Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool
Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool
It’s a rare human who actually enjoys clipping a dog’s nails; and rarer still, the dog who enjoys it. Enter Dremel’s cordless groomer, a quiet, battery-powered rotary tool that gently grinds down your pet’s nails without cutting.
We happen to know a particular hound named Sophie who’s endured more than her share of cracked nails and bleeding nail beds, the result of the standard guillotine-type nail trimmers. Though she was a bit wary of the Dremel, she sniffed at it and decided it was harmless. Then we set it on the floor and turned it on.
Sophie seemed concerned for a minute, but then lost interest. We let her get used to the sound of the Dremel for a few minutes, then got down to business. We expected her to cringe and pull away when we took paw in hand, for what usually follows is not pleasant for her. She submitted reluctantly at first to the Dremel, probably expecting the worst, but once we distracted her with a piece of rawhide, she forgot about the nail hubbub and let us carry on.
The whole thing was quick and painless, which made a change for Sophie, and was actually kind of soothing for the humans, which definitely made a change for us.
We followed the advice in the manual and alternated between two paws at a time, not keeping the abrasive on any nail for more than a couple of seconds, and we made sure each nail was cool before grinding it a second time.
If we had a criticism, it would be to wish only that Dremel would include the ?-inch drum for larger dogs like Sophie as well as the smaller one. Other than that, it’s a tail-wagger. –Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Review: Dremmel Pet Groomer
First of all, using the Dremmel Pet Grooming tool is a lot less stress on me. I always have the fear of clipping into the quick while using clippers. Overall the tool is fast and painless. The only obstical to overcome is getting my dog to sit still when the motor starts.
Customer Review: A great tool for the price
I’ve used this twice, and really, for the price, it’s a nifty little tool. I had originally looked at the peticure, but read reviews about the battery not lasting long, plus it costs twice as much. Thought I’d try this and it works great-especially if using rechargeable batteries. I know I didn’t want a cord, and the batteries in a rechargeable unit will eventually wear out. This is great-if it runs down, you can pop in charged batteries and it keeps going.
I’m sure you can pay twice as much and get a better unit, but at least for me and my little chihuahua/terrier, this one does the job.
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Ruth Ramsey is the human sexuality teacher at the local high school. She believes that “pleasure is good, shame is bad, and knowledge is power.” Ruth’s younger daughter’s soccer coach is Tim Mason, a former stoner and rocker whose response to hitting rock bottom was to reach out and be saved. Tim belongs to The Tabernacle, an evangelical Christian church that doesn’t approve of Ruth’s style of teaching. And Ruth in turn doesn’t applaud The Tabernacle’s mission to take its message outside its doors. Adversaries in a small-town culture war, Ruth and Tim instinctively mistrust each other. But when a controversy on the soccer field pushes the two of them to actually talk to each other, they are forced to take each other at something other than face value.
The Abstinence Teacher exposes the powerful emotions that run beneath the surface of modern American family life and explores the complex spiritual and sexual lives of ordinary people. Elegantly written, it is characterized by the distinctive mix of satire and compassion that have animated Perrotta’s previous novels.
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Customer Review: Good for a long weekend at home
This book was recommended and given to me by a fellow teacher at work. She raved about it and went on and on about how great it was and how it only took her about a day or two to read it. I did not find it as engaging as my co-worker, but I was pleasantly surprised by this book. All of the characters were interesting and well-developed. You see them grow and change throughout the book. I must admit, the book was much more interesting to me when told from Tim’s point of view. While none of the characters were really likeable to me, I found myself being drawn in and wanting to know what happens next. There were times when I could not wait to get back to this book to see what happens next and other times when I thought of skipping ahead to get around slow, dull moments. The ending leaves you hanging a bit. I am one of those readers who likes my stories tied up neatly at the end. An epilogue would have been wonderful and made the book more enjoyable for me.
Customer Review: Abstain with me.
This is the latest book by the bestselling author of Little Children. It tells the story of Ruth Ramsey, a divorced sexual education teacher who lives in suburban New Jersey and comes into conflict with the town’s conservative population. They force her to teach an abstinence based sex-ed class, hence the title of the book. The other main character is Tim, a born again Christian who is a recovering drug addict. Tim coaches Ruth’s daughter’s soccer team and he runs into a conflict with Ruth when he leads the team in a prayer. I don’t want to give away too much of the plot, because you really should find out what happens while you read it. Suffice to say that this is another one of Tom Perrotta’s ruefully funny dark comedies.
Coated Foam Sport Ball for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 1 Soccer Ball - SFC / CSISFC Coated Foam Sport Ball for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 1 Soccer Ball - SFC / CSISFC 
Coated Foam Sport Ball for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 1 Soccer Ball - SFC / CSISFCCoated Foam Sport BallsFun and safe for indoor or outdoor play.Soccer Ball.
Price: $6.89
Customer Review: Foam Ball
Pretty much as advertised. Seems to be about a size 3 ball. Wanted something for my daughters to use to practice headers and for goofing around indoors when snow interferes with outdoor soccer. Meets that purpose.
Michigan Wolverines Mouse Pad - COLLEGE ATHLETICS Sports Merchandise 
This colorful mouse pad will brighten up your desk and show your team spirit! The mouse pad has a rubber base so it stays in place, and has a neoprene top for easy mouse movement. Approximately 9″x8 1/4″ in size. Made by Hunter.
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Customer Review: Tangerine
What a page turner! This engaging book is about a boy who has just moved to a new area, Tangerine County, Florida, with his family. He is a young man who is constantly outdone by his older star-football-player brother and is stuggling to find his place in life, in Tangerine county, and in his family. This book captures you into his world, taking you through the ups and down of the self-awarness and moral issues of middle school. This young man must ultimitly chose to do the right thing or to do what is expected of him. It deals with a question that every young person is asked, “What do you want to be?” Relativly short and an easier read than some, this book is a good read for most middle schoolers and young adults alike. It is well written and engaging with many twists and turns (especialy the ending!!!).
Customer Review: A real page-turner - Wow!
Through his computerized diary entries, Paul Fisher tells the story of his seventh-grade year. These entries not only let him describe what is happening, they give him the opportunity to reflect on his past. At the beginning of the story, the Fisher family has just moved to Florida from Houston. The diary entries tell the story of how Paul’s brother, Erik, has always bullied him. He even has his friends call Paul Eclipse boy because of a bad vision problem that was supposedly caused by Paul looking at an eclipse for too long. His parents virtually overlook Erik’s digressions because they are focused on what Paul calls the ‘Erik Fisher football dream.’ To make things worse, Paul gets kicked off of his new soccer team because his Mom had told the school that he has a visual ‘handicap’. But Paul believes that his vision is much better and it is proven in his many observations chronicled in the diary. When the portable school units had Paul’s middle school are swallowed by a sinkhole, Paul is given a chance to go to another school and he takes it. Because he knows that at Tangerine Middle School he can play soccer. Paul’s ability to ’see’ people for who they are may be even more sharp than his ability to see. He doesn’t see the class or racial barriers that separate him from the kids in this other school. His eagerness to play also earns him the respect of the other team members. As the story unfolds, Paul sees snippets of his past and the history of his family comes clear to him. And he is the unlikely hero in this heartwarming tale. Paul was endearing from the start. The writing in this novel is impeccable. The story is fantastic - a real page-turner. I read it all through in a day. There is a dark undertone to this book though so I would not recommend it for younger kids.
