Cherrybrook - Dog Training and Containment

MidWest Solutions SUV Dog Crates

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:35:00 -0700

The newest innovative idea from MidWest, manufacturers of the portable and affordable Solutions Series Dog Crates, is here! MidWest Solutions SUV Crates are designed specifically for the rear cargo area of SUVs and vans. Modeled on the original MidWest suitcase style folding crates, Solutions SUV Crates fold down quickly and easily, making them portable even when not carrying a dog. These dog crates also have the same ABS hard plastic pan which can be removed for easy cleaning, even when the crate is shut. Solutions SUV Crates also come with plastic carrying handles for more comfortable portability. These crates feature slide bolt latches for easy and secure door closure. As always, this MidWest dog crate is durable and easy to clean.

The most striking feature of the new Solutions SUV Crates is the double doors. Located on each end, these doors allow the crates to be placed in the cargo area in either direction, perfect for accessing the crate from the cargo or seating area of the vehicle.

MidWest Solutions SUV Crates are available in two sizes: 36 or 42 inches. And because they are narrower than traditional dog crates and cages of this size, it is easier to fit two of them side-by-side in the back of the vehicle, perfect for owners of multiple dogs!

MidWest Select Triple Door Dog Crates

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:10:00 -0700

Here comes another innovative solution from MidWest! The Select Triple Door Crate is designed to house your dog from puppyhood through the adult years. The Select Crate comes with a free crate divider to start training off on the right foot, as well as an instructional DVD about crate training your puppy.

Our dogs ancestors lived in dens which provided protection and a great deal of psychological satisfaction. Dogs, therefore, have a strong natural tendency to seek out some type of shelter to make a den. You may find your dog climbs under tables or chairs or into other small spaces seeking security.

When you use a MIDWEST Home, you give your puppy a place to feel secure. He will not feel isolated because the wire crate home provides visibility and ventilation as well as safety ? for him and your home!

MidWest Crates also allow you to take advantage of your puppy?s natural instinct to keep his home clean, which makes housetraining easier.

The MidWest Select Crate has been developed with the safety, security, and comfort of your dog in mind. Three doors allow easy access to your puppy from the front, back or side, allowing for greater freedom of placement. These crates are terrific for just about any location, from the house to the car, even an RV! And, when you are done with the housebreaking and puppy stages, all three doors can be removed without tools to give your pet post-training freedom. Having a three door crate also makes it easier to house or travel with more than one crate at a time.

Modeled on the original MidWest suitcase style folding crates, the Select Crate can be set-up or put away quickly and easily, by just about anyone. The MidWest Select Crate also includes a composite plastic pan for easy cleaning, and plastic handles to make carrying the collapsed crate more comfortable. Slide bolt latches on all three doors enhance the safety of the crate, while rounded corners protect both you and your pet from scrapes. Select Triple Door Crates also feature an attractive, fleck-tone pewter epoxy powder coat finish that goes with just about any décor. Available in five sizes ranging from 24 to 48 inches, MidWest Select Triple Door Crates are certain to fit your needs!

Keeping Pets Safe over the Holidays

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:01:00 -0700

The holiday season can present some unique challenges for pet parents. Seasonal foods, lights and decorations, perhaps even a fragrant and sparkling tree, can prove irresistible to curious cats and dogs. These temptations can pose a real nuisance to pet owners, and a danger to the pets themselves; but how can you enjoy the season without putting your pets at risk?

Here are some typical danger spots, and some proven solutions using Contech technology.

The Christmas Tree
Christmas trees can be nearly impossible for a curious pet to resist; they're bright and intriguing, but loaded with all sorts of dangerous enticements. Long strands of tinsel, if chewed and swallowed, can result in intestinal blockages. Glass ornaments may entice dogs and cats to play, but can easily be broken into dangerous shards. Christmas lights and wiring may be chewed, pulled and stripped, resulting in an electrical hazard, and wrapped gifts, especially food, can present additional hazards (particularly chocolate, and any packaging wrapped in ribbon). Also, if you have a natural tree, the water may look drinkable to your pet, but can contain harmful bacteria.

To minimize the threat of these seasonal enticements, you can designate the tree off limits to pets by placing ScatMat pet training mats around the base, or at the entrance to the room. The ScatMat responds to your pets touch with a mild static sensation (like the static shock you can get from touching a metal doorknob). After a few encounters, cats and dogs will quickly learn to stay away from the area.

Displays on mantels or sideboards
Pets that can reach tabletop displays also pose a hazard, both to your decorations, and themselves. Fine glass ornaments displayed amidst angel hair are a definite enticement, while candles can quickly get out of control if knocked over.

To protect tabletops, ledges and mantels, the StayAway pet deterrent is a versatile solution. Small and portable, just place the StayAway at the approach to the area you want to protect (for example, the spot where kitty jumps to the mantel from the television). When a cat or dog gets within three feet, the StayAway responds with a gentle warning beep, followed by a startling blast of compressed air. After a few times, you can try switching off the compressed air, the beep alone is typically enough to warn pets away. The StayAway is non-flammable, so it's great for keeping pets away from candlelit displays (just keep the can itself away from flames and heat of course), and since it's portable, you can move it around as needed to help keep your cat or dog out of trouble.

Also to keep pets away from windowsills and mantels, there's the ScatMat pet training mat.

Food (on tables, counters or in parcels)
Nobody wants their pets to help themselves uninvited, but as mentioned above, some foods can be a real hazard for cats and dogs. For example, chocolate can be quickly gobbled up, but is also quite toxic to pets. Even centerpieces containing poinsettias, holly, amaryllis, mistletoe or pine needles are at risk of being consumed, and again can be harmful to your pet.

To ensure you food doesn't go to the dogs (or cats), equip the table with a StayAway pet deterrent when you're out of the room, or place a ScatMat pet training mat at the doorway to the room. The Stay Away pet deterrent will help protect an area out to three feet in front of it, and the ScatMat pet training mat can help keep the entire room pet free.

By taking a few simple precautions to counter the risks of holiday attractions, you can ensure a safe and happy holiday season for you and your pets.