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  • Nina Ottosson The Dog Brick Interactive Dog Toy New

    4:52 PM PST, 7/31/2009

    Nina Ottosson The Dog Brick Interactive Dog Toy New Description *Title: "The Dog Brick Interactive Dog Toy *About This Piece: The Dog Brick is a clever and inventive puzzle from Nina Ottosson that lets you hide your treats in recesses located under a series of interlocking sliding blocks. Since the blocks can not be removed, your dog is required to locate the treats by sliding the blocks with either his paw or his nose in order to retrieve his reward. About The Company: Nina Ottosson started the Zoo Active Products AB in 1993, with development and design of dog-activating toys and games for dogs and dog-owners, which is to mentally activate the dog in a positive and educational manner. The activity toys are very much appreciated and are used by dogs and other animals and their owners in many countries. The dog activity toys are also recommended by dog psychologists, veterinaries, dog-trainers and other dog-owners. Today, the company works with product development, design, manufacturing, sales and distribution to retailers in different countries. Nina Ottosson and Hans Molin run the company together with their employees. Brain Exercises for Dogs I, Nina Ottosson, have nearly all my life had dogs, worked with and been interested in dogs. When I had children, this meant that I did not have the same amount of time to train and activate my dogs, the way both I and they were used to. My bad conscience made me start to think what I could do to activate my dogs in a simple, fun and varying manner indoors, and since 1990 I have worked with the development and design of dog-activating toys/games that will mentally stimulate the dog, i.e. “brain exercises” in a fun and creative way. The toys are also easy to get out and use indoors and are specially developed to match the dog’s natural movements and instincts. Activating – Problem Solving The dog activity toys are meant for the dog to work with problem solving in different ways, by finding hidden dog snacks, e.g. to lift blocks, push pieces, turn discs, push blocks, put blocks inside something etc. All dogs need to use their head sometimes in order to keep healthy. Some dogs need more brain activity than others. If dogs are not provided with an outlet for its energy in the form of different types of activity or other stimulation, they can sometimes find their own “activity” which we as dog-owners often do not appreciate, like for instance chewing things to pieces, becoming aggressive or just generally over-active. The activity toys are also very good to use when the dog for various reasons can not move about freely, e.g. when injured or limping etc. Activating a dog can be anything from letting the dog do tracking in the woods, teaching it different tricks, obedience training or hiding a snacks in a room and let the dog find it. In the summer when the weather is good and it is not raining, the dogs normally get more stimulation, it is easier and more fun to be out and play and think of activities with your dog. In the autumn and winter it can be boring to be out when it is raining, snowing and windy. At the same time it is often hard to vary the activities indoors and think of fun activities that are entertaining, simple and stimulating. This has inspired me to continue to develop dog-activating toys or party games for dog and dog-owner, as I sometimes call them. Learning, Contact Our activity toys/games are easy to get out and fun to use both for the dog and the dog-owner. While the games are being used the dog and the dog-owner will get a chance to have more contact with each other. At the same time there is a learning process of common everyday obedience during fun and positive moments, like for instance: sit, lie down, stay and wait while you are hiding the snacks in the games. Search, when the dog can start looking. Stop, stay, back up when the dog is too rough or is doing things wrong. Fetch it for lifting the blocks. Finished, when you think the dog or the exercise is finished and it is time for the dog to stop and relax. Inactivity is just as important as activity, i.e. the dog has to learn to lie still and be able to relax when you tell it to do so. Brain exercises with these activity toys/games are suitable for all dogs old and young, big and small. The activity time that fits most dogs is approx. 15 min/time, shorter for puppies. The dog-activating toys are also recommended by veterinaries when the dog for various reasons is not allowed, or can not move freely due to illness etc. Dog psychologists and instructors also use these games in their courses and training sessions. All products are patent, pattern or EU Community design protected. *Wishing all dogs and their owners much pleasure with our dog activity toys. Best wishes, Nina Ottosson
  • Nina Ottosson The Dog Tornado Interactive Dog Toy New

    3:49 PM PST, 7/31/2009

    Nina Ottosson The Dog Tornado Interactive Dog Toy New *Title: "The Dog Tornado" Interactive Dog Toy *About This Piece: The Dog Tornado from Nina Ottosson is a puzzle consisting of four layers with rotating discs. Three of these layers have recesses for concealing treats. Your dog is required to rotate the discs with his paw or nose in order to reveal and retrieve his reward. About The Company: Nina Ottosson started the Zoo Active Products AB in 1993, with development and design of dog-activating toys and games for dogs and dog-owners, which is to mentally activate the dog in a positive and educational manner. The activity toys are very much appreciated and are used by dogs and other animals and their owners in many countries. The dog activity toys are also recommended by dog psychologists, veterinaries, dog-trainers and other dog-owners. Today, the company works with product development, design, manufacturing, sales and distribution to retailers in different countries. Nina Ottosson and Hans Molin run the company together with their employees. Brain Exercises for Dogs I, Nina Ottosson, have nearly all my life had dogs, worked with and been interested in dogs. When I had children, this meant that I did not have the same amount of time to train and activate my dogs, the way both I and they were used to. My bad conscience made me start to think what I could do to activate my dogs in a simple, fun and varying manner indoors, and since 1990 I have worked with the development and design of dog-activating toys/games that will mentally stimulate the dog, i.e. “brain exercises” in a fun and creative way. The toys are also easy to get out and use indoors and are specially developed to match the dog’s natural movements and instincts. Activating – Problem Solving The dog activity toys are meant for the dog to work with problem solving in different ways, by finding hidden dog snacks, e.g. to lift blocks, push pieces, turn discs, push blocks, put blocks inside something etc. All dogs need to use their head sometimes in order to keep healthy. Some dogs need more brain activity than others. If dogs are not provided with an outlet for its energy in the form of different types of activity or other stimulation, they can sometimes find their own “activity” which we as dog-owners often do not appreciate, like for instance chewing things to pieces, becoming aggressive or just generally over-active. The activity toys are also very good to use when the dog for various reasons can not move about freely, e.g. when injured or limping etc. Activating a dog can be anything from letting the dog do tracking in the woods, teaching it different tricks, obedience training or hiding a snacks in a room and let the dog find it. In the summer when the weather is good and it is not raining, the dogs normally get more stimulation, it is easier and more fun to be out and play and think of activities with your dog. In the autumn and winter it can be boring to be out when it is raining, snowing and windy. At the same time it is often hard to vary the activities indoors and think of fun activities that are entertaining, simple and stimulating. This has inspired me to continue to develop dog-activating toys or party games for dog and dog-owner, as I sometimes call them. Learning, Contact Our activity toys/games are easy to get out and fun to use both for the dog and the dog-owner. While the games are being used the dog and the dog-owner will get a chance to have more contact with each other. At the same time there is a learning process of common everyday obedience during fun and positive moments, like for instance: sit, lie down, stay and wait while you are hiding the snacks in the games. Search, when the dog can start looking. Stop, stay, back up when the dog is too rough or is doing things wrong. Fetch it for lifting the blocks. Finished, when you think the dog or the exercise is finished and it is time for the dog to stop and relax. Inactivity is just as important as activity, i.e. the dog has to learn to lie still and be able to relax when you tell it to do so. Brain exercises with these activity toys/games are suitable for all dogs old and young, big and small. The activity time that fits most dogs is approx. 15 min/time, shorter for puppies. The dog-activating toys are also recommended by veterinaries when the dog for various reasons is not allowed, or can not move freely due to illness etc. Dog psychologists and instructors also use these games in their courses and training sessions. All products are patent, pattern or EU Community design protected. *Wishing all dogs and their owners much pleasure with our dog activity toys. Best wishes, Nina Ottosson
  • Nina Ottosson The Dog Fighter Interactive Dog Toy New

    3:31 PM PST, 7/31/2009

    Nina Ottosson The Dog Fighter Interactive Dog Toy New *Title: "The Dog Fighter Interactive Dog Toy *About This Piece: *Brand New Introduction! The Dog Fighter is a challenging new puzzle from Nina Ottosson which is sure to make your dog think. Treats are placed under the wooden blocks, which he or she must slide through a channel to be able to remove. This puzzle can be made more difficult with the addition of two larger pegs used to block the channels. About The Company: Nina Ottosson started the Zoo Active Products AB in 1993, with development and design of dog-activating toys and games for dogs and dog-owners, which is to mentally activate the dog in a positive and educational manner. The activity toys are very much appreciated and are used by dogs and other animals and their owners in many countries. The dog activity toys are also recommended by dog psychologists, veterinaries, dog-trainers and other dog-owners. Today, the company works with product development, design, manufacturing, sales and distribution to retailers in different countries. Nina Ottosson and Hans Molin run the company together with their employees. Brain Exercises for Dogs I, Nina Ottosson, have nearly all my life had dogs, worked with and been interested in dogs. When I had children, this meant that I did not have the same amount of time to train and activate my dogs, the way both I and they were used to. My bad conscience made me start to think what I could do to activate my dogs in a simple, fun and varying manner indoors, and since 1990 I have worked with the development and design of dog-activating toys/games that will mentally stimulate the dog, i.e. “brain exercises” in a fun and creative way. The toys are also easy to get out and use indoors and are specially developed to match the dog’s natural movements and instincts. Activating – Problem Solving The dog activity toys are meant for the dog to work with problem solving in different ways, by finding hidden dog snacks, e.g. to lift blocks, push pieces, turn discs, push blocks, put blocks inside something etc. All dogs need to use their head sometimes in order to keep healthy. Some dogs need more brain activity than others. If dogs are not provided with an outlet for its energy in the form of different types of activity or other stimulation, they can sometimes find their own “activity” which we as dog-owners often do not appreciate, like for instance chewing things to pieces, becoming aggressive or just generally over-active. The activity toys are also very good to use when the dog for various reasons can not move about freely, e.g. when injured or limping etc. Activating a dog can be anything from letting the dog do tracking in the woods, teaching it different tricks, obedience training or hiding a snacks in a room and let the dog find it. In the summer when the weather is good and it is not raining, the dogs normally get more stimulation, it is easier and more fun to be out and play and think of activities with your dog. In the autumn and winter it can be boring to be out when it is raining, snowing and windy. At the same time it is often hard to vary the activities indoors and think of fun activities that are entertaining, simple and stimulating. This has inspired me to continue to develop dog-activating toys or party games for dog and dog-owner, as I sometimes call them. Learning, Contact Our activity toys/games are easy to get out and fun to use both for the dog and the dog-owner. While the games are being used the dog and the dog-owner will get a chance to have more contact with each other. At the same time there is a learning process of common everyday obedience during fun and positive moments, like for instance: sit, lie down, stay and wait while you are hiding the snacks in the games. Search, when the dog can start looking. Stop, stay, back up when the dog is too rough or is doing things wrong. Fetch it for lifting the blocks. Finished, when you think the dog or the exercise is finished and it is time for the dog to stop and relax. Inactivity is just as important as activity, i.e. the dog has to learn to lie still and be able to relax when you tell it to do so. Brain exercises with these activity toys/games are suitable for all dogs old and young, big and small. The activity time that fits most dogs is approx. 15 min/time, shorter for puppies. The dog-activating toys are also recommended by veterinaries when the dog for various reasons is not allowed, or can not move freely due to illness etc. Dog psychologists and instructors also use these games in their courses and training sessions. All products are patent, pattern or EU Community design protected. *Wishing all dogs and their owners much pleasure with our dog activity toys. Best wishes, Nina Ottosson
  • Martinet 1765 engraving Yellow-throat & Red-tail FRAMED

    5:48 AM PST, 7/26/2009

    Martinet 1765 engraving Yellow-throat & Red-tail FRAMED Description Yellow-throat & Red-tail. 686 Custom Framed About The Antique Print: *Information: This magnificent, copperplate engraving featured here displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. The plate is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. About the Author: *Martinet was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. He work closely with Count Georges-Louis Leclerc du Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work is considered one of the most influential bird books of all time. Martinet also created work for Marmontel, Voltaire, and Philidor. About The Custom Framing: *This beautiful antique engraving is custom framed in an Italian walnut burl moulding with Marquetry Inlaid design motif lip. Triple matted in acid-free Museum quality materials. Archival backing and matting is used to protect the value of the artwork. Paper size: 9" x 11" Outside framed size is: 19" x 21". * We do all the custom framing here at the gallery in Vermont with over 25 years experience in the field of fine art custom picture framing. Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery. Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. Double boxed for your best protection in transit. *Retail Value of the Custom Framing is: $250.00. Author: Francois Martinet Work: Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux Date: 1765-1780 Print Style: Copperplate Engraving Paper Size: ~ 9" by 11 1/2" Paper Type: Chain-linked, Watermarked Special Features: Magnificent Original Hand-Coloring Original Descriptive Text: Not Available Correct from the volume with un-trimmed edges. Condition: Excellent About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont! We offer Fine Art,Limited Edition Prints,Antique Prints~Botanicals and John Gould "Original Hand-Colored Stone Lithographs, Period Victorian Lighting, Antique Furniture and "Museum Quality" Custom Framing with over 25 years experience in the Art and Picture Framing business. For over 25 years we have been offering our clients quality fine art, antiques, decorative home accents and museum quality custom picture framing.Thank you for visiting our virtual storefront on Ebay. Everyone seems to have a great time. Gallery owners Jim & Carol Duff
  • Martinet 1765 engraving, Yellow-chested Bunting. FRAMED

    6:47 PM PST, 7/25/2009

    Martinet 1765 engraving, Yellow-chested Bunting. FRAMED Description Yellow-chested Bunting. 664 Custom Framed About The Antique Print: *Information: This magnificent, copperplate engraving featured here displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. The plate is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. About the Author: *Martinet was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. He work closely with Count Georges-Louis Leclerc du Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work is considered one of the most influential bird books of all time. Martinet also created work for Marmontel, Voltaire, and Philidor. About The Custom Framing: *This beautiful antique engraving is custom framed in an Italian walnut burl moulding with Marquetry Inlaid design motif lip. Triple matted in acid-free Museum quality materials. Archival backing and matting is used to protect the value of the artwork. Paper size: 9" x 11" Outside framed size is: 19" x 21". * We do all the custom framing here at the gallery in Vermont with over 25 years experience in the field of fine art custom picture framing. Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery. Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. Double boxed for your best protection in transit. *Retail Value of the Custom Framing is: $250.00. Author: Francois Martinet Work: Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux Date: 1765-1780 Print Style: Copperplate Engraving Paper Size: ~ 9" by 11 1/2" Paper Type: Chain-linked, Watermarked Special Features: Magnificent Original Hand-Coloring Original Descriptive Text: Not Available Correct from the volume with un-trimmed edges. Condition: Excellent About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont! We offer Fine Art,Limited Edition Prints,Antique Prints~Botanicals and John Gould "Original Hand-Colored Stone Lithographs, Period Victorian Lighting, Antique Furniture and "Museum Quality" Custom Framing with over 25 years experience in the Art and Picture Framing business. For over 25 years we have been offering our clients quality fine art, antiques, decorative home accents and museum quality custom picture framing.Thank you for visiting our virtual storefront on Ebay. Everyone seems to have a great time. Gallery owners Jim & Carol Duff
  • Martinet 1765 engraving, Blue-throated birds 610 FRAMED

    5:14 PM PST, 7/25/2009

    Martinet 1765 engraving, Blue-throated birds 610 FRAMED Description Blue-throated birds. 610 Custom Framed About The Antique Print: *Information: This magnificent, copperplate engraving featured here displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. The plate is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. About the Author: *Martinet was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. He work closely with Count Georges-Louis Leclerc du Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work is considered one of the most influential bird books of all time. Martinet also created work for Marmontel, Voltaire, and Philidor. About The Custom Framing: *This beautiful antique engraving is custom framed in an Italian walnut burl moulding with antiqued gold lip. Triple matted in acid-free Museum quality materials and using a antiqued gold leaf mat fillet around the print. Archival backing and matting is used to protect the value of the artwork. Paper size: 9" x 11" Outside framed size is: 19" x 21". * We do all the custom framing here at the gallery in Vermont with over 25 years experience in the field of fine art custom picture framing. Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery. Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. Double boxed for your best protection in transit. *Retail Value of the Custom Framing is: $250.00. Author: Francois Martinet Work: Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux Date: 1765-1780 Print Style: Copperplate Engraving Paper Size: ~ 9" by 11 1/2" Paper Type: Chain-linked, Watermarked Special Features: Magnificent Original Hand-Coloring Original Descriptive Text: Not Available Correct from the volume with un-trimmed edges. Condition: Excellent About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont! We offer Fine Art,Limited Edition Prints,Antique Prints~Botanicals and John Gould "Original Hand-Colored Stone Lithographs, Period Victorian Lighting, Antique Furniture and "Museum Quality" Custom Framing with over 25 years experience in the Art and Picture Framing business. For over 25 years we have been offering our clients quality fine art, antiques, decorative home accents and museum quality custom picture framing.Thank you for visiting our virtual storefront on Ebay. Everyone seems to have a great time. Gallery owners Jim & Carol Duff
  • Geiger of Austria Women's Floral Print Skirt 38

    4:19 AM PST, 7/24/2009

    Geiger of Austria Women's Floral Print Skirt 38 Description WOMEN'S AUTHENTIC GEIGER SKIRT FROM AUSTRIA SIZE 38 *Excellent condition skirt; pleated from waist; hidden side zipper with button at top; fully lined; multi-color floral print. *36" Long and 14 1/2" flat across the front. *New Condition. *85% Wool 15% Nylon. Lining 100% Rayon Viscose. Dry Clean Only. *Small metal Geiger logo on waistline. Retail Value is $359.00 *Offered here on this "buy-it-now" listing for a very reasonable price. Buyer gets Free shipping and insurance. Thank you Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery *About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont. We have been in business since 1977 offering Fine Art, Antiques,Period Victorian Lighting, Museum Quality Custom Picture Framing,Antique and Limited Edition prints.Also offering one of the most comperhensive selections of Fine Art Giclee Canvas and Lithographic prints on the web by major publishers such as Will Moses, Mt. Nebo Gallery, Hadley House Publishing,Mill Pond Press,Wild Apple Graphics and more...
  • Geiger of Austria Women's Floral Print Skirt 38

    6:42 PM PST, 7/23/2009

    Geiger of Austria Women's Floral Print Skirt 38 Description WOMEN'S AUTHENTIC GEIGER SKIRT FROM AUSTRIA SIZE 38 *Excellent condition skirt; pleated from waist; hidden side zipper with button at top; fully lined; multi-color floral print. *36" Long and 14 1/2" flat across the front. *New Condition. *85% Wool 15% Nylon. Lining 100% Rayon Viscose. Dry Clean Only. *Small metal Geiger logo on waistline. Retail Value is $359.00 *Offered here on this "buy-it-now" listing for a very reasonable price. Buyer gets Free shipping and insurance. Thank you Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery *About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont. We have been in business since 1977 offering Fine Art, Antiques,Period Victorian Lighting, Museum Quality Custom Picture Framing,Antique and Limited Edition prints.Also offering one of the most comperhensive selections of Fine Art Giclee Canvas and Lithographic prints on the web by major publishers such as Will Moses, Mt. Nebo Gallery, Hadley House Publishing,Mill Pond Press,Wild Apple Graphics and more...
  • Geiger of Austria Pure New Wool Coat Black Size 40

    6:36 PM PST, 7/20/2009

    Geiger of Austria Pure New Wool Coat Black Size 40 Description WOMEN'S AUTHENTIC GEIGER Boiled Wool Coat Black FROM AUSTRIA SIZE 40 Description: A line Swing coat with real fur collar and cuffs. *Excellent condition. New with Tags (as shown). *44" Long *100% Pure New Wool Dry Clean Only. *Small metal Geiger logo on pocket. Retail Value is $851.00 *Offered here on this "buy-it-now" listing for a very reasonable price. Buyer gets Free shipping and insurance. Thank you Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery *About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont. We have been in business since 1977 offering Fine Art, Antiques,Period Victorian Lighting, Museum Quality Custom Picture Framing,Antique and Limited Edition prints.Also offering one of the most comperhensive selections of Fine Art Giclee Canvas and Lithographic prints on the web by major publishers such as Will Moses, Mt. Nebo Gallery, Hadley House Publishing,Mill Pond Press,Wild Apple Graphics and more...
  • Geiger of Austria Pure New Wool Coat Beige Size 40

    6:22 PM PST, 7/20/2009

    Geiger of Austria Pure New Wool Coat Beige Size 40 Description WOMEN'S AUTHENTIC GEIGER Boiled Wool Coat Beige FROM AUSTRIA SIZE 40 *Excellent condition. Worn only one time. *47" Long *100% Pure New Wool Dry Clean Only. *Small metal Geiger logo on pocket. Retail Value is $549.00 *Offered here on this "buy-it-now" listing for a very reasonable price. Buyer gets Free shipping and insurance. Thank you Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery *About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont. We have been in business since 1977 offering Fine Art, Antiques,Period Victorian Lighting, Museum Quality Custom Picture Framing,Antique and Limited Edition prints.Also offering one of the most comperhensive selections of Fine Art Giclee Canvas and Lithographic prints on the web by major publishers such as Will Moses, Mt. Nebo Gallery, Hadley House Publishing,Mill Pond Press,Wild Apple Graphics and more...