Showing posts with label dog dog training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog dog training. Show all posts

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Dogtek Eyenimal Digital Videocam for Pets

Dogtek Eyenimal Digital Videocam for PetsThe images & sound quality of the Eyenimal are better than I expected. My primary criticism of the unit is that the device does not "lock" securely in place on the animal's collar, so if your pet is very animated (or simply tries to shake the device off its neck), the device comes loose.

Although I have 3 cats & 1 dog, I bought the camera for my 2 1/2-yr-old Miniature Pinscher...since my cats are all indoor-only animals, I didn't feel the cat footage would be of interest to anyone. However, the typical Min Pin hackney gait is a problem for the camera -it results in every shot in which she's walking or running being extremely "jumpy" and, thus, unwatchable.

If you have a calm dog, or one with a lumbering gait, then this is definitely worth the money!

Bought this Petcam from Amazon through .

I loved it for about 3 weeks while it worked.

Then one day my Cat comes in and while it was working when he left...it wasn't when he came home.

It didn't seem damaged at all except foe some scratches on it from my cat rolling around.

He wore it about 6 times in 3 weeks.

I contacted but they blew me off and said I should contact Eyenimal directly...which I did today.

I'll see what happens.

$100 for 3 weeks is ridiculous.

Hopefully Eyenimal will rectify the situation

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I'd love to be able to review the picture quality of this camera. Alas, I will never know.

When it arrived, I noted "Huh -wonder how I'm going to improvise a new clip when this one breaks?" Not if -definitely WHEN. It's as if the manufacturers have NO clue about how an animal might move through space. Crappy design and shoddy materials. No way to attach a lanyard to the unit or otherwise back up the attachment, such as it is.

Yeah, it lasted half an hour. Dog was out of my sight for

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Petmate Deluxe Vari Kennel Jr

Petmate Deluxe Vari Kennel Jr, Intermediate, Moss Bank GreenMany of the Pet supply stores have reviews on this product, and I can confirm that this newer series seems made of much thinner plastic. They look nice, but simply don't carry weight very well. This one was purchased for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a 20 pound dog. If you carry it with the handle and the dog in the crate, it will flex to the point where I fear the door will fly open. I really wish they would stop cutting costs and make these from thicker material again. It would be well worth another $10 to protect a pet you love and don't want hurt.

These used to be nice and all I would purchase for my puppies. I am a breeder and crate train my puppies and used these crates for shipping (if needed) The last Petmate crate I purchased, I assembled, got it labeled and all ready to ship a puppy and the handle busted off. Thank God it happened here at home and I had time to purchase another brand. Save your money and get something else.

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I ordered this after trying to find a crate that was taller and shorter for my toy poodle. He has a long neck and we are going overseas. He needs a taller kennel, not a longer kennel. In any case, that product doesn't exist so I finally gave up and ordered this kennel.

There is no carry handle attached to this kennel at all. I realize this is a product defect and that I can contact Amazon and return the kennel. However, that leaves me out in the air without a kennel to use when we fly as there isn't enough time now to reorder another kennel.

This attests to the inferior workmanship of the Petmate kennels. They used to be wonderful crates when the company was Doskocil. They also had a great little 16 inch tall kennel that worked great for toy poodles. The material wasn't as thin and the workmanship was much better.

I won't be ordering another Petmate kennel.

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This product is SO markedly different from the couple-years-old Vari Kennel Jr. we already own which is fantastic and motivated me to purchase another one that it is difficult to believe they are the same brand. Our first Vari Kennel Jr. is made of rigid plastic that does not flex and has a sturdy handle. It is a quality carrier that we feel confident would keep our cat safe.

In contrast, the Vari Kennel we just received is flimsy, flexes easily and I could break the handle off if I gave it a hearty twist. In NO way would I feel comfortable putting a beloved pet in there and I would be foolish to believe it would protect her.

If you are a responsible pet owner that loves your animal, look elsewhere.

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Worked great. Bought this for a friend with a standard poodle. Small enough to keep the dog from defecating in it and big enough it can turn around. Light weight and easy to transport or store.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Pet Buddies PB1714 Googlie Sheena Sheep Medium Toy

Pet Buddies PB1714 Googlie Sheena Sheep Medium ToyIt's a cute toy for my small dog, but I had to take it away after the first day. My dog promptly gnawed the little legs off and proceeded to disembowel the rest of the toy within an hour of giving it to him. I am not sure what dog wouldn't be able to easily destroy this since my dog is a Chihuahua-Mini Weiner dog mix.

I've bought a few of these Googlie toys now and my dog, Frank, LOVES them! I'm not sure if it's the squeaking or the texture of the toy, but he absolutely loves these toys!

I'm not sure how long this toy is going to last, but given how much Frank loves it, I don't care!

You can check out a larger version of this toy here Pet Buddies PB1713 Googlie Sonia Sheep Large Toy

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Rubber Stick Dog Toy

Grriggles Rubber Stick Dog Chew Toy, 12-1/2-Inch, BlueI gave this 5 stars even though my dog can't really play with it. It's great quality, love the blue color, and my dog loves gripping it with his little teeth. However, like an idiot I didn't realize that it was I believe12.5" long and actually pretty heavy material. Needless to say my 12 lbs. puppy (probably 17-20 lbs adult) can't actually lift it off the ground.

Assuming that other dog owners who are purchasing this probably have dogs heavier than 20lbs, this is a great chew/throwing stick!!!

It's a stick, not gonna argue with that. It's good for tossing or playing fetch with your pooch, but I think the "chew toy" part of the name should be left out. I left the dogs with the stick and it was 1/3 eaten in about 20 minutes. Lots of purple pieces in their poop. I keep it put up now until I use it for play, then it goes right away again.

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within 5 minutes my maltipoo had chewed it up and rubber pieces was all over the place. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

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I bought this for my black lab puppy, hoping that it would last. Within 15 minutes she had chewed off little pieces of the edges, which of course left more edges to chew off. I had bought 2 of these, threw this one out and gave away the other one to a more mellow chewer.

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My dogs (lab and an Australian shepherd) both love them. Unlike other products, they're not hollow; solid rubber all the way through, meaning they last for a long time though daily abuse. I highly recommend.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Comfort Trainer Head Halter

Comfort Trainer Head Halter, Black with Tan Nose Strap, Size 4The Comfort Trainer has been *much* easier for my dog to acclimate to than other head halters. It stays in place and doesn't rub her eyes. The cheek strap keep the noseband in place, so it doesn't need to fit tightly. The combination of the lightweight feel and relaxed fit have made this much more comfortable for my dog than other options.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Flashing Pet Safety Collar - Collar Color: Baby Blue, LED Light Color:

Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Flashing Pet Safety Collar - Collar Color: Baby Blue, LED Light Color: Orange, Size: MThis collar can be seen well at close range, not so well at furhter range and the light does not transfer through the collar as well as the picture shows. Additionally, the lighted portion is not as big and so if the collar rotates at all you may not see it anymore. There are better lighted collars out there that are not only brighter, but fully encompass the dogs neck. The light likes to disengage from the light carrier inside as well. I would go with Nite Ize Night Dawg over this collar if you have the dog off of a leash. If just using for night visibility while on the leash while walking then this one would be fine.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Carlson Mini Tuffy Metal Expandable Pet Gate

Carlson Mini Tuffy Metal Expandable Pet GateThis gate is perfect for small dogs like our Yorkie. It is very sturdy, sets up in a matter of seconds, and is short enough that we can step over it easily when we need to. The pet door is a great feature and allows us to let him in and out without taking the gate down or bending over to pick him up each time. He can come and go as he pleases without our help. We love this gate !!!

The gate is almost indestructable but this particular one is quite short and if your dog is a good jumper dont even bother ordering this item. But overall the quality was surprisingly good and its not too hard to get into place, either between a door or walls in a hallway.

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But comes short of what I had hoped for.

Don't get me wrong, these gates are very well constructed and as advertised. What I am disappointed in is that they are not easily adjusted and they can only be adjusted into the half inch range, for us that meant that we have to lean one gate up against the wall opening and hold it up with items on the other side as 1/2 an inch was too small up and too large down for our opening. All in all they are keeping the dog out of the cat's food, which is good.

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I have a 16 year old pug who likes to get into the room with the cat's food, litter box, etc. This gate is the perfect size to keep him out of the room and allow the cat to easily hop over it when needed. If your dog can jump or hop over things, it might be too short. It is also a good height to step over when you need to get in the room. It was easy to put up and seems very sturdy.

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I was looking for something to contain my ShihTzu puppy in one room, and this one worked fine. It's good quality and easy to step over.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Dogtra Train and Beeper Collar

Dogtra Train and Beeper CollarWhile considering another brand, this model by Dogtra was suggested to me at a field trial meet by a competitor and really glad I listened. Features, functions and quality are great as a training tool at home or hunting tool in the field it gives me peace of mind in knowing where my prized and beloved 7 month old German Short Hair is, control his adventurous enthusiasm and discourage his bad habits. Patience and foundation training are extremely important to the end result but well worth the effort. Absolutely great unit and a must for any bird dog or dog owner placing his dog in the field "off leash".

My brittany has a small neck and the 2 peice Tritronics beeper/collar combo takes too much room. I love the concept of the integrated beeper/collar. I love the rechargeable batteries which are quite durable. It's been a really good collar with these two exceptions:

It does not work properly below 32 degrees F. The beeper/locator works but no stimulation. Dogtra acknowleged the problem and suggests keeping the transmitter in a pocket. That solves the cold issue, but limits access and is extremely inconvenient to me.

The antenna, in my opinion, is fragile. Several friends and I have all broken antennas. They are only $14, but it ruins your day (week).

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AFTER REVIEWING THE ITEM AND RECEIVING THE ITEM I SOON FOUND OUT THAT THIS COLLAR DOES NOT HAVE STIMULATING VIBRATION LIKE IT SAYS BELOW THE PRODUCT IN THE ADD...VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THAT AND WILL NOT BEING BUYING ANYTHING FROM HERE AGAIN....SO LONG MY FRIENDS..

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Monday, September 2, 2013

Pet Dreams Eco Friendly 2-Piece Bumper Bed

Pet Dreams X-Small Coco Brown Eco Friendly 2-Piece Bumper BedBesides the bed looking nice and my young dog loving it, this is the easiest bed to care for! The body of the bed has 3 removable inserts and the pillow has 1 removable insert that has the separate channels mentioned in the description. The pillow insert holds up nicely because of this. While the price is somewhat high, I do appreciate that it is made of recycled plastic bottles (and still feels very soft) and the benefit of removing all of the inserts for quick wash and dry. Due to the color (plum), spots do show easily but such is life with pets.

I thougt it was going to be nice but it ended be way to thin for the price. The bottom rolls up to easy. Pretty much a waste of money and quite a bit of money.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Adult Training Treat Bag for Dog, 3-Ounce

Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance Adult Beef Training Treat Bag for Dog, 3-OunceAt first sniff the two girls turned up their noses at the new snack. To be fair, this happens with the introduction of most new snacks to this fussy and suspicious pair. By the third and fourth and subsequent offerings, the hesitation stopped. Though the girls genuinely like these treats now, there isn't the mad excitedness for them like they show for some others or for french fries.

I like that the first ingredient of these snacks is "real"beef ( not the undesirable artificial beef),and they are made with natural ingredients. The treats are small and chewy and are good for training, rewarding, and bribing. For most dogs the consistency is probably perfect, just enough chew to add interest. For Piper, our shih tzu with a few missing teeth, I break the treats in half so as not to tax the teeth she has left.

Science Diet backs these treats with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

After discovering that science diet made treats i was ecstatic cause my doggie loves their food. It's the only thing she will eat, she can be very picky and needs her food to be small or soft. Hence the reason I picked soft and chewy treats. but when they arrived they were anything but soft, they were hard like rocks and she refuse to swallow them. To solve this I cut each treat in half so she can chew it with more ease. This solution seems to be working but is very time consuming. All in all i love the packaging and the rapid delivery of the treats. I ordered it Saturday morning and they came Monday afternoon.

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Puppy seems to be okay with them. Small bag. But easy to subscribe to for a regular treat... so will probably continue to purchase.

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These treats are the perfect size for training your dog. They are soft and meaty. Just what they want without giving them a ton of unneeded calories. I also keep them in the car for great "watching the car" treats!

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this is a great treat for dogs who love chicken, they are great as training treats. once i say chicken triangles my dog stops and sits and waits for his treat.

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