Comments for OutsideK9 http://outsidek9.com {the dog blog of Outside magazine} Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:20:31 -0700 hourly 1 Comment on Slow Food Movement by Jack http://outsidek9.com/2009/10/slow-food-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-197 Jack Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:20:31 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=925#comment-197 Dogs (including wolves) in the wild naturally eat meat AND vegetable materials. They are NOT carnivores, they are omnivores. Where did you do YOUR research? Dogs (including wolves) in the wild naturally eat meat AND vegetable materials. They are NOT carnivores, they are omnivores. Where did you do YOUR research?

]]> Comment on Water Introduction, Continued by waterbirds http://outsidek9.com/2009/08/water-introduction-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-196 waterbirds Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:31:28 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=801#comment-196 [...] note that the THIRTEEN editorial staff reserves the right to not post comments it deems to be ...Water Introduction, Continued OutsideK9{the dog blog of Outside magazine} ... to give a lot of thought as to how you first introduce your [...] [...] note that the THIRTEEN editorial staff reserves the right to not post comments it deems to be …Water Introduction, Continued OutsideK9{the dog blog of Outside magazine} … to give a lot of thought as to how you first introduce your [...]

]]> Comment on Post Your Questions as Comments, Here by Craig http://outsidek9.com/2008/05/post-your-questions-as-comments-here/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Craig Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:03:18 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=327#comment-191 I have a 8 month old lab that keeps wearing his pads raw from pacing in his kennel. What can I do and will he ever build up his pads enough that this won't happen? I have a 8 month old lab that keeps wearing his pads raw from pacing in his kennel. What can I do and will he ever build up his pads enough that this won’t happen?

]]> Comment on In Defense of My Vanity Dog by Apjmartin67 http://outsidek9.com/2009/07/13-year-commitment/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Apjmartin67 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:59 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=774#comment-190 I enjoy my 3 year old german short hair rescue. I once had a Weimaraner who I bought from a breeder in Arizona. This was my first dog. I always say to myself, If I had not bought him he would of eventually end up in Rescue (to hyper). Our second Weim was a rescue dog. She was attacked by another female Dog. We got her for free. So now all all Dogs are rescue. I dont look down on those who buy from breeders. Because they are getting a dog that that they need. I enjoy my 3 year old german short hair rescue. I once had a Weimaraner who I bought from a breeder in Arizona. This was my first dog. I always say to myself, If I had not bought him he would of eventually end up in Rescue (to hyper). Our second Weim was a rescue dog. She was attacked by another female Dog. We got her for free. So now all all Dogs are rescue. I dont look down on those who buy from breeders. Because they are getting a dog that that they need.

]]> Comment on This Week’s Cutest: Bozzie! by Della Kerr http://outsidek9.com/2010/02/this-weeks-cutest-bozzie/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Della Kerr Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:39:20 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=1118#comment-188 Bozzie: YOU ARE THE CUTEST!!!! Bozzie:

YOU ARE THE CUTEST!!!!

]]> Comment on This Week’s Cutest: Bozzie! by Della Kerr http://outsidek9.com/2010/02/this-weeks-cutest-bozzie/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Della Kerr Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:37:39 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=1118#comment-187 Bozzie YOU ARE THE CUTEST!!!! Bozzie

YOU ARE THE CUTEST!!!!

]]> Comment on The Wolfman’s Brother by Emily http://outsidek9.com/2009/08/the-wolfmans-brother/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Emily Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:58:33 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=795#comment-186 My My!!! THAT'S VERY SCARY!!! But I think the guy is very sexy with a wolf.. LOL Anyway, the wolfman is nearly out... watch the trailer and more info here <a href="http://wolfman2010blog.com/?p=65" rel="nofollow">Emily Blunt (Gwen Conliffe 2010)</a> My My!!! THAT’S VERY SCARY!!! But I think the guy is very sexy with a wolf.. LOL

Anyway, the wolfman is nearly out… watch the trailer and more info here

Emily Blunt (Gwen Conliffe 2010)

]]> Comment on The Making of a Ski Dog, Part 2 by Grayson Schaffer http://outsidek9.com/2010/01/the-making-of-a-ski-dog-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Grayson Schaffer Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:55:24 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=1103#comment-178 Anas, email me your address: letters@outsidemag.com. Totally spaced it. Anas,

email me your address: letters@outsidemag.com. Totally spaced it.

]]> Comment on The Making of a Ski Dog, Part 2 by Grayson Schaffer http://outsidek9.com/2010/01/the-making-of-a-ski-dog-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Grayson Schaffer Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:54:29 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=1103#comment-177 Skijoring is definitely on the list of things to try this winter! My only problem with a dog leading on the ascent is that the handler is already in the background when the dog decides to take off after a deer, snowmobile, or skier coming down the trail. If the dog is harnessed and pulling, clearly this isn't a problem. Either way, on the descent, you need a dog that's willing to wait and stay clear of the skis—no chasing, no wandering off. Skiing is serious business for dogs. Skijoring is definitely on the list of things to try this winter! My only problem with a dog leading on the ascent is that the handler is already in the background when the dog decides to take off after a deer, snowmobile, or skier coming down the trail. If the dog is harnessed and pulling, clearly this isn’t a problem. Either way, on the descent, you need a dog that’s willing to wait and stay clear of the skis—no chasing, no wandering off. Skiing is serious business for dogs.

]]> Comment on The Making of a Ski Dog, Part 2 by TailTrex http://outsidek9.com/2010/01/the-making-of-a-ski-dog-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-176 TailTrex Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:43:09 +0000 http://outsidek9.com/?p=1103#comment-176 Grayson: I agree with Anas’ take, in that you seem to be reinventing the wheel a little. What I mean is that many existing cani-sport handling protocols will guard against pad/paw injuries when skiing, and those work flawlessly when applied correctly. What’s more, they are far less cumbersome than key elements of that you advocate. When skijoring, snow trekking or cani-pulking for example. The dogs ALWAYS remain out-front where pads and paws are safe from moving ski edges (which is common & customary practice). Moreover; to maintain optimum safety when skiing uphill, teaching the dogs to lead (trek out-front) is superior to some of that you propose. Therefore I, as has Anas, suggest you seriously research skijoring (or another mushing sport) as well as proper mushing commands and handling protocols. I think you’ll find many mushing techniques less risky for the dogs, and the training a fun activity for snow play (companionship) with them. ...Just sayin, Dude, not trying to rain on your mellow by any means. ;) Happy Trails Grayson:
I agree with Anas’ take, in that you seem to be reinventing the wheel a little. What I mean is that many existing cani-sport handling protocols will guard against pad/paw injuries when skiing, and those work flawlessly when applied correctly. What’s more, they are far less cumbersome than key elements of that you advocate.

When skijoring, snow trekking or cani-pulking for example. The dogs ALWAYS remain out-front where pads and paws are safe from moving ski edges (which is common & customary practice). Moreover; to maintain optimum safety when skiing uphill, teaching the dogs to lead (trek out-front) is superior to some of that you propose.

Therefore I, as has Anas, suggest you seriously research skijoring (or another mushing sport) as well as proper mushing commands and handling protocols. I think you’ll find many mushing techniques less risky for the dogs, and the training a fun activity for snow play (companionship) with them.

…Just sayin, Dude, not trying to rain on your mellow by any means. ;)

Happy Trails

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