Best products from r/ridgebacks
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1. Weatherbeeta Reflective Parka 300D Deluxe Dog Coat Orange 24"
- Includes a large collar and harness hole
- 220g: This deluxe midweight coat will keep your dog warm and cozy during most winter days
- Reflective: Features reflective stripes and accents around the coat to offer enhanced visibility at night
- Waterproof: 300 denier outer is waterproof and breathable to ensure your dog stays dry and comfortable
- Adjustable: Comes with a full wrap chest and belly wrap with reflective strips
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2. Your Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy: The ultimate guide to finding, rearing and appreciating the best companion dog in the world
3. Rhodesian Ridgeback (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)
- Informative and very specific about this breed of dog.
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4. Mighty Paw Sport Harness, No-Pull Front Attachment Dog Harness, Neoprene Padded Lining, Reflective Stitching, 2 Leash Attachment Options (Large, Black)
IMPORTANT SIZING INFORMATION: Our sizing is unique, and we want to make sure you get the perfect fit. Make sure to measure your dog before purchasing!DUAL CLIP OPTIONS: You choose the leash clip attachment point, front or back. Use front range to eliminate pulling during walks and hikes. Use the bac...
5. ORIJEN Dry Dog Food, Original, Biologically Appropriate & Grain Free
ORIJEN Original dog food delivers a diet rich and varied in fresh, whole animal ingredients from free-run chicken and turkey, wild-caught fish, and cage-free eggsWith 85% quality animal ingredients, ORIJEN nourishes dogs according to their natural, biological needsUsing fresh and raw animal ingredie...
6. PetSafe Gentle Leader Head Collar with Training DVD, LARGE 60-130 LBS., BLACK
- VET RECOMMENDED AND TRAINER DESIGNED: This headcollar instinctively redirects your dog’s tendency to pull by placing gentle pressure on pain-free points and eliminating pressure on his throat
- TEACHES BETTER LEASH MANNERS: Gently and safely helps you control unwanted leash behaviors like pulling, lunging and jumping for even the most determined pullers
- NO MORE COUGHING AND CHOKING: A padded neoprene nose loop puts pressure on the back of the neck instead of your dog’s throat, which prevents choking and gagging
- ALLOWS FULL RANGE OF MOTION: Take greater control during your neighborhood strolls while still allowing your dog to bark, eat, drink and play fetch
- EASY TO FIT: Use the adjustable nose loop and quick-snap neck strap to properly fit the headcollar on your furry friend in minutes
- WORRY-FREE PURCHASE: Whether you accidentally purchase the wrong size or your dog mistakes his headcollar for a chew toy, our Customer Care Center is happy to assist with replacements or resizing
- QUALITY GUARANTEED: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations for nearly 30 years; we help pets and their people live happy together
- Won’t fit our furry friends with short snouts (like pugs or bulldogs)
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7. Harness Lead Escape Resistant Reduces Pull (Medium/Large, Blue Multi)
REDUCES PULL: REDUCES PULL: Gently tightens around barrel only. No tightening around neck. Utilizes a dog's own pressure against leash to encourage dog to slow their pace. USE WITH KINDNESS. DO NOT JERK, YANK OR CORRECT YOUR DOG. VERY IMPORTANT TO PROPERLY FIT. MUST ALIGN BLACK STOPS WITH FRONT LEG ...
Ours would just become disinterested. And RR's are notoriously stubborn, when they don't want to do something - good luck. You have to essentially "trick" them in think thinking "yeah I do want to do that!". Lot's of praise and "good boy" pets go a very long way. Don't necessarily need treats all the time (although RRs are VERY food-motivated).
We did crate train for his first couple years and had no issue with it. We never covered the crate but just made it warm (our RR loves blankets) and comfortable for him. Once he was old enough we would eventually leave him out for little bits at a time and now have no issue leaving him to roam while we are at work for the day.
edit: this book was a great help too!
I live in Minnesota with my girl. She has a winter coat for when it's below freezing (which it is round-the-clock for 3-4 months in the winter), but she really doesn't need anything when it's above that.
So no, it's definitely not too cold in Tampa.
Just keep an eye on him. If he shivers or acts like he doesn't want to go out, maybe get a light coat. This is the one I have for my pup and it's excellent (they even used a RR in the product photo!), but you could certainly get away with a lighter one - this one is pretty thick, but I'd recommend the brand, and they have a wide variety of different coats. And if your pup is as skittish about going out in the rain as mine is, it might be helpful for that, too, since it's waterproof.
I wouldn't worry about having your Ridgeback in the crate overnight. I assume you have a viable alarm that can wake you, so I would just make a habit of taking your pup out just before bed and then setting an alarm for a middle of the night bathroom trip. Just realize this might mean you have to throw the crate blankets in the wash a time or two but it shouldn't be a problem. By the time they hit 5-6 months they can usually last the night. Our girls (6 mos & 1 year) have been sleeping through the night for over 2 months. Now not everyone will take to it that quickly but you get the drift. One thing I will note is it is wise to train them to go on command if you do any traveling. I've heard stories of Ridgebacks holding it for 3 days because they didn't know where to go. Last thing, I'll plug one of our breeders book it was a huge help even if it is a little dated.
Never used one myself on my RR, but a model/build like this one would have been on my radar if needed: https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Paw-Attachment-Reflective-Stitching/dp/B01D1NZIL8/
Lightweight, flexible, design aligned to actual anatomy, properly padded.
...with a proper amount of training, you’ll soon be able to even leave your leash at home - they told me :-)
They do look scary, but when you see how they work - its not that bid of a deal. I actually put it on my own neck to test it out. I will say make sure you get a good one where the prongs are rounded and not just squared off.
I have had it come off once while walking her, but I think it was user error. My wife and boys have no issues with it.
The other solution we use with our beagle/basset is the gentle leader
My Ridgeback did not respond to other collars or harnesses until Harness Lead. It's a little more cumbersome to put on but my Ridgeback now walks without pulling.
Harness Lead Escape Resistant Reduces Pull (Medium/Large, Blue Multi) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ND5R4C5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FioQCbPP8QNSX