We recently purchased the Petmate “Take Two Leash Extension” and we’ve found it helpful on walks with our two Rat Terriers, Mindy and Lexi.

It’s important to remember that the dogs should be fairly similar in size, and even then, it’s not always an ideal situation, especially when a puppy is involved. Since Lexi is still a puppy, she’s still learning about the world, and can be skiddish about her surroundings. So, it can be uncomfortable if one dog is slower or tries to stop.

We bought the red 5/8″ x 12″ (under $10) leash extension at Petco. We’ve used it on several occasions, and sometimes it works, and sometimes Lexi is just too slow and gets dragged around by Mindy, so we revert to two leashes when that happens.

My most favorite part of this leash extension is it never gets tangled. The two dogs move around, switch places, and it’s never got messed up or tangled. It’s got a built-in swivel joint that rotates so they never tangle. I love that!

Yesterday, we drove to Harold Parker State Forest and walked a little bit with both dogs. It worked out okay. Since both dogs pull against each other, the person holding the leash doesn’t feel the pull. But both dogs do. LOL. I think once Lexi becomes more confident when walking, it will get better. Toward the end of our walk, I ended up unhooking Lexi and carrying her the rest of the way. Gawd, it’s hard not to spoil her!

Here are two photos of Mindy (white) and Lexi (black) using the Take Two leash extension yesterday. (excuse their butts please!)

I was checking out one of the pet forums and a few members were chatting about this wonderful food sold at Petco called WholeMeals. They thought it would be a wonderful meal replacement for travel.

First off, I knew anything sold at Petco was probably going to be garbage, but I had to take a look for myself.

WholeMeals boasts “Nothing But the Best” as their tag line, but it should read “nothing but the worst”

In what world does rice flour (1st ingredient), chicken-by-products, wheat flour, glycerin, corn gluten meal, corn flour, and vegetable oil equal “Wholesome, high quality ingredients”? Oh but the 2nd to last ingredient is dried carrots, so I guess that must be what they were referring to. haha.

Oh and WholeMeals is owned by Mars Petcare, the wonderful folks that bring Pedigree, Sheba, Royal Canin, Cesar, and Wiskas to the grocery stores, along with candy and Uncle Bens rice.

I was shocked to read that these forum members actually thought WholeMeals was a good alternative meal for a dog. I just don’t understand some people. Don’t they read labels? Makes me crazy! Especially when the pet food recalls were so devastating!

ETA: Here is a great article I found about WholeMeals. Yuck, why would anyone even consider feeding WholeMeals to their precious pet?