With Grippers your dog can have the stability they need. With its unique design Grippers dog socks have grip around the entire paw so even if the socks twist, your dog has the traction they need to stay safe on these troublesome floors.

But don’t take my word for it – check out the reaction of these awesome dog models in the video below who found their inner puppy when wearing their new dog socks

Here are some behind the scene shots:

And here is the segment that aired:

I can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon Special thanks to Lise Atchley with Winston and Sam, as well as Beth Kupka with the G’s – Gracie and George and of course Milo, my sweet senior. All involved were naturals!! And if you are interested in Winston’s recap of our exciting TV shoot then please visit his blog.

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.

Well we went out for a 40 minute walk and the results were terrific. Winnie was super comfortable in them and when I checked her paws at the end they were in perfect condition so I will definitely continue using them on her.

So not only do they help give grip on indoor surfaces such as tile and hardwood, but they also work great as an outdoor paw protector! What a nice bonus!

Check out our video showing you how well they worked for Winnie throughout this outdoor dog sock test:

For more info on our Grippers dog socks for indoor grip or outdoor paw protection, please visit: http://www.dogquality.com/grippers.html

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.

Check out this video of Chubbs showing the value  of using a Dogger. You would be amazed at the difference it can make:

I can tell you from my own personal experience how important the Dogger can be. I used mine daily with my beloved Mackenzie who in his later years had severe arthritis and was only able to walk short distances. At the same time I knew how curious he was and how much his walks meant to him both physically and mentally so the Dogger was the perfect solution. We were able to get out of the house and he would walk when he could and then take breaks in the stroller and we would do this several times throughout the course of our outing. It was amazing to see how much he would perk up when I would pull the Dogger out and I knew I was helping him continue to enjoy life despite his physical challenges. In fact Mackenzie was a big part of the inspiration behind creating the Dogger.

The contest ends January 28th @ 11:59pm so please ensure you have entered as many times as you can before then. I am so excited to see someone walk away with a Dogger as a result of this contest so please share this with anyone you know that has a dog that could benefit from this awesome mobility aid. Register

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.

To be honest, when we put them on Ozzy and went outside, we had no idea if they would help. The first thing we noticed is that they didn’t provide improved grip on the snow, not totally surprising given it is snow after all, but something worth noting. Please do not use on ice though since they do not provide grip and can make it more slippery for your dog. They were however fantastic in the snow, doing a great job at protecting his paws from the uncomfortable snowballs and scraping that snow can cause.

He walked in them for almost an hour without the need for any adjustment – they stayed in place perfectly and he seemed super comfortable wearing them. In fact we have never seen Ozzy so happy to be walking in the snow, it was really cute.

Here is the video we made to show you how they worked – check out the fast feet Ozzy has once he doesn’t have to deal with the snow bothering his feet.

For more info on Grippers dog socks please visit www.dogquality.com/grippers.html

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.

Yes it means that the shipping process takes a bit longer, but I think you will agree that it’s worth it to ensure you are sent the very best.

So here is a look, behind the scenes, at how we test and inspect each and every Dogger stroller.

Click here for more info on the Dogger stroller.

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.

Why is traction important?

Prior to having a senior dog I would not have realized how much difficulty they can have on tile and hardwood. As dogs get older, or if they have a disability, the instability in their legs make it very difficult for them to get solid footing on these surfaces and the result is that they often slip or fall. My heart would skip a beat seeing Mackenzie hit the floor hard when his legs would give out on our hardwood – it broke my heart. No matter how many rugs I would lay he would find the slippery parts. Eventually he just stopped wanting to walk across these floors and who could blame him.

Grippers traction dog socks are a way to give your dog the stability they need, keeping them safe from injury in the process. The other super cool feature of these socks is because the entire paw is covered in a waterproof rubber coating, these dog socks can also be used outdoors. A large number of dogs do not enjoy or allow you to touch their paws, so not having to take them off when they need to go outside is a huge benefit.

Now available! To place your order click here

Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.

To get on the show I first auditioned back in February and 5 weeks later received the call that I was going to film for the show, which I did at the beginning of May. I spoke with the Dragons for about 50 minutes which they cut down to 6 minutes – not an easy task. As you can imagine a lot gets left out with that much editing, but overall I feel they did a good job capturing the essence of the discussion.

Going into this I knew very well that I would be facing, with the exception of David Chilton (Wealthy Barber author), non-dog people. Because of this I knew it would be a challenging experience, but I was ready for it – I believe very strongly in Dog Quality and what we are doing to help older dogs and I would have faced thousands of Dragons to help spread the word.

Overall I think it went well, I was happy with my answers and I wasn’t phased by the negativity. I had David that understood and Jim, even though he did not invest, at least could see why people would be interested in senior dog products. And I have to say I love being on TV It’s very fun and exciting and I welcome any opportunity to tell our story.

Since airing I have had an endless flow of comments from dog parents all over Canada and the U.S. expressing their disappointment in 3 Dragons in particular: Arlene Dickinson, Bruce Croxon and Kevin O’Leary for their comments and lack of compassion. They actually did have some very nice things to say about me that didn’t make the cut, but it was clear that they didn’t see the importance of putting money into making life easier for older dogs. Kevin saw value in the business which is something. Also given that he had me in defense mode from the first moment and then for him to be the first to offer a deal, definitely felt like a big win.

Arlene and Bruce had some disappointing comments to say the least and in many ways painted what we are doing as something “bad” which is why so many dog parents have been quite expressive in their disagreement and have shown us a ton of support which has been awesome. Many people have shared with me touching stories of how their dogs have helped them through tough times such as depression, illness and loss of a family member. The point being made is that our dogs mean the world to us and have spent their lives taking care of us, so when they are in need, when they get older, there is no hesitation on our part to do whatever it takes to make their lives easier.

I am very very grateful for the overwhelming support we have received and for the opportunity to tell our story on National Television because so many dog parents still don’t know the amazing options that are available for their senior dogs. I am very happy with the whole experience in terms of the positive impact it is having and I hope one day a pet will touch the lives of Arlene, Bruce and Kevin so they can see how wonderful the experience can be.

As for Dog Quality, as you know on the show David offered me a deal which I accepted initially. A few weeks after the show however I respectively declined. After much deliberation I felt that it was too early for my business, too much equity to give up and too much pressure to take on a never ending royalty. The good news is that David and I are still in communication and he is very open to helping Dog Quality, so we will be meeting over the next few months to discuss. My hope is that we can find a way to work together in the near future. He is not only a successful businessman, but he loves dogs and truly understands the importance of helping our four-legged family members, so we will see what happens

I would like to send a special thanks to the Toronto Humane Society for joining me on stage with 3 amazing senior dogs who truly stole the show.

Thanks again to everyone who watched, who commented, and who shared their stories with us. I cannot tell you how motivating it all is. You have given what we do so much meaning and I am truly grateful.

I really did not want to have gone through this whole process and not get on the show so I was very relieved when they contacted me recently to tell me I will air on the 24th – phew!!

We get many questions about deaf dogs here at DeafDogsRock.com, but lately we’ve been getting a lot of questions about older dogs going deaf. First, I want all of our readers with older dogs to know that when an older dog starts going deaf it is not painful (unless of course there is an ear infection involved). Second, a good rule of thumb in noticing your senior dog might be going deaf is if you notice that your dog is not reacting to door bells, other dogs barking, sirens or things your dog has always reacted to in the past but is not reacting to now. Another sign your older dog might be going deaf is if you feel your dog is sleeping heavier than normal and does not wake up to noises in your home.

Your dog may also seem startled when you try to wake him/her up from a deep sleep.  If you suspect your hearing dog might be going deaf then try standing behind your dog to test the dog’s hearing by clapping your hands or jingling a set of keys.  If your dog’s ears don’t move, twitch or the dog’s head doesn’t turn towards the sound you are making, then there is a good chance your older dog has probably gone deaf.

If you think your senior dog has gone deaf, then you need to see a Veterinarian as soon as possible to rule out an ear infection.

The good news is older deaf dogs are very easy to train with regards to learning sign commands. In fact, they are probably already reading many of your visual cues. Since I have two younger deaf dogs and three hearing dogs, all my dogs know sign commands just from watching me give my two deaf boxer dogs sign commands. Sometimes I even test my hearing dogs with signs commands without saying a word just to see if they will follow the signs. They will usually go ahead and do whatever it is I am asking just by using the correct sign.

It is important for dog owners to incorporate hand gestures in their dog’s training so that all the dogs in the family learn commands by voice and hand signals. This way if both auditory and visual commands are used when the dogs are being trained,  it won’t be such a big deal for an older dog to make the transition from hearing to deafness as the dog ages.

If you find your senior dog has gone completely deaf and you haven’t already been training with sign commands, then by all means go back to using a treat based positive reinforcement training (using treats, toys or praise as a reward) along with a sign command. Once you get started, you will be amazed at just how fast your senior dog will actually catch on to your new training methods when using sign commands.

For more tips on training with sign commands, visit:  deafdogsrock.com

Here are a few testimonials from our Deaf Dogs Rock followers that own older deaf dogs:

Mitch White – Have patience. They are nervous or scared about how their life has changed. My 14 year old cairn terrier mix and chihuahua mix both knew hand signals and this made for an easier transition.

Tracy Kraft – Columbus, GA- My 15 y/o peekapoo, Bear, lost his hearing & eyesight about the same time which made it more challenging. Even though he is a small breed I always felt very secure as he would let me know of the slightest noise outside. Now, he can sleep through a tornado and not wake up and I have to treat him more like a puppy again and pick him up to take him in and outside. The positive side is that he loves to sleep now and will let me sleep in. Here is a photo of my 15 year old Peekapoo Bear from Halloween last year.

Jessie Bohanan – Douglasville GA. Our 17year old mix was already blind for years before she lost her hearing. There wasn’t much we could do besides guide her back into the house by using our bodies. She spooked easily so I would try to make the floor vibrate by stomping before touching her but even then she would still spook if poked. I guess I have no advice since mine was both deaf and blind.

John Guertin – Las Vegas NV – Train your dogs from beginning with hand signals as well as voice commands. I lost my old dog last year. He was deaf for the last five years but he always knew what I was saying.

Nicole Bickel Jackson – Antioch, CA. Our 13 year old Black Lab / Whippet Mix started losing her hearing about a year ago. We rescued her when she was merely 6 weeks old and we trained her to understand many commands not just by voice, but by hand signals as well. Dogs are super smart so she knows every command by hand motion and still responds as if she can hear. As Melanie got older her eye sight has suffered some but she is still able to see us through her beautiful and semi-cloudy eyes. Plus, she is familiar with our house so she makes it around just fine.

Jean Payne – Middlebury, Vermont …we had a German Shorthair Pointer who went deaf as it got older…we just went out with him when he needed to do his business and gently guide him back inside the house….he knew the sign come and would do that, he died at age 16.

Veronica Winterscheidt – Illinois – My 13 year old lab started going deaf about a year ago. As soon as we suspected that he was losing hearing, we began incorporating hand signals to the verbal commands that he already knew. It has worked pretty well. The issue that I have noticed is that he has become more introverted since losing his hearing. He’ll sometimes just go lay in a spare bedroom by himself, sleeping or just looking around. Any advice to make him feel supported and should I discourage this self-induced isolation? He seems to be content being by himself, but he used to be more outgoing.

Rhonda Neil Schmitz – Lago Vista, TX- My 12 yr old Sheltie started losing her hearing about a year ago…when mine were puppies I taught both hand and voice signals…now I use the hand signals…I also have a 2 and 5 year old Shelties so when she is totally crashed out and they need to go outside I send the two little ones in to rouse her…have patience and give them lots and lots of ♥

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