"Pet jewelry makes your pampered pooch stand out as leader of the pack
and is one of the most unique segments on the market," says a press
release I got off PRWeb today. "Jewelry and adornments however, are
not for any old hound, they are for dogs with an extreme sense of
style. Style which, if they are very lucky, they have managed to train
their pet human to appreciate and share. These dogs will demand that
their human buys them the very best."
OK, my akita and my bull terrier wouldn't be caught dead in jewelry--
unless it was a spiked collar--but I digress.
"At one time a dog would be lucky to get a bit of string around his
neck for a collar. Today's dogs are more fortunate. Bejeweled collars,
encrusted with Swarovski crystals, pearls and sterling silver collar
charms make a delightful gift for your dog.There are a few safety
items to consider, however, when adorning your adored pup with his
latest item of jewelry.
- Remember that your pet might not always appreciate wearing a jeweled
neck collar. The scent of a passing rabbit disappearing into the
undergrowth might prove too much of a temptation to even the most well
behaved hound. Any special jewelry or anything that might catch and be
a hazard should be taken off before allowing your pet to romp free.
- Make sure that if your pup is wearing a jeweled collar that it has
an elastic or easy-break fastening. Magnetic catches are great for
this, allowing your dog to pull free without damaging himself or his
collar if he gets caught, for instance, in undergrowth.
- Pet jewelry should be regarded in exactly the same way that you
would your own. So, as you wouldn't expect to wear your finest pearls
to the gym, you shouldn't let your pup romp wild wearing his. The
jewelry can be cleaned and treated in exactly the same way as you
would your own and will benefit from a regular wash in hot soapy water
and rubbing dry with a soft cloth.
- Not every dog will embrace these new found adornments. Some may find
it strange or even a little scary. If your pup looks a little panicked
then remove the offending item and reassure him. Then pop it back on
again while giving him reassurance and perhaps a little treat. Keep
repeating this at regular intervals and over the course of a few days
he will start to feel comfortable and confident in the new finery."
Now I've heard it all!
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