In article ,
FurPaw wrote:

Kathleen wrote:
Julia Altshuler wrote:

Is there a stupid, obvious solution that I don't know about? I'm
serious.

Mist her with a diluted solution of hair conditioner and rub it into the
fur.

Or use hair conditioner when you bathe her - it cuts the static
on my hair, so I assume it would help on a dog.

This can only be used on female dogs, of course.
--
Kevin Michael Vail | Dogbert: That's circular reasoning.
* | Dilbert: I prefer to think of it as no loose ends.

Kevin Michael Vail wrote:

Wouldn't you put them on your own wrist, to dissipate the static as it's
produced?


Matching sets in a variety of colors, coils, little rhinestones, and a
paw print design.


--Lia

In article ,
Julia Altshuler wrote:
(That's not the only thing. Jim, Mr. Know-it-all Practical, was
surprised that peanut butter is the accepted bait, not cheese.

I'm currently doing battle with a rat. I baited a trap with
peanut butter and it did *not* go for it, but it did really
like a couple of pieces of kibble I added when the peanut
butter didn't work. Unfortunately it's somehow triggering
the trap but not getting caught, and once it sets the trap
off it leaves it alone but it's just stupid enough that if I
move the trap it doesn't recognize it. So, it's tripped the
trap a bunch of times without getting caught and I'm afraid
I'm going to have to try a glue trap. I think those things
are awful but I really, really need to get rid of this rat.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community

"Melinda Shore" wrote in message
...
I'm currently doing battle with a rat.

And you have HOW MANY dogs?

It might be time for you to think seriously about adding that terrier to
your mix.

So, it's tripped the
trap a bunch of times without getting caught

Rats are really, really smart.

Judy

In article ,
Judy wrote:
And you have HOW MANY dogs?

As you say, rats are really smart. This one is staying in
the cabinets that are above my head, let alone the dogs'.

So I need a terrier that's either really tall or has
incredible bounce. And come to think of it nearly all of
them fill that latter qualification.

I just got back from buying a different snap trap and some
glue traps at Agway, and the cashier said "You wouldn't need
these," pointing at the traps, "if you got some of those,"
pointing at the SPCA cat adoption display. Apparently the
SPCA is now adopting out feral cats that they've neutered
specifically to live as barn cats. I couldn't risk one of
them straying into the yard - the dogs killed a cat outside
last winter - but I do think it's kind of cool.

The other thing is that spring is just a couple of months
(or, the way things are going, a couple of weeks) off, and I
need to find out how those things are getting inside and
plug that up.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community

Melinda Shore wrote:
In article ,
Judy wrote:
And you have HOW MANY dogs?

As you say, rats are really smart. This one is staying in
the cabinets that are above my head, let alone the dogs'.

So I need a terrier that's either really tall or has
incredible bounce.

I know a certain schnauzer who, were he flying jets, would be
working his second ace. And he's got plenty of bounce.

But, sorry, there's no way I'm putting him on a plane for upper
NY State for one rat. And I don't think he can jump quite THAT
high anyway.

I just got back from buying a different snap trap and some
glue traps at Agway, and the cashier said "You wouldn't need
these," pointing at the traps, "if you got some of those,"
pointing at the SPCA cat adoption display. Apparently the
SPCA is now adopting out feral cats that they've neutered
specifically to live as barn cats. I couldn't risk one of
them straying into the yard - the dogs killed a cat outside
last winter - but I do think it's kind of cool.

Huh. That IS a pretty good idea. Certainly better than just
breeding them, or expecting a domesticated cat to do the job.

--
Mark Shaw (And Baron) moc TOD liamg TA wahsnm
================================================== =======================
"I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed
contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts."
-John Steinbeck

montana wildhack wrote:
I have mentioned this before, but after first doing a reasonable job of
getting rid of mice with mouse traps, DH bought those Black and Decker
mouse repellant noise maker things that you plug in, much to my dismay.
I was dismayed because I have researched them for years and have found
NO evidence that they work.

He got them on sale so it wasn't a huge waste of money and we started
using them according to the package directions. We haven't had a mouse
since. We've lived here for 7.5 years and we had been getting mice
every year. So far, so good.

Mousey Do Right!

--
Mark Shaw (And Baron) moc TOD liamg TA wahsnm
================================================== =======================
"There is no psychiatrist in the world
like a puppy licking your face." -Ben Williams

Mikes dad bought these for at the camp and they seem to work. They haven't
had any signs of mice since plugging them in about 3 years ago.

Celeste


"montana wildhack" wrote in message
news:2008012012343150073-montana@wildhackcominvalid...
On 2008-01-20 12:14:27 -0500, Julia Altshuler
said:

In other news, I've just put down mouse traps.

I have mentioned this before, but after first doing a reasonable job of
getting rid of mice with mouse traps, DH bought those Black and Decker
mouse repellant noise maker things that you plug in, much to my dismay. I
was dismayed because I have researched them for years and have found NO
evidence that they work.

He got them on sale so it wasn't a huge waste of money and we started
using them according to the package directions. We haven't had a mouse
since. We've lived here for 7.5 years and we had been getting mice every
year. So far, so good.

"Julia Altshuler" wrote in message
. ..
This one sounds funny to me too, but here goes-- Does anyone have any
suggestions for cutting down the static electricity from petting the dog?


Cubbe is the original cold weather dog. I love walking her in the
winter. She scrambles on hardened snow drifts, buries her head in soft
snow, shows up so pleasingly in black on white. I've never had a problem
with her as far as fur, paws, shivers, pure delight in the cold weather.
That's outside.


Inside, life is getting rough. I can't pet her. What's the point of
soft smoothe ears if I can't touch them? All that delightful fur on the
belly, and I can't give her a belly rub. I want to sit on the couch with
my faithful dog curled up beside me gently stroking the ruff on her neck,
and it's shocking, I tell you.


We've got a humidifier. That cuts down on the shocks from walking on the
carpet. (Also makes it possible to breathe.) But petting the dog is
something else. A few seconds of dog-petting, and I get sparks.


I thought of keeping spritz bottles of water around the house, but
neither of us is big on damp dogs in any season, and doing that to her
when it's cold sounds downright cruel.


(Actually, Cubbe has no reason to notice the little bit of dampness on
her outer fur from melted snow. She dries easily and always stay warm on
the inner coat where it counts, but still, wet dog isn't appealing to
pet.)


Is there a stupid, obvious solution that I don't know about? I'm
serious.

As usual, there is the Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antistatic_agent

There is a hand lotion, used for electronic assembly people, that might
work.

http://tmt.stores.yahoo.net/stsoohhalo.html

Static Solutions Ohm-Shield™ Hand Lotion

New! This static dissipative hand lotion is formulated specifically for use
in and around static sensitive electronic and cleanroom areas. Fortified
with vitamins A, D, E and aloe vera, this formula will eliminate dry,
flaking skin that reduces contamination and improves the electrical contact
between wearer and wrist strap. The hand lotion contains no parabens,
fragrances, or dyes and will not affect solderability or cause corrosion.
• No Parabens-EPA concerns
• No colorants, fragrance, or animal testing
• Contains vitamins A, D, E & Aloe Vera
• Static Dissipative - help with failed wrist straps in cleanroom
• Dispensers are ADA compliant

Note that no animal testing was done. You (actually Cubbe) can be the
first!

Paul and (Anti-Static Because He's So Grubby) Muttley

in rec.pets.dogs.behavior, (Melinda Shore) wrote in
:

In article ,
Mark Shaw wrote:
Suddenly I have this great idea involving buying up a log of
grounding wriststraps, repackaging them, and selling them to
PetsMart at a huge profit.

Quick! File a patent claim (only half-joking).

Not patentable. It is an obvious step from using those straps when working
on computers and other electronics to using it on a dog.

--
Marcel Beaudoin and Moogli