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Helping Udders Cool dog stuff not found in stores!
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Just wanted to let you know some feedback about
the cooling vests. We recently went on a 4 day backpacking trip in WA on the
Pacific Crest Trail and took the vest along. We were worried that our dog
would either whine about the vest or develop rub abrasion marks from wearing
it much of the day while hiking. Neither one happened - in fact just the
opposite as our dog seemed to be a lot more bouncy and having more fun despite
the heat. As far as recharging the packs - it did work great to use the cool
streams to do this, but we also discovered by accident that even air temp can
do the recharge - the packs left outside our tent over night hardened up
again.
After the hike, we went to our vet chiropractor to
see if she saw any ill effects of the harness on our dog's spine. She did not
find any and was particularly glad of the wide webbing up front on the
harness.
Collene Gaolach
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks. We were at the Coast Guard Festival's Children's Parade and Pet Expo yesterday, and Maxine had her Cooling Vest on, and she was SO happy. She was just just like a puppy, she was cool, and full of energy and the warm temperatures didn't bother her at all. She enjoyed the day, and at ten years of age, she had more pep in her step then some of the two year old dogs there! The vest is just wonderful! Thanks again! Terrilynne Lymburner, MA LLP President West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I field tested the vest at my house today with my Belgian Malinois. Temperature was about 82 degrees. She did not mind having it on. She was not constricted. The pouches being on her stomach and ribs allowed for her comfort. She still was able to clear a 6 foot privacy fence with vest. She was able to run for a longer time. Her speed was not affected. She actually was able to run longer. These vests will help the entire force in Iraq and Afghanistan. They will allow the dogs to work longer with less rest cycles thus protecting more Soldiers. Just this little vest can save several lives because with the K-9 as an added protector we will be able to locate more IEDs and protect more Soldiers lives. The vests provide the K-9 with a comfort level in the harsh temperatures they are working in. Very Nice product. Thanks for allowing me to field check the vest and give my opinion on things I saw with it. This is a much better vest than the over the back of the dog. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mikel, SSG Jason D. Johns
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Iraq: I wanted to thank you for the cool vest. The style you sent is 100% better then the one I deployed with. It allows for more ventilation and has less material then the kind the Army buys. The one I was given is made out of a bulky plastic material and covers my dog almost from head to toe. Which can cause overheating once the cool packs lose their coolness. One of the handlers here received a cool vest from someone who found him on Americasuportsyou.com and it was the same style you sent and he loves it. - SSG Jason Johns ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a picture of my dogs wearing their cooling vests. It took Emmie (the English cocker) a few minutes to get used to the vest but now she acts like it isn't there. Brody (the shepherd mix) had no problems. We live in Henderson, Nevada so in the summer it never cools off. Now the dogs can keep enjoying long walks all year long. We are also planning on using the vests during agility practice. Let me know if you can't see the pictures. Jenny Alley
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mikel, Just writing to give you feedback on the vests I ordered...they work very well. I put them to the ultimate test today. I took my dogs running in the relentless Houston heat and humidity. It was 2 o'clock in the afternoon and 91 degrees. My dogs ran 4 miles. The first three were a piece of cake. The fourth mile took a little more out of them, especially the husky. Afterwards, I put my hand down the vest between the dog and the vest and the area was still cool. The vests had been on for about an hour at that point. The husky has a chest circumference of 25" and the vest is as tight as it goes. That's probably the smallest any dog can be to wear this size. These straps are made for working dogs and are made to not slip while the dog is moving around. This makes the straps difficult to maneuver while on the dog. I suggest all sizing be done off the dog. The dogs have no loss of mobility with the vests in place. The leash hooks onto the back of the harness and has an anti-pull effect. That's nice. Lastly, my dogs look so professional while in these vests. I just want to stand up and salute them. They are beautiful. Thank You, Kimberly W. of Richmond, Texas ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mikel, I received Bo's (Labrador Retriever) cooling vest yesterday and tried it in our competition heeling class. It was 97 degrees in Atlanta and the vest was worked wonderfully! Bo had so much more energy, wagging his tail throughout the hour long class. He worked dutifully, heeling perfectly. Thanks for a great product. I'm so happy it's easy to use and attach to the dog.
Yes, you can use my testimonial. I am
very pleased and have a lot of people asking about Bo's vest. It is well worth
the cost, it's the only one that I know of that really works.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHILLY SPOT TESTIMONIAL
Howdy! Just thought you might like to hear this story.... This past weekend, the Greater Atlanta Australian Shepherd Club (GAASC) hosted an outdoor All-Breed Agility, Obedience, and Aussie Conformation trial in northern Georgia. Both days, the thermometer hit 102 degrees - we joked on having done too well at naming the show! My Aussie was entered in one of the Conformation trials on Saturday, and both Conformation and Obedience on Sunday. Knowing things would be hot, and that he'd have to spend a good portion of the weekend waiting his turn, I brought his new ChillySpot pad, and a cooler full of ice (I had to bring the ice cream and fruit for Saturday night's club meeting, so this was just a normal part of the show gear.) Both mornings, when things were cooler, I played a good 45 minute game of tennis ball fetch with my dog, knowing that he shows better if he's run a little nervous energy out earlier in the day. Normally at home, this is followed by a cheerful hose cool down on the driveway - but not really practical for a Conformation show! He rested on his ChillySpot afterwards, and stayed comfortable. The special pad stayed solid for about an hour and a half each time, and recharged in the cooler of melting ice in about 10 minutes. This worked out well - every time I took him out to potty and walk around, I put the pad in the cooler, and it was ready when we returned from our strolls. When it was our turn for Sunday's Obedience trial, my dog performed exceedingly well. He was focused, precise, and enjoyed his performance. Afterwards, our judge asked if he had been resting in air conditioning before his turn in the ring, since he was so much more animated than the other dogs. He was intrigued when I mentioned the ChillySpot, and asked to see it after the trial was completed. Later in the day, my dog showed extremely well in Conformation, showing none of his usual signs of fatigue that I'd come to expect on days when he has to focus on more than one venue. I was initially skeptical about the ChillySpot pad, since my dog avoided laying on it in his crate when it first arrived. But at the show, his attitude changed remarkably. Each time he hopped up into his crate, he intentionally settled onto the ChillySpot and almost snuggled into the coolness. The ChillySpot would make an excellent addition to the gear for anyone who competes in canine performance events, especially when there's limited access to a hose, kiddie pool, stock tank, or other soaking methods for quick cooling. If he could talk, my dog would give his a Four Paws UP rating! Pat Pierce Alpharetta, GA |
