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

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Guardian Cotton Web Training Pet Lead Leash - Black

Guardian Gear 50-Feet Cotton Web Dog Training Lead, BlackWhile many people use flexi or other retractable leads, I rather use a long line like this... nowhere near as dangerous, and it's loads easier to hold on to (no chunky handle... my hand is too small to hold onto the huge flexi lead handle, and even with this lead all bundled up, it's smaller than that)... not to mention if you drop it, the dog won't run all the way to the north pole in fear. Plus, it makes no annoying clicks or whirls (and you have no worry of having to amputate either your leg or your dog's leg if it gets tangled up in either).

I like using this as a drag line out in the park so my dog can have freedom and I can have an easy way of collecting her if she doesn't respond to a recall. It's very soft in my hands, and I have knots all through it at certain lengths so I can step on it and stop my dog, without having the leash slide under my shoe.

Also, for long walks in the country, I put a harness on my dog and hook this up to her... she's able to go ahead of me a bit or stop and sniff the flowers while I keep going. Unlike a flexi lead, she doesn't need to be constantly pulling me, so that's not an issue.

One thing I really like about this long line is that it is easy to untangle, but once you put a knot in it then that knot's going to be there forever. Something that I'm a little disappointed about in this leash is that if you let it drag on the road AT ALL, there's a little bit of wear on it, especially where knots are... so I'd suggest not letting it drop to the ground if you're walking on the road. In the grass is fine, but not on the road.

Great for a dog that is still in training to have som' freedom...line is decent wieght so smaller dogs will definitely know they are wearing it...40lbs or bigger will forget they have it on.

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I am ordering another one. Lightweight, good clasp, easy to reel in and feed out. Now we can have 30' roaming space for my rescue dog to have just a little more freedom, until we have a good recall down.

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This is a good lead for training. It works well with my 80 pound dog and will work good on small dogs to. It is very light, but tough. The clip is made of above average material. Very good lead would buy again!

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This leash is well made and we are using it to train our dog the "come command." This is a great length to work with. Very pleased with the quality of this leash.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Wellness WellBites Soft Dog Treats

Wellness WellBites Soft Dog TreatsMy 10 year old Scottie has had many tooth extractions and finding a safe and healthy treat for him has been a chore until i came upon this item.

He loves the taste and I don't have to worry about him choking. I will continue to re-order.

I have been giving my 7 year old German Shepherd this product for years. He is crazy over them and they are a healthy treat.

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Saturday, July 26, 2014

PetSafe Wireless Fence Extra Transmitter

PetSafe Wireless Fence Extra TransmitterWe have two dogs that would not stay in the yard and did not listen to voice commands while outside. When the wireless fence was set up, the boundary flags placed, and each of the dogs walked around the boundary for just two days, each of the dogs tested the boundary. The collar was set at level 3 and although they ran through, it was uncomfortable for them. After being chased down and returned home the collars were set to level 5. They each decided to test the boundary again. It was the last time! They now play in the yard and do not test the boundary. We no longer have to worry about where they are or when they will return.

I have had two of these units for six months, having ordered a second one when I discovered our yard shape and size required two units with an overlapping pattern. This is so much better than our in ground wire fence that was impossible to maintain. Our two Weimaraners learned the system in a day and have not escaped once. I wish the batteries were not integrated in the cap design as they cost more as branded items. The controls are a little hard to reach on the transmitters; but very reliable technology. Set up is trickier for sloped yards, but I had it up and going in about 3 hours of trial and error. The ability to put two transmitters in to accommodate a peanut shaped yard is impressive. The collar settings and signals seem to work well with the way dogs think, and are lightweight, non pokey. I don't even need the shocker prongs anymore (just warning signal) but you can't remove the prongs without the collar falling apart.

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I have 2 very large dogs and this is a GREAT device. I plugged it in, set up the flags, worked with my dogs a couple of days to get them familiar with the warning sound and then let them loose. They both got corrected ONCE and only ONCE. The 1st time I mowed the lawn I removed the flags and did not need to put them back, the dogs quickly learned the warning tone and immediately turn around. A positive is that it continues to correct until the dog returns to the safe zone; it is not like other units that stop correcting the dog once it breaks the correction line. Another positive is that I can just unplug it and take it with me when I travel because all I have to do is plug it in and put on the collars and we are ready to go. Batteries are expensive but whenever I take off the collar, I remove the battery. My dogs learned very quickly that when the collar goes on and the warning tone sounds they need to turn around and they do.

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So far, this has been a good product keeping our dogs contained in a rental where we aren't allowed to put up a fence. There's one major problem, though, that Petsafe is content to let continue as is...the replacement batteries for the collars have the shortest battery life of any product I've ever purchased. Only two weeks, I purchased 12. Four came out of the packages completely dead. Two worked for two days before they started beeping incessantly while my poor little pooches were running frantically around the apartment with me scrambling after them to remove the collars.

Some people are removing the battery from the battery replacement unit and finding success with that. Since I sliced my hand attempting that method, I decided that should be a technique reserved for those with more advanced fine motor skills than I have.

Now, it is conceivable that this would be a supplier issue. However, after doing some research, I discovered that this is a common occurrence regardless of the supplier.

I'm not sure what to do next, but I figured I can at least inform future shoppers. You can decide if you want the ongoing frustration of finding replacement batteries before you are committed to the product.

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This product works much better than the manufacturer claims. It is also more flexible in terms of terrain following, and can be configured in many more units than their staff claims. I have over twice the number of transmitters configured than the mfgr claims is possible, and it works great.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Halti Dog Harness, No Pull Dog Harness, Large

Halti Dog Harness, No Pull Dog Harness, LargeI am amazed at how well this worked! I have a 7 month old large breed puppy who was having a hard time leash training. She has gotten so strong that she can drag me with no problem. I've been working with her like crazy trying to get her to relax and be calmer on a leash without much luck. I decided to try the Halti harness because I have used the Halti head collar a long time ago on a previous dog (the head collar I own doesn't fit the new puppy). I was amazed at how well it worked! It was such a relief for myself and my other dog, who walks with us most of the time, our first walk with the new harness on was such a stress free relaxing walk I could hardly believe she was the same dog. I bought the large size since she is still growing, I had to adjust it down as small as it goes for a perfect fit, it was easy to adjust. She doesn't have a problem wearing it and it is very quick and easy to put on her. It seems well constructed and durable. I clip the leash to the front ring so if she does pull it simply turns her back towards me which is not what she wants so she gives up and goes back to walking nicely with me and the other dog. After a week of using it so far I have already noticed that she barely ever tries to pull now because she's realized what the outcome will be. I am so glad I bought this and I highly recommend it for anyone who has a dog that pulls on the leash. I am going to buy a second one for my other dog who is not usually a puller, but she is 120 lbs and very strong, the only time she pulls on the leash is if she sees a squirrel (her favorite thing to chase).

Purchased this for our 100 Lab....great product, now when we walk him, he is forced to turn when he pulls. Really did slow him down.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Cardinal Laboratories Botanic Training Rewards Mini Treats Small Dogs, Bacon, 4-Ounce

Cardinal Laboratories Botanic Training Rewards Mini Treats Small Dogs, Bacon, 4-OunceMy dogs (2 Dachshunds, a Chihuahua and a French Bulldog) love these Cardinal Laboratories Pet Botanics Training Rewards bacon and brown rice flavor, and their size in conjunction with their consistency (neither too moist, nor crumbly) makes them ideal for keeping in your pockets so that they are readily accessible when training your dog.

The primary ingredient is Pork Liver (bacon is 5th on the list see below). Pork Liver is a nutrient-rich organ which provides your dog with protein, fat and vitamin A. It is also a good source of copper, iron, niacin, phosphorus and zinc. It provides many B vitamins, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and essential amino acids. Liver is of great benefit to your dog's health when offered in moderation (too much can lead to a condition called hypervitaminosis A, or an overdose of vitamin A). These little treats are a great way to add the benefits of liver to your dog's diet.

They are also great for crate training, too. Just give them to your dog through the crate door as soon as you put them in and eventually they will associate something good with being crated. Soon enough you can just toss 2 or 3 in the crate when you need to crate them and they will happily go right in. My dogs have their own room that their crates are in. When I open the door to their room they run and get in the crates sometimes quicker than I can put their training rewards in.

INGREDIENTS: Pork Liver, Barley Flour, Potato Flour, Sucrose, Bacon, Potato Starch, Glycerine, Wheat Bran, Gelatin, Rice Flour, Flax Seed, Salt, Natural Smoke Flavor, Garlic Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Mustard, Iron Oxide (for color), Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary

FYI According to the manufacturer's website and also the product packaging, these training rewards are MADE IN THE USA, have only half a calorie per treat, and contain neither soy, corn, nor BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin (artificial preservatives).

These are great treats and my chihuahuas love them and will do anything to get one! But one thing, you can buy these from petsmart.com for $2.99 regular and $2.50 on sale. Same package, same weight. Not sure why the big price difference.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Savvy Tabby Polyester/Felt Snuggle Mice Cat Toys Canister, 48-Pack

Savvy Tabby Polyester/Felt Snuggle Mice Cat Toys Canister, 48-PackI have cats that I spoil :) When I saw this, I'd kept it in my cart (saved for later) for a while before I actually bought it. I'm SO glad I did!! These are well-made and SO CUTE! The pic is accurate on how they look. When I got it, the mice were separated by color all the brown were on the bottom, then the pink were in the middle and blue on top. I dug a few out of each color and chucked them around and the cats ran after LOL

Later I found the canister knocked over and the rest of the mice were scattered all over my floor lol. These mice are about as long as my thumbnot counting their tails.... so, they're about 2 and a half inches long, fuzzy, and so adorable.

They each have a tag on them. This was an awesome deal for how many I got. I paid a little over 13$.

The cats are happy and so am I :)

Monday, March 24, 2014

WACKYwalk'r Dog Leash - Large - Pink

WACKYwalk'r Dog Leash - Large - PinkIt Works Amazing. No strain on us when walking our very strong Pitty Bull. Why is the product being discontinued?!!!

I love this leash. Now when my dog pulls, its almost as if she bounces back into place when I pull back. I find that the leash amplifies my "corrections" when trying to get my dog to heal.

My dog is an epic leash biter, and at 2 years old I am still working on getting that under control. She does not like to bite the rubber part of the leash (yes!).

The leash has been durable, and easy to clean (washing machine :). The latching mechanism that attaches the leash to the collar has stood up to lots of mud and sand and still works great, I find it easier that the usually leash clips.

For walks, I find that my dog is not able to jerk my arm and pull me as easily as before, and after a long walk I do not have the same neck and back pain that I used to have. It has made walks more enjoyable.

I would buy this leash again and I think it is worth every dollar that I have spent on it.

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Friday, March 14, 2014

Petsafe Gentle Leader Quick Release Headcollar, Small, Fawn

Petsafe Gentle Leader Quick Release Headcollar, Small, FawnI have a 20 pound terrier mix that came from the SPCA. When we brought her home she was the worst leash walking dog ever. I tried every other collar and halter on te market. She either pulled my arm off or choked herself. It was very painful for us both. I saw the gentle leader at the store and gave it a try. The first walk was a huge improvement. In a few days after some practice she was almost acting like a lady on a walk.

If you have a dog you should have a Gentle Leader. I first disliked the idea, thinking i tlooked like a muzzle. After trying it, I changed my mind completely. I can control my 70 lb dog with one finger.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Lentek Koolatron Dog-Off

Lentek Koolatron Dog-OffEvery time I ride I get chased by dogs because I ride a recumbent trike. The Silent button with the ultrasonic sound is less effective than the other button that makes the continual irritating noise. The dogs do pause which gives me an opportunity to cycle away, but on a few occasions they have continued to pursue especially the smaller dogs. Generally it works though. I wish they would make it smaller so attach more conveniently to the bike and also that it would stop the dogs dead in their tracks once the button is pushed. All in all it has actually been very helpful.

The product does not seem to work.. the dogs still bark when I press the button.. the alarm button is pretty loud.. it's great to use as an alarm.. the flash light is not really bright.. But I got this item for the ultrasound for dogs.. but it doesn't seem to work too well...

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Both of my dogs ignored the ultrasound completely. They were however curious about the audible warning sound. I am not sure the ultrasound worked at all.

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The first problem I have is that the Emergency Alarm for personal protection should not be on a unit for animal control. The very first thing that happened? My wife hit the wrong button and scared all of us half to death. The other, bigger, problem is the unit isnt powerful enough. It barely works on our dogs and to keep it effective for "barely" we have to use it way more sparingly than we could have imagined thus making it useless most of the time in trying to train our dogs into not barking so much at random sounds. Given the knowledge, based on experience now, I would have tried one of their other products, hoping it was more powerful.

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That product doesn't work at all. My dog wont stop barking, she will bark even more because of the noise it makes.Kind of waste of money!

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Vetri-Science Composure Liquid MAX for Dogs & Cats, 4 Ounce

Vetri-Science Composure Liquid MAX for Dogs & Cats, 4 OunceFor several years our toy poodle-rat terrier mix licked her paws, which drove us crazy as she slept in our bedroom and she would keep us awake. Our vet kept treating her for allergies, until I suggested that it might be anxiety and they recommended this product. What a relief for all of us!!!

I have no idea if this stuff works because my cat wouldn't go near any of his food that was mixed with it. It has a terrible smell which I think turned my cat away. It's too bad they don't make it smell like fish or something that cats would like. I was disappointed that I wasted $22.00.

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This must smell awful because my picky girl turns her one right up to it! It's hard to tell if it works becausenshencant get past the smell,or taste!

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It does a great job in calming our macaw. I got lazy one week and didn't add it to his food. He terrorized our house, ate every button in site, attacked our feet, and chomped the woodwork. We're back on track now and much more in control. Just takes the edge off and makes it easier to control plucking. Birds are delicate, I'd consult w/ vet first.

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Good description of product, fast email, quick shipment, great seller--

Our dog has very high anxiety level and this product seems to help her relax.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Carlson Tuffy Metal Expandable Pet Gate

Carlson Tuffy Metal Expandable Pet GateI like the gate over all, but it's not real obvious how to lock it in place. In some places we have to push it in tight for it to fit while it is already in its locked position.

Very sturdy and the cat door gives my cats plenty of room. Testing it our today to make sure the dog can't get through.

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It's a great value for the money. easy to install. very sturdy. looks good, too. no fault of the gate, but I can't leave the small door open for my little dog because my big one (23 lb. cocker) found a way to squeeze through.

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I realy like this product the only problem with this product is dosen't resit out door, I belive because the coating or paint could be liquid instead powder I instaled this product 3 weeks ago

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The gates are sturdy enough and after I read the manual I learned that the knurled knob provides a fine adjustment after setting the pin in the hole.Good stuff.