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

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Fashion Pet Pink Bonz Dog Sweater Medium

Fashion Pet Pink Bonz Dog Sweater MediumThis sweater looks adorable on my little sweetheart. It is nice and warm and well made. I highly recommend it.

This sweater is extremely well made and so darn adorable on my pup. It has kept its shape and its crisp clean colors wash after wash. No fading out.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Nylabone Romp 'N Chomp Freezer Bone with Treat for Dogs Under 15-Pound, Petite

Nylabone Romp 'N Chomp Freezer Bone with Treat for Dogs Under 15-Pound, PetiteI just fill it with water and I put it in the freezer. I have not put any more treats in toy. He likes to like the ice.

Not for the super chewer in the family. M y dog loved it but had it torn within a few minutes.

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I bought this toy as a gift for my brother's new Pug puppy. The Pug is about 7 lbs, and starting to teethe. He absolutely adores this toy, as does the adult 6 lb Chihuahua. I think it would be good for a dog up to 15, as the package states. It is slightly rubbery and bends, so I am not as concerned about the toy hurting the Pug's teeth. He was able to get the little treat part out in a day or two, that part is refillable though. He likes to play with it even with no treat in it. After a week of chewing on the toy, it has only the tiniest of little marks on it from all the rough play. Great little toy for small breed pups. It says you can freeze it, we haven't tried that yet. It might be nice and cool that way for a teething pup.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Flirt Pole & Super Tug Dog Toy Bundle

Flirt Pole & Super Tug Dog Toy BundleDog loves these toys. They are sturdy and well-made. Worth the money. My son enjoys using them, too. They are different than the usual "pet-store" products.

i just got this and its amazing dont know how it will hold up but so far so good :) my dog is more enticed to pull it that chew it :) but well see how it holds up :) and my bfs dads dog loves the flirt pole :) its great because he needs exercise :) so far so good tho :) in fact my other dog whos older loves this thing :)

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Tan Leather Teaching Lead: Dogs Over 40lbs

Tan Leather Teaching Lead: Dogs Over 40lbsGave this as a gift for my doggie 'niece ' and have had nothing but rave reviews! My sister has always had dogs and loves the multi-functionality of this leash. She also has had great results applying Sarah's training techniques to help with her very active puppy. She plans on doing a phone consultation with Sarah to "hit it home" as it were. 5 stars all around Sarah! Thanks.

I have been using this ingenious leash every single day for 2 solid YEARS and it is in perfect condition. The leather just becomes ever more supple and beautiful. The hardware is top quality. You can make a handle at one end by snapping onto the D ring near that end of the leash. You can snap the other end into any one of the grommeted holes to form a loop around your waist or any other object, or the collar. I bought this leash from Sarah during a training session with her and she recommended that I snap one end of the leash around the collar on his neck and snap the other end onto the ring of a "Gentle Leader" headcollar (another amazing product it really really works). Since my dog is very strong, this gives me a sturdy connection to his neck and also the gentle guidance of his head with the "Gentle Leader". This rig has really changed things in our household. While I am writing, I would like to say that one private session with Sarah revolutionized the behavior of our dog. She evaluated him and re-set his behavior to be less protective and more beta. We had not understood his viewpoint. Sarah knows how dogs think!

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This leash is good looking and well made. It's a great all-around leash but its true genius is the double-ended clip feature. We use it to position our dog a short distance away from the dinner table. Now he lays down with a chew toy while we eat, rather than moving from chair to chair, soliciting scraps. I have purchased Sarah's dog training books in the past (DogPerfect and Puppies for Dummies) and this leash is an excellent complement to the techniques she describes in her books.

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This is the best leash I have ever had in my 15years owning dogs. My Aussie puppy chewed through it, but for 3$ the show repair man was able to fix it. I will never go back to other types of leases again. GREAT product!

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

PetZoom Pet Park Indoor Pet Potty

PetZoom Pet Park Indoor Pet Potty, 25.5' x 20' x 2'I have a chihuahua that has recently decided she no longer likes to use her puppy pads, but the rugs instead. After replacing the rugs in my house (not cheap), I had to look for another solution since I live in a very urban area (West Hollywood) and do not have a yard. After spending countless hours researching the different grass options, I decided to try this since it was very cheap compared to similar products. I even considered a local company that delivers fresh sod every 2 weeks, however, at a cost of $40+/mo and $100+ for the unit I decided to try a more economical option first. I will be the first to admit that I am surprised my dog has used this potty exclusively since I received it about a week ago, no further training was required and she seemed to gravitate to this naturally. For the price, I was very surprised with the quality, it seems pretty well made, as I was really expecting some cheap junk. I don't know if they sell replacement grass pads, but the unit is so inexpensive I'm planning on buying a new one if it starts to smell or deteriorate over time (for the price you cannot expect this to last forever!) Now to the negative, it is gross to clean. If you can get your dog to just use a puppy pad, it is sooo much easier to just toss it and replace it every day, but if your dog refuses I would recommend this. After a couple days of use it started to smell (what do you expect), so I had to dump out the tray in the toilet (gross), and rinse all of the components off in the shower. I rinsed everything off with dish soap, then clorox wipes, and put the grass outside in the sun to dry. If I stick my nose against the grass, it does not smell pretty. I am going to buy some ZeroOdor spray and use that after every cleaning (which will probably be every couple days). This isn't the most efficient solution (puppy pads are), and cleaning this thing will get very old soon, BUT it is either put up with the hassle, or replace my rugs every couple days and live in filth. Obviously, the latter is not an option for me, so I am very happy with my purchase :-)

The Good: Works great! I live in a condo and have the pet park out on the patio. It's only been a few days and my english bulldog puppy already knows to go there on his own. Easy enough to clean.

The Not as Good: The basin below the grassy patch is very shallow, so I'm sure once my dog grows up I'll have to upgrade; for now though, it easily accommodates a day's worth of elimination. Also, because the grass patch just rests on the plastic tray below, my dog occasionally tries to scratch and pull it up; if this sounds like something your dog might do, I wouldn't leave your dog unattended with the pet park unless you clamp the grass to the tray and/or ensure that he's been trained to not play/scratch/bite it. Also, be sure to remove any loose plastic grass blades when you get it.

Overall, works as advertised. Definitely made my life easier.

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This has been the best purchase. I bought this for our travel trailer. Sometimes we leave the dogs in the trailer while we go out and they sometimes cannot wait until we get back. They love to use the green grass to potty. I do not have to get up in the middle of the night to take them out to pee. They just use the PetZoom pet park. I put a puppy pad between the grass and the pan and just throw it away after they use it. When we get home we hose it off and store it ready for the next trip. I would recommend this for small dogs especially. This is a great litter box for small dogs.

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I have a 10 lb toy poodle boy who learned to pee and poo on the pad within a week. I bought two so I can rotate between them. I started to notice the urine smell within two days and I decided to wash and air dry the pad every other day. After 3-4 weeks, I started to notice that it's getting harder and harder to wash off the smell from all three parts of them, including the synthetic grass, the mesh and bottom tray. I used 409 on the mesh and bottom tray, which improved the staining/smell problem a bit. But I am hesitated to use bleach or other detergent on the grass since my poodle sniffs around the grass and I don't want to expose him to toxic chemical. It is e beginning of the 6 weeks after I got these two pads. I just ordered the IRIS disposable pad and tray yesterday cause I can't stand the hardworking on cleaning up the synthetic pad and my family have been all complained about the smell tho I wash them every other day. I wish there is a product with synthetic grass but cat litter sand in the middle, which can absorb the urine and bad smell. Maybe I will try to make the combination myself to see how it goes. IF it works well, I will get back and let you guys know about it.

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In theory this product works really well. My dog loved peeing on it and took to it with no problem. However, I was unaware of how disgusting it would smell. If I had thought about it (concentrated amounts of pee in one spot) I would have realized before purchasing how gross it would be. As well, if you accidentally tip it while trying to empty it, you would end up with pee all over you and the floor. While it is "eco friendly" because you are re-using the same product over and over, it is so awful that it is not worth it! The pee smell permeated throughout my condo and made me want to gag.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Easy Walk Harness - Large, Red

Easy Walk Harness - Large, RedI've used an Easy Walk Harness for my 4-year-old Labradoodle since he was a puppy, and still consider it the best! It allows the human partner to be in control, without choking or hurting the canine companion.

I love this harness. My dog is a very energetic 3-yr old, 70lb lab mix, and this is the only style harness that prevents him from pulling. I live in Europe and this harness is only available from the UK and the US (that I know of). I've shown it to our veterinarians and the local pet store, but they are oblivious to why attaching the leash to the front makes an instant change. This purchase was for a friend's dog a 9 month old golden, at least 80 lbs and his owner is eternally grateful. Having this harness is saving my friend's back, literally. Will never buy another kind of harness again.

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This product works very well. My 90 # dog would sometimes pull so much that she tore the head collar style leash from my hand. She doesn't pull AT ALL any more and she much prefers this to the head collar.

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I bought a different type for my smaller dogs and loved it, but they don't make a size to fit larger dogs. This one works similarly in that it is comfortable for the dog and works on the premiss that when a dog's weight is pulled off the front paws s/he is submissive. Works well.

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I first used this on my dad's 90 lb ridgeback who I walked with my 85lb dog. Needless to say, if they saw a squirrel I had to run after it as well and it was of course a huge risk if we all had to run in the middle of the road. The dog can still pull with this, but he hasn't been able to have more control than me with this harness. I now use it on a 50+lb hound mix puppy I just rescued. I first used the gentle leader for her since the shelter was using one, but she would spend most of the walk trying to get it off and since she has droopy eyes (a hound) I didn't think it was good for her to be rubbing her paws near her eyes so much since she could get an infection. So I got one of these harnesses for her as well. I find it works just as well as the gentle leaders, but the dogs don't seem to mind having them on as much as those. Keep in mind that they tend to love to chew on the strap on the front if they can get their mouth around it (i.e. in the car etc). Both my dad's dog and her have chewed through them. So keep them supervised if you keep them on when they're not walking for some reason. Also, for my dad's dog the chafing of the straps caused his hair to be shorter in some spots, but I haven't noticed this on my new dog.

Monday, February 17, 2014

PetSafe Indoor Radio Fence

PetSafe Indoor Radio FenceWell I was afraid of getting this, I purchased this for my indoor cat, who developed a bad habit of taking a dump in the sink when nobody is around to stop him. I tried all sorts of deterrents before deciding on this (because I was against shock collars). Here are the methods I tried.

#1. Tattle Tale: worked well but was VERY annoying. Any visitors would bump into it and set it off and it was very loud.

#2. Ssscat: Worked well but only if you remembered to turn it on, we constantly turned it on and off between using the sink for our own purposes and it does release an initial bust of air for no reason which scared our cats because they thought they were doing something bad. Our cat quickly learned to identify this item so we had to camouflage it and hide it inside random counter items so he wouldn't just recognize it, and somehow even if he did recognize it he still went ahead and took the change because sometimes somebody would forget to turn it on and so he would get away with his business.

Now finally we have this item. Before purchasing I did as much research as I could for this item, something not too strong and with a small radius for shocking so it could be reserved for just the area that is off limits. So I decided on this item.

Upon arrival I tried it on myself to ensure that ths was not going to be too painful. It continuously gives you a mild shock (about as strong as carpet shock or a sweater static shock you would normally get) I set it to the smallest shock radius (2 feet diameter, 1 ft radius) and placed it on my cat.

I am pretty confident that it has been working. It has now been over a month and he has not used the sink for relief (he used to go maybe 1 x week)

If I had a large dog I would probably rate this 5 stars and I know it wasn't designed for small dogs and cats but that is the reason I gave it a 4 star.

I cut the collar small enough to fit my cat, but the strap is not tight enough and after two days my cat was able to scratch it off himself so I had to replace the strap with a 3/4" double sided velcro collar and that one holds on well. It even looks much better than the original blue collar as well.

I will update this in the future if my cat decides he doesn't agree with this review :)

I used this on my cat so he wouldn't go into my roommate's bedroom. If you're worried about the shock, don't be. I shocked myself and it just feels like a strong static shock you get on dry days, nothing more.

There's a warning tone at a certain distance, and then a shock at a closer distance, which leads me to my two complaints.

1) Warning and shock should be able to be set separately. Instead, they're linked as one setting. So if you increase one, the other increases also, with the warning maybe 2-3 feet out from the shock radius. In my case, this lead to a situation where my cat couldn't even go in the kitchen down the hall from the bedroom. No, you cannot turn the warning tone off.

2) Maybe certain animals are different, but my cat quickly learned the radius for both the shock and the warning. So, because he's a cat, what he would do is stand inside the warning radius...and not move. BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP. It's not super loud but it's loud enough to be very obnoxious to anyone in a somewhat quiet house.

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I own a SportDog (SDF100A) underground fence and the remote collar IS compatible with the PetSafe (PIRF-100) Indoor Fence Transmitter.

I have been doing a lot of research on different underground fences and although the concept of the Innotek/Petsafe Contain and Train system sounds like a winner and is compatible with the PetSafe Indoor Fence Transmitter, reading all the bad reviews on the contain & train remote trainer and on the collar's battery life turned me away from the Innotek/Petsafe product. This was a really tough decision as the main reason for me needing this system was not only to keep my puppy safe outside but the capability to use the PetSafe indoor containment areas to keep him safe inside the house.

As my search continued (SportDog vs. Dogtra) I was disappointed that neither one of them have advertised an indoor containment option. After considerable research I ended up finding out that the SportDog (SDF100A) Underground Fence IS compatible with the PetSafe (PIRF-100) Indoor Fence Transmitter.

Well I have been using the system for the last few weeks and all is working great! My puppy no longer goes into the kitchen and the best thing is, I only have the collar set to tone and vibrate. So far this has been the best purchase!

I will try and remember to provide a product update in a year or so to say how it's going.

UPDATE: 1 YEAR LATER

Okay folks. So it's been about a year now and my indoor fence transmitter is working as good as the first day I bought it. I was originally concerned about the reliability as there have been other's that have reviewed it that have ran into problems. I am not to sure what they did to theirs, however, mine is working like a champ.

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When we bought our first indoor system we so pleased with it that we bought two more. Over time the disks seemed to fade in power. I called PetSafe and they told me it wasn't possible. Now, we have three disks that power on, but give off no signal. Since they are covered under a lifetime warranty, PetSafe is willing to replace them...for $40 each. This is suppose to cover the cost of the repairs. These do work great if you only need them for a very short time, but for the cost, I expected more. We also have the outdoor system, and with five dogs, we've gone through a LOT of collars over the years. PetSafe really needs to make a more durable collar. They are good about replacing the collars when they are shot (They usually don't survive a battery change,) but their exchange charges are unreasonable.

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Works like a charm to keep my two pomeranians out of the living room. Just plugged it in, and put their collars on. It didn't take but a couple of times of getting buzzed and they don't step toe on the carpet. It seems to be important to find the right distance off the ground to place the receiver. Too high and they can slip in under the signal. Too low and they can run in, jump up on the chair and get above it. Overall, I am quite pleased.

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Bravo! Premium Freeze-Dried Training Treats for Dogs, Buffalo Bites (Pack of 3)

Bravo! Premium Freeze-Dried Training Treats for Dogs, Buffalo BitesThe problem with these "training treats" are that you can't use them frequently due to the dog getting tired of the (probably bland) flavor. They worked for a couple of hours and then my dog just lost interest. They are too expensive to consider buying again, especially since my dog doesn't go crazy for them. For a training treat to be effective, it needs to really entice your dog. I have taken to chopping these Natural Balance Dog Food, Turkey Formula, 4 Pound Roll up into small pieces; they are much more cost-effective and my dog scarfs them down.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Tri-Tronics Pro 500 G3 EXP Training Collar

Tri-Tronics Pro 500 G3 EXP Training CollarAfter spending a lot of time researching products currently in the market as well as talking to a number of dog owners and trainers I settled on the Pro 500. From all accounts it was the best collar on the market for my application, one waterfowl and upland pointing dog.

This collar was bought to replace an ancient Innotek Command Series 1600. In comparison the Tri-Tronics controller is huge, clunky and the function/options are crude. They couldn't even include a way to connect a lanyard so you have to buy a holster making it even larger? On the other hand, setup is extremely easy, unlike the Innotek which was a real pain. Probably why it is no longer available.

If I had to buy another collar I'd buy the Pro 500 again because it appears to be the best out there right now. But I'll continue to use my Innotek until it dies and they no longer support it.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

P.S.I. Imports Silent Acme Whistle (Carded) Psi Silent Acme Whistle Card Training & Behavioral Aids

P.S.I. Imports Silent Acme Whistle Psi Silent Acme Whistle Card Training & Behavioral AidsI've had several of these over the past fifty years. They are all the same: top quality and they do their job. They may be tuned to be totally silent but that would drive me nuts. So I just tune mine for a high pitched tone I CAN hear and the dog for sure can. I use these whistles in addition to the Acme Thunderer "pea" whistles often while training so I don't disturb folks in the neighborhood. The dog soon learns to respond to either whistle.

I HAVE had trouble with one whistle not holding its setting. Otherwise these are solid and unbreakable. I have one that has been around here for at least thirty years.

High quality but you'll just HATE it when you lose one!! And, as you noticed, they ain't cheap!

I got this to try and keep my neighbors dog from barking. It didn't work at all. The dog would stop for 2 seconds then go right back to barkingI think perhaps I misunderstood the productI don't know. The dog disappeared about a month later so it worked out. It arrived in decent time and the product itself was in new condition.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Dean and Tyler Leather Basket Muzzle, Size No. F - French Bulldog

Dean and Tyler Leather Basket Muzzle, Size No. F - French BulldogThis was great for my French Bulldog, Hacha. She was a rescue and we couldn't take her to the dog park without her wearing a muzzle; she has a tendency to bite other dogs.

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Monday, November 4, 2013

SportDog SD-425 Camo WetlandHunter

SportDog SD-425 Camo WetlandHunterI love this collar system. I only received it this morning but I love it so much I thought I needed to review it based on my initial impressions. Also, seeing as there are only 2 other reviews (as of 4/3/13) I thought another review would be helpful for prospective buyers.

I have owned an SD-400 for about 2 years. It is a great product and I loved it, but always wished it would vibrate instead of beep. When I got a new puppy I wanted to add a collar, however, if I did so I would lose the ability to use the tone feature. I saw this SD-425 Camo and was sold! This is basically just an updated version of the SD-400.

Pros:

Vibrate feature as well as tone. With only one dog you essentially have 4 features you can do. Tone, continuous, momentary AND vibrate.

Small compact receiver

Light weight transmitter. Only 2.2 oz. I thought it was defective at first because it was so light. I thought they forgot to put my battery inside!

Li Ion batteries!!! Used to take 24 hours to charge the SD-400. Now, only 2!!!

50-70 Hours of use on single charge according to my manual

Cons:

Outside of transmitter is very slick. My SD-400 has a rubbery feeling to it which I think is better than the SD-425 Camo

Ability to add-a-dog but the additional collars are almost as expensive as an entire system

Not pros or cons:

The lanyard is redesigned. I like how it has a quick detach buckle, however, I liked the old ring and metal clasp. Combine the old lanyard with the new and they will have a winner.

All in all, I love this and am excited to start training my new pup. Based on my experience with the older SD-400 I would recommend this to a friend. If anything changes I will update my review.

Great collar with effective range, multiple settings give great options for different activities and environments. Highly recommend this product to others!

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I didnt have the older wetland hunter SD model, but this one seems to work great. Have not had any issues yet. I got this after waterfowl season, so we will put it to the test in another 10 months.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Quiet Moments Gel for Cats - 3 oz.

Quiet Moments Gel for Cats - 3 oz.I purchased this product from a different website, when I also ordered other items, so the shipping wasn't so bad at that point. But is a good price here on Amazon and am looking for a vendor to restock my supply. This product gets a 5 star for the cats Quiet Moments gel. I only gave it 4 stars here because I don't purchase small items like this when the vendor wants as much for the shipping as they do for the product itself. Its a small item that could be dropped in a small insulated envelope. No need for the high shipping. It works well for all four of my cats and all four love the taste. I just squirt about a half inch on each of their paws and they lick off and love the taste. One of them comes back wanting more. I used it for Christmas travel for a kitten and it saved my sanity in the 8 hour drive. Its isn't overwhelming and is natural ingredients. If I deliberately woke him up he would have still woke up. Still looking around for decent shipping cost for the one item or will wait until need several items from the same vendor.

I have now used Natur Vet on our anxiety ridden cat and have had good results. Whether or not she actually likes the taste I couldn't say because the smart (only) way to give this to a cat is put some on the top of their paws. NO CAT will ever leave that there and will lick it off to clean it off therby ingesting it.

No problem trying to mix it with food, get them to lick it off your finger, etc.

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I got this product on the recommendation of a friend that said her cat loved it and would lick it off her finger and it worked really well to calm him before grooming. Neither of my cats like it so I have to put it on their paws so that they can lick it off. To see them, you would think that I was putting hot tar on their paws. They get so upset and spend so much time licking it off that I don't see the same benefits and grooming remains a battle. This is not a condemnation of the product. It is an unfortunate result of my cats not liking the flavor. Perhaps if there was another flavor option things would be better but as things now I am at a disadvantage for giving it a fair rating so I gave it a neutral one,

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Have a young cat that was meowing and a little unhappy. Quiet moments makes him more settled down.

which makes the family happy!

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Neither of my cats liked it. The directions say to give it to them on your finger and let them lick it off, but they're not interested. It is really sticky and smells like maple syrup. I tried to trick them by mixing it with their wet food. One fell for the trick, but the other (the one who needs it more) won't touch it. The one that did eat it seems calmer. She is the one who will meow all night if no one snuggles with her. Since there is less meowing from her, I am giving this product two stars rather than none if you can get them to eat it, it seems to help the attitude issue.

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