive since the material is placed over them.

This was definitely the case with my lab mix Ace (RIP). I knew he would much rather be cold than wear his coat. When I put his vest on him, his whole body posture changed. He cowered and held himself lower to the ground.

If you buy a coat for your dog, don’t make fun of him when he wears it. Instead, give him treats and praise and head out for a walk or something fun! tell him what a good boy he is in his stylish jacket! All the other dogs will be jealous!

In the book inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz wrote how dogs generally don’t need to wear coats (they have their own!).

“Both dogs and wolves have, clearly, their own coats permanently affixed,” she wrote. “One coat is enough: when it rains, wolves may seek shelter, but they do not cover themselves with natural materials.”

She went on to describe how a coat presses against the back, chest and even the head of a dog, an uncomfortable feeling to them.

“There are occasions when wolves get pressed upon the back or head: it is when they are being dominated by another wolf, or scolded by an older wolf or relative.”

Of course, there are always exceptions. Some dogs love the coats we put on them. They may associate the coat with a walk or with affection from us. Others just learn to put up with it, as they put up with so many other obnoxious things from us – hugs, for example.

Hvilken slags frakke er bedst for min hund?

If you do invest in a dog coat for warmth (vs. a fashion statement), I recommend you go to a sporting goods store that carries winter gear for hunting breeds.

I bought an Avery camouflage hunting vest for my dog Ace in 2008 and now Remy wears it so it’s lasted over 12 years!!

Dog hunting vests may not be the style you’re looking for, but ours does keep Remy’s core warm when necessary. It’s made for Labs to wear while duck hunting, so it’s no joke. Remy wears it while we run in the mountains, and Ace used to wear it on our cold-weather camping trips when we were not moving around as much.

If you want something more stylish, we love the dog coats from RuffWear, and they come in different colors.

Below is a picture of Remy wearing Ruffwear’s “Powder Hound” jacket. It’s adorable and fits him well.

Har min hund brug for støvler om vinteren?

For winter running with dogs, your dog most likely will not need boots unless it’s below 15 degrees or if you’re going to be out for a few hours. Dogs’ feet are actually very tough and as long as you’re moving,  your dog’s feet will probably be OK.

Blir en hunds fødder kolde i sneen?

So much depends on the dog. My weimaraner’s paws get cold when it’s below 15 degrees or so. I bought some Muttluks dOG -støvler til min hund, og de er fantastiske kvalitet og forbliver godt, hvis du får den rigtige størrelse (mål!). Der er et par sorter, og jeg foretrækker den fleece -foret muttluks.

Hvis din hund holder sine poter op, når de er ude i kulden, er det et åbenlyst tegn på, at hans fødder er kolde, og at han også kan drage fordel af hundebooties.

Se mine Muttluks Dog Boots Review.

Remy iført sine muttluks hundestøvler

Hvordan man forhindrer opbygning af sne og is mellem en hunds tæer

Det er meget mere almindeligt, at hunde har brug for støvler for at forhindre sne- og isopbygning mellem tæerne end beskyttelse mod kulden. Til vinterkørsel med hunde er dette meget almindeligt med mellemhårede og langhårede racer. Sneen klæber til deres pels og kan let fryse.

Jo længere hunden er ude, jo mere sne bygger mellem tæerne, og dette kan være meget smertefuldt! Sneen bliver ved med at blive pakket tæt, indtil den bliver en frosset ischunk fast på den fattige hunds fod.

Et tyndt par hundestøvler er nok beskyttelse til at forhindre, at sneen og isen samles mellem din hunds tæer. Jo lettere støvlerne er, jo bedre. Husk, at de ikke nødvendigvis er til varme. Og hunde kan virkelig ikke lide at have noget på deres fødder. Se Pawz -støvlerne nedenfor!

Pawz Dog Boots til vinter, der kører med hunde

Jeg linker til et brand kaldet Pawz Dog Boots, fordi dette er et produkt, jeg har fundet meget effektivt for nogle af mine hund, der kører klienter.

Disse støvler er ikke designet til at holde en hunds poter varme. De er designet til at beskytte poter mod kemikalier og ru overflader, og de er temmelig holdbare.

Støvlerne er meget tynde, som en sok, men de er lavet af naturgummi og er derfor vandtæt. De er beregnet til at være engangs, så hunden bærer hvert par måske 5 eller 6 gange, og så kaster du dem væk.

Du får 12 støvler i en pakke, så de varer et stykke tid, og hver kan bæres flere gange. De er 100 procent bionedbrydelige, ifølge virksomheden. Og de er også fantastiske for hunde, der har en tendens til at blande deres fødder og slidte deres potepuder.

Beskyt en hunds poter mod kemisk afisningsmateriale

Jeg anbefaler også et let par støvler til din hund, hvis din løbende rute har uundgåelige dele af gader eller fortove med kemiske afisningsmaterialer eller salt.

Dette kan naturligvis irritere en hunds poter, og det er ikke så fantastisk for ham at slikke fødderne bagefter bagefter.

Gå igen med det letteste par som muligt. Du kan bruge Pawz Dog Boots ovenfor, eller hvis du også har brug for noget til varme, så gå med Muttluks.

De fleste hunde har ikke brug for beskyttelse mod ujævn eller potentielt skarp is på vejen, men hvis dette er en bekymring for dig, kan det være en anden grund til at overveje et tyndt par hunde støvler.

Musher’s Secret – Vinterkørsel med hunde

Musher’s Secret er en naturlig voks, du kan gnide på din hunds poter for at beskytte poterne mod elementerne. Dette er et unikt produkt, fordi du også kan bruge det om sommeren til at beskytte mod varmt sand eller skarpe klipper.

I have not used Musher’s secret for my own dogs but others have recommended it to me. Det skaber en barriere, der også forhindrer sne og is i at opbygge på pelsen mellem din hunds tæer.

Hvis du har brugt Musher’s Secret, så lad mig vide, om det fungerede for dig i kommentarerne.

Noxgear ledede sele

You may want to consider using a reflective or LED harness for your dog while running in the darker winter months.

There are many options to choose from su

i går var den sidste dag i min 30-dages vanskelighed at lære min hund fem nye kommandoer: bang, rulle over, crawl, gå også så godt som spand. Lad mig understrege, at selv om min hund griber fat i disse nye kommandoer, lærer han stadig. Den største fejl, jeg begik med denne vanskelighed, var at sætte en frist. Hunde kan ikke altid opdage noget nyt på kort tid, såvel som en af ​​de værste ting at gøre er at skynde dem. En meget bedre vanskelighed at prøve ville være at træne din hund hver dag i 30 dage eller til metode fem nye kommandoer i 30 dage. Alligevel er Ace tæt på at have kommandoerne nede.

ACE har kommandoer, der inkluderer en sfære ganske godt. Han sætter sin kugle i en container nu, men jeg er normalt nødt til at pege på containeren såvel som at stå lige ved den. Det næste mål er at få ess til at sætte en kugle i containeren, uanset hvor jeg står. Da af hans sfærefiksering såvel som besættelse af at spille hentning, vil det være næsten umuligt at få ham til at sætte en kugle i en container endda fem meter fra mig. “Bucket” har været en stor vanskelighed for ACE, da når en sfære er omkring, har han en vanskelig tid med at fokusere på noget andet samt ignorerer selv de mest grundlæggende kommandoer.

Jeg antager, at Ace er ret stor på “Gå længe.” Det ville være rart, hvis han måske fanger sfæren oftere, men måske kræver jeg at arbejde på mit kast! Igen er denne kommando vanskelig for ham, da han ikke ønsker at forlade min side, hvis jeg holder en bold.

Hvad angår Bang såvel som Roll Over, er Ace bare ikke så begejstret for disse kommandoer såvel som han besluttede at gøre det ekstremt indlysende i videoen. Bare se på denne mutt flop rundt. Vi kræver at arbejde på et hurtigere svar, såvel som jeg kræver at stoppe med at gentage kommandoer, så han ikke tror, ​​at han kan vente, indtil jeg siger et ord to eller tre gange.

Og til sidst gennemsøg. Vi kræver en mere metode på denne. Ace vil krybe, men han kan lide at holde sin røv høj. I videoen holdt jeg min hånd på ryggen. Jeg bliver nødt til at vende tilbage til de grundlæggende elementer såvel som at begynde med, at Ace kun gennemgår et par centimeter ad gangen. Problemet er, at han altid ønsker at bevæge sig så hurtigt. Hvorfor gennemgå, når du kan løbe?

Så der har du det. Selvom det nogle gange så ud som om vi ikke kom nogen steder, ess så godt som jeg er kommet en lang metode fra første dag. Prøv mentor din hund nogle nye kommandoer. Hunde kan opdage meget, hvis vi tager os tid til at lære dem.

Klik lige her for at se mine andre 30-dages vanskelighedsindlæg.