38 - North Shore News — Sunday, December 19, 1999 Humans’. names: Emily chew toys. :-. Hogan (left to right), Siobhan McDonnell, Stephanie Hogan and Ben’ Hogan. Pet tale: Ren, who is the youngest of the Hogans, gave . Joey his name. - Pet's name and age: Joey, * four months old. if you would like to appear ‘ : with your pet in Pet Pause, ” please write to Terry Peters c/o the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdaic Ave., North Vancouver, 8.C., V7M 2H4. Or send 6-mail to . © Favourite activities: Joey S TUBS. chewing things and belly rubs: Favourite treat: He toves ~ WWW, 1ST-CELLULAR.CCM ‘st. CELLULAR | Court (Lonsdale Quay Market) - - Tel: 290-6200 | 100 minutes anytime and 200 weexerid minutes* _ wih extra time bust 20 cents a minute, 7 with 36 imo.c ' contract*. ., {Cail Us for detatls) Lfctewws: OE ity ‘with 36 mo.contract* . (Call Us for details) “Includes $100 billing credit - BONUS BONUS BONUS Car Charger, Leather Case, “Hands Free” Freecom 200 aso avatiabte on 12 oF2¢-month option. Hew customer only. O.AC, Airtime applies ® local calts only and is billed by the minuis. ° Long distance cherges snd tas extra, Annual system access fee of $48 applies, Cancellaticn fee applies. Linded time offer. . ops Weekends are 7 p.m. Pieay eT em. Monday, “Some restrictions apply. lookin Pal WALKING through my house is like walk- ing through a dog toy minefield. I spoil my dogs way too mach. But Fean’t help it, f have to buy every new dog toy orgadget that comes out. Some women have a shoe fetish, Thave a dog accessory fetish. Christmas is the worst. This is the time of year when new dog stuff comes out in droves and I begin salivating worse than Pavlov’s dogs! Here are some groovy Christmas ideas that caught my eye, for the dog or dog lover in your life. Pet Food n° More at Park and Tilford shepping mall has a vast selection of stuffed squeaky toys. My dogs rook particular interest in the ones which resembled rats, squir- rels or rabbits. If you are for a collar or leash as a gift, check out the funky patterns by Lupine and Canine equipment. Prices start at around $12. A very odd toy called a Wiggly Giggly ($15-$20) was kinda neat. ft wiggles as it rolls across the floor and just when you think the fun is over, it lets out a groaning giggle. . - Pet beds for the pampered pooch are so big and fluffy they look comfortable enough for me to sleep on. Harley, my German short- hair pointer’s all-time favourite toy is the Floppy Disc flying disc. This is a great gift for the over-exuber- ant retrieving dog in your life. Natural Plus pet foods on Bridgeman Stecet has a fan- tastic selection of books on iver Your pi canine connection natural health care for pets. They also have funky collars and Ieashes by RC starting at $12. There is an assortment of organic treats, which got a two paws up from my finicky eater Alex the doberman. I gave two thumbs up to the practical dog accessories by The Real Boss. A dog wal- Iet that attaches to your dog’s collar, has ID cards inside, 34; a travellirig collapsible bow! for $13; treat bags that attach to your belt, carry your treats for training and are priced at $7; a very handy key and poop ba pouch attaches je your cash, ensur- ing you have poop bags and your keys white on your walk. Harley gave a two paws up to the Buddy's fetch and flash, a durable Kong toy bone that lights up when you toss it. Great for night games of fetch at the park, For short-haired dogs that don’t tolerate the wet and cold walks very well, Mel’s ‘Walk About Dog Coats may be just the ticker. They come in fleece or. roof nylon and are well w wer the start- ing price of $45 (depending on size). And for pint-size dog lovers they might like to "paint a ceramic dog bow! for $25. Lynn Valley Pet Foods has - och a selection of cleverly designed latex toys called Chew 1° Squeak for $10. The squeaker, in the cen- tre of the toy, is protected behind a hard rubber materi- al, bue the ends are still the soft latex. A dog can chew the toy to make the noise but cannot destroy the source of the noise. In my house a toy is as much fin as the noise it makes ... once the noise is gone, the toy is discarded. Bosleys has a fair selection of squeaky toys, chewy bones and pre-stuffed doggy Christmas stockings contain- ing toys, biscuits and treats. All are reasonabl y priced and worth checking out. ; Be sure ta pet proof your house at Christmas. Hide electrical cords or place them inside PVC tubing te prevent pets from chewing them. Tinsel can cause intestinal problems if ingested so use it cauticusly on the tree. Place only unbreakable bulbs and ornaments on the lower por- tion of your tree. Prevent your pet from climbing the tree or lying undemeath it by placing objects beneath it. And remember, poinsestias, holly and chocolate can be ~ toxic to your pet if caten. fhristmas can sometimes bring a whirlwind of guests: and family through the house and Fido can get neglected. - Try to take your peach out for a night-time walk and to enjoy the decorated homes together. : os ‘Merry Chisamas fotks! ; _ ~ Joan i és the owner 6 Sierra K9 training aca For training advice e-mail b “ Corsments in the forms of a let “ter to the editor are welcor ‘Friday, t December 24, 1999 “Monday, December 22 _ Monday, January 3, 2000 a Even though our. offices are closed, our emergency crews will be on “hand 24 hours a day te keep your: holidays bright. Remember, i it is important. to be prepared. every” P day. for power outages. Warmest holiday wishes from ‘all of us at BC Hydro. For information on preparing for Year 2000, : please call 1- 877- 431-9463 or 451 9463 ‘in t the Lower Mainland... wae THE rowen: is vours