 Anti-firwork Doggie Balaclava, Knitted |
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| Purdy Bear |
 30th Mar 2012, 1:42 pm
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I recieved my book club paper today and found a book on doggie knits and clothes. One of the patterns was for a Anti-firework Doggie Balacalva. If you remember Connor has a reaction to them.
Well I didnt want to pay £6 for the book so took a quick look to see if there's is free pattern on the web, and there was. I'm printing it off as we speak. Heres the link to the pdf for the pattern: http://www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/uplo...gbalaclava1.pdf It has ear pads to deaden the noise, although Im not sure if Connor will wear it out as its very daft.  This post has been edited by Purdy Bear: 30th Mar 2012, 1:46 pm |
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| shirls |
30th Mar 2012, 1:46 pm
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Thanks for sharing seems a goodish idea
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| hayleyk |
30th Mar 2012, 2:36 pm
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Hey if I made a black one of these with red bits on it Pup would look like the devil
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| Zena's Pet |
30th Mar 2012, 2:41 pm
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QUOTE(hayleyk @ 30th Mar 2012, 3:36 pm)  Hey if I made a black one of these with red bits on it Pup would look like the devil Yes please - with pictures! |
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| griff |
30th Mar 2012, 3:14 pm
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brilliant!!!!! even buying a book at £6 is cheaper than the £50 i paid for muttmuffs  i may see if i can get my mums work mate to knit one for us  |
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| Koshka |
30th Mar 2012, 7:08 pm
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They seem like a good idea. When chatting with friends with dogs that are nervous of gunshots, fireworks etc I have often commented that you can get ear muffs for horses but not dogs. Would be really interested to hear if they work.
Love the picture on the link. I image googled anti firework dog balaclava and found loads of amusing pics of dogs wearing them.  -------------------- www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk
from fellside to fireside |
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| griff |
30th Mar 2012, 7:39 pm
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mutt muffs helped my dog....... the only trouble is you should only put them on when it is noisy so it was a bit of a nightmare trying to see if they would work, i popped them on on bonfire night and after around 5 minutes she did settle down
only trouble is nobody stocks them anymore in the u.k so i had to use amazon.com and get them imported  the balaclava is definitely a cheaper option to try first of all |
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| mrs phas |
30th Mar 2012, 7:48 pm
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QUOTE(Koshka @ 30th Mar 2012, 8:08 pm) They seem like a good idea. When chatting with friends with dogs that are nervous of gunshots, fireworks etc I have often commented that you can get ear muffs for horses but not dogs. Would be really interested to hear if they work. Love the picture on the link. I image googled anti firework dog balaclava and found loads of amusing pics of dogs wearing them. why do i want to say 'can you feel the force Luke?' |
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| griff |
30th Mar 2012, 7:48 pm
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@ Mrs Phas |
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| FBunny |
30th Mar 2012, 8:06 pm
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QUOTE(mrs phas @ 30th Mar 2012, 8:48 pm) why do i want to say 'can you feel the force Luke?' The worst is, that's exactly my thought when I saw it. All the poor dog needs is a gold bikini. |
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| lindz2001 |
31st Mar 2012, 7:07 am
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OMG! Not sure I could have mine wear them - I would be too busy laughing
Seriously though if they work - brilliant, I have a firework sensitive JRTx and I suppose if I could knit I would give them a go - anything is worth a try. This year I am going to try in a calming plug-in. |
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| Koshka |
31st Mar 2012, 7:12 am
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Then of course there are the ones for humans who get scared of loud bangs!
 -------------------- www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk
from fellside to fireside |
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| rescuewoman |
31st Mar 2012, 7:15 am
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I have just screeched so loudly with laughter that i made myself jump. Thank you those are the funniest pics i have seen in ages
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| ramsey |
31st Mar 2012, 9:52 am
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Sorry but
 Gave me a right giggle this morning thanks  |
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| mskahoward |
31st Mar 2012, 10:10 am
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Laughing so hard I scared the cats! Scout is just looking at me like I'm crazy - nothing new there, then! |
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