Showing posts with label basic obedience training for dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label basic obedience training for dogs. Show all posts

Monday, September 1, 2014

Petco 400 Series Dog Crate Replacement Tray

Petco 400 Series Dog Crate Replacement TrayI saw the first review and she felt the same way I did. The exact measurements of these things can be critical. I am amazed that it wasn't included in the description. I googled PETCO 400 series dog crate and found the dimensions. For the 400 it is 23" L X 16" W X 1"

Here is the URL to see the measurements for the other PETCO Crate Trays:I can't really rate it as I have not bought it yet. Just wanted to help others out that needed the measurements.

I need a tray and these are by far the least expensive. I'd buy one but I can't find the measurements anywhere on the description. Without that, it's impossible to buy it. Are the measurements given somewhere and I'm missing it?

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I have come across many products I would be interested in purchasing but am amazed by the lack of pertinent information available. I would think this info would be Marketing 101!

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Great product. Perfect fit to replace old one. Fast shipping. Arrived in good condition. Put to use right away. Would highly recommend this if you're needing a replacement tray for your kennel.

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but is well made and represents a good value. I repurposed this tray for my gardening activities. It is an excellent tray for holding seedling starts so that they can be bottom watered.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Dog Supplies Natures Miracle- Stain & Odor Dog Gallon

Dog Supplies Natures Miracle- Stain & Odor Dog GallonThe product does work, you really have to follow the directions for it to be successful. The key thing to successfully remove the smell from the carpet is to really saturate the area you are treating. Keep in mind by the time the pet urine has soaked into the carpet and padding it has most likey spread out an extra couple of inches in the area as well. I've used this product in the past and its the first thing I thought of after recently returning from being out of town and found that a fan near the bathroom door kept the cat from wanting to go in and use the litter box so a spot on my bedroom carpet was the target.

This is what I did and it worked both times I've had to use NM. I don't mess around with the smaller bottle because I want to "over do it" on purpose on the area I'm treating so I buy the gallon jug. Make sure you know exactly where the stain is and pour very slowly 1/2 of the gallon directly from the bottle onto the carpet and out from the spot a good 6 inches or so. (Test an area first for colorfastness...I've never had a problem with it discoloring before. 1st time used it on a light color and this time on a dark rug). This should saturate the area completly. I threw on a pair of flip flops and "mushed" it into the carpet afterward to make sure the solution squished deep into the carpet down thru the padding. Then I carefully stepped out of the flip flops so I didn't track anything smelly on other parts of the carpet.

Warning, this next step will smell!!! After you have poured 1/2 the gallon out onto the carpet, leave it alone (don't wipe it up or try to soak it up and definately don't use the carpet cleaner) and keep your pet away. You will now need to let the area dry gradually on its own. (takes a couple of days for the surface but a week or two for the padding to dry completely. You can use a fan in the room to keep the air circulated but don't blow it directly on the area. As the carpet begins to dry it will smell soooooo much worse than before. It will smell like you let all the neighborhood pets in to pee on that spot:( Believe it or not it is actually working. As the solution dries the enzymes in it actually "eat" the odor. So what you are smelling is the pee smell being drawn out and very slowly dissapating into the air. For example, I used it on a Monday and by Wednesday I thought the smell was going to choke me and burn my eyes. It will smell like you made the situation worse but don't fret, by Friday I had to really sniff to smell it. Its not a quick fix and does take a little time and patience so give it a chance.

Finally, because I like to make sure I get it right the first time, after about the 5 or 6th day (carpet is dry but padding is still wet) I went back and did it again with the last half. Again, let it dry on its own. That should do it unless you have a much larger area and then of course you will need to apply more.

So, satruate, let it dry on its own, hold your nose of a couple of days while it does its thing and you should be good to go. If not, check to make sure the spot you were trying to treat is not actually larger than you originally anticipated.

I am buying for the 2nd time. I bought the first time because my daughters diaper kept leaking and I had to find a way of getting rid of the smell. I found 3 different items which looked good so I bought them all. Natures Miracle, Kids and Pets, and Simple Solution. The Kids and pets smelled so strongly on its own I think it was worse than the urine smell. The Simple solution works, but you need to use a lot and it too has its own odor. The Natures Miracle is by far the best and has no residual odor at all. Thank you Natures Miracle you have earned my business for life.

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This product works great! I soaked the carpeting with it, and let it set for 4 days. Then I used it in my carpet steam cleaner intead of the water, and it got rid of the dog pee stink that had been in the carpeting for awhile! Nothing else I tried even touched the smell! May have to repeat process a couple times if the smell is really bad. Now when cleaning my carpets, I will always use this! Leaves a nice fresh smell too!

Hope this helps if deciding whether to use this product!

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This product works better than anything else I have ever tried for clean ups. I am retired from breeding dachshunds, so I speak from lots of experience!

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I've had problems with an older cat and Nature's Miracle has solved the problem of cat urine on fabric and carpet. Its also great to use with dirty laundry my dogs love to sleep on a comforter which becomes dirty and smelly. I toss the comforter it in the washer and let it soak for 20-30 minutes with Nature's Miracle and then wash with regular laundry detergent like new!

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Authentic Puppia Two Tone Lead, Red, Medium

Authentic Puppia Two Tone Lead, Red, Mediumtypical leash, goes great with the authentic puppia halcyon harness in red. no issues but its a leash can you really mess it up?

Matches the Puppia Vivien Harness in red perfectly. Sturdy and just long enough. Now my little Shih Tzu girl is in style!

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This is the perfect lead for a small and pulling dog. It is sturdy, doesn't twist, and gives me much more control.

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The Puppia leash and harness were recommended by a friend, and I'm really glad I waited to get something for my new puppy until I could locate just what I wanted. I love Puppia -the fit is perfect, and it's really cute.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Freedom No-Pull Dog Harness Training Package with Leash

Freedom No-Pull Dog Harness Training Package with Leash, Raspberry MediumEasy to put on and remove as it does not tangle. Takes a lot of stress off the dog and makes her easy to control. Would purchase another any time.

This is a really nice, well-made harness, easy to put on and our dog seems to like it/feel comfortable with it on. It's very sturdy, and made in the USA, so it's not cheaply crafted. All the metal components (D-rings, clips, etc.) are thick and heavy-duty. The nylon is also thick and feels sturdy, and the part that goes behind our dog's front legs is velvety to prevent chafing.

I ordered the orange color, and it was actually orange and brown. The harness is mostly orange with just one loop on the back that is brown. The leash part is mostly brown, with just the loop that you hold orange. I like the dual colors, so this was not a con for me. I'm not sure if all the other colors are two-toned as well.

The reason I'm not giving this 5-stars is that I wouldn't say it was no-pull, as our dog definitely DOES pull when he gets very excited. I will say that this may be a training issue rather than any issue with the harness itself. I liked that you could hook onto the front and the back of the harness for more control, but our dog was just somewhat confused and refused to walk at all with the leash attached at the front. Fortunately, we found a good use for the front hook: we clipped a small light on the front so you can see our dog (he's brindle) at night. If you work more closely with the training guidelines, this may work better for you.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Darford Holistic All Natural Grain Free Salmon Recipe Dog Treats, 14.1-Ounce

Darford Holistic All Natural Grain Free Salmon Recipe Dog Treats, 14.1-OunceI was surprised to get this product and read the ingredient label which is different from the one listed on the item's description. The third ingredient is molasses which my dog can not have. I hope the ingredients are updated to avoid upset customers.

My Golden Retriever loves these cookies. She has had stomach issues (pancreatitis) and she tolerates this formula very well and she loves the flavor.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

FitPAWS Donut Large Dark Blue for Dog Fitness and Agility

FitPAWS Donut Large Dark Blue for Dog Fitness and AgilityIf your dog struggles with stairs or getting in and out of cars, a little work every day on the donut will do wonders! My wife is a physical therapist. She points out that this is essentially a physioball for dogs. It works pretty much the same way causing the body to develop greater core strength by doing common movements on an unstable surface.

My agility dog was injured over the summer 2012. I purchased this item because I thought it would help her (us) complete exercises per our chiropractic vet....it works great, and is of very high quality. Have already started training my second dog on this too, in an attempt to keep both dogs fit and healthy for competition. I highly recommend this item. Was easy to train, is of high quality, and I feel a real asset to our training regimine.

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My dog loves core work. She gets excited whenever I get the peanut or the donut out and jumps right on it.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Laughing Dog Soaring Spirit Organic Dog Treats

Laughing Dog Soaring Spirit Organic Dog Treats, Peanut Butter Chicken, 8-Ounce Boxesmy dogs go crazy over these treats! As soon as I open the bag they are there at my feet waiting and has made training my puppy so easy cause he is willing to do anything to get a treat :)

Give your pet some tasty organic treats. I discovered Laughing Dog at a street fair where they were giving free samples away for some very happy dogs. The staff is very friendly and answered all of my questions. If you are looking to get a special treat for your dog you should really try these.

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Soooo glad I got three boxes of these sent to me. NOT I have one dog I am trying to please and another who will eat anything... well even she has to be coxed into eating these. I love the whole idea and ingredients of these goodies but they just wont work for my dogs. They look like little alfalfa cubes and the dogs wont even take them from my hand. I did see my one dog eat one after it set out on the porch all night but I think she was just board waiting for her morning meal. Give these a pass unless your dog is really into veggie treats.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Dockdogs Shock Absorbing Freestyle Leash for Dogs

Dockdogs Shock Absorbing Freestyle Leash for Large Dogs, BlackI was expecting this leash to have some "give" to it when my dog tugged. It did not help me one bit better than a regular leash. I expected some spring action in the leash, there was none, it was a stiff leash. Not good and not what I expected.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

KONG Naturals Double Scratcher Cat Toy

KONG Naturals Double Scratcher Cat ToyI usually buy Fat Cat Kitty Hoots Big Mama's Scratchy Box Double Wide Purple but when I bought a cat tree I thought I wouldn't need this anymore. My cat proved me wrong when he started going after the office chair. Not wanting to wait for shipping, I bought the Kong scratcher at a local pet store and he seems to like it just as well as the Fat Cat. This is good news since he didn't like the generic PetSmart version.

When I first put it down, he rolls around in the catnip and falls asleep. I don't refresh the catnip but I see him everyday, at least once, go over to the box to either scratch or lie on it. He especially likes to go over to it when we come home for a good scratch and stretch before greeting us. The doublewide box perfectly fits his 11 pound frame.

The Fat Cat scratcher is tackier looking as it's purple with yellow tassels. Beige, this is more neutral looking and isn't such an eyesore. It's not as easy to flip the cardboard because it's more secured on the Kong version. Also, the Kong box warped. so it pooches out on the sides of the cardboard a bit.

My girl kitty doesn't usually scratch the box. She seems to prefer the upright posts on the cat tree but she'll come lie on it and chew on the edges.

Every cat has their own preferences... this is a cheap potential solution to save the furniture.

I thought I was ordering the refill for the incline Kong Scratcher. This product is what was brought up when I put "Kong Refill" in the search engine. Now with that said, I still like the product. I just leaned it against something and the cats took to it immediately. My incline had been used so much (and reversed) that they couldn't use it the way it was intended. The local pet store is selling this scratcher for $11.99 for 1. They also think this is a refill for the incline scratcher. Kong CS2 is just a scratcher, not a refill. I saved money buying 2 of these.

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Our cat is 13 and has never really loved any scratching furniture we've bought her. But when we put down a new area rug, she nearly decimated it in 2 nights. So we ordered a Kong. She took to it instantly, and scratches it and lies on it constantly. She's nearly used up the first side in only 2 weeks, so we bought a bunch of refills. It is messy, with little pieces of cardboard all over, but we like that better than piles of rug fibers!

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We have 3 cats and we've used cardboard scratchers for them before. Usually, about 2-3 weeks after we put one out, we need to flip it over and give them the second side. With the Kong scratcher, we've had it out for over a month now and haven't had to flip it over. The cats also seemed to enjoy the catnip that the Kong comes with a lot more than other brands.

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Same as the ones at the pet store but much better price. Cats all love it and tear it to shreds. I buy a couple at a time to get free shipping and to have ready as back ups. Saves my furniture!!

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Cat & Kitten Repellent

Cat & Kitten RepellentI am currently 'owned' by 9 cats and 3 dogs... I have tried MANY different products for MANY different obstacles over the years, and I have to say that I am BEYOND IMPRESSED with this product!!!

My current ongoing (10 year) battle has involved me fighting against the cats for the rights to the X-Mas tree. Last year was THE WORST--they tore off, chewed-up, and played soccer with the ornaments--and then bent and knocked down branches while attempting to 'nest' in the tree... I was officially dreading the holidays this year, and I was more than tempted to not even bother putting a tree up at all.

I finally decided (against my good judgment) to try yet again to enjoy the holiday festivities and traditions with a X-Mas tree.

I rigged it up 3-1/2ft off the ground, on a corner cabinet, and then wired it to the wall.

They got into it anyway.

I bought carpet runners, turned them over poke-side-up, and made a blockade around the tree and surrounding furniture.

They still got into it.

Finally--denying the cats my ultimate surrender--I decided to try a spray repellent (although I was leery to try it after reading quite a few negative reviews).. This was one of my last hopes..

I sprayed 'Keep Off' under, around, and behind the tree for the past two nights. It does have a weird/unpleasant odor, but the smell had disappeared by morning.

Apparently the odor is much more offensive to them than it is to me, because I am thrilled (and a little surprised) to say that it has been over 48hrs--and not ONE SINGLE ORNAMENT has been touched by the cats!!!

9 Cats .vs. 1 can of 'Keep Off' = I WIN!!!

This has never happened before!!!! My cats and I thank this incredible 'X-Mas saving spray' for giving our household a chance at a happy holiday!

I will be buying this product for the rest of their 9 lives. :)

Sincerely-

Jessica Rymarz and Our Crazy Cat House

This product should be listed in the category of Human Repellent. It smells *awful* and....it gives you a raging headache the minute it hits the air. Meanwhile, the cats are blithely strolling up to smell the furniture in question, sniffing inquisitively, and then blissfully scratching away. It's like a comedy routine.

If you don't want to end up clutching at your forehead while listening to the (now very painful) sound of claws on furniture, I would advise against trying this product.

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Trying to keep two cats off the furniture. Bought this and it does indeed work for 2-3 days anyway (Maybe its because the cats are just stubborn little things.). It does have a weird odor that is a bit off-putting but the cats definitely do not like it and will avoid. If you're spraying this in a small, enclosed area like an office, open a window or get air freshener...

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The smell of this will have your cat running in fear. If you take your cat over to test this out, be careful that its back claws don't puncture your skin as the cat tries to flee in panic.

Yes, it smells bad but you don't need to use a lot. You can spray it around the base of furniture to keep your cat from getting to the cushions, or in small amounts around flower pots, etc. Just remember to respray because it wears off.

This is the same product as FP REPELLENT SPRAY CAT&KIT 6OZ but the manufacturer gave the can a "new look!"

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While this stuff does smell quite unpleasant, it isn't unbearable for me, and my kitty absolutely hates it. Sometimes I'll spray areas of our carpet where I see her scratching. And while it does repel her, the effects don't really last that long, and I usually have to end up spraying twice a day. I do spray quite generously. It does work at repelling cats from certain areas, and I will keep repurchasing, until I can find something a little more long-lasting.

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Freedom No Pull Velvet Lined Dog Harness and Leash Training Package 1" wide

Freedom No Pull Velvet Lined Dog Harness and Leash Training Package Black LargeThis harness is wonderful for young dogs learning to walk nicely on a leash. It takes a trial or two to learn how to put it in your dog quickly, but the learning time is worth it. Hook you leash to the FRONT, i.e., by your puppy's chest, not back, for best results.