I cannot believe Michael Vick has been reinstated by the NFL. I can only hope no team is dumb enought to hire him.
Please send a message to the NFL and let them know violent criminals should not be allowed to play in the NFL.
7.23.2009
To Flexi or Not To Flexi
After 11 years of walking with a stationary, 6-foot leather leash, I'm now all about the Flexi. Well, I'm not all about it, but it's my new toy. I mean Bailey's new toy.
OK, so everyone knows I've been helping foster Erwin. Well, Erwin came with a Flexi. I hated it at first, I despised it and all it stands for. But then one day, for no reason at all, I hooked Erwin's Flexi on Bailey's harness and started walking. I was hooked too.
It allows me to continue walking even when Bailey decides to stop and sniff for a second. Before I was stopping and starting and stopping and starting, you know what I mean. This way I just keep walking and then he catches up. Ahhhhh.
If for some reason you are not acquainted with a Flexi, it is a retractable leash. Correction, it is THE retractable leash with one-hand-operated braking and retracting, made in Germany. ("You know the Germans always make good stuff.") It comes in three sizes depending on your dogs weight and ranges in cost from $12 to $45. They have two basic styles that most stores carry and some jazzed up versions you can find online.
Of course no Flexi would be complete without some accessories. They offer a saddlebag to carry your phone, keys, etc. and a light. I'm definitely considering the light!
With all that said, there are strong warnings and precautions you need to take when using the Flexi. First, I would not recommend a Flexi for puppies and dogs that have not learned how to walk on a 6-foot stationary leash properly. This includes toy and small breeds. And never use a Flexi if your dog pulls. Both Erwin and Bailey are very calm dogs that walk perfectly on a leash so they are the best candidates for a Flexi.
Also, when using a Flexi you must use caution. Cuts, burns, amputations and fractures can occur if you do not use the Flexi properly. Yup, this is serious stuff. It's easier than you think for neighbors and friends to get caught up in your Flexi and get hurt. But if you read the insert that comes with your Flexi and use your brain, you should have smooth sailing on your walks.
Bailey and I Flexi, do you?
P.S. If you happen to take your cat for walks, they make a special Flexi for Kitties too!
8-24-10 Update: Flexi has an all belt version that I would highly recommend over the traditional cord version. The all belt version will eliminate many of cuts, burns and amputations that frequently occur with the cord version.
OK, so everyone knows I've been helping foster Erwin. Well, Erwin came with a Flexi. I hated it at first, I despised it and all it stands for. But then one day, for no reason at all, I hooked Erwin's Flexi on Bailey's harness and started walking. I was hooked too.
It allows me to continue walking even when Bailey decides to stop and sniff for a second. Before I was stopping and starting and stopping and starting, you know what I mean. This way I just keep walking and then he catches up. Ahhhhh.
If for some reason you are not acquainted with a Flexi, it is a retractable leash. Correction, it is THE retractable leash with one-hand-operated braking and retracting, made in Germany. ("You know the Germans always make good stuff.") It comes in three sizes depending on your dogs weight and ranges in cost from $12 to $45. They have two basic styles that most stores carry and some jazzed up versions you can find online.
Of course no Flexi would be complete without some accessories. They offer a saddlebag to carry your phone, keys, etc. and a light. I'm definitely considering the light!With all that said, there are strong warnings and precautions you need to take when using the Flexi. First, I would not recommend a Flexi for puppies and dogs that have not learned how to walk on a 6-foot stationary leash properly. This includes toy and small breeds. And never use a Flexi if your dog pulls. Both Erwin and Bailey are very calm dogs that walk perfectly on a leash so they are the best candidates for a Flexi.Also, when using a Flexi you must use caution. Cuts, burns, amputations and fractures can occur if you do not use the Flexi properly. Yup, this is serious stuff. It's easier than you think for neighbors and friends to get caught up in your Flexi and get hurt. But if you read the insert that comes with your Flexi and use your brain, you should have smooth sailing on your walks.
Bailey and I Flexi, do you?
P.S. If you happen to take your cat for walks, they make a special Flexi for Kitties too!
8-24-10 Update: Flexi has an all belt version that I would highly recommend over the traditional cord version. The all belt version will eliminate many of cuts, burns and amputations that frequently occur with the cord version.
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