Aww, I think hubby is going to feel great that other people admire his handiwork, too! I will run it by him and see how he feels about making another. He is out right now buying an ancient saw of some sort that he found on Craigslist.

Yes, it is used to make a dog let go when he is biting. Here is an excellent link explaining all about break sticks:
http://www.pbrc.net/breaksticks.html

He is going t...

I have the most beautiful new break stick! It is solid oak and just as smooth as satin. I hope to never ever have to use it, but I sure do like to feel it!
http://tinypic.com/r/smd8yd/6...

Several people have posted lately concerned because a breeder they were considering was on the scam list.

That really is creepy about your family pictures. Is there anything you can do about it?

I'm not offended, I just disagree. We never "researched" before getting a dog or cat when I was growing up. I am sure my parents considered for a minute rather than just going, Hey! I've got an idea! Let's go get a dog! But the "research" consisted o...

^ Me too. I know better, but I wouldn't have if I had not discovered pet forums and been interested enough to read them. It so happens that my family growing up always adopted from the pound, but truth is I didn't have a single clue about what pet st...

For me, it would be very valuable to have a good relationship. I might would reply with something to the effect of,"Thank you. I'd like to put this behind us and move forward as friends." And then at the party, I'd be pleasant and polite, even if I k...

Those might be an even better idea because they wouldn't have the steel belting-- or at least I don't think they would.

I had a dog that loved tires. Not toy tires (destroyed immediately) but real tires. They eventually get worn out too-- when wires are poking through, they have to go, of course. But they tend to last a good while.

It kind of just sounds like an erection.. which is something that just happens to males now and again-- perfectly natural and healthy.