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I miss Mike's talking Dog...ok let me tell you a true story:
My wife's Mom (RIP), from Phillipines, worked hard to send her kids to college and they all became professionals, came to US at an early age and one of them got really lucky and married me >.> <.<
So anyway, I digressed...She couldn't speak much English and she would make comments in her language to wife while watching movies. She especially loved Shirley Temple and anything Disney-like. One time she is watchign a movie and it had talking dogs in it. She was honestly amazed and she told my wife, "Now I have seen it all in my long life...I have seen the day where they have taught dogs to speak."
She was completely serious...she was older, from Phillipines most of her life and she didn't understand technology...I wish I could introduce her to Mastiff Mike...
My wife's Mom (RIP), from Phillipines, worked hard to send her kids to college and they all became professionals, came to US at an early age and one of them got really lucky and married me >.> <.<
So anyway, I digressed...She couldn't speak much English and she would make comments in her language to wife while watching movies. She especially loved Shirley Temple and anything Disney-like. One time she is watchign a movie and it had talking dogs in it. She was honestly amazed and she told my wife, "Now I have seen it all in my long life...I have seen the day where they have taught dogs to speak."
She was completely serious...she was older, from Phillipines most of her life and she didn't understand technology...I wish I could introduce her to Mastiff Mike...
Y'all need a store in the Killeen area. There are none in all of bell county that I know of. We need to get these soldiers vapin!
I've got to get some more video/photos to use, and hopefully learn more about sound recording, and then I need something to review (I guess I could review the Twist but it's probably been done to death).
I did buy a slightly better microphone though! Awhile back I actually tried to set up a green screen but I used a purple sheet (for video editing color isn't important as long as it's a unique color) and it didn't work out too well. I had too many wrinkles/uneven lighting and the darn dog wouldn't stay in front of the sheet! He kept wanting to stick his nose in the camera! Sort like this:
I did buy a slightly better microphone though! Awhile back I actually tried to set up a green screen but I used a purple sheet (for video editing color isn't important as long as it's a unique color) and it didn't work out too well. I had too many wrinkles/uneven lighting and the darn dog wouldn't stay in front of the sheet! He kept wanting to stick his nose in the camera! Sort like this:
Is there any chance of you guys doing local pickups? Will definitely order from you again after the move. I travel to houston often for work thats why I asked about the local pickups. Shipping from ny is like watching the grass grow 
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Ohhhhhhhhh... Mastiff, you are killing me - I'm not sure how much cuteness I can handle, I'm absolutely melting here... BTW - what kind of toy is that? Iron-jaw-worthy?
BTW - what kind of toy is that? Iron-jaw-worthy?I've got to get some more video/photos to use, and hopefully learn more about sound recording, and then I need something to review (I guess I could review the Twist but it's probably been done to death).
I did buy a slightly better microphone though! Awhile back I actually tried to set up a green screen but I used a purple sheet (for video editing color isn't important as long as it's a unique color) and it didn't work out too well. I had too many wrinkles/uneven lighting and the darn dog wouldn't stay in front of the sheet! He kept wanting to stick his nose in the camera! Sort like this:
I would be interested in knowing about the toy too if it can stand up to iron jaws. My two go through them too quickly. Of course my husband buys them the stuffed Loofa toys just to watch the chaos. It's hilarious fun usually ending with a family howl, until we have to clean up the stuffing.
It's by a company called Petstages (their "Orka" line, in the photo it's their "Tire" product). We have a few of their products and they're durable as all get out! Over the years we've tried everything, fire hoses, so-called indestructable chew toys, etc. and have found only 2 brands withstand the chewing; Orka and Kong products.
Most of the Orka stuff is designed to hold treats (because chewing on just rubber isn't as fun!) but sometimes he'll play with them empty. The Tire has a slot along the inside so that you can put treats (peanut butter is great but can be messy!). He especially likes the "Jack" one and loves to drop it down the stairs and chase after it!
Here's a link to the companies website: Petstages - Developmental Toys for Dogs - Orka Chewing They're sold at a lot of pet stores (not all carry all products though) and online stores (like Amazon).
The Kong line of toys is also very sturdy stuff but for whatever reason he won't touch them without treats. The Orka rubber is more supple then Kong's and for some reason he likes chewing on it even when treat free.
FWIW, we have Orka's "Tire", "Jack", an older version of the "Pine Cone" where the rope has long since been destroyed but the "cone" is still intact and he loves it, and we have 2 of the "Tennis Balls".
Beware, we also have tried some of Petstages "Interactive" toys and they don't hold up.
Most of the Orka stuff is designed to hold treats (because chewing on just rubber isn't as fun!) but sometimes he'll play with them empty. The Tire has a slot along the inside so that you can put treats (peanut butter is great but can be messy!). He especially likes the "Jack" one and loves to drop it down the stairs and chase after it!
Here's a link to the companies website: Petstages - Developmental Toys for Dogs - Orka Chewing They're sold at a lot of pet stores (not all carry all products though) and online stores (like Amazon).
The Kong line of toys is also very sturdy stuff but for whatever reason he won't touch them without treats. The Orka rubber is more supple then Kong's and for some reason he likes chewing on it even when treat free.
FWIW, we have Orka's "Tire", "Jack", an older version of the "Pine Cone" where the rope has long since been destroyed but the "cone" is still intact and he loves it, and we have 2 of the "Tennis Balls".
Beware, we also have tried some of Petstages "Interactive" toys and they don't hold up.
BTW, the Kong Wobbler is a ton of fun BUT, unlike most Kong products it's NOT rubber, it's plastic! There's nothing quite as annoying as when he purposely pushes it down the stairs because when it hits the hardwood floor at the bottom it's LOUD!
Or if your dog want s to look more like mine (and why WOULDN'T they?!?!) get them one of these:"
And for those times where your pet would like to look like an old timey villian, a 70's porn star, or just to show a little panache:
Or if your dog want s to look more like mine (and why WOULDN'T they?!?!) get them one of these:"
And for those times where your pet would like to look like an old timey villian, a 70's porn star, or just to show a little panache:
OMG! If those are real I have a feeling they will be at my house soon. I can already see my son chasing my daughter around the house with one. Hopefully new. The dogs will have to fight for it.
My dogs do not like the kong toys at all so we will definitely try the orka.
My dogs do not like the kong toys at all so we will definitely try the orka.
The tongue toy is called the "Humunga Tongue" but I hear they do NOT hold up to chewing.
http://www.amazon.com/Humunga-Tongue-Large-LARGE-XLARGE/dp/B0009RSZ5Q
http://www.amazon.com/Humunga-Tongue-Large-LARGE-XLARGE/dp/B0009RSZ5Q
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Want pix - we got a special thread for that now, thanks to the universally beloved Mastiff.
Oh, those are neat, I should try it.
Myst, even though she is 11 and has a broken canine, still has the Iron Jaw syndrome, even for a German Shepherd. She actually bites through stainless steel bowls when she thinks she hasn't had enough dinner, and actually put a hole into a steel spade (she dislikes spades for some reason) - that's how she broke her canine.
And she, also, doesn't like Kongs without treats in them. Weird, hun? All my previous dogs played with them, but not she.
Myst, even though she is 11 and has a broken canine, still has the Iron Jaw syndrome, even for a German Shepherd. She actually bites through stainless steel bowls when she thinks she hasn't had enough dinner, and actually put a hole into a steel spade (she dislikes spades for some reason) - that's how she broke her canine.
And she, also, doesn't like Kongs without treats in them. Weird, hun? All my previous dogs played with them, but not she.
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