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fannie · 10-17-2007, 04:16 PM

I have no idea where to put this, so I'll ask you guys!

I've never used Belly Bands on Bingo. He has been marking for a while. He goes out to potty just fine, but keeps marking. He won't use a potty pad. So I'm thinking of going with a belly band. Especially for when we're traveling and staying in hotels for shows.

My questions are, how often do you change them? I've heard they are more prone to infections from them. Is that a big issue? So do you put a little pad in there or something?

TIA!

Mardelin · 10-17-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fannie

I have no idea where to put this, so I'll ask you guys!

I've never used Belly Bands on Bingo. He has been marking for a while. He goes out to potty just fine, but keeps marking. He won't use a potty pad. So I'm thinking of going with a belly band. Especially for when we're traveling and staying in hotels for shows.

My questions are, how often do you change them? I've heard they are more prone to infections from them. Is that a big issue? So do you put a little pad in there or something?

TIA!

I change them 4 times a day....but always wash them with a baby wipe before putting it on again.....I've not had an infection problem....but, then my boys are running outside alot without them.....

fannie · 10-17-2007, 07:00 PM

What do you use to absorb? And I'm assuming that velcro isn't good for a show coat. So do you use snaps?

Isabel · 10-17-2007, 07:01 PM

Hey Fannie!!

Honestly, I don't know about show dogs... but Don Juan was driving me crazy with the marking issue... I made the belly bands with fleece, and saw some towel fabric (terry??? ) like 4 layers of it... and velcro. I just hate to use the disposable pads, and went crazy making like 6 of them... I use it only during the day, and obviusly take it off when he goes outside, and during night time... I change them any time I see it dirty or wet, and just throw it in the washer... then dryer... voila!!

I just happen to preffer the terry clothe because I feel he does not "sweat" in THAT place... hope this helps!!

sweetr72 · 10-17-2007, 07:05 PM

I put a cheap pad in Reece's belly band and change it 3 times a day..I only own three lol...and he hasnt had any problems yet...I bought two with snaps and one with velco..both are great..snaps to me are better!! I will be buying more..if you want some really great ones try KimberlyAnn's..

http://puppywraps.com/BellyBands.html

She makes awesome bands..fit to perfection..with snaps OR velco..great designs and most importantly WASH UP GRRRREAT!!

Dawn

sweetr72 · 10-17-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetr72

I put a cheap pad in Reece's belly band and change it 3 times a day..I only own three lol...and he hasnt had any problems yet...I bought two with snaps and one with velco..both are great..snaps to me are better!! I will be buying more..if you want some really great ones try KimberlyAnn's..

http://puppywraps.com/BellyBands.html

She makes awesome bands..fit to perfection..with snaps OR velco..great designs and most importantly WASH UP GRRRREAT!!

Dawn

Also wanted to add..Reece RARELY wet in his belly band...twice so far and my fault not his!! He NEVER lifts his leg with that band on...to tell the honest truth..I let him outside and forgot to take off the belly band lol..bad mommy!!

Dawn

Mardelin · 10-17-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Isabel

Hey Fannie!!

Honestly, I don't know about show dogs... but Don Juan was driving me crazy with the marking issue... I made the belly bands with fleece, and saw some towel fabric (terry??? ) like 4 layers of it... and velcro. I just hate to use the disposable pads, and went crazy making like 6 of them... I use it only during the day, and obviusly take it off when he goes outside, and during night time... I change them any time I see it dirty or wet, and just throw it in the washer... then dryer... voila!!

I just happen to preffer the terry clothe because I feel he does not "sweat" in THAT place... hope this helps!!

I use Poise napkins..cut in half....the large ones. I only use satin ones on the show dogs...if made the right size the velcro does not harm the coat....

fannie · 10-17-2007, 07:16 PM

Ok, so where do you get your's Mardelin?

Isabel · 10-17-2007, 07:17 PM

So, satin belly bands??
Do you think my "terry square" damages the coat a lot??

Wow, I never thought of that, but I will get some satin!! The only thing I love about the fleece is that is kind of stretchy... but you just made me wonder!!!

MyTrixie143 · 10-17-2007, 07:22 PM

If you are going to be showing him, I would try the silk ones.
Contact Chattiesmom, she makes silk bellybands.
As for what goes in it, for my boys I use StayFree Maxi scented pads for them. They are wingless and are thick. I have tried several of them for the boys and I like these the best. If they do pee in their band, the pad will keep them dry and they will smell nicer instead of like pee. I change the pads for the bellybands about 4 times a day and use a baby wipe to clean them off each time and comb out the hair otherwise it will get knotted up from the band being on there constantly. It works out nicely.

MyTrixie143 · 10-17-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Isabel

So, satin belly bands??
Do you think my "terry square" damages the coat a lot??

Wow, I never thought of that, but I will get some satin!! The only thing I love about the fleece is that is kind of stretchy... but you just made me wonder!!!

Yes it does damage the coat, pretty badly. I haven't tried the silk or satin ones yet but have heard great things about them. I have regular cotton ones for my two boys and it does damage the hair. The hair becomes brittle and broken.

fannie · 10-17-2007, 07:26 PM

Well I can't damage his coat because I am showing him. I will definitely look for some silk or satin.

Isabel · 10-17-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

Yes it does damage the coat, pretty badly. I haven't tried the silk or satin ones yet but have heard great things about them. I have regular cotton ones for my two boys and it does damage the hair. The hair becomes brittle and broken.

Well, great!! A nice excuse to go to the fabric store!!!

Mardelin · 10-17-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fannie

Well I can't damage his coat because I am showing him. I will definitely look for some silk or satin.

I make my own, but they are not like regular ones....they are a half cup with an inch wide strap that goes around the back and fastens on the other side .

That way if you have a dog in wraps it slips between them.

fannie · 10-17-2007, 08:15 PM

That makes sense. We aren't doing wraps now, but it's good to think about that in case we end up doing that down the road.

10-17-2007, 04:16 PM	#1
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,436	Belly Bands I have no idea where to put this, so I'll ask you guys! I've never used Belly Bands on Bingo. He has been marking for a while. He goes out to potty just fine, but keeps marking. He won't use a potty pad. So I'm thinking of going with a belly band. Especially for when we're traveling and staying in hotels for shows. My questions are, how often do you change them? I've heard they are more prone to infections from them. Is that a big issue? So do you put a little pad in there or something? TIA! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

10-17-2007, 07:00 PM	#3
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,436	What do you use to absorb? And I'm assuming that velcro isn't good for a show coat. So do you use snaps? __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

10-17-2007, 07:01 PM	#4
Isabel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 1,010	Hey Fannie!! Honestly, I don't know about show dogs... but Don Juan was driving me crazy with the marking issue... I made the belly bands with fleece, and saw some towel fabric (terry??? ) like 4 layers of it... and velcro. I just hate to use the disposable pads, and went crazy making like 6 of them... I use it only during the day, and obviusly take it off when he goes outside, and during night time... I change them any time I see it dirty or wet, and just throw it in the washer... then dryer... voila!! I just happen to preffer the terry clothe because I feel he does not "sweat" in THAT place... hope this helps!! __________________ Isabel T., Don Juan and Luna's momma. Got Bows? www.bowsandtails.com Last edited by Isabel; 10-17-2007 at 07:02 PM.

10-17-2007, 07:05 PM	#5
sweetr72 REECE & SOLEIL Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,110	I put a cheap pad in Reece's belly band and change it 3 times a day..I only own three lol...and he hasnt had any problems yet...I bought two with snaps and one with velco..both are great..snaps to me are better!! I will be buying more..if you want some really great ones try KimberlyAnn's.. http://puppywraps.com/BellyBands.html She makes awesome bands..fit to perfection..with snaps OR velco..great designs and most importantly WASH UP GRRRREAT!! Dawn __________________ Reece ~ Soleil ~ Pixie

10-17-2007, 07:16 PM	#8
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,436	Ok, so where do you get your's Mardelin? __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

10-17-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
Isabel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 1,010	So, satin belly bands?? Do you think my "terry square" damages the coat a lot?? Wow, I never thought of that, but I will get some satin!! The only thing I love about the fleece is that is kind of stretchy... but you just made me wonder!!! __________________ Isabel T., Don Juan and Luna's momma. Got Bows? www.bowsandtails.com

10-17-2007, 07:22 PM	#10
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,128	If you are going to be showing him, I would try the silk ones. Contact Chattiesmom, she makes silk bellybands. As for what goes in it, for my boys I use StayFree Maxi scented pads for them. They are wingless and are thick. I have tried several of them for the boys and I like these the best. If they do pee in their band, the pad will keep them dry and they will smell nicer instead of like pee. I change the pads for the bellybands about 4 times a day and use a baby wipe to clean them off each time and comb out the hair otherwise it will get knotted up from the band being on there constantly. It works out nicely. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey & the gang Destiny Scampers Harmony Brownie Buster Trixie~Sugar~Peppi~Daisy

10-17-2007, 07:26 PM	#12
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,436	Well I can't damage his coat because I am showing him. I will definitely look for some silk or satin. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

10-17-2007, 08:15 PM	#15
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,436	That makes sense. We aren't doing wraps now, but it's good to think about that in case we end up doing that down the road. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com