Friday, February 28, 2014
Dean and Tyler Tamed Beauty Rolled Leash, Black 4-Feet by 1/2-Inch Diameter With Handle And Solid Br
Clean Go Pet Plastic Puppy Pad Holder
But this certainly did help as there was a lot less wiping to do!
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Poor design and difficult to use.Definitely do not recommend this poorly awkwardly designed product; a waste of money totally!
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How can something that's so simple in concept be executed so horribly. The idea of a potty pad holder was elementary enough that I thought I would just purchase whichever one fits the pads I currently own. This product is flimsy, hard to use as the sides that lock the pad in font fit together properly unless you have it at a precise angle (not s problem you can afford when trying to remove a pee soaked pad). And this isn't even the cheapest on offered on Amazon! Do yourself a favor and buy a potty pad holder (they are lifesavers) just don't get this one!Tailwind Dog Training DVD + Booklet
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These are great, easy to understand videos, so much so, that when I put the first DVD in, my kids started watching it with me. Immediately after watching one of the videos, my kids ran over to our dog to teach him a new trick. What I like most about the videos is that there are a wide variety of topics covered (both on the DVD and online through the Tailwind Dog Training site). Also, unlike other dog training videos I've seen that just use trained dogs, these use trained and novice dogs in the videos--making them much more realistic for those of us are new to dog training.Read Best Reviews of Tailwind Dog Training DVD + Booklet Here
I found this DVD very informative. Anyone who owns a dog of any age can benefit from the information given. Great gift idea for dog lovers.Great DVD for training your dog. Excellent production value and I really like the instructor. The video is entertaining and the instructions are clear and concise.Lupine 1-Inch 2-Feet Traffic Lead, Purple
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It's perfect size that seem does not sell in the regular pet shops which I had been search for quite sometime and the color purple is one of my favorite. Excellent size for my medium dog. Also that give me the opportunity to work with my dog better as she is learning my command more comfortable as possible. My dog is half Parson Russell Terrier and half Chihuahua which make her more medium size than small.Read Best Reviews of Lupine 1-Inch 2-Feet Traffic Lead, Purple Here
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Mednet Direct 23" x 36" Large Puppy Pads - 150 Count
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I wish I would've read the reviews posted here before paying $38.99 for a box of 150 of these puppy pads! They are thin, have no absorbancy, and leak right through to the floor! Very poor quality. Later note: Amazon did set up a return on this purchase and gave me a full refund.Read Best Reviews of Mednet Direct 23" x 36" Large Puppy Pads - 150 Count Here
My Pomeranian's have enough room to use this pad in the kitchen, and since it is longer than tall I don't have to walk around it . No problems with scent control or absorbancy.Want Mednet Direct 23" x 36" Large Puppy Pads - 150 Count Discount?
Read all the comments about this product. They are true. Pad is too flimsy and pee comes through it. I have to use 2 pads to be safe for carpets and hardwood floors.Figured this would be a savings -upshot is take the buyers comments to heart.
Pet Safe RFA-188 3v Battery, Economy, 4-Pack
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I purchased a copy cat comparable and was not satisfied with the results. Now this is the only battery I would buy for my shock collar.Read Best Reviews of Pet Safe RFA-188 3v Battery, Economy, 4-Pack Here
I used to go to the store at least once a month to purchase my dogs bark collar batteries. They are usually $11 a pop. I was able to find this bargain with 4 batteries. Now I won't have to make four separate trips when the batteries go dead. I think I saved around $5 on the batteries in total, but I saved more in gas and transportation to go buy these batteries.This is to complement my pet safe cat containment system, works great... although cats know ehen battery is flat... clever thingsRechargable Pet Dog Stubborn Dog Electronic Remote Control Trianing Shock & Vibration Collar
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This collar works quite well for the first month.. even with the lowest level of statics. However, not sure if the dog got "immune" don't work after first month even i pressed level 6 -highest level.... Looking for stronger "current" one now...I got this thinking this was a good tool to help train our dog. It worked fine and we only used the lowest setting but 3weeks later, all of a sudden it stopped working! we changed the battery in the remote and fully charged the unit on the collar and nothing worked. needless to say any of the progress that we made teaching our dog has gone down hill because she knows she doesnt get in trouble when she jumps now!I just paid 40.00 basically for a JUNK collar and im not happy! Save your money and buy something else.Only seemed effective for the first couple of uses. Doesn't stay charged very long, then takes all night to re-charge.Pacific Play Tent Institutional Agility Dog Training Chute
DT Works Harness, No Petting Please, Black/White, Medium - Fits Girth Size: 28-Inch to 38-Inch
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
SportDOG Canvas Puppy Dummy, 3-Pack
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The puppy bumpers were perfect size and strength. They withstood puppy teeth right on up to adult teeth and are still going strong.Read Best Reviews of SportDOG Canvas Puppy Dummy, 3-Pack Here
purchsed for son who was getting new pupply for Christmas.He will be using for training to duck hunt.
very satisfied with purchase and qualityIt didn't take much for a pup to create a hole in it in a very short time of retrieve games. The sand from the inside came pouring out.
Innotek Basic Remote Trainer
I have found the product to work very well. I bought a second one from Amazon because the first one I dropped the remote and the way it landed jarred something in the remote and caused it to stop working. I contacted the company and let them know after purchasing it through Amazon (I should have probably waited) because they sent me a new remote free of charge. Customer service was very good with the Innotek Company. Even though I did not have a receipt I was able to prove date of purchase and model number and they looked up receipt and took care of everything else. I got off subject about the company, for that I am sorry and will get back to how the product worked.
It has been a wonderful product. I have read the dog whisper's book as well as watched his leadership series and have followed his advise pretty well. One thing Cesear mentions is to, "Have a device that makes you feel empowered, but doesn't hurt the dog". I believe this device does just that. With the different settings you can change the level of shock and for emergencies there is a boost feature on the remote. My dog used to attack anything on 4 legs without fail. Used to pull me on a chain. After a combination of Cesear Milan and this remote I have seen a 180 degree difference in dealing with my dog. Every morning I put this remote on him and go for a daily jog around the neighborhood and am not fearful of other dogs or cats causing my dog to lash out (even a horse one time). This is also without a leash, I am using nothing but this shock collar. Mostly a voice command will do the trick to snap him out of it if he seems to be getting really curious about the other animal, but sometimes I do have to hit the button on the remote and then I have my dogs attention right away. I have not needed to use the boost ever, but it is still there just in case. My dog doesn't need a leash now due to this device and since I am consistent with discipline and using this leash every morning for so long, I have have began to make progress to not use it. I have been gradually not using the shock collar and he has still been performing well, probably because he thinks I still have the remote. :)
So far so good is the bottom line. This device has served my purpose and has served it well. It does make me feel more empowered when it is on him and the setting I have is pretty low. The dog is pretty big, so you don't need to put it on the highest setting. If I remember I have it on setting 3. The dog is an American Bulldog/ Beagle mix and weighs roughly 85 lbs. Hopefully this review helps you.
P.S. I do not think it is inhumane to use it. I tried it on myself just to see how bad of a shock it was. I didn't think it was all that bad. I didn't like it :) but as long as the dog behaves he has nothing to worry about. It is like a virtual spanking is all.
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Worst money I've spent in a long time! The collar is TOTALLY ineffective in dog training. Range is very limited. The collar is not conducive in keeping the terminals against the dogs skin and the collar just flops around.Perhaps an elastic collar would be better. This way the collar would keep constant tension and keep the terminals against the dog. The way it is though the collar is worthless.
I highly do NOT recommend this product.
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I COULD NOT OBTAIN TECHNICAL DATA AT AMAZON FOR THIS PRODUCT. I GOOGLED INNOTECHFS-15 & FOUND A SITE WITH BOTH TECH DATA & AVAILABILITY.
OVERALL I WAS DISAPPOINTED BY AMAZON. VERY UNLIKELY TO UTILIZE AMAZON IN THE FUTURE.Innotek Free Spirit Basic Trainer
I GLADLY PAID A LITTLE MORE BECAUSE IT WAS ONE-STOP.
Easy Walk Harness - Petite/Small, Black
I was having trouble with my puppy when on a collar and leash because he hadn't made the connection that he has to stay left and behind when walking. I would spend a lot more time and energy because I would have to stop or pull him back into place, etc. Plenty of times this was a serious frustration while on the collar.
So I was recommended by my puppy day care to get one of these harnesses. And after fitting it correctly (youtube video helps a lot), we had the best walk ever. No pulling, right at my side, amazing, near perfect. However, the successive walks required more training.
The upside:
If the dog decides he wants to lead you, you are not pulling on their neck, and pulling forward not only is uncomfortable for them, it pulls them off balance if they pull really hard. Larger dogs will obviously be more of a problem, and may still pull you, especially if you do not have it fitted right.
The downside:
Fitting is tedious and requires more in-depth understanding. They should figure out an easier way to fit this harness.
It DOES NOT "automatically" leash train your dog. A dog who is not leash trained will still want to pull away from you while wearing this harness. It just makes it so he/she won't pull as hard.
Other thoughts/notes:
You have to fit the harness exactly or it won't work as well.
Be sure to let the dog know you're the boss (the alpha) and even though you have this nice happy harness, don't let the dog lead you.I purchased an Easy Walk Harness for both my deer chihuahua and my pug cross. My chihuahua has a collapsing trachea, that when walked with a collar or regular harness causes him to have a coughing fit, the Easy Walk decreased these fits about 90% which I (and he:) and very grateful for! My pug is high energy and pulls an excessive amount. It seems with regular harnesses she just feels the urge to pull more, not the case with the Easy Walk. She still has some amount of pull, but our walks are much more pleasant. I was worried that the cut would bother my dogs' underarms, but so far they both walk comfortably. I think I would go up a size for my chihuahua next time,so make sure to measure well, but overall I am really happy with this harness and would recommend it to everyone!
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This was recommended by our puppy training instructor. It works, easy to adjust. The trick is picking the right size for your dog.Read Best Reviews of Easy Walk Harness - Petite/Small, Black Here
Harness is hard to fit a very active 5-6 lb Yorkie. I'm sure it will work better for a calmer, larger dog. I have adjusted harness as small as I can & still she manages to pull one leg out. This worries me for her safety. The harness idea is good, quality good, as well as mail time.Arctic Paws 4-Ounce Salmon & Bacon Flavor Soft & Chewy Yummy Chummies
I am still buying these treats for my dog, but not from Amazon.My GSD actually enjoys these quite a bit. They arrived in perfect condition, moist but not crumbled. We use them as training treats. They are the perfect size and make a nice different tasting treat.
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All 7 of my fur kids love this and it's good for them. What's not to like. I'll be buying in bulk from now on!Read Best Reviews of Arctic Paws 4-Ounce Salmon & Bacon Flavor Soft & Chewy Yummy Chummies Here
My dog, who has been known to snub an average dog biscuit, loved these! Nice to know they're good for him too. I think the Amazon price is a little high though -I noticed you can get them from PetCo in the store for cheaper, although they only carry the original flavor.Want Arctic Paws 4-Ounce Salmon & Bacon Flavor Soft & Chewy Yummy Chummies Discount?
Just canceled my order. Found the same product at Target for $2.99 with an instant coupon, got it for $2.50.Tuffy's Mega Gear Ring Dog Toy
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I have an 8 month old Rottweiler puppy who destroys absolutely every toy we've gotten (and things that aren't toys like furniture, remote controls, kids toys, socks, shoes, etc). We've had this ring for a few months now and it's completely intact. She throws it around, we play tug of war, and it takes a beating-not a single stitch is gone. I would buy these toys again and again. The cost of one of these and the fact that it lasts is way better than buying a $4 toy (like I did at Target tonight) where she tears the soft part apart within 5 minutes.Read Best Reviews of Tuffy's Mega Gear Ring Dog Toy Here
I had high hopes for this toy. We have had other toys from this brand, but this toy didn't withstand my dog. It took 5 minutes for him to tear the edge off the ring, and from there it is game over. Once he can access the inside of the toy, I might as well throw it out. He had been walked for two hours so he wasn't even releasing frustration. It was just regular playing. Oh well.Want Tuffy's Mega Gear Ring Dog Toy Discount?
We bought this toy after reading reviews and talking with our local pet shop owner, hearing that this line of toys is supposedly the strongest stuffed toy on the market and is tested by real live tigers! (This particular one is a 10/10 on durability, according to the manufacturers ratings).DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE HYPE.
Less than 2 days with the toy, our 40 lb. lab-mix had ripped through the outer edges in 3 places. By day 4, he had ripped through the interior fabric (supposedly made out of industrial strength/grad material) and had begun pulling out the stuffing. Less than one week after we purchased the toy, I had taken out all of the stuffing (thanks to the giant hole he created) and removed all the squeakers (almost all of themone casualty occurred when I wasn't watching). We had to stop him from swallowing large chunks of fabric multiple times before ultimately taking the toy away for good.
Our dog is about a year and a half old and while he loves chewing toys, he isn't as aggressive or destructive as other dogs I've seen. I can only imagine how quickly a larger dog would go through this and cannot justify spending $30 on something that lasts such a short time.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Contech StayAway Motion-Activated Pet Deterrent
The reason this product works so well is that it trains cats to stay away from forbidden places at ALL times...even when you are out of the room, asleep or not at home! Other deterrents depend on your presence and your ability to swiftly respond and match "penalty" with the crime...cats soon come to realize that as soon as you can't see or hear their mischief, it's party time! But StayAway works 24/7...whether you're there to catch 'em in the act or not! Cats otherwise used to doing as they please the second you leave the place or shut your eyes soon learn...the punishment comes whether or not you're there! Eventually they become too scared to even go near that part of the room...at any time. It's an effective form of training that does pets no harm.
If you have problems with cats on counters, cats in houseplants, whatever, set this can near or on what you're trying to protect and you will have problems no more. Eventually you won't even need it turned on at all...the very sight of the thing will keep them away! (And if they ever figure out that trick and start giving you trouble again, just turn it back on until the problem ends!) It may be more expensive than squirt bottles or double-stick tape, but IT WORKS! Get it this Christmas (or any other time of year) and finally have peace of mind!I got one of these several months ago to keep the cat off the counters. As far as i know, it's working. I never see the cat up there. It also keeps the dogs out of any area or room i don't want them in.
When i first read about this concept on the web, i read about the SSSCAT product by Premier and i came to Amazon to buy it, but i read reviews in which the users reported that there was an older version of the product that had both a sound alarm and the spray of air, with the option to use sound only. SSSCAT was advertised as having both features, but users reported it had air spray only, no alarm. Apparently no one updated the page on Amazon after they discontinued the alarm. There were disappointed reviewers complaining that the product was not correctly described in the ad, and also, that the alarm option was not available anymore.
I really wanted the alarm, with the option of sound only. The spray uses up the supply of air pretty fast, and then it costs $20 including shipping to get another can of air, that doesn't last very long. I was very disappointed that the Premier product took this feature away. That's when a search led to the discovery of StayAway. True enough, the spray ran out very quick when i first got it. I had to buy a new one and during the long period between buying the refill and receiving it, there was no continuity of the cat's training. But since then, i have used mostly the alarm/sound only and not the spray, and have not run out of spray again, after a very long time, months.
I began worrying that it would wear out and that the product would be discontinued, and also, i wanted to position more of them in different parts of the house, so i just bought two more today.
In other words, i think they're great.
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After considerable review of the different manufacturers of this type of product I chose Contech specifically because their customer reviews indicated it was a better product, i.e. better quality, performance, etc. compared to the competition. I'll relate my experience and let you be the judge. I ordered two of the StayAway Pet Deterrents and they arrived promptly. The product is easy to assemble and place into immediate use. However the motion sensors on both units proved to be hypersensitive. Instead of limiting their sensing range out to 3 feet (the manufacturer's specifications) they detected movement and activated at a range clear out to 15 feet. So now you can't walk through our living room at all without them activating. I contacted customer service who were very friendly and the rep told me she had not heard of such a problem and would consult with one of their engineers and call me back which she did in a timely fashion. She stated that the engineer indicated that it was a bad sensor within the unit and they promptly shipped me 2 new units at no cost. I now have 4 units and they all have the same exact problem. They all fire at a range out to 15 feet. Unfortunately in my case the excess sensing range renders them very impractical unless I want to be purchasing the expensive refill canisters every week and putting up with the annoying blast every time we walk through the living room (high traffic area). I'm sure that the product normally works as advertised. Every manufacturer produces a lemon from time to time. But 4 units all performing outside their specifications indicates to me their is no quality control going on and neither did their customer service take the time to ensure they were sending me a properly functioning replacement.Read Best Reviews of Contech StayAway Motion-Activated Pet Deterrent Here
After all the great reviews from other purchasers, I figured I'd give it a go. I bought the thing, set it up, and placed it in the doorway to my kitchen. The cat either walks right past it or the stupid "cat deterrent" goes off like three seconds after the cat has walked in front of it. How is that supposed to help the cat stay out of an area?Cons:
Does not go off in time to deter a moving cat.
Cat basically has to walk in front of it and STAND THERE for anything to happen.
Expensive for value provided (none).
Pros:
Can be used to clean dust from computers.
Great for deterring humans from places that you do not want cats.
Helps you find a fast, easy way to throw away $40 if you are so inclined.
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I have had the most exciting experience with this product to train my cat. I mean, I love her to death, but sometimes she is such a pain. She thinks this house is hers, and she allows us to live here. I finally broke down and got this because although she feels as though she has to lay on every surface in the house, there are some places that I don't want her to lay. The places that I want to keep her off of are the counters and food prep areas... WOW! Does this work! She'll prowl around in the middle of the night, and we'll hear PSST! Followed by jumping kitty ruckus. And that will make you laugh out loud in bed! This product may be scary, but it is safe. My only warning... be prepared to forget that the unit's on the counter in the morning. If you don't disarm it, you will be frightened by a sudden PSST! and may have a heart attack or incontinence. And if you're the first one up, you will hear laughter from the other bedrooms. Other than that, you can't go wrong.Puppy Bumper - Keep Your Dog on the Safe Side of the Fence -Navy Dot -10-13"
Herm Sprenger German Prong Collar 3.25 MM
After talking to a professional dog walker and trainer, I decided to give this collar a try. The dog walker regularly 'pack runs' with neighbors of 2 and 4 legs that have varied dispositions (golden retriever, doberman, border collie) and they all use these collars during runs. The dog trainer said her dog prefers this collar over a straight collar, choke chain, or gentle leader, which I couldn't imagine for our rowdy pup, however, I thought it was worth a shot.
When I received the collar, I was impressed with the craftmanship. I tried it on my thigh, and the collar gives pressure without much pinching or poking. This is far better than the ones I tried at the pet store, which had abrupt ends to the prongs that bit into my skin.
I braced for resistance when I placed the collar on our dog. She didn't try to scratch or shake it off, so on went the leash and off we were. She is very obedient with this collar, much more so than the gentle leader. Since I rarely had to spin to redirect her attention, we covered an extra mile on our morning round. Getting ready for walk #2 she came right up to me, sat, and leaned forward for me to connect the collar. Whoosagooooddoggie?
In order to prevent injury, be sure to keep a loose leash at all times unless you're correcting, then tug briefly and release. This method works very well during walks, and my dog loves the collar.This collar was recommended for my 5 year old German Shepherd by his trainer. I'll have to admit, it worked wonders in his training and on walks!
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When I first got my dog, I purchased a cheap knock off prong collar with the quick-release clip. I decided I wanted one that didn't have the quick release as they aren't recommended. I heard that Herm Sprenger collars are good quality so went with this one. It's made well and is relatively easy to put on and take off. For the record, the tag on the collar says it's 18" inches long (there is no mention of the length in the product description). Prongs are easily removable to adjust the size. It should fit high up on the dog's neck behind the ears up against the skin; not too loose or tight.Read Best Reviews of Herm Sprenger German Prong Collar 3.25 MM Here
Came apart and can not get it back together without tools. I do think it was effective in helping to train the dog.This collar works as advertised. It turned walks with my dog into pleasant experiances rather than a tug of war. After I ordered this collar, I found it much cheaper locally at a ranch supply store.