So I came home from work today and our new back pack was here!

I went upstairs, adjusted it and let her out of the crate.

Now she is not a big fan of having anything on her. The only time she has ever really bitten me was when I tried to make her wear a halloween costume, I will admit that I completely deserved it.

So I threw it right on her before she knew what was happening and rewarded immediately with the best treat in the house, cake. Followed by string cheese. Popped a water bottle in either side and a brand new ball. We were out the door.

It was the best walk ever! It calmed her down so much that it didn't even feel like she was on leash. I felt like Cesar friggin Millan!

She still barked at a dog, but not with nearly the intensity she usually would, and all I had to do was tell her no and she stopped. There were a few people she was unsure of, but instead of getting ahead to check them out she dropped behind me a half a step and marched right along.

The best part is that she's just laying down right now, chilling out. That never happens when I have been at work.

So the back pack is amazing. Tasha highly recomends it to anyone with a hyper, reactive dog.

Cool! Hope it continues to work for you guys!:smile:

I really hope it keeps working. The thing I have to watch with her is that she builds endurance quickly, so I will have to be careful to vary the weight and amount of time.

Cesar friggin Milan.

Did she get to play with the new ball tucked in her backpack, or was that only for extra weight?

Another way of proving that structured exercise is a the best calming med there is.

We stopped and played. I figured it would help her have positive associations with the back pack. So I took the water out and she had a good run.

The ball was awesome, btw. I ordered it because I was just a little short on getting free shipping. Its a glow in the dark ball that is really pretty bright considering that it doesn't have a light in it.

That's excellent, may I ask what sort of backpack you got?

Is it one of the big Orbee Cosmos balls? http://leerburg.com/1195.htm?utm_source=nlist&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11022009

Best. Dog toy. ever.

see prior thread http://leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=305577

I love those orbee balls!

The orbee doesn't really glow in the dark for very long unless you hold it up to a light to recharge it. The new ball I got is a Powzer. Its not as high quality, and the glow in the dark feature works the same way, but it seems to maintain visibility longer because its a weird green color.

Link to doggie backpack?