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

Friday, August 22, 2014

Red Dingo Reflective Safety Dog Lead, Small

Red Dingo Reflective Safety Dog Lead, Small, Mid-Bluevery cute, but reflective bones only on one side only; nice that length is adjustable; handle is soft and padded

It's nice that this leash is adjustable but my tiny Yorkie/Shih Tzu puppy gets caught in the loops too often.

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Love the reflective bones on this leash. A car can see you at night way down the road. It is also adjustable but does get a little tangled where it is doubled.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Downtown Pet Supply PUPPY PADS - Dog Wee Wee Housebreaking Disposable Training Pads

Super-Absorbent Polymer PUPPY PADS - Dog Wee Wee Housebreaking Disposable Training Pads, by Pet Supply City - 100 CountI purchased these "puppy" pads for my handicapped, incontinent kitten for diaper changes and to line his bed with. The size was perfect for both jobs and the absorbency was better than I expected. These pads are better and much less expensive than the ones I bought at WalMart.

As for the person who left the one-star rating, I don't see in the description where the pad "calls" to the puppy and wasn't aware that technology, as good as it is today, would lend itself to verbal communication between plastic-lined material and a canine.

Thanks for providing these at such a great price!

Wee wee pads are an essential part of many puppy owners training regiment (especially in the city). These pads are of the highest quality, and are currently at the best price within this marketplace.

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These work just as well as the 'name brand' ones you pay a lot more for at the pet stores. They are good quality and do what they are supposed to. I will purchase these again once our puppy has finished doing his business on the ones we have now.

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This is the 4th brand of wee wee pad I have purchased for my 7 month old puppy. The first one has added attractant to help train the puppy. It worked well, but very expensive. After my puppy was trained, I switched to another brand that does not come with the attractant, and therefore less expensive. I found later an ad from a medical supplier that offers doggie pads with a deep discount well, the pads were cheap but they are not absorbant at all! The poor puppy got wet paws. I learned my lesson Polymer technology is the key it turns water into gel which keeps the surface dry and locks in any odor. These pads work very well so far, and the price here is the best that I found among the brands that use polymer technology.

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I feel like I am on a never ending quest for the right pads for my 2 Yorkies. Nothing ever seems to work that great. For years we were using the Arm and Hammer pads and when they switched from blue to white, they suddenly became just plain terrible. So I decided to try these... They worked great. They absorbed very well and the urine didn't spread. For the first time in a long time, the dogs didn't get any mess on their feet. The only negative is the size. I wish they were the 24 x 24 inch size.

Not sure why they are no longer available.. please Amazon, bring them back!

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

SportDOG Orange Check Cord, 30-Foot

SportDOG Orange Check Cord, 30-Footgreat lead, great quality, very happy, would recomend, only draw back is no handle/loop for the hand but not a big deal

This item is strong and very lightweight.

I use it for a tie-out for my terrier who loves to run around. Because I live in a community that does not allow fencing it is perfect for when we are not walking on a leash.

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I am still using the check cord even after my vizsla chewed on it a bit. It has weathered being outside day and night for the last 8 months and would recommend it.

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Our pup loves to chew leashes. This was a great find as the rope is much more sturdy than the cotton webbing ones we had tried. It even received compliments from our trainer!

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Adjustable Teeter Base SeeSaw Base - Dog Agility Equipment- BOARD NOT INCLUDED!

Adjustable Teeter Base SeeSaw Base - Dog Agility Equipment- BOARD NOT INCLUDED!I was so excited to find this teeter at a good price. The company sent it out with speed. i recieved my teeter in excellent shape. We all love this produst and would purchase from this compnay again.

The teeter was as advertised, it is just the base. It works as it should. It is a lot of work to get the board for the teeter. My husband did it, I could not have done it. It's a little expensive for just the base, but it does work and my dog is getting better on the teeter!

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I purchased this base because my dog was afraid of the teeter in agility class and I knew she needed much more exposure. I went to Home Depot to buy the wood and paint. The directions included are pretty good. The only problem I had was one mis-drilled hole, which I discovered when I couldn't get it attached to the board. I recommend having a 2nd set of hands for that part to ensure you get it right. My dog loved our training sessions on the teeter at the lowest setting. I helped her over at first. She became so much more at ease that after a month or so I raised the height, and to my surprise she had no problem going over! Would not hesitate to purchase again!

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Precision Pet Products Little Stinker Housebreaking Pads

Precision Pet Products 100-Pack Little Stinker Housebreaking PadsI use these pads for my chihuahua while I'm not at home. This are the best pads that I have used. I first used them to train my dog. After I moved, I could no longer find them sold in stores so I bought a brand from Petco. There is such a difference between the two pads. Little Stinker is thicker and absorbs better than the other pads. Also, the pads could be used for a few days without having to change them every day. Once my dog used the other potty pads I had to change them immediately or else they would smell so bad. Just wish the price wasn't so high but it is well worth the cost.

I think I have tried almost all pads sold by Amazon, this is how I would rate them:

Prevail: (Super Absorbent, best, Fluff, very good)

Precision Pet: (Good, too expensive)

Iris (pretty good, cheap, too small)

Out (cheap but not that good)

Hartz (same as above)

Arm & Hammer (worst)

If you have a small dog, then these pads are pretty good, my dog is quite old and weights 32 lbs. I need to put several pads and find the Prevail Super Absorbent to be the best by far for about the same price as these. I will not pay over $40 for a pad of this size again. I took a star off for price and another for size, which is still larger than all the other ones mentioned but not nearly as large as Prevail for about the same price.

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These training/pee pads are like the Bentley's of pee pads. Nothing comes close in terms of thickness and believe me as I have tried probably 10 different brands of training pads.

I was tired of seeing how soaked the cheap-o pads would become after my doggies did their thing on previous pads. Pony up the dough and do it right or don't do it at all. Boycott Chinese garbage!

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These wee-wee pads are the best I have ever used. I usually have to use two of other brands, but the Little Stinkers are so good, I only have to use one. I have tried many other brands and always come back to these

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We've tried pads from the major retailers and they all have soaked thru leaving a mess to clean up. Look no further. They may cost a little bit more but well worth it. For reference we have a small Chihuahua. He stays in the utility room all day while we work. He has urinated as much as three times on the pad and no soak thru. Update found for a much better price at Jeffers Pets, just google their name for the web site.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Gentle Leader Treat Pouch - Green

Gentle Leader Treat Pouch - GreenThe gentle leader treat pouch is an excellent design, but unfortunately the quality of construction leaves much to be desired. My wife and I purchased two packs to use with our new puppy, and after about three weeks of use, one of the loops that hold the belt broke on my pouch. No big deal, I thought, I'll just use the handy clip and attach it to my own belt. That worked fine for another week until the clip snapped off. Meanwhile, the hinges on my wife's pack broke causing it to stay in the open position at all times. So, we took them back to the store where we bought them, and we were given two new ones. Well, after about a week of use, the hinges on mine broke. So, I took it back to the store once more, and got another one. So far so good with this one and with my wife's, but we're not too optimistic that these will hold up for long.

There is also a very annoying sharp edge that sticks out on both corners where the seams come together. It scratches the underside of your forearm when you're walking or whenever you brush against it when treating your dog. We solved this with a pair of scissors by cutting the offending seam end off, something that one would expect the manufacturers to do.

It's a great design and could be a great product, but they need to beef things up a bit.

Mike McDonald

Alamo, CA

Excellent concept, poor construction. After three months of use, once a day, one of the hinges broke defeating the design that allows it to snap shut. This was after one of the hinge pins had come out but wasn't lost so was re-installed. Would NOT recommend this product.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Lava Electronics SmartPets Anti-Bark Shock Training Collar for Medium Dogs

Lava Electronics  SmartPets Anti-Bark Shock Training Collar for Medium DogsFor a long while I did NOT like my dog, a one year old black lab. I put up with his crap because my wife and daughter are crazy about about the dog. I bought this as a compromise with my wife. To my knowledge it hasn't shocked him at all. The audible warning was enough and it only took a few days for him to figure out. The dog has had it on for a few weeks and he hasn't barked for at least 2 of them. I think I'm going to order a few more and have them delivered to my neighbors.

I have 5 dogs 2 of them bark at every little noise they hear. So I thought I would try these bark collars. Let me tell you, they work. As soon as they start to bark, they get a warning sound and if they don't stop barking, they get a gentle shock. Well now, as soon as they bark, the warning signal sounds and they stop immediately. My house is so much quieter now. At first the smaller dog seemed very subdued when the collar was on, but now she is used to it and doesn't seem to bother her. I would recommend these to anyone who has a barking dog.

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Package arrived as advertised & we immediately put it on our beagles. The first bark sent the charge & Riley yelped then stoped. He now knows that when the collar is on he does a little, low volume bark (kinda cute) or he just gives a little whine.

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My 15lb dog gets the corrective shock about 50% of the times she barks. It does keep her from continuing to bark, but sometimes she'll bark and the collar doesn't respond. Also, sometimes the collar will go off randomly if she jumps or moves around a certain way, so it's probably very confusing for the dog. I purchased it for $10I wouldn't spend any more than that on this product.

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I like these collars, they do stop the barking. I think they are too sensitive though. When my dogs shake after having it put on or getting wet in the rain, it beeps like crazy, which makes them shake more, leading to more beeping and shocking. When they roll over in their kennel, if this scrapes against the plastic kennel floor it starts to beep. What I bought it for, it does not stop, and that is the whining and crying. It doesn't seem to pick up on that. So while it is great to have on the dogs when they are outside and tend to bark, it doesn't help me to sleep in by stopping their crying.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Simple Solution Potty Training Aid 16oz

Simple Solution Potty Training Aid 16ozAfter seeing some of the earlier reviews I was a bit skeptical about this product. I got it anyway because it was only $6 and if it works cool and if not then whatever, I'll just go back to what I was doing before. Yorkies are notorious for being difficult to housebreak. With this, and earlier reviews, in mind I really didn't have high expectations. The first time we took her out and sprayed she went right away! I've had it for a week now and everyday she goes when I spray it and has started to go without me spraying. This worked for me. While she doesn't go in the exact spot that I sprayed she will sniff the area and then about 30-45 seconds to 1 minute later relieve herself.

Simple Solutions is a good brand, but this product is a huge FAIL! i would spray the area where i wanted my dog to use the bathroom & instead of going to the spot, it seemed like he would avoid it. When he did go over to the spot, he would lick the sprayed area. As far as training my dog, it didn't work for me.

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does not work. When a return was submitted, I would have to pay to ship it back...not worth it. I would NEVER buy again.

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I can't say that this works on training pads because I don't use them to potty train my dogs, but I have been using it on my PupPad (the artificial grass potty training pad), and the spray seems to work in conjunction with the pad. I've washed the PupPad numerous times, so the original "dog pee scent" has been washed away, and after spraying the pad again with this spray, my 5 month old puppy knows to go potty on it. I haven't tested it on any other training pads, so I can't say that it works 100%. It does seem to work on the artificial grass though.

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I used it faithfully for two weeks. My dog NEVER went where I sprayed. It was like it was a repelant

Monday, February 17, 2014

Dog Training Whistle UltraSonic Sound Ultra Sonic

Dog Training Whistle UltraSonic Sound Ultra SonicI use this whistle to make my dogs shut up when they wont stop barking. I can definitely hear it but it still works pretty well.

This whistle is not quiet at all as a dog whistle is expected to be. With the pitch screw all the way in, there is a high pitch sound and a lower sound with the screw down to the last thread. If you want a "soundless" whistle, this is not it. It does get my dogs attention though. She runs away from it! I'll keep it though, it's not worth sending back.

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This whistle is quite audible to humans; made no impression on my dogs. Had it hanging around my neck for less than one hour and it disassembled at a screw and fell off, unbeknownst to me. I am left with my lanyard, the whistle's split ring, the aforementioned screw, and a sense of being taken for a fool. Would give it NO stars if that were an option...

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From China, very small about 2 inches. NOT SILENT. Very high pitch easily heard by the user. My dog responds to it so that part works. Fell apart the 2nd day out and took me a 1/2 hour to find the main stem in the grass as it's so small. Would not buy again

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I mean what can you really say about the Whistle? It works and it really gets the dogs attention. Recommend

Monday, January 6, 2014

Ethical Contempo Bravo Food and Treat Dispenser for Dogs

Ethical Contempo Bravo Food and Treat Dispenser for DogsThis toy is an OK concept however it is very thin plastic. My pup was able to unscrew the lid and have the food out in about 5 min. Luckily she didn't crack the toy. Again this is very thin plastic probably very easy to break.

Product works well to extend meal time and create a game out of kibble. This is my second on as the first one was destroyed when not removed from my dog quickly enough. But it really took some chomping for him to break it.

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We bought one for our Lab/Blue Heeler/Border Collie mix puppy when she way 8 weeks old. She's played with it every day since and it finally broke after a year's hard use. The trick to making it successful is to find or split treats into a size that will just barely fit through the hole so she doesn't get them all at once and doesn't get discouraged if they won't come out at all. Buying a couple more today!

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Pet Safe Dog Supplies Heavy Duty Pet Fence Boundary Wire, 1000-Feet

Pet Safe Dog Supplies Heavy Duty Pet Fence Boundary Wire, 1000-FeetI used this wire to fence of a two acre area for our dogs.

Main points if you don't want to read through the entire review.

1) Use this wire if you don't want to search for breaks and splice your fence repeatedly.

2) This wire has a thicker casing than the yellow wire that you get with a fence kit.

3) It seems to give a stronger signal than the yellow wire. (Not tested. I noticed it by observing my dogs' responses to the signal)

I used this wire to replace the underground fence that I installed three years ago. When I installed the old fence I used the red twisted wire and the yellow solid wire.

About half the fence runs through my yard the other half runs through the woods on my property and about a 100 feet trough my pond. The twisted wire made up about three quarters of the length of the old fence. For the rest of the old fence I used the yellow solid wire.

I buried the part that runs through my yard. I stapled the part that runs through the woods with landscape staplers. I sunk the part that runs through my pond with cement blocks. (I did the same with the new fence)

The twisted wire failed at five different places during the three years. I had to splice it and all the splices caused the signal to become too weak to trigger the receivers properly.

The yellow wire performed well in the old system.

I decide to replace the whole system.

I decided to use only solid wire for the fence. I received 500 feet solid yellow wire with the kit that I bought. My goal was to have as few splices as possible. I felt that the twisted wire is not worth the effort for my application. I bought two of these 1000 feet rolls of black wire to finish the fence. This wire is thicker than the yellow wire. I had to splice the fence at only two places. I used the water resistant splice kits for that.

The fence works very well and my dogs mind the fence again. It seems to me that the black wire gives out a stronger signal than the yellow wire. I have not tested this scientifically but by observing my dogs. It seems that they get closer to the fence on the yellow wire part than on the black wire part before they hear the warning beeps. For that reason I am going to replace the yellow wire part with black wire so that the entire fence is made up of this black wire.

I hope this review helpful to you.

(Update June 28/2012)

Since I wrote the review I did replace the yellow wire with another role of this black wire. The fence now consists completely of this black wire and it is performing well. I am satisfied that I made the correct decision to use this wire for the entire fence.

All the best with your fence.

When I searched for 14 gauge wire this popped up. I assumed it would be 14 gauge because of the search criteria, and since it was listed as heavy duty. Nope, just 20 gauge, but better shielding. Other than that it works fine.

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The product works, however it is not as pictured. I bought it because it was black and in one roll. However when I got it, it was actually the same product found everywhere else, a yellow roll of 500 feet, except I got 2 rolls. I still gave it 4 stars becaue they worked when spliced together, the color wasn't that important to me, and because the price was still less than it would have cost to buy 2 rolls of the yellow 500 feet wire anywhere else I saw. If having 1 roll of 100 feet wire, or having the color black is important to you, this product is not for you.

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Needed more than the 500 feet you get in a kit. My old wire was wolven & had been spliced several times & couldn't find the new break so decided to replace it. this worked perfect & I think its stronger.

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Color was actually black which was what I wanted, very good. Did my entrie property without any issue's.

Happy with product

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Coastal Pet 05590 B G2014 Training Dog Collar, 14-Inch

Coastal Pet 05590 B G2014 Training Dog Collar, 14-InchI bought this collar for a very stubborn, and very small, dog breed. The collar looks enormous on her, but whenever we train the dog with it she is a perfectly obedient canine. It doesn't seem to release as nicely as some of the other collars we have seen at obedience class, but it works well enough for our purposes.

The forks come blunted so they don't pierce the skin, but I took care of that quick enough using a simple sharpening stone to hone a razor sharp point. Now every time I walk the dog, it looks like a bloody scene from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The blood is a bit messy to clean up, but it is well worth it to have a terrified albeit well-behaved animal.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Petmate Kennel Cab

Petmate Ultra Vari Kennel, 23-Inch, For Pets 0-15 Pounds, Bleached LinenThis is a good size for most cats. I have two and I'll be getting more for my multi-cat household. Pay attention to the actual measurements and measure your pet! There should be room for Fluffy or Fido to stand up and turn around. The medium size works for my cats from 6-19 lbs. Also, beware. I do NOT think this carrier meets airline regulations. If they do, they usually advertise that prominently. So if you are needing this for airline travel, please check further before you order!

I bought this crate for my miniature dachshund. He fits in it perfectly, not too small not too big. The material that it's made of does feel flimsy because it has some flex to it but I guess, this is to make the carrier as light as possible. The structural integrity seems fine though, specially after piecing everything together. The latches lock on with no problem. I started walking around with it with my dog inside and it felt pretty solid even when I was bouncing around a bit when running up and down the stairs. The water/food tray that it came with is more suitable for little hamsters or birds because of its size. I mean you wouldn't be able to put in more than a shot glass full of water in each container. Nice touch I guess, but wouldn't really be practical/usable (at least in my case). The little compartment on the top of the crate is a nice little add-on as well since you can store your "poop bags" in it or a simple leash. It would not be able to fit a retractable because of the size. I like the little seatbelt slot on top of the crate as well. I think it'll keep the crate secure and prevent it from moving around while travelling. I'm not sure yet though since I haven't tried it yet in my car. All in all, this crate was a good-value purchase. I would definitely buy one again and would recommend it to friends.

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I recieved the kennel which was easily assembled which is a plus how ever there were two big negatives. 1 the wire door had punctured the kennel also causing a crack which im sure is rare. 2 after reading prvious reviews on how small the product sizing seemed to be i opted to go for one size bigger however even than it was way too small. I sent it back and already purchased another.

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This crate was just the right size for my new 8 week old puppy to sleep in, she was so tiny I really needed it to shelter her when I was not always around.

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I bought this crate for my 8 pound cat for travel. I bought a pad to go inside and leave the door off so she could become accustomed to it. I'm surprised she now uses it as her daily napping space! It should be a breeze to attach the door and lock her inside for any trip (minus any crying and screaming). It's large enough for her to stretch out and turn around, which I understand are the requirements for the airlines, however the instructions state you must use a zip cable to make sure the top and bottom don't detach.

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Lava Electronics SmartPets Anti-Bark Vibration Training Collar

Lava Electronics SmartPets Anti-Bark Vibration Training CollarI bought this for my Chihuahua that weighs about 5 lbs. The description was that it is great for small dogs but it was heavy, and did not fit around my chihuahua's neck. Also, It weighed our chihuahua down. It would be ok for a big dog, though.

Read what this collar could do and thought good idea. It's a good idea but horrible execution. The collar doesn't work when it's suppose to. Vibrates at random times and not when the dog is barking. Complicated and disjointed instructions makes it more frustating. Bottom line....it doesn't work, get a jar of pennies and rattle it when you want your dog to stop barking.

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I thought this purchase was risky because it was a low cost alternative but then again the low cost prompted the gamble... When I received it I tried to read the instructions but they were worse than bad! I have no idea what the translator/author meant. That being said, I put the small watch type batteries in and the collar started blinking. Great, that'll run the batteries down I thought. But 5 weeks later it's still blinking away. Now my Schnoodle is very smart and knows the word 'collar' and that she'll get a schock from the old, damaged one. Just strapping this on shut her up but then she jumped when it vibrated (it doesn't shock) so I had to adjust it (no instructions, remember). She has barked only one time while wearing the collar and that was when a friend arrived, usually she'll just give a low 'woof, woof' so she doesn't trigger the sensor. She wears the collar only when she goes outside or when she's inside but outside noises irritate her. I definitely recommend this as a low-cost alternative and especially if you don't want your dog to be schocked. I may buy a second one as a standby, one for the vehicle and one for the home...

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Save your money and put it towards a bark collar that works.

I could feel the collar go off when I snapped it on but the 10 pound dog will bark all day with it.

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This won't hurt your dog. It doesn't shock them, it just vibrates kind of annoyingly. But there's a delay of 20-30 seconds between the dog barking and the collar reacting. This just confuses the dog and doesn't teach him anything at all. Useless.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Kyjen Holiday Green Velvet Bell Collar - Large

Kyjen Holiday Green Velvet Bell Collar - LargeFirst I do not usually dress my large dog in any thing but a collar,but with this he pranced around like a kid with a new toy.I also must admit he looked really cool in it to.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Add-A-Dog Receiver - SDR-FS by SportDOG

Add-A-Dog Receiver - SDR-FS by SportDOGThis thing is great. We use it in on our dog in our yard, on walks, and occasionally even inside our home. It needs recharging pretty often if you don't turn it off but the recharging is a snap. The on/off switch and indicator are actually quite easy to use but we don't always take the time to turn it off. Remarkably, the battery life does not seem to have declined at all after almost 2 years of regular use. We are also very pleased that the seal on the charging connection seems to work well as our dog swims with this collar regularly with no ill effects noted. We tried it out on our kids (after trying it on myself first) to make sure we weren't hurting our dog too much. It's really just an annoying zing and not what I would describe as painful. Well, our dog does not like it so he has become very obedient after just a few zings. The negative tone is all we need now and he comes running, ready to obey. In fact, our dog's behavior seems to be better when he just has the collar on.

Have had the single dog unit for almost a year now, but needed a way to control 2 dogs at once, since only the one with the collar on would behave. When you add another collar to the system (up to 3 total) you lose the beep and tick modes, but that's OK since I never used the beep and the tick didn't always get their attention. Now both dogs behave since they know what's coming if they don't. I probably don't need another one for the 3rd dog, since she sees what happens to the other 2 and magically behaves now.

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GREAT SERVICE AND GREAT PRODUCT! I use it every time I take my dog out. She is trained so well that I probably don't even have to put the collar on at all. However, because we are out in public, I don't want to take the chance of her running off (especially when she's chasing a rabbit or a cat!).

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I'm a very dedicated and compassionate dog owner. I was very hesitant to buy this product but my dog always knew when he was 'off leash' and would not listen or come every time when called. I take him for walks/runs a few times a day and run him for a 6-9 miles a week. I've spent a few months training him at the park and the dog park on basic obedience commands. He is great around the house, on leash and when he knows I will correct him if he chooses to ignore me. I felt like the only way to prevent loosing control of him when I let him off leash was to have a invisible long leash in the e-collar.

I've recently started using the 'nick' button on my dog during a camping trip and the result was amazing. Make sure you dog knows all the commands, especially come, and that you have positive control of your dog when you first use the collar. I let him wear it for a few days before I started using it. This was suggested in the operating manual and will prevent them from associating the collar with the stimulation. I've used the device on myself on 4 and that is as high as I will go with my dogs as well. It is definitely enough to get their attention and for the most part my dog will respond without yelping at a 2. This is a very low level of stimulation. My dog was not very treat or affection motivated but he loves to hunt and sniff around. This allows him to do that while keeping his attention on me and returning to me every time I call.

I was very concerned after reading all the opinions out there about 'ruining a dog' by using an e-collar. I've seen the opposite result. My dog loves the freedom that this device provides, and as a result of my increased trust in him he is a lot happier with his new found freedom on hikes and camping trips.

This collar has allowed a great deal of freedom with my dog and we both enjoy that a lot more than the long leash or the search after he bolts after a rabbit. I enthusiastically recommend this product to any dog lover who has had a scare after a dog bolted to chase another animal.

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Works flawlessly, super easy to add to existing transmitter and nice having only one transmitter to carry on hikes in the desert. Excellent range (not 400 yards tho) as long as there aren't too many washes/hills/valleys. Feel safer being able to "touch" the dogs from a long distance to recall them after their runs after jack rabbits and yes, after coyotes too! Also worked great to warn them of dangers such as rattlesnakes...they hear/smell a rattler now they steer clear! Using it with a German Shepherd and a Samoyed/Chow mix. Both can be stubborn...read esp. the Chow :) but a setting of only 2 gets their focus back where it should be.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

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

Bravo! Premium Freeze-Dried Training Treats for Dogs, Trail MixI learned about this treat in a magazine article reviewing it. I have been looking for convenient treat, which is small, dry (so that I don't have to keep in the fridge), and irresistible to my dog, which is almost impossible since my dog is not food motivated at all. A treat my dog loves most has been roast beef from deli which I have to go to supermarket every week to resupply. Then I saw this product review and decided to give it a try. I wasn't really expecting any enthusiasm from my dog since the treat is just dried piece of something that I couldn't even smell anything out of it. But to my surprise, my dog sniffed it and gulp! And he was waiting for the next piece intently looking at me. It seems he likes it as much as bloody roast beef! The product seems a bit costly per weight, but the pieces are so small and light, actually I got more in terms of number of pieces than I thought. I think I found a right treat for my dog.

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Go-Doggy-Go Dog Potty

Go-Doggy-Go Dog PottyI had a lot of questions and emailed the owner who was very helpful and answered all of my questions. I ordered it and received it very quickly. My dog still refuses to use it unless I put potty pads on it for her. But I am sure in time I can get her to use it with out them since she does love the grass when she is outside.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, Black

Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, BlackBought this for a 8 month old female lab. Even adjusted as far as it will go it is too small. Works great for the few minutes we squeezed her into it. Had to order the xlarge. She is actually small for a lab so I was shocked. Hate to think if Id actually had a big dog.

The seller was very very prompt with delivery. The product works well and I would recommend it to everyone.

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