Monday, July 28, 2014
Precision Pet Little Stinker Housebreaking Pet Pads
Bark Control Collar
I turned the device off each and every time the boxer was inside, which was most of the time.My father has a boder collie that is stubborn. She is very intelligent, and barks agressively when she does not get her way. The petsafe collar (with new batteries) does not even compare to how effective this is. This collar definately outsmarted her.
She lets out a yelp.... then is quiet.
Because of the pain that this inflicts, we obviously do not leave it on her all of the time. Just when she is in the car (on a cool summer day), or when she is too agressive (vocally)in the house (even after hours of "working" or playing frisbee in their 3 acre yard).
I really reccomend this brand and collar.
Just for shiggles, i wore this collar and barked. It was bearable. I think the dog yelps because it is a little bitch (28 pound female).
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness - Small, Purple
The harness works as promised. I noticed that my 18 lb schnauzer's pulling was immediately stopped when she'd hit the end of the leash. Fitting instructions come with the harness as well as training tips (brief, but helpful).
My only worry is that I wonder if it will chafe behind her elbows. The girth fits rather snug (per directions) and when pulling on the chest strap, it pulls the girth forward behind the front legs. The tag does warn about chaffing when running with your dog in the harness. So, it's definitely something I'll want to keep an eye on.
Overall, I do like the harness and am pleased that I don't have my little dog dragging on my arm any longer! Looking forward to having time to actually "train" her with the harness. It is simply a band aid right now.I have a 20 pound bichon shih tzu dog, and last year, it fit him well, and he never pulled while we were walking. I live in Iowa, so we tend to sit around in the house during the winter. I went to put his harness on, and its too small. So I'm going to have to buy a medium. He used to pull so hard, he d be coughing and it was not a pleasant walk. I put the halter on him and within about five minutes, we were walking side by side.
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The front latch only made it difficult for my dog. It just twisted to the side and did not "tighten in the chest" as advertised. Only confused my dog as she kept getting turned around. Quick return. A normal step-in harness with a top latch works so much better. 13lb dog.Read Best Reviews of Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness - Small, Purple Here
This harness works great, I can actually enjoy walking with my dog now. He has stopped pulling, because when he does, the harness makes him turn around towards me and he stops. Without this harness, walks were horrible, because he pulled so hard he would be walking on his hind legs, and my arm and shoulder would hurt after our walks, and he is not a big dog, he only weighs 13 lbs. I would recommend this harness to anyone who has a dog, who is a puller.Want Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness - Small, Purple Discount?
My puppy kept slipping out of this very easily. No matter how tight I put it on her... It may just be because she is so limber, still being a puppy, but I found it frustrating and changed to the gentle leader harness instead and that's been a better match for her.Friday, July 25, 2014
Thundershirt Dog Anxiety Treatment
I am happy to say that we have also had good results. Now, that doesn't mean it's an instant and 100% cure. It has lessened our dog's anxiety during storms by about 75%. She is still anxious, but she doesn't tremble, pant, whine, or hide. She will still pace some, but mainly she just lays down and looks unhappy until the storm is over. So it's a huge improvement.
I read another review about how tight the shirt is, so much so the reviewer worried about the product's safety. All I can say is that I think they bought the wrong size. We adjust the shirt so that it is snug, not tight. Our dog didn't like the shirt at first, and looked at us like we had lost our minds when we put it on her the first time. But she has gotten used to it. She even stands and looks at us when a storm is approaching, waiting for us to get her shirt.
We live in South Florida, the lightning capital of the world. So we have frequent strong thunderstorms. The Thundershirt has helped us get through this last rainy season with less problems and a happier dog. I think it's worth trying and I am glad we did.Ever since my Ellie was a puppy...now 9, loud noises, like fireworks and thunderstorms are a problem.
She goes into complete panic mode.
This 80lb Shepherd mix looses her doggy mind, trying to climb in anything that has a door. The fridge if we are looking for something, the cupboards even the dishwasher, for example.
Tried doggy downers, but once she is in that panic she will not chew a tablet.
We live in Florida, where a wicked thunderstorm could pop up without warning.
So we purchased this shirt to see if this might be some salvation for us, and relief for the dog.
Well...she lets us put it on her with no fuss. I let her give it a good sniff over before attempting to put it on her.
She actually likes the shirt and shows some sign of excitement when it's presented.
Now during storms, and this took a couple of times, She seems to not to try to climb in the cupboards or have that look of abject terror in her eyes.
Now she gets the shirt...goes into the small guest bathroom. and lies on the floor in the the dark.
Don't get me wrong, there still is allot of pacing and panting before the final result. but it is more positive behavior.
I wouldn't call it a miracle cure, but it seems to help a take the edge off.
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I'll admit, I was a little skeptical about how well this shirt would work for our 11 year old black lab mix, Mollie. She has ALWAYS been deathly afraid of thunder when a storm blows up, she paces, pants, trembles uncontrollably, and is just generally very, VERY anxious. We could never provide her much solace, even in our laps. But, I had seen a wonderful movie on HBO called "Temple Grandin" starring Claire Danes in the title role. This true story is about an amazing autistic woman who, through courage, strength of will, and a brilliant mind, completed college and earned Master's & Doctoral degrees in animal sciences. She also is a pioneer in new approaches to cattle ranching and slaughter house management. By empathizing with the animals, and keenly observing their behavior during immunizations, dips, and being lead into the slaughter house, she redesigned much of how it all was done, leading to much calmer & easier to herd cattle, and as humane as possible slaughter.Anyway, early in the movie, while spending a summer as a teenager at an aunt's cattle ranch for the summer, she observed that the cattle were calmed when placed in a holding device called a "squeeze chute" that pressed in on them tightly. She was fascinated by it, and her aunt allowed her to try it out. Finding that it calmed her nervousness dramatically, she built a smaller-sized version for herself that she used while in college and beyond.
Remembering this from the movie, I decided to get a Thundershirt for Mollie. Well, let me tell you, it works wonders, at least for our Girl. In fact, it is thundering outside as I type this and Mollie, with her pink rugby-style Thundershirt on is laying calmly on the floor in her bed beside me. No panting, trembling or pacing. No apparent anxiety at all! And, to top it off, my wife is vacuuming in the next room (another "trigger" for Mollie's anxiety), and she is apparently not bothered by it either.
Your "mileage may vary" as it is said, but I recommend you at least try one for yourself if you have a dog who gets overly anxious during thunderstorms. If it works half as good as it does for our Mollie, just think how much happier & at peace your dog will be during a storm!
Oh, and as an aside, unlike some other reviewer's dogs, our Mollie has no problem moving around & relaxing when wearing her Thundershirt. The key, I think, is to be sure & order the correct size by measuring your dog around the deepest part of their chest. Doing this caused me to order one size larger than I would have guessed she needed. Also, don't put it on too tightly! Finally, while the material could cause her to be hot, we run the air conditioning in our house consistently at 72° and she is comfortable while wearing it.
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We didn't buy our thundershirt for "thunderstorms". We read that the shirt was supposed to help ALL anxiety problems. We have a two-year old Lab/Golden Retriever mix. We love him to death, but since the day we got him (he was ten weeks old)he got very anxious whenever we had to leave him alone or take him for a drive. We recorded him on our webcam whenever we left. We would leave him kongs of frozen canned dog food or peanut butter, or any type of food that would take him a while to finish off. Once the food was eaten and he realized he was alone, he would start to pant, start crying, then start howling up toward the ceiling, calling for us. The crate just wouldn't work. We made it his "happy place" by putting toys and food in it. He happily goes into the crate to rest when we are home, but as soon as we left, he would howl, bark, and try to break out of the crate. What we did then was put a gate up and left him in the kitchen so that he had more room. The barking lessened, but he still did it. Whenever he laid down in the recorded videos we had of him, his head would be up and his ears would be back. Our main problem was when he barked, we didn't want him getting the neighbors angry...he has a LOUD bark, especially when he's anxious. We tried the thundershirt. We put it on him, he didn't try to chew it off or get uncomfortable. We recorded him with it on and we left for an hour. While in the shirt, he simply went next to the gate and laid down. After watching the whole video, he didn't bark a SINGLE time. That made us so happy that he felt like he was being hugged, so he didn't bark. The only thing I don't like is, as I said earlier, whenever we leave, we leave him food to work on in his kongs. Since we have had the shirt and we leave him, he seems to lose interest in his food. He just chills out and lays down with no barking. I like that he gets mellow, I guess that's what it's SUPPOSED to do, but for our extremely food-motivated dog to NOT touch his food when we put him in the thundershirt is odd. I don't know, it just seems like he's drugged or something while in the thundershirt. It doesn't hurt him, his personality just gets really mellow which is what you want if you don't want your dog to be anxious during stressful times for them. I would recommend if you are using this shirt for crate training or seperation anxiety, record your pooch while you are gone and see how he reacts when you aren't there. It was just nice to see that this shirt is not JUST for thunderstorms. If the shirt doesn't work, then return it with the money-back guarantee.Purchased this for my miniature schnauzer who is a worrier, not because of thunder. She likes to get worked up in the evening about the people walking the neighborhood, bunnies in the yard, the cat, etc. She ends up running from window to window like a loon, whining and shrill barking. Put the thundershirt on and she stops dead. She will literally freeze. I pick her up, settle her on the couch, and she falls asleep almost instantly. Take the shirt off and she's normal again. It seems to be a lot like swaddling an infant. It's essentially a t-shirt with Velcro, but something about it does the trick.Thursday, July 10, 2014
Midwest Select Triple-Door Dog Crate
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I bought 2 36" crates for my 50 lb dogs. They were shipped in the original boxes, which were beat up a little during delivery, but the crates were not damaged at all. It took me less than 5 minutes to set up the crates. It was a bit like a puzzle, but not difficult to do. Just to give you a little background, I'm a 5'1" 118lb female and yes, the crates are heavy, but that's the point. HEAVY duty wires will be heavy. It was awkward moving them when they were set up but hey, the crates are larger than I am and it was easy enough for me to do! Folded up, I can certainly carry them and put them in the trunk by myself (not to be mean, but maybe some people should lift some weights). I like that both of them fit easily into the trunk of our Altima. I am thinking of taking the two side doors off and sandwiching the two crates together. My dogs like to sleep together and they can go back and forth if they want some space. I actually wanted to get one large crate for both of them, but it wouldn't fit into the trunk and my husband wanted the dogs to have more room.PROS: 3 removable doors, pewter finish, easy to set up, appears to be made of heavy duty wire (my dogs are not chewers, but we will have to see how well they last with repeated use--breaking down for travel and nightly use for sleeping), plastic pan slides out easily but can also be locked into place
Things to consider: One of the hooks was bent, but I used some pliers to bend it back easily (I also used cardboard to protect the pewter finish), one of the door latches sticks a little (but it's not a big deal), the doors are a little difficult to put back on because you have to line it up perfectly (but also not a big deal)
CONS: None that I know of but again, we'll see how well they last with use.
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I purchased the 24" crate for my toy breed dog that should be arriving this spring. This crate is intended for a Morkie (Yorkshire/Maltese Mix). I expect the dog to reach an adult weight of 8 to 11 lbs based on his parents' size. The 24" crate should suffice for the dog's entire life. The included divider will allow me to create just enough space for the dog as he grows (so as to avoid soiling in the crate). Tip: dogs will not defecate in their crate if there is just enough space for them to sleep/stand up/stretch out. I tested this crate with my mother's dogs (a yorkshire terrier at 10 lbs, and a bichon frise at 14 lbs) and both were able to stand up and sleep in the crate comfortably. Also, these two dogs love to stretch out in all sorts of positions when they sleep, and the crate accommodated them well.On to the crate itself...this crate arrives folded down. There are two clips that hold the crate in its locked position. Unlock these clips and the crate's ceiling and 2 walls lift up creating a box. Then lift the remaining two walls, and you're set. The crate is sturdy when assembled. The pan is sufficient...I see that some people had problems with their pan cracking, but I imagine that it should not be a problem for smaller, lighter breeds.
I plan to purchase a crate cover that will complete the den like feeling dogs love. Keep in mind that you will need to purchase some type of bed to place in this crate. I strongly recommend purchasing the "west paw nature nap" available here on amazon. It costs more than the typical fleece bumper bed you typically buy for crates, but it lasts forever! My mother's dogs are 11 years old and we bought their west paw beds 6 years ago. The beds have been washed numerous times and they still appear new.
I strongly recommend this crate, both for its material and design. Having a door on the side wall allows placement options in my home. I'm currently in Manhattan, New York City, so having this placement option in my apartment is very important for me. The third door is nice to have, as well. I'll update this in 8 to 10 months and share my experience with the crate.This Midwest Select Triple door Home Training and Travel crate for Dogs is everything that is advertised. I got it faily cheaper other vendors. It is very sturdy and well maid and is adjuxstible so you can adjust it as your puppy grows. Highly recommended
Friday, May 30, 2014
Bungee Pupee 6-Feet Medium Leash, Pink/Black
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Platinum Pets Small Pinch Dog Collar Light, 14-Inch, Bubblegum Pink
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Contech StayAway Motion-Activated Pet Deterrent
The reason this product works so well is that it trains cats to stay away from forbidden places at ALL times...even when you are out of the room, asleep or not at home! Other deterrents depend on your presence and your ability to swiftly respond and match "penalty" with the crime...cats soon come to realize that as soon as you can't see or hear their mischief, it's party time! But StayAway works 24/7...whether you're there to catch 'em in the act or not! Cats otherwise used to doing as they please the second you leave the place or shut your eyes soon learn...the punishment comes whether or not you're there! Eventually they become too scared to even go near that part of the room...at any time. It's an effective form of training that does pets no harm.
If you have problems with cats on counters, cats in houseplants, whatever, set this can near or on what you're trying to protect and you will have problems no more. Eventually you won't even need it turned on at all...the very sight of the thing will keep them away! (And if they ever figure out that trick and start giving you trouble again, just turn it back on until the problem ends!) It may be more expensive than squirt bottles or double-stick tape, but IT WORKS! Get it this Christmas (or any other time of year) and finally have peace of mind!I got one of these several months ago to keep the cat off the counters. As far as i know, it's working. I never see the cat up there. It also keeps the dogs out of any area or room i don't want them in.
When i first read about this concept on the web, i read about the SSSCAT product by Premier and i came to Amazon to buy it, but i read reviews in which the users reported that there was an older version of the product that had both a sound alarm and the spray of air, with the option to use sound only. SSSCAT was advertised as having both features, but users reported it had air spray only, no alarm. Apparently no one updated the page on Amazon after they discontinued the alarm. There were disappointed reviewers complaining that the product was not correctly described in the ad, and also, that the alarm option was not available anymore.
I really wanted the alarm, with the option of sound only. The spray uses up the supply of air pretty fast, and then it costs $20 including shipping to get another can of air, that doesn't last very long. I was very disappointed that the Premier product took this feature away. That's when a search led to the discovery of StayAway. True enough, the spray ran out very quick when i first got it. I had to buy a new one and during the long period between buying the refill and receiving it, there was no continuity of the cat's training. But since then, i have used mostly the alarm/sound only and not the spray, and have not run out of spray again, after a very long time, months.
I began worrying that it would wear out and that the product would be discontinued, and also, i wanted to position more of them in different parts of the house, so i just bought two more today.
In other words, i think they're great.
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After considerable review of the different manufacturers of this type of product I chose Contech specifically because their customer reviews indicated it was a better product, i.e. better quality, performance, etc. compared to the competition. I'll relate my experience and let you be the judge. I ordered two of the StayAway Pet Deterrents and they arrived promptly. The product is easy to assemble and place into immediate use. However the motion sensors on both units proved to be hypersensitive. Instead of limiting their sensing range out to 3 feet (the manufacturer's specifications) they detected movement and activated at a range clear out to 15 feet. So now you can't walk through our living room at all without them activating. I contacted customer service who were very friendly and the rep told me she had not heard of such a problem and would consult with one of their engineers and call me back which she did in a timely fashion. She stated that the engineer indicated that it was a bad sensor within the unit and they promptly shipped me 2 new units at no cost. I now have 4 units and they all have the same exact problem. They all fire at a range out to 15 feet. Unfortunately in my case the excess sensing range renders them very impractical unless I want to be purchasing the expensive refill canisters every week and putting up with the annoying blast every time we walk through the living room (high traffic area). I'm sure that the product normally works as advertised. Every manufacturer produces a lemon from time to time. But 4 units all performing outside their specifications indicates to me their is no quality control going on and neither did their customer service take the time to ensure they were sending me a properly functioning replacement.Read Best Reviews of Contech StayAway Motion-Activated Pet Deterrent Here
After all the great reviews from other purchasers, I figured I'd give it a go. I bought the thing, set it up, and placed it in the doorway to my kitchen. The cat either walks right past it or the stupid "cat deterrent" goes off like three seconds after the cat has walked in front of it. How is that supposed to help the cat stay out of an area?Cons:
Does not go off in time to deter a moving cat.
Cat basically has to walk in front of it and STAND THERE for anything to happen.
Expensive for value provided (none).
Pros:
Can be used to clean dust from computers.
Great for deterring humans from places that you do not want cats.
Helps you find a fast, easy way to throw away $40 if you are so inclined.
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I have had the most exciting experience with this product to train my cat. I mean, I love her to death, but sometimes she is such a pain. She thinks this house is hers, and she allows us to live here. I finally broke down and got this because although she feels as though she has to lay on every surface in the house, there are some places that I don't want her to lay. The places that I want to keep her off of are the counters and food prep areas... WOW! Does this work! She'll prowl around in the middle of the night, and we'll hear PSST! Followed by jumping kitty ruckus. And that will make you laugh out loud in bed! This product may be scary, but it is safe. My only warning... be prepared to forget that the unit's on the counter in the morning. If you don't disarm it, you will be frightened by a sudden PSST! and may have a heart attack or incontinence. And if you're the first one up, you will hear laughter from the other bedrooms. Other than that, you can't go wrong.Monday, February 24, 2014
Gentle Leader Quick Release Headcollar: Large, Black
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Whole Life Pet Products Pure Meat All Natural Freeze Dried Salmon Filet Treats for Dogs, 2-Ounce
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Canine Equipment Technika 3/4-Inch Webbing Martingale Dog Collar, Small, Purple
Monday, December 9, 2013
ESC Sparkle Gemstone Pet Pet Collar - Bluebird
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Dean and Tyler Nylon Weight Pulling Harness, Black, Medium - Head up to 27-Inch
Saturday, September 21, 2013
KONG Naturals Double Scratcher Cat Toy
When I first put it down, he rolls around in the catnip and falls asleep. I don't refresh the catnip but I see him everyday, at least once, go over to the box to either scratch or lie on it. He especially likes to go over to it when we come home for a good scratch and stretch before greeting us. The doublewide box perfectly fits his 11 pound frame.
The Fat Cat scratcher is tackier looking as it's purple with yellow tassels. Beige, this is more neutral looking and isn't such an eyesore. It's not as easy to flip the cardboard because it's more secured on the Kong version. Also, the Kong box warped. so it pooches out on the sides of the cardboard a bit.
My girl kitty doesn't usually scratch the box. She seems to prefer the upright posts on the cat tree but she'll come lie on it and chew on the edges.
Every cat has their own preferences... this is a cheap potential solution to save the furniture.I thought I was ordering the refill for the incline Kong Scratcher. This product is what was brought up when I put "Kong Refill" in the search engine. Now with that said, I still like the product. I just leaned it against something and the cats took to it immediately. My incline had been used so much (and reversed) that they couldn't use it the way it was intended. The local pet store is selling this scratcher for $11.99 for 1. They also think this is a refill for the incline scratcher. Kong CS2 is just a scratcher, not a refill. I saved money buying 2 of these.
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Our cat is 13 and has never really loved any scratching furniture we've bought her. But when we put down a new area rug, she nearly decimated it in 2 nights. So we ordered a Kong. She took to it instantly, and scratches it and lies on it constantly. She's nearly used up the first side in only 2 weeks, so we bought a bunch of refills. It is messy, with little pieces of cardboard all over, but we like that better than piles of rug fibers!Read Best Reviews of KONG Naturals Double Scratcher Cat Toy Here
We have 3 cats and we've used cardboard scratchers for them before. Usually, about 2-3 weeks after we put one out, we need to flip it over and give them the second side. With the Kong scratcher, we've had it out for over a month now and haven't had to flip it over. The cats also seemed to enjoy the catnip that the Kong comes with a lot more than other brands.Same as the ones at the pet store but much better price. Cats all love it and tear it to shreds. I buy a couple at a time to get free shipping and to have ready as back ups. Saves my furniture!!Friday, August 23, 2013
Natural Jerky Dog Treat
Monday, July 8, 2013
Chomp Yip Yap Breath Fresheners for Dogs (1, 1.4-Ounce Tin)
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Ours is a rescue dog who is as finicky as we've ever seen... and his breath becomes a problem. Luckily he LOVES Yip Yaps! They are like candy to him and they do give temporary relief of his 'dog-breath'. And our order through Amazon was the least expensive (by far) way to get this product.This product has changed over the years... we don't feel for the better. They used to be denser, crunchier and more to the container. Our dog still enjoys them but does not 'freak out' for them like he used to.
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I was a bit skeptical when we first saw these in PetsMart. My dog is still young and has not yet experienced TRUE bad doggie breath, but I'm fighting a war before it begins. She absolutely loved it, and it made her breath smell just like fresh rosemary. Now anytime she is even in the deadest of sleep and she hears that tin jingle she comes running.Also, I've noticed that it doesnt only fight the breath on the spot, but usually we give her 2 at a time, as treats for a trick or two, and we've noticed her breath smells great for atleast 2-3 days
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Our dogs still love them and beg for them, but they don't do a thing for their breath. In the past the Yip Yaps were white and had a peppermint smell to them. And now they are brown and have a meaty smell. I really don't like the change that was made. But as I said our dogs still love them. I would no longer call them breath fresheners. If anything, they add to the bad breath.Yip Yaps are difficult to find in our area; and when I do they are expensive. The price was a bit less than what I would pay if I could find and that included S&H. The order came very quickly and I had no problems with the seller. Actually got a discount card to use with my next order! I would definitely check out their store next time I need something for our pets.

