Sunday, September 7, 2014
Steel Choke Chains - X-Fine 12"
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Ethical Pet Puppy Pull Indoor Interactive Dog Toy
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I found this toy when looking for something indestructible that my weimaraner wouldn't be able to destroy in two minutes. This has surpassed the mark and still is her favorite toy! At nearly 80 pounds she can rip apart any toy in just a few minutesthis toy keeps her busy and entertained for hoursespecially if we play with her! The stitching is amazing because she can pull on this with her entire body weight and it has yet to rip months later.Be warned this toy is amazingjust make sure your door frame is ready for the abuse it will see with hours of play with this toy! :)
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Paww TreatToob, Large, Blue
Silicone is easy to squeeze and dishwasher safe
Nozzle is well-designed, and dispenses treats with very little mess
Works better than other food tubes that are designed for camping rather than dog training
Cons:
Too small!! 3 oz was only enough to train my large dog for a few minutes. Would work well for small breeds, but large dogs or long training sessions will require multiple fillings.
A little difficult to fill--although it's easier to fill it with a butter knife.
Overall, I would recommend this product, because it's better than anything else I've tried. I just wish the company would introduce a large size that's actually large. I use canned food, so it'd be really nice to be able to fit a whole (small) can into the toob.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
PetSafe Deluxe Bark Control Collar, PDBC-300
-The collar loosens and has come off by itself. It may seem like an innovative collar design to have both a buckle and a clasp, but it's not. It's a very cheap collar. As another reviewer stated, it's worth buying a quality collar to replace the el-cheapo one that comes with the device. (Hey, I bought one from the grocery store for 4 dollars that is higher quality). Also, because it's very important to have a dog bark collar that is snug, but not overly tight or too loose, a buckle is terrible idea. The holes in the collar are at about 1 inch increments so your most likely not going to get the best fit. Buy a collar that allows for a custom fit.
-Other reviewer's mention that the collar repeatedly shocks their dog for no reason at all. I've also experienced this and it was due to user error. I had my mini-aussie sitting in the truck next to me and I was talking in her ear telling her she's a good girl and I saw her head bob as it does when she is getting a static correction. I looked at the collar and the setting was set to 'test'. She was getting shocked each time I talked to her. Setting it to off or a regular setting fixed the problem. Kind of a design mistake if you ask me. I don't like the thought that I could accidentally leave the device on test while I'm in a hurry to get out the door and my dog gets shocked the rest of the day. It's the lowest setting shock, but just moving or slight sounds set it off. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T LEAVE IT ON TEST MODE.
-The RFA-97 proprietary batteries. While they are not going to break the bank at 4 for ~13 dollars plus shipping, it does add up. (My first battery was depleted in aprox. 6 weeks of continuous usage). Another reviewer briefly mentions that she was able to pry the battery out and replaced it. I have not done this and instead was able to find a company on ebay that mentioned their website rfa97 (I don't want to directly link, but you can search for RFA67 Battery Holder). disclaimer: I have not yet used this product, so I can't comment on it. But I can say that it will save me money because it uses the ubiquitous cr-2032 watch batteries. Shame on pet safe for profiteering on a battery revenue.
What I like about the collar:
-Seems to work better then my other cheaper pet safe model. I was using a cheaper brand for a while but lost it around the house. (fell into the couch cushions!) I still needed a bark collar, so I spent a long time reading reviews before I settled on the pdc-300. I have to say that it has been a night and day change with my dog. She used to herd other dogs and not care about the static correction on the cheaper model, but this model has 3 levels of adaptive correction and when it's on 2 of 3, one bark is enough and she quiets down. The collar works from the start and keeps her calm to avoid escalation of her barking. I was about to get kicked out of the place I"m living because of her, and just today my landlord said she has seen a huge improvement.
**KEEP IN MIND static correction is not a substitute for exercising your dog. Your dog may be barking because he/she is bored. Exercise your dog for at least 45mins-2 hours a day (depending on breed) and keep it up. In a few weeks you will see the difference Exercise is fun for you and your dog. Yes, you do have the time. Just because it gets dark outside when you come home is no excuse. Train your dog to run on a treadmill or buy an LED meteorlite ball that lights up the night (also sold on amazon) and play fetch with your dog in the dark.
I gave the product a 3 out of 5 stars due to what I view as shortcomings of the product. However, it's better than most of the collars on the market, so I would still recommend it.
Finally, if you learned something from my review, please click it as being helpful.I bought one of the collar as pictured directly from the PetSafe website. It was the best I've had of three different types of bark collars because it doesn't fire when the dog shakes his head, and the adjustable dial gives me control over the severity of the "reminder" the dog receives. A school play yard is adjacent to my backyard, and the dogs would bark hysterically whenever the children were outside, driving my wonderful neighbors nuts. It worked so well on my younger Schnauzer that I decided to get another one for the older Schnauzer. The new collar arrived with a different buckle arrangement than the one in the picture. It has the black plastic snap fastener, a metal buckle, holes for the buckle tongue to go through, and a black plastic holder for the excess strap. All this gear on a little mini Schnauzer neck is not a pretty sight! The holder piece broke, so I have to weave the excess strap under the collar so it doesn't flap around. Now, the good news: Amazon.com is sending me a free replacement, and I don't have to send back the one I have until the new one arrives! Way to go, Amazon.com!
Just a note for the unaware: smart dogs who really want to bark quickly learn that they can bark through the series of six shocks at the first (mildest) level, then they won't get shocked again for quite some time. That's a safety feature built into the collar, and can make one think the collar isn't working. This particular problem can be overcome by adjusting it up a notch on this collar! A nice feature!
Another note: DO NOT LEAVE THE COLLAR ON THE DOG FOR MORE THAN 12 HOURS AT A TIME. My grandson was at a customer's house and noticed a neglected dog in the back yard that never had the collar removed. He had developed sores on his neck from the contact points. The owner was reported to the animal safety people. ... The collar itself is not cruel, but owners sure can be! I've used the collar on my dog for over five years, being careful to remove it every night, and there is no sign of injury from it.
Update, 12/28/11 The metal buckle on the second collar mentioned above wore out the collar. The working part the box with battery still works great, but the collar is shot. There are no replacement collars available, so I had to buy a regular collar to adapt for the use. The first replacement had a snap collar and a fairly wide band, which is what i wanted. I had to disassemble the collar to remove the metal ring that I was afraid might make contact with the prongs and cause inadvertent zaps. After doing that, I discovered that the snap buckle with it's sturdy metal casing was so heavy that it caused the collar to spin on the dog's neck, getting the control box out of position and rendering the collar ineffective. Second collar, plastic snap buckle, MUCH effort getting three holes through the collar to place the control box, and we have a successful replacement. When the collar needs replacing again, I will take it to a shoe-repair place to have the holes put in it. Beats buying a whole new collar!
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This is an excellent collar/training system.. PetSafe is a reliable company that takes pet care seriously. My dogs took to the collars so well, they only need to wear them as a reminder a few hours a week. They actually go the hang of it after just one doorbell/bark session and actually stayed away from the door the entire time they had the collars on. If the kids get the dogs going, all I have to do is grab a collar and show them and they settle down immediately. There is an intimidation factor present and it works wonderfully. The nylon section is strong and durable and I have had nothing but good luck with the product. I would highly recommend it to anyone who cringes every time a visitor rings your doorbell or a squirrel passes by. It truly helps them keep control without you lifting a finger. Excellent product!Read Best Reviews of PetSafe Deluxe Bark Control Collar, PDBC-300 Here
I have a stubborn dog and this worked great. I tried it on my self and it didn't really hurt as much as it was just startling and there were no after effects from the shock (no lasting pain of any kind). I am ordering another one for my second dog!Want PetSafe Deluxe Bark Control Collar, PDBC-300 Discount?
I have 3 dogs (2 mini-dachshunds and a mutt), and decided to invest in this for the instigator of the bark-fest that takes place at my house daily. I tried an ultra-sonic device that didnt do anything, along with other behavioral things. My husband was ready to get rid of the dogs and I was getting a little nutty. This was worth every penny.I started on the weakest setting and that worked fine for my dog. When the collar gave a "correction", my dog yelped, and would run into her kennel, which made me feel horrible. It took only about 3 "corrections" over the course of the week to transform my dog into being a church mouse.
Since my other dogs took up the barking given up by the instigator, I rotated it among my 3... until the mutt got ahold of it and chewed off the dial....
A couple of things... You have to buy the special batteries by Petsafe for this, which is sort of a pain. It is also rather bulky for smaller dogs.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Chair Defender. Keep Pets Off Furniture
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Carlson Pet Products Large Portable Pup Travel Pet Bed, Pink
So, I was really excited to find this bed. I hardly ever see this style of bed for large dogs, and when I have, they're really expensive, which isn't worth it for a bed they're only going to use maybe 10-15 times a year. It's the perfect size one greyhound. I actually just ordered a 2nd one for my other dog. There was no assembly required, I just unfolded the bed and put on the fitted sheet. I just had to pat on the bed and my dog laid on it immediately and looked pleased.
The metal frame seems to be really sturdy and good quality. The canvas isn't anything spectacular, it's not like the stuff on my kuranda beds. It's the kind you'd find on one of those $20 canvas folding chairs. However, at this price point, that's ok. Also, they reinforced the canvas at some critical points with webbed nylon strapping. That, plus the quilted fitted sheet should negate the low quality canvas. When collapsed, the bed fits nicely in the back of my Jetta's trunk.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Disposable Doggy Diapers
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Unfortunately I have had to use doggie diapers on my small dog for the past year. I've tried a few different kinds.Most are cut to fit comfortably with a small hole for the dogs tail. For some reason the cut of this diaper did not work for us. The hole was too low and when you wrapped the tape around to secure the diaper the hole for the tail was in the wrong place.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Nickel Cow Bell
Friday, November 22, 2013
Carolina Dog Lead
Friday, October 25, 2013
American Kennel Junior Series Dog Agility Weave Poles
With my dachshund this is very interactive and easier on his joints than the jump. Very easy to put together and tear down. No screws or snaps. Just put the poles in like pegs. Even if you aren't serious about doing real agility it's a good thinking and physical exercise for indoors. When the snow melts i'll have to see how well it does outdoors. If it blows i'm sure you could weigh it down in the middle and ends with something like small sand bags or even a bag of rice.
note: when i originally ordered the set from pricebully the jump was 11.99, the poles, 16.99 and the chute was 19.99. So I would look around for a lower price before buying to see if you can find it cheaper first.Low cost but heavy duty enough to set up in yard and use daily. My mini aussie is 17" and he works them just fine.
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A great activity for my little Maltese. It makes him really "think"! The poles are just the right size for him and a great addition to the other items I already have.Read Best Reviews of American Kennel Junior Series Dog Agility Weave Poles Here
I borrowed this same exact set from a friend who bought it at a bargain outlet store for $7.99. For $7.99 it might be worth the aggrivation. If paying regular price of $20+ don't bother. The poles are hard to get into the fittings and don't stay well. I was using for a dog training class and it took my assistant and I forever to get it together and then it kept coming apart. Luckily I didn't have many dogs going through it. Using PVC piping and fittings purchased at my local hardware store, I made a set for myslef for under $25.00 that is much easier to put together. There is a part that had to be ordered on-line as I could not get at either Home Depot, Lowes or the 3 plumbing supply stores I went to. The part which has to be ordered on-line is the 4 way tee which you would need 2 of. This part is apparently considered to be furniture grade PVC. I got the piece on-line at FORMUFIT. They also have downloadable instructions on their site on how to make a jump, a pause box and weave poles. However, their weave poles require more of the 4 way tees than copying this set.Want American Kennel Junior Series Dog Agility Weave Poles Discount?
I was quite skeptical to buy these weave poles, but am very happy that I did. The assembly was quick and easy. The poles are of good quality and they stand up well. They are the perfect size for my small dog, but my large dog can use it also.Monday, September 16, 2013
KONG Air Dog Fetch Stick with Rope Dog Toy
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I bought the large version of this toy for my lab/shepard mix who is 65 pounds. My dog can go through toys pretty quickly so I tend to stick with brands that create the most durable toys to make my money last a little longer. The rope on this toy is made of nylon, not canvas like some of the other kong toys, and because it is made of nylon my dog ripped through the toy in less than 5 minutes. I literally opened the toy and by the time I turned around it was in two pieces. I gave it two stars because I was still able to use the fetch part of the toy without the rope.Read Best Reviews of KONG Air Dog Fetch Stick with Rope Dog Toy Here
My dogs love the Air Kong Line. It is a great item to play fetch with and with the shape of theis toy both dogs try to pull on it to bring it back. Unlike the other review, mine has lasted several months without much wear and tear (it is quite dirty though). All in all I would say that this is a great item for fetch and the dog park. The balls are also great as they are close to indestructable for my dogs but still sqeak to drive them nuts.My Lab mix had the rope detached from the tennis ball material in less than 20 minutes. In the same time, she'd broken some of the individual strands of the nylon rope, so if one thing hadn't broken something else would have. Not durable, not recommended.Monday, September 9, 2013
Kurgo Tru-Fit Enhanced Strength Car Harness for Dogs, With No-Pull Front Ring
connect are a bit of a pain, but overall durable product.Easy on and off with the dog. The only negative is the Campon attachment ring. It's hinged on the end opposite the strap, so is tough to snap on while the dog is pulling against the harness.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Dog Collar with Green LED Lights, Multi-Function, Medium
Only complaint, it breaks easily. I have two smaller dogs that wrestle and play all the time. They are constantly getting at each other's collars to try and pin the other. It took about a week of that before the lights stopped working due to this. Now it's just a nice looking green collar.I love this! No more sneaky beagle in the dark. When I let him out, you can see him from a great distance. So good, I ordered more for my dachshund and for gifts for others. Very bright!
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The only thing that I have to complain about this collar is that sometimes when I turn it on and my dog is playing really hard like at the park it turns itself off some how, but other than that it works well and I can see him when it is really dark out.Read Best Reviews of Dog Collar with Green LED Lights, Multi-Function, Medium Here
This handy collar does what it's supposed to--makes your dog visible at a distance. You have your choice of solid green, slow flashing, or fast flashing. I don't need to use it often, but I'm pleased with it so far.Want Dog Collar with Green LED Lights, Multi-Function, Medium Discount?
Product was great just that no size (circumference in inches) was listed and our dog needed a Large (17"-21 1/2"), which I purchased later. Returned this item and had to pay freight but quality was great and got it right away.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.Thursday, June 27, 2013
Remington Orange Chest Protector for Dogs
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This is a great item for an all terrain type dogs. Perfect if your pup is in brush, woods, etc. and highly visible from a distance. Unfortuantely, this is not what we needed. We walk in a dark neighborhood and needed reflective / warm coats. Remington refunded my full purchase price.Read Best Reviews of Remington Orange Chest Protector for Dogs Here
THE FRONT BODY TABS STICHING CAME APART. ONE SIDE WAS HELD TOGETHER BY THE EDGE SEAM. HAD TO HAVE A TAILOR SEW IT UP. OTHER TABS DO NOT HAVE STICHING. CAME APART ON 2nd TIME USING. OTHER THEN STICHING VEST WORKS WELLWant Remington Orange Chest Protector for Dogs Discount?
This perfectly fits my 55 lb springer spaniel. The only issue I have is the seams aren't real strong. I sewed a piece of fabric over each seam to add strength, and it has lasted for years in heavy pheasant cover. I love this vest.The seller shipped it really fast, and I am happy with the order.

