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Stripping a Pet Cairn Terrier

"In a few weeks I am getting a cairn terrier puppy, and I am confused about the whole stripping process. I have read a lot about it, but it all seems to be about show dogs. Can you tell me a simpler way to do this, or the way that you do it? Thank you." ~Hannah

Hi Hannah. This page explains how I strip my Cairn Terriers. My Cairns are not show dogs either, and that is why I created this website - just for ordinary Cairn Terrier pet owners. I am so excited for you. You are going to love this dog breed. They are so much fun and have a great deal of personality. I had forgotten how much fun a puppy could be, until I was greeted by my neighbor's new puppy the other day. Happy Jack, my youngest Cairn Terrier, is now 1-1/2 years old and Molly May is 2-1/2 years old. They are both pets, and I strip their hard coat just like it says in the article and their skin and coat are healthy. I hope this article helps you.

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Most Popular Dog Halloween Costumes

Do love the thought of dressing your Cairn Terrier in Halloween costumes? I think it is a blast. I recently found a halloween costume source that has decent prices and a great selection. And they let me in on the hottest, most popular dog halloween costumes. I guess they like Cairn Terriers too. Well ... who doesn't? :)

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From the hit movie MIIB™ Men In Black II. Does your pet have a bit of the dark side in him? Now man's best friend can leap tall buildings in a single bound! Perfect for your pretty princess. I want to suck your blood! Even your pet can be the Amazing Spiderman! It may not be a "Z", but he'll leave his mark! "My mom dresses me funny, but I kinda like it!" Now your wonder dog can be Wonder Woman! Let the punishment fit the crime.

Creating New Dog Toys from Old Dog Toys

One of my website visitors recently asked me for more ideas on creating homemade dog toys . Nan read and commented on my previous article homemade dog toys from socks.

This homemade dog toy idea worked well for both Molly and Jack when they were about the same age as Nan's pup. It isn't entirely homemade but it is an innovative way to take old dog toys you may already have and create a new one that is definitely of great interest to your Cairn Terrier puppy.

Old dog toys you'll need:

Rubber dog ball toy with bell inside (two holes needed)
Rubber dog teething ring

Other materials you'll need:

Twine

Instructions: Thread the twine through the ball. Then with both ends of the twine, tie the twine to the rubber teething ring so that the ball is actually inside the ring. Then create a long twine tail and connect it to the ring.

Results: Your Cairn puppy will pull the end of the twine hanging from the ring, and of course, the toy will follow and jingle. If the sound of jingling annoys you, you might want to get a set of ear plugs because Molly and Jack pulled this toy behind them throughout the house for hours! At least I knew where they were and what they were doing. :) Have fun!

Important Note: If your puppy is not passed the teething stage or likes to chew anything in sight, be especially careful that your pup doesn't chew and swallow the twine.