Thursday, October 31, 2013
Bravo! Premium Freeze-Dried Training Treats for Dogs, Trail Mix (Pack of 3)
Petmate Large Dog Tieout Cable
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I use this tie-out to let me two dogs (60lb and 75lb) answer the call of nature in the back yard IE, both dogs combined, it probably gets used 30 minutes a day. I have purchased this product as follows:* Feb 17, 2011 (ordered one) lasted nearly a year (good)
* Jan 21, 2012 (ordered one) lasted ~10 months (acceptable)
* Dec 22, 2012 (ordered two) first one lasted ~2 months (yuck.)
It seems like the quality has gone down; in the most recent shipment, the brand is "Aspen Pet" instead of "Petmate".. apparently Aspen Pet is a subsidiary, but these were previously Petmate-branded. I put the new tether out at the end of January; within a month, the nylon already started coming off in places. I looked over the tether today, and there are *many* dings where the bare metal is exposed -after less than two months. Unfortunately Amazon won't accept a return any more; bah!My dog is a lab/akita X and is a crazy chewing machine! He hasn't conquered this bad boy yetnot for lack of trying! Now they just need to make womens sandals and I'll be set ;-)This is a great tie out. My dog who likes to chew, tries to chew it up while she's outside but no can do! It also never gets tangled up. I never leave my dog outside unsupervised for more than a few minutes at a time without checking on her but it takes a bit of the worry out that she might get tangled up in it and hurt herself. She has never once gotten tangled in it and I've had it for over a month and she is out on it everyday.
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SportHunter 800 by SportDOG - SD-800
An additional kudos to the Petsafe company ... the originally shipped transmitter (the part that looks like a little FRS radio) was defective making the set essentially useless. One call to Petsafe and they replaced the transmitter with a new one with no problelm.I had owned one before (the 400) and this one is much better, better range and my dog really listens to this. I am not cruel in using this I mainly use the short zap button which is enough to remind her to listen and I don't have to turn it up onto the max setting. She is a very strong willed dog and refuses to listen sometimes and needs to be reminded. Many times the tone alone is enough to get her attention. The charge lasts longer on this unit than my old one also, expensive but a very good buy if you need help in controlling a strong willed dog. Just be careful, don't let the kids use this (they may deliver too much shock and hold the buttons too long) and make sure you are not cruel in it's use. This is a tool which if used right will make a world of difference in you dog's behavior. There are times when you need control but you can't catch up to the dog or it is too far away to want to listen. I am happy with this purchase and would reccommend it.
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I've had the Sport Dog training collar for 2 weeks now. It was a replacement for a "cheap" ($100) one from W.Mart that used watch batteries on the collar and a 9V on the transmitter. After buying more batteries than I care to admit, I finally bought this one. Both the receiver and transmitter batteries recharge by a wall plug (at the same time) and the unit is waterproof which is great. The dog responds well to one of the low settings and has quickly gotten used to the tone to avoid the zap. The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star rating was that the batteries need to be recharged every other day if you leave it on. It's not an issue, I would just prefer to have larger capicity batteries. Add that to the lifetime warranty and it has been a good deal so far.Read Best Reviews of SportHunter 800 by SportDOG - SD-800 Here
I was looking for a training collar for my large dogs. I bought this along with the Add-a-dog collar because I had been told good things about this brand. When I received the product, however, I was disappointed to find that there was only one mode available when you had two collars attached. In this mode, I could only shock each dogI could not warn them with a pager or tone. While I think this product would work great with just one dog, (there are a lot of different settings), it is not a great two dog system. Also, to switch back and forth between one dog use and two dog use, you have to insert a sharp point in the back of the transmitter to reset the whole unit. I decided to go with something better.This product works exceptionally well. The company has sensational customer service. It is worth every penny. I have a big 100+ pound Malamute and they are stubborn animals but this device keeps her in line and usually with just the tone setting. Buy it.High Quality Anti-bark New 4in1 Dog Training Shock and Vibration Collar
Don't waste your money.I put it on my dog and it make a mark of improvement on her so quickly but she's so stubborn but she is learning and all iv used is the vibration button
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Taotronics TT-PT06 Dog Training Collar Auto No Bark Collar Waterproof & Rechargeable 7 levels Intens
Ultrasonic Dog Dazer Deterrent
dogs will approach where at least one is not intent on being friendly. The dazer II has proved to be an effective tool as it will stop most dogs from charging or at least confuse them long enough to allow me time to vacate the area. I'm glad to have the safety I need without harming any animals.
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I purchased the dog dazer because of two little dogs who barked, chased me and nipped and my heels when I ride my bike by their house. I've tried it on them more than once with absolutely no effect! Guess I'll use the pepper spray next time.Read Best Reviews of Ultrasonic Dog Dazer Deterrent Here
10 years of pet sitting and I've never had a bark manager. Finally, I broke down after watching 3 non stop barking schnauzers. It worked great. I only had to show them the Dazer by the second day and they would stop.Granted when we hit it, our pooch, who doesn't bark, hides...I am a dog-lover and I usually get my dogs when I go hiking; however, sometimes I find some very brave dogs that could harm my dogs or even bite me. With this device I'm safe
Bungee Pupee3-Feet X-Large Leash, Gold/Black
I then decided to foster a large, strong pit bull. I was so excited to find this leash on Amazon after thinking I was going to have to wait until October for the pet festival! Not only is my foster large and strong... He is still a pup with zero manners. This leash helps me keep him under control, and in just a few walks, he has learned not to drag me all over the neighborhood.
Additionally, we are slowly socializing him with our older dogs. The short stretch of the leash helps to keep him at the perfect distance since he wants to jump on them to play. The leash I purchased from Amazon will go with the dog to his new forever home in a few weeks. His new owners have been working with him already on this leash and love it as well.
While more expensive then the normal nylon leash you can get at a pet store, it is well worth the money!! It lasts, it doesn't bite into your hand if the dog does pull, and you will find that your dog learns to walk instead of pull very quickly.
You will not regret this purchase!!
Tri-Tronics Expandable Receiver
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I have been using the Tri tronics with my dobie mix, Tego, who is uninclined to listen unless leashed, or wearing his receiver. We live close to open areas, i wanted him to be able to run without risks. Tri tronics gave us that chance. But i was reluctant using this product for Trixie who is only 20 pounds, and mostly a good listener, and Nita who is very shy. But, after trying the original one on them, i realized both responded well to the collar. We now have 2 collars, it is easy to control both dogs, and i use a dummy on Tego, and the real receivers with the girls. They all listen, they run freely, and they are safe. I am close enough to notice other uncontrolled dogs, cats, or trash all of which might have caused problems before. If your dogs are somewhat trained, and you read, watch the material that comes with the product, i think this is a much better device than using leashes. Dogs love running, and i love watching them run, without having to worry about the control issue.Read Best Reviews of Tri-Tronics Expandable Receiver Here
When I saw the Tri-Tronics Expandable Receiver in Amazon Website, the picture show me it with the Collar Strap.I bought it and when I received, it didn't come with the Collar Strap.
Why? I continue waiting the thing that I bought.
Thanks.you have to read the reviews before purchase!!! if you are looking for an extra receiver don't buy this one. it doesn't have a collar on it. and buy a collar from amazon is 14.99! after I found out the problem I saw "Tri-Tronics Add A Collar EXP Receiver Dog Collar" it's 139.00. I wish amazon would let me exchange this product with the one that has a collar.
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Dogtra Element 1/2 Mile Two Dog Training Collar
Whichever collar you decide on, I would highly recommend Dogtra products.
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So I have had this for a couple months now and it works great. I have 2 German shepherds one 4 month old and a 1 year old. It didn't take any time at all for them to catch on to the vibration and stimulation. Now all that is needed is the vibration rarely ever do I have to use the stimulation. The battery lasts forever on these I usually use them about 1 to 2 hours per day when we go hiking and then turn them off when we get home I never throw them on the charger until the end of the week the longest I have gone without charging them was 2 weeks so GREAT battery life. Great price for multi dog unit you wont find it cheaper anywhere else.Read Best Reviews of Dogtra Element 1/2 Mile Two Dog Training Collar Here
Performs better than the Sports Dog collars and are smaller and more efficient. Charges quickly. Like the dual charger for both collars at the same time.Want Dogtra Element 1/2 Mile Two Dog Training Collar Discount?
I have two Vizslas that are for the most part well trained. There were a couple of issues that I wanted to resolve in their training. They barked a lot at any passersby and other dogs, and would not stopwhen told. They also would jump up on visitors. After a few short weeks, the barking isnot an issue. They will still bark, but will stop immediately when told. Bonus...I didn't have to use the shock at all. The vibration worked all by itself. They still tend to jump up with visitors, in part because we don't have a lot of them, but they will literally stop at the push of a button.My dogs like to be outside, so it is important that the unit is waterproof. Also, it is easy to keep the dogs separate with the oronge and black. I use the orange for my more active dog. I would recommend this product. I plan to let my nephew borrow it for his dog when I am finished training mine.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Excelvan Remote Control Dog Training Shock Collar for 2 Dogs with 100LV of Shock and Vibration, Rech
In all fairness the item worked exactly once before it quit,
The remote quit adjusting the level of stimulation the 2nd. time I tried to use it, it stuck on (0) so it will not correct the dog in any way.This is a good price for a good product although it is not rechargeable nor waterproof it has three choices of correction. A noise, vibration, and shock. The Vibration the Shock have different levels you can choose from. There is also a light to test if the receivers are working. The only problem, other than it doesn't recharge, is that there is no on/off switch so whenever you move the receivers they turn on and if you are not pressing the buttons on the remote it turns off and it takes a second to turn back on. It is a little annoying. But for the price its still good.I purchased this item initially, got it on time, it didn't work at all. Nothing would charge and it just continually beeped at me. I contacted the seller and I returned it at my own expense. I received a new order and much to my dismay, the same thing. I unfortunately did not read the other customer reviews before my purchase. I was told again to ship it back, but forgoing paying any more out of my pocket for a useless item. It sits in a box, I just haven't thrown it away yet. I after all I spent about $50 on it, I should at least be able to stare at it and have it annoy me. : ) Do not purchase this product, you will not be happy. I have ordered hundreds of things through amazon, and the sellers that list on here. I have never found such a rip off.Remote didn't charge. At first collar works great but when the remote needs charging it wouldn't charge at all. Maybe an anomaly in the making
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PoochieBells Dog Potty Training Doorbell, Merlot
So we tried these and they work great! It only took about 2 times to train my lab to ring the bells if she wanted to go out. Now, even if I'm cooking in the kitchen with the TV on, I can still hear her jingle the bells!
Word to the wise though, be sure you are getting the REAL Poochie Bells (they will have a little bone shaped tag near the top). The brand name Poochie Bells have very sturdy and LOUD jingle bells. I tried to save a few bucks by getting a cheaper knock-off on ebay for our cabin, and the bells are smaller and cheap and do not ring nearly as loudly. I ended up getting the real Poochie Bells and tossing the knock-off into the trash.I realized that my puppy did not have a way to tell me he needed to go. He would come over to me and I thought he just wanted scratched and the next thing you know he had an accident. Now he rings the bell and I know he has to go out and we no longer have accidents. It was an easy thing to teach him too, everytime we went out we rung the bell and he eventually caught on and it only took a couple of days, our other dog started using it too.
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Mixed success with this product. Threemonth-old puppy played with it at first, but soon learned to ring bells to go out. Then he learned to ring bells whenever he wanted me to give attention. Probably thinking "It's about time she got a call system so I don't have to whine and howl when she leaves the room".Also, I bought 2 large bells at a craft store for $2.50 and strung together for the porch door, which works as well. I am still using it, but the sound isn't necessarily a potty call!
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It's true, I could have just bought some ribbon and attached bells to it... But, 1) I wouldn't have gotten around to it and 2) this looks MUCH better than my final product would have been.Very well made and looks like it will last a while!
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My puggle doesn't bark, so when he has to go out, he would scratch the door. This way, he rings the bell and let's everyone know he has to do his business without ruining the door and it works perfectly!! All other bells I got he would rip when he tried to ring them, this one is nice and strong and he can hit it as many times and he wants without ripping it down. If you're looking for a dog bell, this is absolutely the one! It's nice too cause it has snaps if you wanted to make the bell string shorter, nice to have that option! :)New! Ingrass Puppy Potty Bigger & Deeper Now! Free Spray Bottle of Puppy Attraction Aid Spray 22" X
In general I like them and the company is much more honest than their AKC backed "puppy potty" but the fact is I can drench the grass and barely any water even gets into the tray. This means a whole lot of urine is getting trapped. I finally hosed them off outside today and experienced SOME relief but I still smell that odor.
If you have a patio you intend to use them on, I recommend them. I also would recommend you contact the company if you have an area you want to cover, they make "fake turf" so it is perfect. But for indoor use unless you have well trained dogs that will go to a basement or unused area, it is smelly and I have yet to remedy this. That said, it does look much better than the pads.I live in an upstairs apartment so this made life so much easier. My dogs took right to it and seem to enjoy the synthetic grass. And it's easy to clean.I live on the 3rd flr of an apt and this works great! Put it on the balcony and the pup uses the puppy potty in the middle of the night instead of us going all the way down stairs. Really helped us train her.....she knows to go to the door to go out and we only have had her for a month, she is 4 month old. Only issue is having to clean it every week so it doesnt smell.I use this for my 30 lb soft-coated wheaten terrier. It's simply a convenience for Toby. The synthetic grass is outside on my porch.
This product has a number of advantages over the potty patch (which I used) and similar products:
-Two pieces vs three, making it easier to clean (however recommend using inserts to absorb urineWee-Wee Housebreaking Pads for Dogs, 150-Pack )
-Deep tray w/ridges and large offsets
-Large one-piece footprint disburses urine and reduces misses by dog
-High quality synthetic grass lasts have had a for year
Update 7/8/2012:
Have had this product now for a year. I finally got around to giving the grass a major restoration. I simply immersed it in the sink using 1 gallon vinegar mixed w/one gallon water for several hours. Miraculously, all the urine smell has been neutralized. I put my nose right up to the grass and couldn't smell anything. I now plan on doing this once a month. See Heinz White Vinegar Distilled, 128 oz.I purchased the puppy potty because I was tired of looking at the "white" pads and the expense! I have a 12 pound Shih Tzu that has been housebroke to use the pads and go outside. She does not like to go out when it is raining and this is a wonderful alternative. Also, my husband and I work and do not worry about hurrying home to let her out.
The puppy potty arrived very quickly. I was impressed with the size because when using the white pads I always used two, side by side. My dog didn't know what to think of it at first. So, I placed a soiled white pad, on top of the grass for the scent. Once she used it, I then placed it underneath the grass pad. She started using it right away!
I was a little leary about purchasing this item due to those reviews about the smell. I wash the pad every couple of days, with mild soap, rinse it well and have had no odor problem! I would highly recommend this because it is an awesome product, and you gotta love the price!
PureBites Cat Treats - Chicken Breast .60 ounce
I would reccommend using the 0.6 rather than the .6 oz format in the future.
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These are far and away my cats favorite treats. I don't get it. Supposedly, it's 100% freeze dried chicken and nothing more. Explain to me then.... why do my cats prefer to eat these rather than a can of wet cat food made up of pretty much just shredded chicken? These things smell pretty good (if you like the smell of chicken, that is), but that look about as fun to eat as cardboard. I don't get it.Don't bother with any of the other flavors besides the chicken -my cats think the shrimp and the liver pieces are toys to bat around until they end up under the refrigerator. But they go absolutely bonkers for the chicken.
Oh, and buy a bigger size if you can. .60 ounces goes pretty fast.
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Gave my 1 year old cat a small piece from the bag. She smelled it for about 2 seconds and proceeded to wolf it down and quickly ask for seconds. After obliging that request with a large piece, she went nuts. Aggressively licked my fingers of any and all residue, and is currently alternating between meowing, jumping all over me and sniffing the bag. Was almost startling how she instantly took to the stuff. Kitty crack for sure. Picked up the small bag from Petco, but will definitely order a decent amount from Amazon.Want PureBites Cat Treats - Chicken Breast .60 ounce Discount?
I actually bought the chicken bites for dogs but I'm pretty sure it's exactly the same thing: freeze-dried chicken. All four cats are all over this stuff and it's rare for them to all like the same thing.I give it to them for "dessert" after they've had some other wet food because they would eat the whole bag if I let them. I have to store the bag in the oven so they can't open the door to get to it.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
PoochieBells "Mudslide Paw Prints" Dog Potty Training Doorbell Tool - Effective, Safe and Decorative
After she was trained and had grown bigger, she gave the bell such a whack that it started to chip the paint on the door, so I replaced it with a Christmas door hanger with bells on the bottom just a bit larger than the Poochie Bells. That hanger started to show some wear so I decided to get the Poochie Bells since I thought the Mudslide print would go well with my color scheme. I expected the bells to be at least as loud as the Christmas door hanger.
The print is only on one side and , unfortunately, using the loop at the top which goes over the doorknob does not cause the ribbon to lay flat. I had to put a ribbon through that hanger and tie that to the doorknob in order to have the print side consistently show. That seems to be a design defect.
The major disappointment for me, though, is the volume of the bells. They are very soft. Fortunately, for me, my dog is so well trained, that if someone doesn't hear her ring the bell, she will go back and give it an even harder smack until she does get a response. For someone just training a dog by this method, I doubt that is likely to happen if they are in another room and don't hear the very soft jingle this bell makes.
I think it probably makes more sense to go to a craft store and get the ribbon pattern one desires and then to buy the a nice loud set of bells to attach. The whole point is being able to hear the signal that your dog wants to go out.
Meat Stix Dog Treat
So why not five stars? If your dog is not used to dining on lamb, you may want to introduce the stix gradually to your dogs. Gabby wasn't affected by the Kong, but Piper had stomach distress the day after having her first Kong. After that first time, Piper hasn't had problems but she does poop more robustly the day after having a Kong stick in the evening.
Our two girls get one or two Kongs a week as special treats and thoroughly enjoy them.I have a dog that doesn't just eat any and all dog treats. She is now 12 and with age continues to become even more "selective" in her choices when I try to find nutritious treats for her. She LOVES these! They are a little pricey in my opinion but worth it because I love my pup so much.Excellent for training, my dogs loved the taste and texture. Recommended for dogs of all breeds and sizes. I like itOur dog loves these healthy treats! We break them up into smaller pieces and give them to her when she comes in from outside.My dog loves these! Great for dog with allergies. Unable to find them in my local pet store. Nice find!