Puppy Profile: Siberian Husky

So cute, I had to post double the pictures. More pictures at DailyPuppy.com

Unfortunately, they don't stay puppies long but they do grow up to be gorgeous dogs. Huskies are known to be masterful escape artists, although I've never witnessed such an escape attempt, crate training early with a proper exercise routine can help ease Huskies into your lifestyle as long as you stay active.

The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Siberian Husky is 21 to 23.5 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 45 to 60 pounds. The female ranges from 20 to 22 inches to the withers and 35 to 50 pounds. (Mitch Endick, PetPages.com)

Huskies aren't a particularly large breed but have a heavier coat and if not exercised properly, can put on some weight. There needs to be quite a large amount of exercise for them to be healthy. Leaving such an energetic breed in a crate for more than 8 hours a day can be harmful as huskies will grow more and more anxious. Schedule a good exercise routine that involves at least a full hour before and after crating to ensure that your Husky will get all that pent up energy out.

Check out our tips on crate training or consult with a professional trainer. Crate training is a task that requires a lot of time and patience and our store can provide you with the materials.

• iCrate (36" L x 23" W x 25" H)


• Lifestages 2 Door (36" L x 23" W x 25" H)


• Precision Pet 2 Door (36" L x 23" W x 25" H)

*Pictures from DailyPuppy.com

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Pet Adoption: Randy (Australian Cattle Dog)

My first instinct was that this pup looks exactly like Nelly! Here are pictures of Nelly as a puppy for comparison...





It does make me want to drive all the way up to Modesto to meet this adorable pup who is available for adoption.

For more information, please visit his PetFinder Page.

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Kitsap Humane Society offering 50% off adoption fees

Kitsap Humane Society from Silverdale, Washington is encouraging adoptions this Black Friday!



For a list of pets available for adoption, see their PetFinder listings.

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Internet Dog Feeder

This gadget comes from a 13 year old who has designed a mechanism that allows you to just click to feed his dog. He's even opened it up to a broad audience to participate: http://www.internetdogfeeder.com

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WeatherTech Items: Now Available for over 100 models

Choose your make/model and shop now!

In heavy weather conditions, there is a tendency to track in lots of mud, snow, and dirt into our vehicles and our homes. A floor mat will help trap all the dirt and water on a rubberized material without getting your vehicle interiors dirty. WeatherTech FloorLiners are designed specifically for the purpose of providing a protective lining that acts as an aggressive barrier between dirt and your carpets, protecting against spills, crumbs, snow, mud, leaves, etc.

The design of the WeatherTech FloorLiners is the most advanced technology available on the market today with a reservoir to collect all the dirt that can be caked onto the mat. The bottom of the liner fits like a glove to your vehicle without any slippage providing friction to the bottom to keep it in place, while the top maintains a tactile surface. The FloorLiners come in three different colors to match the interior of your vehicle with gray, black, or tan.

WeatherTech FloorLiners are easy to clean with moderate hosing down to break down the trapped dirt. They do not require maintenance or care beyond a simple washing down with water and appropriate drying before placing back into your vehicle.

In addition to the FloorLiners, we also have matching Cargo Liners available to protect the cargo area of your SUV or the trunk of your car. They’re great for those who transport their pets in the cargo area, or if you are lugging around heavy items such as gardening tools, painting supplies, hardware, sports equipment without having to worry about dirtying or damaging your vehicle.

Since all the WeatherTech products are sized specifically to each vehicle model, it is important to have your vehicle information including any trims, body styles, or other vehicle options when ordering the product you want. In order to help you select the appropriate sizes, we have put together a chart that will match your vehicle with the available items.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email: customerservice@animatedpet.com to find out more about the WeatherTech products we offer.

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From our fan Stella!

"Hi there, we ordered a crate cover from you a little while ago and last night we received a follow up letter in the mail. We wanted to thank you so very much for that letter! What an amazing business practice that shows how much you care about your customers! Concerning the product, it pits perfect and looks really nice. Stella doesn't try to eat it like the blanket that was covering it before, so that's great! Also, it keeps her room looking a lot nicer and much more tidy. Before finding your product, I only found covers that were many times more expensive. You guys are a rare gem of a company and I want to shout you from the product blogging rooftops! Thanks for everything!"

Renee and Josh K.

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Puppy Profile: Rottweilers

Rottweiler puppies grow rapidly, with their weight doubling from ~30lbs at 3 months to ~60 pounds at 6 months. Some new puppy owners decide that it's easiest to go without a crate at first, until the puppy "grows big enough," which can hinder house training and potty training.

Starting your puppy early with crate training is a major advantage to the growth and wellbeing of your puppy. Crates do come with a divider panel so you do not have to buy separate sizes and retrain with a different crate. The general rule for picking the right size crate for your puppy is, picking one that is just big enough for your pup to go in comfortably, turn around, and lay down. Anything larger can create potty training issues.

Rottie puppies do reach a full size at over 90 pounds around 13 months so you want to make sure to invest in a crate that is strong enough to support their strength and crate train early to prevent any problems like chewing. Typically, 48" long crates are about 33" in height which will support your full grown Rottie's size.

In our store, we have the right size crates for your pup as well as a crate cover and pad set that will help create a cozy environment for your Rottweiler. Unlike blankets, the pads are fastened securely onto the crate itself and is water-resistant so it doesn't soak up any potty accidents and trap odors in.

See our selection of 48" Crate with the Crate Cover and Pad Set:

• iCrate (48" L x 30" W x 33" H)


• Lifestages 2 Door (48"L x 30” W x 33” H)


• Precision Pet 2 Door (48" L X 30" W X 33" H)

Source: Von Keiser Wappen - Rottweiler Growth Chart

Picture: Rottweiler Puppies Blog

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