Tuesday, May 20, 2014
C Chain Pinch Collar X - large 4.0mm 22 (Catalog Category: Dog / Chain Products)
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Rox Denim Belly Band - Size: XS
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Dog Collar with Blue LED Lights, Multi-Function, Large
I looked around at a lot of collar options, many of which were similar to glow-sticks. I wanted something that would last us many years, and since this has a replaceable battery I see that happening.
Getting the collar on him is a snap, literally. It's just a regular snap collar. I love that there are several options of the light, including just staying on. I love this collar, and have already recommended it to several friends. Let's just hope it stands the test of time :)I ordered 2 of these collars so i can see my 2 dogs outside at night...and they work perfectly!!! I LOVE THEM!!! the best part is they come already with batteries, and 3 diffrent color patters when u turn it on...awsome!!! I ordered them and they were here in like 3 days, very quick order and delivery. I got a pink and blue and they just light the dogs up at night....best thing ever!!! especially with my black lab, now i can see where she is at...before i bought these, i put bells on the collar, but you still can't "see" them, so I went with these collars and I most deffinaly recomend these to anyone who doesn't tie up thier dogs, atleast you can see where there at especially if you live close to a busy road, they are a godsent!!!
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I bought this dog collar for nighttime walks with my best four-legged buddy. It is not distracting to him; and it's an added bonus to be visible at night. I also bought a lighted leash and the darkest nights are well lighted. Battery life is good -as I am on my third month of use, with 30 50 minute night time walks five days a week.Read Best Reviews of Dog Collar with Blue LED Lights, Multi-Function, Large Here
UPDATE! I've bought 4 of these, 2 were red, 2 were blue. 1 red one broke within 6 months, and now a blue one has broken in 4 months. The red one stopped working completely (changed the batteries and everything) and the blue one has 1 working light and the rest are completely dead. At first if I twisted the blue collar I could get the other lights to briefly work but then they would go out again. This indicates to me very cheap wiring. I already knew it was of cheap construction at the battery casing, but now with the light issue I know the wiring is really poor. The sad part is I only used these on walks and never attached a leash to them. So for the wiring to become disconnected or severed just from my dogs walking around in them really indicates very poor quality. I would not recommend this product at all anymore. I've changed my rating to 1 start because of that.I would however recommend this product for a light to attach to any collar: Nite Ize SLG-03-10 SpotLit Clip-on LED Go Anywhere Light, Red
It's very bright and seems to be of pretty sturdy construction (metal clip). Its a bit hard to press down and activate, but I like that because that way my dogs wont deactivate them by running around. I've had them for about a month, and so far a very solid product. I'm thinking about buy 4 more and attaching them at 3 points evenly along a collar. That way they're lite up from all angles. Its probably over kill, as 1 really does the job....but its just something I'm thinking about.
This is the 2nd LED dog collar I've bought in the last year and I am quite pleased with the blue version. The first one I purchased was the red version of this collar. I really prefer the blue to the red, as its MUCH brighter. Having 2 golden retrievers their fur has a way of obscuring the lights. With the blue version the light has no trouble being seen, even through the fur. I found the red ones to not quite get the job done because of the fur issue, thus that's why I bought the blue version. Even without putting either collar on my dogs the blue version is still much brighter than the red.
I walk both my goldens on a trail along a local bayou at 5am, way before the sun comes up. These suckers really help me see where my dogs are while off lease (no worries, no roads or cars anywhere nearby).
Only 2 negative things I will say about them is they really go through their batteries at a decent rate (usually last around 3 maybe 4 weeks 1/2 hour walk every day) and the battery casing is made out of cheaper plastic. I highly recommend buying the 'Bluecell 25 pack of the CR2025 lithium button cell battery' sold on amazon (buying these type of batteries in stores is MUCH more expensive!!). Its a pretty easy deal to change the batteries out...you just need a small phillips head screwdriver (the size that you would use to work on the inside of a computer) to remove the screw from the plastic casing and then put in 2 new batteries. I use the screwdriver to push out the old ones and slide the new ones in place. Just be careful with the plastic casing when you're putting it back together. As I mentioned its pretty cheap plastic and can break if you manhandle it...plus the wiring seems delicate as well. The hinge that keeps it together at one end is a plastic bar that fits into a plastic fitting, so if you don't have it set correctly when you screw it back together you can break the bar. Its really not a big deal at all if you just take your time and be careful with it.
I only use this collar as a light device, not a primary collar, so I don't attach leashes to it. I still leave my dogs other collars on and attach the leash to that. I don't want to risk the chance of putting additional pressure on the collar with having a leash attached and my dogs pulling on it (usually only when they see a cat or squirrel). I'm not saying you couldn't, I just haven't tried to because I want these suckers to last and the only reason I have them is for a light device.
UPDATE! For whatever reason these blue LED collars batteries last WAY longer than the red LED collars. I have no idea if they started putting in better batteries from the start or what. But I've been using them daily now for just over 3 months and haven't had to replace the batteries yet. I probably will later this week as it seems like they're slightly less bright then when I started. But still, its a HUGE improvement over the red LED collars I had before.
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This collar was awesome when I took it out of the package and put it on my dogs. It is bright, colorful, LED, and has three light settings. I was so excited (being a sucker for flashing lights). However, the on/off button was poorly located. Everytime my dogs scratched, layed down, played, etc... they would turn the collars on themselves. The batteries lasted almost a whole week. Ok I understand that when you leave something on, the batteries run dead. So I gave the collars the benefit of the doubt, and bought new batteries. Each collar takes two batteries at $1.50 a battery. I replaced the batteries and much to my complete disappointment, one collar had only one LED work on it. The other collar didn't work at all. My inspection of the collars concluded that with all of the playing, scratching, etc... the battery compartment was easily compromised, being made of thin plastic. This more than likely allowed water/dirt inside the battery compartment, shorting out the electrical wiring. Will not buy another one. This is a cheap, cheap, cheap collar until they relocate the battery compartment (on/off button), and make it out of something a little more durable than thin plastic.Saturday, March 8, 2014
Innovet Pet Products Tracerz Scent Guides for Blind Pets
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...but it didn't work for our dog he just hasn't been able to catch on. Not sure if it is a dog specific issue or something about the concept. The fragrance seems strong enough, but it hasn't helped our dog get around.Read Best Reviews of Innovet Pet Products Tracerz Scent Guides for Blind Pets Here
This never worked for my blind dog. She ignored them and was still walking into walls & doors! Too bad because my vet was interested until I told him it did not work as was in the info. Interesting to note, my cats could not care less about the scent.Want Innovet Pet Products Tracerz Scent Guides for Blind Pets Discount?
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Grriggles Plush Fuzzy Flyers Dog Toy, Chipmunk, 8-Inch
If the price is right, you can't go wrong. It's a good toy to use for a little diversion from their regular playthings. And it seems to stand up to two critters, pulling on either side in a tug of war.
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Midwest Black E-Coat Exercise Pen
The Midwest Exercise Pen provides about sixteen square feet of space and while this isn't much, it does come in handy for a small to medium size pet. This area can be expanded slightly by attaching the open ends of this pen to the opening of a dog crate. I have a metal dog crate and this combination seems to work very well. Not only does it expand the total square footage, but many dogs also appreciate the attached crate because they can crawl inside it when they like, similar to what they do in a doghouse. Besides the play area, the walls of the pen are tall enough to keep pets contained. Panels are sold in varying heights that range up to fortyeight inches. From my experience, I have found that most dogs will stay inside the panels without any need for supervision. Many dogseven smaller breedscould easily jump these walls but they tend to stay confined without any problem.
I like the Midwest Exercise Pen but I have noticed a few potential problems that should be pointed out to any potential buyers. First, I don't like that there are only four snaps included. These snaps are intended to attach the open ends together and to prevent the exercise pen from being moved around and losing its intended shape. However, the snaps are not very secure and since you need two of them to close the openended panels, you will have only two left, and this means the pen will not be as stable as some pet owners would prefer.
Another area of concern with the Midwest Exercise Pen is the lightweight construction. As I have said, the pen is made from metal but the metal spokes are not very thick. This results in an exercise pen that is very lightweight and thus is not suitable for a larger, more active breed of dog. A large or medium size dog with lots of energy could easily knock this pen over, with the right effort. The ground stakes help to prevent this problem, but if the pen is used indoors or in a garage or basement, you obviously cannot use the ground stakes and you will have to tolerate a little bit of sliding around.
The Midwest Exercise Pen is a very good exercise pen for small to medium size dogs, rabbits, and other pets and I am glad I made the purchase. It isn't perfect and it isn't suitable for every type of dog, due to its limited weight and stability. But this is still a very good exercise pen that lets pets enjoy a little freedom while also keeping them under control.
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We love this pen. It is large enough for the puppy and for an adult or child to sit in and play with the dog. When opened up it spans a very large entry to the great room in our home giving us the ability to confine her to an area of the house. It is strong and sturdy and although she is a puppy I can imagine her using it even as a 30lb adult dog. For larger dogs, I definitly would consider buying the taller 30" or more. This pen is extremely well priced and after shopping around at local pet stores this one was positively the best deal ever.Read Best Reviews of Midwest Black E-Coat Exercise Pen Here
This is a very basic ex-pen, in spite of its coating. Having owned several brands, I find that Midwest's tend to rust the most and the earliest. The 42" height is useful for the toys and small terriers (as long as you don't have a climber!), giving enough height security while taking the edge off the weight versus a 48" pen. These pens aren't light! I wouldn't personally use a lower pen for any breed.Toss the ground stakes, which you'll probably never use anyway, and toss any cheap snap hooks that may be included to close the pen. You'll want to buy some good-sized, solid brass snap hooks, which are a lot easier to use and won't rust. I recommend getting them at least 3" long.
If you can wait, you can find a better ex-pen at almost any decent-sized dog show (or this one, for less money).
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Attached is a video review to show the pen and the parts that come with it, my thoughts on the durability, and how the pen performs. The size that I purchased was 24" x 30".
Here's my written review:
Features
+ Eight panels, connected at three points
+ Black E-coat, intended for long lasting coat
+ Comes with eight metal stakes to nail into ground
+ Comes with four clips that can attach panels to another external cage
Durability
+ Strong and well built panels
+ Joints that connect panels are also durable
Stability
+ When folded (Zig zag fashion), the panels are difficult to move when on flat ground. No stakes needed
+ When placed outside (grass, dirt) with the use of stakes, neither I or my 30 lb Labrador pup can push it down.
For the competitive price and versatility, this pen is an excellent purchase. After about a month of use, the pen's black coat shows no wear. This pen gives me peace of mind, knowing that our dogs will not reach a particular area. Not only will this exercise pen be great for keeping dogs and animals in the pen, but also can be used as a fence that can be moved around for other purposes. Buy with confidence!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Fruitables Skinny Minis Apple Bacon
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My dogs LOVE these treats and I don't have to feel guilty about letting them have them because they are low in calories. I have tried 2 flavors so far and they like them both. I would recommend these to people who are want a healthy treat for their dogs that don't have a lot of calories. They are also great for training.Read Best Reviews of Fruitables Skinny Minis Apple Bacon Here
I have purchased healthy alternatives for dog treats many times, and most of the time my dogs are not interested. These are soft and chewy morsels that they took a real shine to. Must get more!Want Fruitables Skinny Minis Apple Bacon Discount?
I have 3 dogs. One is a lab who'll eat anything. One is a poodle who is a very picky eater and the third is also a picky eater, a mutt.My poodle wouldn't touch them but my lab tried to scarf down the entire bag. And my mutt loves them! So 2/3 of my dogs love these treats. They're a great size for training and are also don't have that stench that usually accompanies dog treats.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
KONG Puppy Kong Toy, X-Small (Colors Vary)
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I got this for my Mom's lil Chihuahua pup, He hasn't stopped chewing it yet. Its now his favorite toy! Though he has lost his puppy teeth, he still acts like it is a teething toy, he goes for hours chewing, playing with it and falls a sleep next to it. It doesn't have to have a treat in it for him, he likes it plain too.Read Best Reviews of KONG Puppy Kong Toy, X-Small (Colors Vary) Here
My doggie loves it! She is pretty fussy about her toys but this she loves! I would recomend for your fur babies!!!!!This is the perfect size for our 4 lb Yorkie. It would be VERY nice if the description stated that it is NOT to be used for puppies over 9 months old which the packaging clearly states. Our boy is not too rough of a chewer so I'm not worried since you cannot even see a dent in it after a whole month of his tiny teeth carrying it around and trying to abuse it. This should however be changed in the description!! I do wish that we could pick the color since we were sent a pink one but that is okay I guess (he sure doesn't care). FYI you can barely fit any treats in this thing because of the size but if you are filling with peanut butter it works (we like to freeze the PB overnight and then give it to him).Sunday, December 8, 2013
Guardian Martingale Pet Collar - Black
I have also seen this used on dogs with sensitive skin who are irritated by choke and pinch collars.
I bought my collar for an obedience class that required a "training" collar and was unsure whether this qualified. For anyone who's here for the same reason: yes, this is a training collar and should be acceptable for your class.The Martingale collar is an enormous improvement over standard choke collars.I've been training dogs with these for decades and they simply trump old fashioned choke and pinch collars in every way.Renowned dog trainer Justin Silver, uses them exclusively as seen in the new television show "Dogs In The City"
What makes the Martingale so effective and safe is that a sharp correction is never needed. There's no need to "snap" the leash as you would with your standard choke collar. Instead, a simple and quick tug and release tightens the collar around the entire circumference and immediately releases but unlike metal choke collars the correction is minimal, it wont vary and it releases right away.
We have Old English Bulldogs, stubborn by nature and resistant to being "Bullied" pun intended.Working with our 7 month old puppy has been a breeze and the Martingale has proven itself once again an essential tool.
BENFITS:
* Gentle and effective
* Safe you can't damage neck muscle or worse, vertebrae as does happen with choke and pinch collars
* Dogs most any size response faster to training with a Martingale
Important to note you must use a standard six foot training lead. Never a retractable leash. Retractable leashes have their place and I'm a huge fan of the German made Flexi. However they aren't intended for training nor training exercises.This Martingale collar is well made, adjustable via a high quality plastic buckle mechanism, the metal chain and hoop are high polish chrome and well finished. So they never snag or stop, the movement is always smooth and effortless.
The nylon collar is waterproof and wears like iron. An excellent collar, well worth the very affordable price.
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I have a Basenji who can pull a Houdini act and shake off a harness in a few seconds flat. It was recommended that I buy a martingale collar to prevent her from slipping out of the harness. I recommend this style and brand. Incredibly easy to put on and works just fine. I definitely recommend this collar.Read Best Reviews of Guardian Martingale Pet Collar - Black Here
I have been looing for a collar like this for a long time. My Bulldog has a big head so a couldn't find the right size until a got this collor. An d it was a great price. Well-made martingale color, with chain so moving part does not wear out. The nylon is very tough, and can be washed (by hand, of course) with detergent. These collars prevent slip out of head while walking, but should never be used for tie-out or as a permanent collar (choking/hanging danger). They work best if sized for higher on neck, above the collar with ID tags. Price very reasonable for the quality.Friday, December 6, 2013
Simple Solution Disposable 12 Diapers
Given that the #1 one reason cats are taken to the shelter is litter box abandonment, this is a way to keep an older companion and yourself both happy.I have tried every sort of diaper for my Senior Maltese who is experiencing incontinence in her old age. I love that fact that you can reuse the unsoiled diaper with the diaper tabs. Due to her silky fur and shape of her back I found them slipping off. Soooo with a little creativity I put her harness on and used a baby mitten clip to create a doggy suspender! Attach one end to the top of the diaper and the other to the harness. IT WORKS PERFECTLY! Now my senior dog can roam freely about the house. She really doesn't mind wearing them, she is very comfortable and used to the idea of wearing diapers. I give this product 5 STARS!!! There is nothing better on the market, trust me, I have spent loads of $$$$ trying to find something.
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I have to say that in my case these were just the perfect solution! Since I bought them recently, I don't know what the issue with the tabs was, but they work just fine these days.Here's the background...
I have a 19 year old kitty who is the love of my life (I know, can you say "cat lady?") and he recently became completely blind. :( While he doesn't suffer from incontinence, the place is relatively large and he often can't find his way to the box. So, after going around in circles or zigzagging the room for a while, he will finally just pee.
After the second time I saw this happen, I decided that I needed to try something quickly. I had originally purchased these about 9 months ago, for a diabetic cat I had who passed on last year. That cat wouldn't let me even try to get the diapers on him. He would fight and scream, you would think I was trying to kill him! But my little angel (I know, more cat lady talk...), being the adorable creature he is, lets me put these on him and it's been just wonderful.
He still circles the room a few times because I just can't convince him that it's ok to do it wherever he is, but he has been using diapers 24/7 and they work great. I usually change him a couple of times a day or so, one pack with 12 lasts about a week. The only thing is that it can be a little messy sometimes when solid things aren't quite as solid as they should be (if you get what I mean...), but I use these combined with pet wipes (that will become baby wipes once I finish the pack I am currently using, since he no longer grooms himself and I know he won't lick the chemicals) and it works just fine.
So, if you have a kitty and wonder if these would work, my certified cat lady opinion is that you'll be fine with these if your kitty allows you to put them on and doesn't remove them. I'd say an old cat who no longer grooms him/herself would probably be fine with it.
By the way, my kitty is very skinny due to his age, and he was a pretty normal average size for a cat (remember the cat in Pet Cemetary? That's what he looks like). If your cat is larger, you should definitely get a larger size or two. I haven't seen the small diapers, but from the size of the medium ones, I would think they are very, very tiny.
Good luck!
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Before we found this product, we had a big mess on our hands, and all over the carpet. My husband was shampooing the carpet so much that the motor burned out on our machine. My daughter told me to look for doggie diapers. After I stopped laughing, I began looking. These diapers are definitely part of a miracle. The dog is happier since we aren't yelling at her for making a mess, and we are happier since we won't have to replace the carpet! They fit the dog just like they fit babies, except for the hole for the tail. At 14 years old, my dog is very happy. We love those doggie diapers!Want Simple Solution Disposable 12 Diapers Discount?
The velcro straps don't hold for very long, other than that they're great.People who bought this product also bought:
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Monday, October 21, 2013
BestPet Black 30" Three-Door Suitcase Style Folding Metal Dog Crate with Metal Pan - 30"(l) x 21"(w)
Monday, September 9, 2013
Grriggles Plush Canine Carolers Dog Toy, 12-Inch, Reindeer
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Sunday, September 8, 2013
Petego La Cinopelca Soft Leather Dog Leash
The leather is soft and surprisingly colorfast.
My concern? Why the 280% increase in price in the last 6 weeks?
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must admit at first it felt weird not to have a handle but quickly got use to it ....the leather is gorgeous bought the brown one....after receiving the leash i jumped back on amazon and bought a matching collar....i don't use this leash every day and never in the rain the leather looks like it might change colors if it gets wet ............LOVE LOVE THE LEASHRead Best Reviews of Petego La Cinopelca Soft Leather Dog Leash Here
The description states in two different places that this leash has a "wide soft leather handle," but there is no such handle to be seen. HOW DO YOU USE A LEASH WITH NO HANDLE?! Disappointing.Sunday, July 21, 2013
PetSafe Premium In-Ground Cat Fence
Update a year later: Although we were thrilled with the effectiveness of the fence for the first year, the more feral of our two cats became extremely depressed the following summer, lying around listless and not wanting to go outside. If we carried him outside, chipmunks would run right in front of his nose and he wouldn't give chase, even though he had been a master hunter. Since he had always been the more reliable of the two cats, we ultimately decided to take him off the system and allow him to roam free again. The depression has cleared up and he is back to his old self, although we miss the peace of mind! Meanwhile, our other cat (with many more years of domestication in his ancestry) remains contained and we've seen no changes in his personality or demeanor.We've had our fence about 5 months now. When it first arrived and I read the instruction manual I was like-----what??!!! I didn't receive the impression from the description of the product that I had to "train my cat" for three to four weeks in order to use this product--hence four stars rather than five. I didn't bother with their recommended training--this is how the story goes......
Cat was not quite six months old--as product recommends, but close enough. We live in the country surrounded by woods and have a fenced in front yard with a cat door to allow the cat to come and go as she pleases. However, we wanted her to stay in the fenced in yard as foxes are frequently spotted in the trees surrounding us. Originally she began escaping the yard by squeezing through gaps, rather than climbing the fence. Therefore, we strung the boundary wire about six inches below the TOP of the fence everywhere except the spots she had been squeezing through.
On the spots where the cat had been squeezing through we strung the boundary wire along the fence just six inches above the ground. Doing that allowed the cat to go right up to the fence everywhere except the spots she had been escaping. Those spots where the wire was close to the ground she could not walk up to anymore without the warning sound going off followed by the mild shock. This worked well for a few weeks but then she figured out a way around it.
She got out three times before I saw how she was doing it. I then did two things--first I adjusted the boundary wire to stop her from getting out that way--then I "took away the warning" that allowed her to "test the boundaries." Cats are smart--and that warning beep allows stubborn cats to figure out how to get out. I made it so that the warning and the beep were so close together the cat didn't have a chance to back off before getting zapped. Once she stopped receiving a "warning" she decided it wasn't worth the zap and stopped trying to get out.
Oh, regarding the batteries that Petsafe wants ten bucks for: When the battery got low and needed replacing I disconnected the battery from the permanent casing holding it and simply bought a regular CR1/3 battery for three bucks. And just in case doing this made the collar less waterproof I simply take the collar off the cat when rain is forecasted. (for instructions on how to disconnect the battery just do an amazon product search for petsafe batteries.)
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I bought the In-Ground cat fence for my cat and an extra dog receiver collar for my dog. The system works great. My only caution it that the cat collar has a 1/3 range of the dog collar (I called Petsafe today to see if my collar was defective or if that was how it really does work.) So I had to switch my cat collar to my dog and the dog collar to the cat. The cat would just run though or jump over the 1 foot boundary with the cat collar. While the dog collar has something more like 8 feet of boundary. I would have been better off buying the regular dog fence system and an extra dog collar instead of getting the cat system. Would have spent less money and then at least their boundaries would have been the same. And the lady I talked to said that the small dog collar works the same as the cat collar, at about a 1/3 of the range of the other collars.I hope this helps someone else before they purchase the system.
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I bought this fence after we spent a whole weekend and over $1000 putting in a chain link fence to keep my daughters cat safely in our yard when not so much as a week went by she was climbing the fence even after being declawed. So I ordered this fence and got it the next day, then I decided to return it unopened because after reading how you must train your cat I thought uggh this will never work. Then after I printed my return label I thought what the heck, if it zaps her as she comes close to the fence she will never go ahead and climb it, so the next day bright and early I ran the cable along the new chain link fence, hooked it all up and put on the collar, thats it. At first she acted like it weighed a ton and her head drooped to the ground, after about 15 minutes she was fine, and she is a small built cat, We went on out to the yard and within 15 minutes she approached the fence and what do you know, it must have zapped her ( on the level 2) because she jumped up in the air and ran to the deck. After this she made a few more trips to the fence but it gets her every time and she has not once gotten out. If this changes in the future I will do a new review but so far if you have an existing fence, this is a great and easy way to stop your cat from climbing it.Want PetSafe Premium In-Ground Cat Fence Discount?
First: great idea, we use it to keep one of our cats OUT of the main living area in the house (he has issues ...), so he is outside with his collar and we installed the "zapper" at the second cat-door.Training:
We could NOT train him, because he simply refused to walk on the leash, he just threw himself to the ground and was miserable (typical for cats). So, finally, after 4 weeks, we decided just to let him run with his collar and the zapper on (lowest zap!), and, he never came through the second cat door, but is a happy cat outside and in some rooms of the house ... we would never have been able to train him if we had installed it as a containing fence, he would never ever have walked on the leash. Our other cats when we tried it did the same: miserable huddles on the ground, no way they could be trained.
the collar:
our cat accepted the collar better than expected, just now and then he scratches his neck a bit where the collar is. And, after only about 10 days I can already see that the collar is starting to get lots of lose ends ... looks shaggy .. it is definitely not made for an animal that may now and then scratch his neck and hit the collar with his claws ... poor poor quality
so, overall, the system helped us to solve our problem, but I have to figure out something about the collar.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, Deep Purple Tweener
My only issue is that based on the recommendations, I bought solely based on girth. My problem was that even though it fit around her trunk, it was too small to fit behind her front legs the way the guide recommends. I went the next step up and even though I had to tighten the chest straps almost all the way, it fit her a lot better. Since it didn't fit as advertised, it "didn't meet the description" as Amazon calls it, I was able to get a full refund and get the larger size.
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The harness is fine when dogs are walking calmly, but does nothing to help with pulling, especially for larger dogs (I have 2 60lb dogs). If they get excited about something on our walk and want to go after it, they can use their full strength to do so. Not good! I would not recommend the easy walk harness, unless it's for a smaller dog. I do love the gentle leader...much more effective for us!Read Best Reviews of Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, Deep Purple Tweener Here
This is a nice harness and the concept is good, but it didn't work for my golden puppy. She's a puller and while this did pull her to the side as described, it also got her tangled up in her leash too much. Seems like it would work best for a dog that refuses to walk, rather than a dog that pulls.Want Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, Deep Purple Tweener Discount?
It takes some time and patience to get this harness adjusted jusst right, with multiple fittings; but it is well worth the effort and the process is only necessary once, unless the size of the dog changes. My dog, a very energetic Lab/Australian Shepherd mix, is young and tends to be easily distracted. She actually walks very nicely on a leash now, most of the time, but squirrels, kids, other dogs, etc., are sometimes too interesting. The Easy Walk harness works very well as a reminder, and my dog doesn't seem to mind it at all. I had been using a 'head collar' to train her, as this had worked well for two other dogs; and while it did work very well, my dog obviously didn't like it and often tried to rub it off, even after using it almost daily for a few months. A friend recommended the Easy Walk harness, and since the local pet store doesn't carry the 'tweener' sizes (medium would have just barely fit, and large was too large) I ordered one. I received the harness in perfect condition less than a week after ordering it.
