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Using Your Double Dog Run In the Winter Months - Dog Tie Outs for the Winter

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Winter Care for Your Double Dog Run System Snow, Wind, Freezing Temperatures!.... Here are some tips for keeping your Double Dog Run in good working order this winter: #1:  Check your leashes for cracks or kinks.    The cold weather can make almost anything brittle enough to crack;  that includes any vinyl coated leashes.  Additionally, the cold weather can lead to kinking in the lines if it gets caught around a small branch that fell in the yard from the last storm.  It is important to keep your leashes crack-free and kink-free. Need new leashes for your system?   Get new ones here! #2:  Ensure the swivels on the leashes are working properly.   Corrosion and many other things can cause the clasps or clips on the leases to become hard to use.  Ensure that the clasps are working properly and closing completely before letting your dog go off to play.  Using WD-40 or any other type of lubricant can loosen the swivels and clasps up; as well as maintain them throughout the

Understanding Pull Force and Weight Limits of Dog Tie Out Stakes 2022 - Best Large Dog Tie Out Stake

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When it comes to a Large Dog or XL Breed dog, especially Pit Bulls, Huskies, German Shepards and other strong dogs, there is only one dog tie out that should be considered , the Double Dog Run System . The best dog tie out for large dogs needs to have strength, security and made to hold large amounts of pull force or pounds of pressure exerted when pulling on a fixed object. Let’s go over some facts that are important to know. When deciding on the best tie out for Pit Bull or large dog.  How much weight can your average Pit Bull pull?   According to sources your average household Pit Bull can weigh anywhere from 40 - 60 pounds and can typically pull 2 - 3 times it’s body weight.   For this example, let’s use a 60 pound Pit Bull and say it can pull 3 times its body weight. That means a large, 60 pound Pit Bull can pull approximately 180 pounds.   How much pull force does a dog have  vs a human? Looking into other studies it is said that a dog CAN exhibit 350 pounds of pressure!   Looki

Traditional Fence Vs. Electric Fence for Dogs - Price Comparisons and Things to Consider

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Compare Cost of Fencing VS. Electric Fencing In this article we will focus on cost, maintenance and more when it comes to Fences Vs. Electric Fences. To make it easy we created these tables to compare the cost to build and maintain a traditional fence; electric fence; versus  getting a dog tie out .  We also broke it down into types of fencing to make it easy.    Fencing Vs. Electric Fence Fencing options may vary in material used to build a traditional fence, or there could be additional on going expenses to consider when installing an electric fence. Lets compare Fencing and Electric Fence options for dogs. Things to First Consider When Building a Traditional Fence With fences, there is the installation time it takes, maintenance.  Additionally, there are many who cannot install a fence due to home owners' association rules, building / apartment rules, zoning rules.  All this should be researched before beginning to build anything. Another thing to consider is

Quick guide to Camping with Dogs in 2022 - Camping with Multiple Dogs - Two Dogs or more

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Going on a Camping trip and taking your dogs along for your next outdoor adventure? Camping with your dogs can be a simple or as complicated as you make it! This is our straight forward and humorous take on it!  Although you are guaranteed SOME unexpected things to happen while Camping with one or multiple dogs, here are some Tips to help you at least keep SOME chaos in order and enjoy your camping trip with peace of mind! In this article we will talk about: Top 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to When Preparing for your Camping Trip with Dogs Top 3 Things You Should Have When at an RV Park or Camping with Your Dogs.

What Tie Out Stake is Best for Dogs - Choosing a Dog Tie Out - Best Dog Run or Dog Tie Out Cable System

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What is the Best Dog Run and Tie Out Cable System? Double Dog Run Brand dog tie out products have proven to be the strongest, most reliable and secure tangle-free dog run systems with dog tie out cables. Best thing is that all of Double Dog Run products are made for one or two dogs.   Facts about Choosing a Dog Tie Out Stake and Cable set up: Choosing the perfect dog tie out setup for your dogs can take some time and research. Not all dog tie outs are reliable, strong and offer the option to keep your dog tangle-free. There are countless options and brands to choose from on the dog tie out market. Below you will find some quick tips on what to look for in a dog tie out stake. ------------ What to Look For In a Dog Tie Out Stake System: Secure Pull Force and Weight Tested Tangle-Free / 360 degree movement Made of High-quality Materials Comes with a Warranty These are the basic "must-haves" in a dog tie out, especially for peace of mind. The importance of each of these items,