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10-17-2007, 04:16 PM | #1 |
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| 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!
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10-17-2007, 05:01 PM | #2 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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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.....
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10-17-2007, 07:00 PM | #3 |
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| What do you use to absorb? And I'm assuming that velcro isn't good for a show coat. So do you use snaps?
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10-17-2007, 07:01 PM | #4 |
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| 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!!
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10-17-2007, 07:05 PM | #5 |
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| 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 |
10-17-2007, 07:06 PM | #6 | |
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10-17-2007, 07:13 PM | #7 | |
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10-17-2007, 07:16 PM | #8 |
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| Ok, so where do you get your's Mardelin?
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10-17-2007, 07:17 PM | #9 |
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| 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!!!
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10-17-2007, 07:22 PM | #10 |
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| 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.
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10-17-2007, 07:24 PM | #11 |
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| 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.
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10-17-2007, 07:26 PM | #12 |
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| Well I can't damage his coat because I am showing him. I will definitely look for some silk or satin.
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10-17-2007, 07:30 PM | #13 |
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| Well, great!! A nice excuse to go to the fabric store!!!
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10-17-2007, 07:37 PM | #14 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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That way if you have a dog in wraps it slips between them.
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10-17-2007, 08:15 PM | #15 |
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| 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.
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