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

Monday, September 1, 2014

Darford Zero G All Natural Treats for Dogs with Lamb and Venison, 14.1-Ounce

Darford Zero G All Natural Treats for Dogs with Lamb and Venison, 14.1-OunceWe have a rescue dog (Italian greyhound/Chihuahua mix) less than a year old. After spending a bunch of money on various foods, treats, vet visits......we were unable to pinpont why Gilly itched so much, so we tried a grain-free, chicken free diet using Darford products and it has made a huge difference, she loves them!!!

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Litter Champ Refill

Litter Champ 3-Pack Refill, GreenI read about the intense odor these bags have and I was VERY hesitant to order the Litter Champ. I had free shipping so I gave it a whirl. There is a VERY faint smell to the bags and it's nearly undetectable once the bag is opened and installed.

This system is BY FAR, hands down, easier to use than the Litter Locker.

We have a brood of cats and it's been a blessed addition and replacement to the litter locker. The Litter Locker is great -but it requires more work to operate -turning a crank and hoping the bags stay on the wheel...instead of falling off and jamming the unit.

(bought my litter champ on Petco it's $29 )

We're ordering a second Litter Champ!

I'm sensitive to fragrance in things and I can honestly say these bags didn't bother me at all. Happy with my purchase.

As luck would have it, the opening in the top of the Litter Champ is exactly the size of the waste removal tray of the Omega Paw Roll Away litter box. The result is that I never have to use the scoop that comes with the Litter Champ, I just step on the pedal to open it and dump the "deliveries" in.

Love that! I use very small electrical ties, which are very inexpensive, to tie off the bag before I cut it off in the bag cutter. The bag cutter is another nice feature of the Litter Champ. I have 3 cats who all use the box and I refresh the bag twice weekly. The Litter Champ completely locks away the odor. The quality of the unit is tops as well. I use one in my bathroom too because my dog loves to examine the bathroom trash when I'm not home. The Litter Champ locks.... enough said about that. Get one; they are worth the price.

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I have used this product for over 10 years. These refills fit into the Litter Champ hamper for feline waste. It definitely does the job and removes the obnoxious odors from the litter box. The only difficult thing to deal with in regard to these liners is the overpowering odor of the refills! If you can hold your breath, they're great! They are like the deodorizers in the restaurant bathrooms. Sometimes their odors are worse than those they are intended to mask. Breathe On!

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The product is good, but if you ever need customer service from Lucky Champ who makes the Litter Champ liners, you will probably be very unhappy. They do not return phone calls or emails. I ordered liners directly from the company and never received them. They simply will not return any of my calls or respond to any of my emails after I informed them that my product was never delivered. My order shipped on Nov 15th, today is Dec 6th. I have been trying almost everyday to get someone at Lucky Champ to call or email me. No luck. This type of customer service should not exist in any company, large or small. I am astonished to be treated so poorly.

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I was using the plastic shopping bags for disposal, but I wanted to find something easier on the environment. I love this product and have found a little "plastic saving" tip. The refills were only lasting 3 weeks for 2 cats (cleaning box once a day) so I started using a twist tie at the bottom instead of tying it in a knot. It is adding at least a week onto each refill.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Lentek Super Bark Free Pro Series Dog Training Device

Lentek Super Bark Free Pro Series Dog Training DeviceMy neighbour has a pair of yapping dachshunds. Yap yap yap yap all day long. When I saw this device I saw a light at the end of the tunnel. The reviews for this items were mixed, some people rave about it, some people say it is a waste of time. I am ever the optimist and so purchased one anyway.

It arrived and I slotted in 4 D size batterys and discovered all the problems:

1) Doesn't turn on. This is not described in the product manual. The device has a ON time and and OFF time, when it passes the ON time it switches on and when it passes the OFF time it switches off, obvious, what is less obvious is the fact that the time has to pass the ON time in order to turn on, that is to say that it is not aware of being between the on and off times, the on time is the switch so unless it passes that time it will remain off!

2) The microphone is useless, it doesn't get set off unless the dogs were 6 feet away barking at the device directly. This was on the maximum sensitivity level. When it did go off, far from scaring the dogs they barked more, in fact, I had to turn it off just to shut them up.

3) Barking doesn't set it off, but wind does, so when it was windy the device would set off and the dogs would run out barking again.

4) Not waterproof as it claims. I found my device making a strange buzzing clicking noise, it hadn't been raining but a small amount of dew had run into the device and caused it to break.

5) Fake Speakers. I took it apart to see if I could fix it and discovered that 2 of the 4 speakers are fake.

So to conclude this device has 2 small ultrasonic speakers, not 4 as shown. It annoys dogs and seems to make them bark more. The microphone is useless except for detecting wind blowing. Despite the waterproof claim it breaks if it gets wet.

Well done Super Bark Free Pro! Save your money by simply leaning out of the window and shouting "Would you shut those dogs up NOW, I am trying to sleep".

I sympathise with anyone who lives next to yapping dogs, but sorry this isn't the answer.

I will give it 1 star for the unbelievable cheek of putting 4 speakers on the front and only actually having 2 inside!

As for the reviews on other sites were people raved about this item, based on my experience I am dubious of their authenticity.

My neighbor's two large dogs bark all day and night, without stop. I work at home and couldn't concentrate or sleep. After just two days or so of using this, the dogs kept themselves on the other side of my neighbor's house as well as decreased their amount of barking by at least 90 percent. I hardly ever hear them.

The timer must be set, which can be a pain, but I set it to only go off for one minute a day so it is basically on all the time. I know when the battery is low (about 3 times per year) as the amount of noise from the dogs starts to gradually increase.

The only downside is that the LCD display (used to set the timer) has faded due to sunlight, but this is normal for LCD displays. Unfortunately, I seem to have thrown away the power cord which would have allowed me to change the batteries with having to reset the timer, so I have to buy a new one. My only recommendation is that you cover the LCD display with duct tape to prevent fading.

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The way this thing turns on and off is ridiculous! There is no power on button or switch. You have to program the time. Then you program when you want it to turn on. Then you program when you want it to turn off. BUT... then you must wait until the current time passes the "on" time before it will be on, even if your current time is between the on time and off time to begin with. When I first set mine, the current time was 2pm. I set it to come on at 7am and go off at 5pm so I assumed this would power the unit on and I could begin making the sensitivity adjustments. Wrong. I couldn't start making the adjustments until the next day. How ridiculous is that? A simple on/off switch would be better for most people. Also, the way the programing works is that you can not change only one time. For instance, say you realize that you need to change the "on" time, but that the current time and off time are correct. It doesn't matter. You must go through the whole sequence, setting the time, the on time and the off time all over again.

I was so disgusted that I couldn't just turn it on, that I immeditely returned it. So I can't tell you how well it works if it's actually ever turned on. I never got that far with mine.

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I bought this to try to control my neighbors neglected dog that is left outside most of the day, and barks at anyone, or anything that it hears, or sees throughout the day including my family whenever we're in our backyard.

As stated in another review this unit looks as if it has 4 speakers, but actually only the bottom 2 speakers work, the other 2 must have been put there to make the unit look more powerful than their lower priced model the Lentek Bark Free Pro, but in all reality as stated on the Lentek web page, the lower priced Lentek Bark Free Pro model actually has a larger coverage area.The description on Amazon and many other sites say it has a 50ft range, but the mfg says it will only cover up to 20 ft.

It will detect a bark from 50', but if it's coverage area is only 20' so what good is that?.

http://www.lentek.com/Main/Main.asp?SubCategoryID=31&CategoryID=8&

As for the product itself, I'm using it through a 6' stockade fence which the mfg doesn't reccomend, but I have the speakers placed so that they let the sound go through the spaces between the slats(I hung it sidways).

I did notice at first the dog was startled by the sound, but I'm begining to think she's getting used to it, as she's back to my side of the yard again, and doesn't really seem to get bothered when the thing goes off.

It has been a little more quiet throughout the day when we are inside so the boredom barking has gone down a little, so I will give the unit credit for that.

I paid 48.00 shipped, it comes with a 50' power cord, and will also uses 4 d batteries.Not many positive reviews to be found on any of theese ultrasonic bark deterrents, but the fake speaker thing, and the lower coverage range makes me wonder about this company.One would think that coverage would be an important feature.

I guess Lentek knows most people looking at theese products are in dire need of a resolution so they add "Super" + 20 bucks, and make it look more technically advanced, thinking that desperate people will jump on it,just like myself.For 25 dollars I'd have no problem keeping this unit, but for 50 I'll see how it goes, and maybe return.

I only give it 2 stars because the mfgs attempt at misleading consumers, otherwise I'd give it 3 since it does seem to work a little.Not exactly as good as I hoped, but even a little is something.

I have seen a few positive reviews for the bird house unit, so if I return this one I will give that one a shot, even though it's a few more dollars.

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January 11, 2011: After trying two of these, I found (as others have noted) that the timer mechanism on this device is defective, rendering the product unreliable. Though the device may deter barking when it is powered on, the timer mechanism is so unpredictable that you will never know whether it is "on" unless you stand in your yard all day and stare at it [though seeing the power light in daylight is nearly impossible]. You simply cannot expect it to be on at the proper time.

The manufacturer has confirmed to me that the product is flawed and cannot give an estimate as to when a reliable replacement will be available. I recommend to Amazon buyers that you steer clear of this device until you see some positive reviews posted AFTER this date. And to Amazon, I say: take this product out of your inventory!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

PetSafe Unscented Spray Can Refill for Spray Bark Control and Remote Trainer

PetSafe Unscented Spray Can Refill for Spray Bark Control and Remote TrainerThe unscented refill was better than the citronella. The citronella smelled horrible and made my whole family gag. We had to open all the windows and air the house out for two days! The spray collar was useless, when I used the unscented refill on the device the only result that I got was a constantly barking dog with a wet face.

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Fruitables Pumpkin and Real Fruit Dog Treats (Variety Pack of 4, 7-Ounce Pouches)

Fruitables Pumpkin and Real Fruit Dog TreatsI assume that these treats are really good. My dog barks at me all the time to get her one. lol

My pit bully loves these treats and she has tons of food allergies. Very easy to read all of the ingredients and the treats themselves smell delicious!

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First time purchasing these treats. My dog seems to enjoy them. The price is average compared to other treats. With free shipping it is an alright deal. I would recommend to other dog owners.

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While my dog isn't in love with these, he seems to like them and I don't feel guilty about giving him too many. They seem to be a healthy snack for my furry friend.

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These treats are excellent for training or just giving my dog a treat now and then. They are low calorie and all natural so I can give many treats a day without worrying about my dog getting fat or having digestive issues. They also smell amazing (mostly like cinnamon). They are very dense and not crumbly so you can easily put them in your pocket without getting stinky treat crumbs everywhere. I really think they are the perfect treat for my boston terrier. The only bummer is that they are kind of expensive and I wish you could buy bigger bags but I think they are worth the price.

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Nothing Like It Designs Magnetic Dog Housebreaking and Training Pad Holder

Nothing Like It Designs Magnetic Dog Housebreaking and Training Pad HolderI bought this last night and realized this can be closed up and shoved in the bag it comes in and my over nighter bag if I have to travel with my dog. I am ordering two more for the other rooms in my place. It holds down the pad so it can't blow over and fold when I am using my fan. It it heavy enough to keep it in place so it won't be kicked around the room by accident. My dog had used it already. It's a lot better then the huge flat plastic hard frame the my daughter has in her home for her dog. That one's not portable at all. Plus this ones cheaper. I can afford to buy one of these for every room. Unlike the hard plastic flat pad holders that cost close to three times more.

I love this, I have been looking for something to keep my puppy from dragging her pad all over the house. All that I had been able to find until I found this product was the big trays. This product folds for easy storage, which is great for when I'm traveling. It is capable of holding 2 sized pads which is great, and it is fairly heavy which is also nice. I love this product, and after having 2 in my house, have just purchased 2 more. I highly reccomend this to anyone who needs a tray for thier puppys pads, and wants something that is extreamly functional and helps those messy pads look, at least a little neater.

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My dog just took the potty pad out and shredded it. I didn't like them at all. My dog only weighs 10 lbs.

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This mess didnt even half way work. I have a mini manchester terrier and the pad would loosen from the sides as soon as she stepped on it ( I buy large pads). It was such a waste of oney..

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Have used it daily, but have only had it 3.5 months, and within the first 30 days the material was already beginning to tear along the folds where the magnets are built in. We are happy with it for the most part, as it's very easy to change pads, and easy to take with us and use in motel rooms. We will need a replacement soon,however, and will likely go with something a little better quality. This was a good deal for less than $15, however.

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Monday, November 25, 2013

PetSafe Deluxe Little Dog Trainer, PDT00-10867

PetSafe Deluxe Little Dog Trainer, PDT00-10867My wife and I love pets and we treat them like family members. They sleep in our beds, eat with us, and travel with us all over the world. We spare no expense on the best food, vet care, toys, healthy treats, clothes, etc. So we were very reluctant to even consider a shock collar but our newest puppy has been very stubborn and hasn't responded to the normal training methods. After doing a lot of research we finally decided to try this collar.

Our dog is a 10-lb. 6-month old matli-poo so he is pretty small and thin but he is at least a bit bigger than a yorkie or chihuahua. When we first opened this collar it appeared to be a bit too stiff and rigid to bend around his small neck, however after we adjusted the buckle and trimmed it to size then it wasn't too bad. We can use the quick-release buckle to take it on or off as designed, however it is a little akward to bend the stiff collar band around the hinged metal buckle while you snap the plastic buckle in place, and the fine fur from around his neck often gets stuck in the plastic buckle slots so we have to be careful not to pinch his fur. Once it is on properly then it fits him ok but it is obviously harder for him to sleep or lay down with it on so we take it off when he is napping or in bed for the night.

We read the instructions at least 3 times from front to back, charged the remote for 24 hours, and then installed the battery in the collar. It fired right up with the blinking green light and completed the self-tests just fine. Then we stuck the collar against our own skin and tested the various shock levels to make sure they wouldn't hurt him. The 0, 1, and 2 settings were so mild that we could barely feel them so we were relieved and not worried at all about using it on him. Then the big moment of truth came: we put it on him for his first training session. Wearing it didn't seem to bother him at all and it didn't take long for him to misbehave. At the first sign of bad behavior we called out NO! and issued the warning beep. He ignored us just as before, but then we called out NO! again and hit the shock on level 0. He didn't react to the shock at all so we tried again on level 1 he only barely noticed but continued his bad behavior. Finally on level 2 he immediately stopped his bad behavior and did not return to it again. He didn't yelp, bark, or cry but he did stop his behavior and shake his head a little as if confused. After just a few shocks for bad behavior on level 2, we now rarely need to shock him for real. He has learned that the command NO! is to be taken seriously, and if he ignores our command then we give him a warning tone and it turns him into an angel. So the collar really does work, and it is humane and harmless, so we would highly recommend it as a true miracle... but there is one issue which is a big problem...

We intended to keep the collar on our dog for somewhere between 4-6 hours each day during his most active periods. We would only need to issue a warning tone or shock maybe 3 times throughout the day and the rest of the time the collar would be turned on but idle. The instruction book says that if you leave the collar turned on continously then the collar battery will last about 2 weeks. This was fine with us, but in our case the first collar battery which came with the unit died after just 2 hours of use. The light on the collar goes from blinking green to blinking red to warn of a low battery, and then just a few minutes later it goes to solid red and the collar shuts off indicating a dead battery. If you turn it off and back on a little while later you might get a few more minutes out of the battery but then it dies again. So we figured that our unit was shipped with a bad battery, maybe from sitting in a store warehouse too long. I called the manufacturer and they were super nice. They sent me a whole new unit along with a prepaid return shipping label for the old one. The new unit arrived and looked just like the old one. We anxiously charged it and tested it as before with good results, but then the collar battery died again after just a few hours of use.

Now I must say that I am a very technical person. I often build and repair my own electronic devices so I know a lot about these things. I am not someone that puts the batteries in backwards or has trouble charging products. After seeing the second collar battery die so quickly I went back and read all the instructions yet again to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I checked the battery and collar several times for any defects. I searched the web for any similar problems. The only thing I found was a tip on how to modify the collar battery holder so that you can replace the battery yourself instead of buying their expensive replacements. So I modified my battery holder as shown, which was very easy, and then I purchased a dozen high quality photo batteries which are specifically designed for professional cameras and dog collars with a high power drain. The new batteries arrived and I tested them each before using them every one was fully charged. The modification worked great and the collar fired right up with the new battery in it, but once again the new battery only lasted about 2 hours. I cycled through 7 more batteries, all of which were brand new Energizer brand, but all of them died after just 1-2 hours of use. And I am not talking about a lot of beeps or shocks here. We would only get maybe 2 warning beeps out of it in the 1-2 hour period and then it would be dead. Most of the time we never even used a shock at all.

So we have now tried two brand new units and roughly 10 different batteries, and the collar itself works wonderfully well when it works, but the batteries die in just a few hours of idle use. This is totally unacceptable but I had to wonder why more people are not complaining. Other people talk of days, weeks, or even months before their batteries die. So I called the manufacturer back again and they are sending me out a new factory battery for free to try in this second unit. If it lasts a long time then maybe we just got really unlucky and had 10 bad batteries in a row, but somehow I think the collar is too blame. Perhaps a small percentage of units have a short which drains the battery too fast, and if so then I will exchange my collar a third time and hope for the best. But if the new battery doesn't do the trick and the third exchange fails then I will go for a refund and buy a different brand. We are really sold on using this type of product if it will only work for more than 1-2 hours per battery. I will update this review when we find out what the answer is.

Update:

I just received a new replacement battery from the manufacturer. We installed it and turned the collar on then immediately put it on our dog for the evening. It worked great for about 4 hours but we only had to press the warning tone button 4 times and we never used the shock feature at all during this period. I did notice the low battery indicator coming on near the end of the 4-hour period but it was still working when we removed it. We turned off the collar and removed it from the dog when he went to sleep. The next morning we turned the collar back on and put it on the dog when he woke up, but it only lasted about 1 hour and then the battery was completely dead. So a brand new battery only lasted a total of 5 hours which included only 4 warning tones and no shocks. This is very poor battery life and is not even close to the 2-week average life which is mentioned in the instruction book. And a new battery normally costs about $10 so this would cost $2 per hour to use the collar not to mention you would have to replace the batteries all the time. No thank you. We really like the way the collar fits and works when the battery is good, but the battery life is just way too short and replacements are not cheap so it is going back for a refund. We will look for a different brand with better results.

This product has two problems. One,the collar is very rigid. I have a 11 lb. yorkshire terrier that has a small neck. When you adjust the collar that small it becomes oval, not round and leaves gaps around his neck. I have to buckle it too tight to even get contact on his neck. It ends up choking him. Two, the collar itself is not rechargeable and you need to special order batteries for it. Also have to make sure that you turn it off when you are done, otherwise you'll get very little use out of each battery. I have two Innotek collars for two large dogs and these are fully rechargeable, waterproof and you can use any collar you want (have to make holes in it). I wish Innotek would make something this small.

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This is a very nice collar. The remote is rechargeable and with a simple mod generic batteries can be used in the receiver.

There are photos on picassaweb and flickr

It looks like high quality construction and the buttons are ergonomically different so you can tell which is which without looking at them. It has only three buttons, good tone, bad tone, and stimulation. The stimulation is controlled by a dial.

I self tested the collar and could feel level one. Level two would definitely make me comply. Why do they need waterboarding when they could get the job done with electric collars?

I have this collar and the Innotek SD-70 lap dog trainer. While the lap dog trainer comes with a dvd, the Petsafe comes with a pretty good manual.

This just has a better look and feel to it that the boxish Innotek. The stimulation feels similar. The Petsafe level one is a bit more subtle than the Innotek. Level 4, the max on the Innotek, is stronger on the Petsafe. Frankly I don't even want to think about higher than level four on bare skin. I was able to tolerate all the way up to level 8 through clothing.

The unit looks like it could take some moisture. I like that it has a flashing light on the transmitter and the receiver so you have an idea

if it's working or not.

It's a good starter unit with minimal levels and range. Also this has a bit more range than the Innotek.

Update Oct 16, 2009

I've since moved on to Dogtra and Tri-Tronics and have used the Sportdog Field Trainer 400. I stopped using Sportdog as I felt the stimulation was too harsh. Tri-Tronics Flyway G2 has a small enough receiver that it can be used on a small dog and that's what I'm using on our smallest dog. I'm using a Dogtra 282 NCP on our slightly larger chihuahua mixes and consider those units to be superior in every respect to the Petsafe offering. Also the tones I felt were a waste and not sure a dog knows the difference between a good tone and a bad tone. The Dogra has a page function which is a vibration however I don't use it as it can freak the dog out more than a nick.

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After the initial battery ran out in this product, I purchased a new one. About 5 minutes after I turned the unit on and it began flashing red, then went to a solid red light on the unit. Thinking it was simply a bad battery, I purchased another one. The same thing happened. Contacting support resulted in me being told that for $45 they would replace the unit.

Save your money and buy something else.

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It's ironic. Petsafe has a great little training collar here... almost. It fits our small dog well, and it works great ... for about 3 hours. Then the battery is dead. Problem is, the batteries cost around $10 each. Nice. So your dog training with this collar works out to be about $3 an hour, which is absolutely ridiculous. Because of the horrible battery life, I have to recommend against this product. As expensive as it is, they should have put a little more engineering into the battery and collar arrangement. The fact that the battery is not rechargeable, expensive, and short-life means this product is a definite, definite, DO NOT BUY.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

LCD Remote Dog Training Shock Collar 100 Levels for 2 Dogs W/ AGPtek USB 2.0 All-in-One Card Reader

LCD Remote Dog Training Shock Collar 100 Levels for 2 Dogs W/ AGPtek USB 2.0 All-in-One Card Readernot overly immpressed with item the controller shuts off after 5 mins and to use it again you have to remove and reinstall batteries there is no on or off button which is a pain when dogs are being good and then 10 mins later have to get their attention you have to stop redo batteries then zap then zap them not worth the money

Half the time, this collar does not seem to work.

The batteries die fairly quickly, too.

I hadn't used a shock collar before, however, so I don't know how this one relates to other collars.

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batteries on the collar r going steady and burn out needing replacement. brainy deal is a good place to deal with though.

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Midwest Black Polyester Crate Cover for Wire Crates

Midwest Black Polyester Crate Cover for 42 Inch Wire Crates, 42 Inches by 28 Inches by 30 InchesIt covered the kennel until she pulled it apart.

I agree with the other reviewer that it is flimsy material. It's like umbrella material. However, I knew this when I bought it. We have a husky/lab mix, she is about 40 pounds. We used it to help keep her quiet at night when she is supposed to sleep. It did it's job well for 2 months.

She would pick at the edges she could get and once she pulled enough the velcro that keeps the sides together (3 pieces on each corner side) would just easily pull apart. She pulled the entire thing in her kennel when we left last week for a few hours, and when we returned she was uncovered, and had literally ripped the entire front flap off the cover.

Yes, it is her fault, however, this could be made more sturdy. We know dogs chew, and are going to do whatever they find interesting. My suggestion would be to have the back completely stitched so there is no flap (our kennel has one door) and to have zippers on the front flap so there is less ability to easily undo it and pull it in.

We are going to look for another cover, but overall this one did its job well for 2 months.

This product was poorly designed. A thin material that had velcro to attach the sides together. When the front or side was open as it was designed to be, the panel was placed across the top of the crate and exposing sloppy seams with lose threads all over. Furthermore, the fit was not exact. It was about 2 inches too short and didn't go to the ground to cover the entire crate.

I returned the product without any issues.

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I have to say I am surprised at the poor reviews on this crate cover. I have two already and just ordered a third! I love them, They are light weight and easy to store. They clean up well and I love the Velcro corners. They fit the crates well and do everything I could ask of them! Great product!

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Arrived very quickly and was the product as described. Works perfectly as a cover for my dog's crate. Had tried blankets and towels, but my puppy would chew and pull on them. This stays put and he doesn't seem interested in playing with it (yay, something he won't chew on...!)

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Got this crate cover for my Austrailian shepherd's crate. It really looks nice and fits perfect. I like the fact that you an roll up any side if you need to.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Zack & Zoey Nylon Brite Stripe Dog Collar, 11 to 14-Inch, Raspberry

Zack & Zoey Nylon Brite Stripe Dog Collar, 11 to 14-Inch, RaspberryThis is a very pretty collar and does not look like something you got at a run-of-the-mill pet store. It is well-made and seems comfortable on my dog.

This collar is very pretty and my dog looks very cute in it. Just make sure you get the right size: I measured my dog's neckline and it was about 10 in so I ordered the 8-11 in size and it was too small, would not fit at all. The 11-14 in is perfect, though. she looks adorable in it.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

PureBites Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats

PureBites Cheddar Cheese Dog Treats, 2ozUse this instead of string cheese as it is a high-value treat, but does not get your fingers or pocket goooey (like regular cheese). Like the fact that there are no "extra" (read fake) ingredients. Some of the larger chunks are hard to break up, but generally can break each piece into 2 or 3 smaller pieces. Pieces are about 1" long and 1/2" wide. Also good for situations where you are throwing the treat into the grass (i.e. when training agility weaves) as the bright yellow color makes it easy for the dog to see.

Out of all the pure bite treats these are the best. They don't break apart into a million pieces at the bottom of bag. Our dog is a raw food dog so these treats are perfect for her diet....no additives, or other "unknown" ingredients!

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I have a 7 year old greyhound named Sir Bentley Part of our bed time ritual is called BBCs

That stands for Beddy Bye Cookies. Every night I set out the BBCs and Sir Bentley insists on a cookie for the trip down to our bedroom where he enjoys all of his BBCs. He loves these cheese bites immensely and I love to see the happiness in his face as he enjoys his BBCs. I love the larger bags of your treats and will continue to buy thru Amazon nothing more to say than Woof

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My dog really enjoys these cheddar treats. They are crunchy and pretty large (about the size of my pinky), so they are more like a snack rather than a training reward.

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My dog has long displayed a preference for cheese above nearly any other substance, so I was delighted when a friend gave him one of these as a Christmas gift. He loved it! This is a healthy treat (in moderation, of course) and allows you to give your dog cheese without treading in "human food" territory, which many of us try to avoid. You can fulfill the craving while still maintaining some semblance of order.... This is a fantastic treat, definitely the best cheese-related dog snack I've come across yet. Great job!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Petmate Kennel Cab Intm Moss Bank Coffee Grnds S

Petmate Kennel Cab Intm Moss Bank Coffee Grnds SIn an emergency, you could bundle kitty into a pillow case to take him to the vet's. I've never tried this, but my friend who volunteers for the Humane Society says it does work. However, you are much better off with a pet carrier, and this one is a good size for all but the largest of cats (I go up one size for my 30 lb. Maine Coon).

Another good feature of this particular carrier, is that you can take it apart at the vet's if your cat refuses to come out. You might be surprised at how difficult it is to budge a cat who has all four feet braced against the inside of the carrier.

I recommend getting one Kennel Cab per pet just in case you have an emergency, such as a pending hurricane or fire, and have to move all of your animals at once. This model is easy to stack, and easy to clean.

Petmate makes an excellent pet carrier for multiple uses for your furry little loved ones! This size is perfect for cats and small dogs that weigh up to roughly 16 pounds, and other pets you may have. This four sides of the carrier have plenty of ventilation; and it's easy to carry and easy to assemble/take apart.

In case your pet is skittish about getting out of the carrier when they sense they're at the vet, another reviewer writes that it comes in very handy to have the carrier able to be opened from sides so that the top comes off. That reviewer sure is right! Some pets are extremely reluctant to come out of their kennel carriers. I also love the fact that you can attach the top handle of the carrier to a car safety belt. Excellent!

The plastic is quite strong; and when they say its high impact they sure are right! It also has enough room below the "windows" on each side of the carrier so if your pet has an accident it won't necessary spill out from the carrier onto a car seat or train seat.

I don't know if this is "FAA approved;" but you can call the company using their toll free number to find out. If this carrier is not approved by the FAA, you will not be able to carry your pet onboard an aircraft in this carrier.

Overall, this fine carrier is worth every penny you pay for it--it'll last you forever! It is easy to clean as well. Put down a soft towel or a blanket on the "floor" of the carrier and your little darling is good to go!

Here's hoping your pet uses it in good health!

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Very nice crate, easy to assemble. Just the right size for my Yorkie that is 10" tall and 9" long (weight 6 lbs.). He has room to stretch out and turn around in comfort. Light weight, very roomy. I highly suggest a fleece pet bed liner, makes it warm and comfy.

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No joke... I don't even want to know how many hours I put in to finding the "perfect kennel" for the "best price". It all came down to the locking mechanism on the door and the latches on the base which connects the top to the bottom; both of which are excellent! Can't beat the price, I've done all the leg work...this is it! You won't be disappointed (and of course being able to choose a color sweetens the deal!).

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We purchased one of these and when it came in the mail, we were very impressed with the features of this crate compared with our other crates that we presently own. We just love the feature where you can attach it to the seat belt. We also love the space to store a leash or treats on top. We would always misplace our leashes before, but not now. The door is easy to open and close. The colors are attractive. The little trench in the bottom edges is nice in case your pet has an accident so that they are not totally sitting in it. My old crates were totally flat on the bottom and if they had an accident it got all over them, not fun when you are getting ready to arrive at the vet. We are planning on replacing all of our crates with one of these. Made in the U.S.A. another great plus.

Plus's: Trench in bottom

Place to attach seat belt

Leash and/or treat compartment

Attractive colors

Easy to open and close

Made in the U.S.A.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Mini Retractable Dog Leash

Guardian Gear Plastic/Nylon Mini Retractable Belt Dog Lead, PinkI bought this as a back up leash. My rather more expensive brand name one is nearly 7 years old and still working well, but showing some signs of age. I prefer this type with the all belt leash rather than cord. It wasn't terribly expensive but seems to be well made.I haven't used it much yet .

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