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- MALTEENIE@aol.com wrote:
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:43:12 EDT

The diapers I use on Andy and M.C. are "huggies new born"--Please remember that my guys are very small so if your dog is around 5 pounds or more to use the next size up which I think is their # 1--To use the diapers--you need the diaper, a roll of 1 1/2 inch or 2 inch masking tape and a pair of scissors--before I start giving directions let me say that both my guys are in coat and it does not matt up if you > brush it back before putting the diaper on--Also there are many brands of baby diapers that are much cheaper but you get what you pay for--I have been doing this for over 2 years > and have never had any problems--no irritations etc.--so I stick to Huggies(tried the others)--also from time to time > you can get sales coupons for them in the Sunday diaper--Now--take the diaper and lay it on the table in > front of you like you were going to use it on a baby--fold should be on the bottom and open end on top--open it up--you now have a long diaper in front of you--take the scissors and trim the elastic off of both sides--not the top and bottom but the sides ,trim just up to the thickness on each side--your > cutting off the elastic that would go around a babies leg--fold it in half again--holding diaper with the fold on the bottom take the scissors and cut a half moon shape just above the fold through both thicknesses-about 1 to 1 1/4 > inches long, along the side, on one side only--open the diaper and you will now see two half moon cutouts in the middle of one side--(this is becoming a book)--LOL--take the tape and pull off a two or three inch piece of tape--fold one end under about 1/4 inch--also fold the cut end under on the > roll about 1/4 inch--put tape on edge of table--get your dog--put him in front of you with his head toward your left, and his tail to your right--take the diaper and put it under his belly with the cutout shapes towards his legs(rear) this allows him ease in walking and sitting-- when you put it under his belly take time to check that the little hair at the end of his dinkler is tucked in--you have to do this with belly > bands also--as the urine follows the hair and if it's ticking out --guess what--puddles--on the top of his back put one end of the diaper(printed) over the other and fasten with the tape--run your hands along the edge of the diaper where the tape is to make sure you don't have any hairs caught--I brush my guys sides each time I change their diapers and they have not matted--remember to take the diaper off when they go out to potty--the nice thing about this is that the diaper > covers the faucet but not the jewels(dogs in tact)I know this sounds long and confusing but it is a very simple thing to do and takes just a few minutes once you get the hang of it and the funny part is that the dogs love it and the extra attention--I have to give credit to a Yorkie breeder from the Orlando area who told me about this--she has 9 in tact males in her house and no doggy smell--hers line up to have their diapers put on-make sure you put it on snugly not tight or too lose as they will walk out of them(from experience) If anyone has any questions please feel free to privately e-mail me and yes I make belly bands out of all materials--satin, cotton etc--

Tatiana and the happy four
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From: Marsha Ardoin mkardoin@yahoo.com

I use elastic wrap for belly bands. I buy the wide roll that you use for a sprain and cut it to fit around the private area of the male. I put velcro on each end to close and cut a ladies personal pad in half and put it in the middle of the band. I then close it over their back with the velcro. You can make many bands from one roll and they are washablein case they get soiled.

Marsha

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From: Bonnie bonnijo@banet.net

Hi Sandy: Belly Bands are quite easy to make (if you're handy)... you can make them fancy or just plain using good old white cotton tube sox. I'm not the best when it comes to sewing ... but here's the basic idea ... either using old cotton knee hi tube sox and/or a cotton poly mix material ...measure the dog around his middle ... then add appx two+ more inches. The width of the material depends on the size of the dog ... cut off the heel and toes. Double the material, sew togetherl ... add velcro on either end ... use a sanitary pad and put on.

I usually buy mine at dog shows ... usually the specialty toy dog shows. I brought some great ones when we went to the SF Specialty ... the vendor selling them was from Calif. Hopefully someone on the list will remember who they were and have their number so you can order them. If I find their business card I will gladly post the telephone number. They usually run about $5.00. Maybe one of the committee members from previous specialties still has the phone # and/or addresses of some of these vendors.

p.s. these are great when visiting non-doggie people who are always afraid that you're male will lift his little leg ... I make sure my little Marcus wears one when he goes visiting! gggg

Bonnie Norths
_____________________________________________________________ From: JAMBET38@aol.com
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 18:42:49 EDT

I hope this helps Sandy, I keep a package of diposable diapers on hand. I use Walmart brand size #1 for my guys. I trim the elastic off the sides and have a belly band, which I secure with a piece of wide, clear, shipping tape. Then simply dispose of it after a few three or four hours.You get 40 to a package for about $5.00. The price is right and sure comes in handy in a pinch.

Regards, Betty White

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Marsha, I want to thank you for the information on "belly bands". I am almost at wit's end with my little "Marker." Today I brought groceries home, and sat them on the floor while I let someone else out. I caught Kobi in the act of marking the plastic grocery bag. Thank goodness, it was a plastic bag, and he stopped. He looked so proud of himself. "These are MY groceries" was what the look said. "You mean you don't want me to mark them, Mom?" grrrrrr I have a diaper, the Denim-look type, but he gets matted when he wears it. Thanks.

Jeannie

_____________________________________________________________ Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:14:48 EDT

I wanted to let you know that I appreciate the belly band info. I made one out of an old jeans pant leg. Kobi is wearing it now. He seems happy since he can be in the rooms with the rest of us, and no one is trying to grab him and put him in the kitchen. I just made it today, and will report how he is doing. He does think he is a smartie! Thanks.
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I am very grateful. I put his little "jeans" on in the house, and he is free to go anywhere. I even took the gate down. Now he doesn't sit with his little face in the bars of the gate. He looked so pitiful. I have two more full days at home before I go back to work. I am sure he is happier. Thank you so much. I plan on trying the Huggies belly bands too. Thatwill probably make him smell good, too.
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From: "Anne Hudson" ahudson@digitalexp.com
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 10:50:32 -0400

I realize it's easier to let them just mark anywhere with the belly thing on, but it is possible to teach them NOT to mark at all. I work with clients quite often with this problem...with success.

Anne
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 12:08:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Marsha Ardoin mkardoin@yahoo.com>

Anne,

I actually use the belly bands to train them not to mark while saving my house. We work with mill dogs so it is important that they learn what it is like to be a pet and roam a house freely and the belly bands allow them to do this. Generally after a week we have them not marking but my house would be ruined without the aid of the band.

Marsha
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From: "Carol Lees" carol@lafford-ch.freeserve.co.uk
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 17:36:17 +0100

I found that when my dogs have them on after a few times , they do not even wet in them. MyCuthburt used to cock his leg but the pad had only tiny spots on. So I think it gets them used to not doing it so often as they can feel something on there belly, so it does help. It is also ideal if you are going to a Hotel

My two cents worth....

Carol
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From: SJBeanie55@aol.com
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:31:05 EDT

Marsha. So far so good at my house. It is a great feeling to let the little guy wander around without carrying him or having a leash on, or feeling on the floor around corners, or anything else. I wish I had asked sooner myself.

jeannie and Kobi

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From: SJBeanie55@aol.com
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:47:24 EDT

ahudson@digitalexp.com writes:

Please don't misunderstand as I'm not criticizing anyone for the use of belly bands; I'm just pointing out there is another option. I'm referring to behavior modification. For some of us, belly band aren't an option It's just a matter of preference.

Anne

Please share with us the behavior modification that can be used. I would like to know as much as I possibly can.

Thanks,
Jeannie & Kobi

 

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