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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Cloud Star Soft & Chewy Roasted Chicken Madness Buddy Biscuits Dog Treat

Cloud Star Soft & Chewy Roasted Chicken Madness Buddy Biscuits Dog TreatMrs. Spudman picked these up at a pet shop boutique in Cape May, but in her enthusiasm failed to read the ingredients carefully. Our bichon suffers from food allergies, one of which is to wheat. To my chagrin I noticed that unbleached wheat flour is one of the ingredients of these treats. I'm happy to say that because these treats are so small, Evie had no adverse reactions to them. Both of our dogs loved them and immediately were excited by the intense bacon smell. Piper, who recently had four teeth extracted, especially appreciated these tasty, small, soft and chewy treats.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

JW Pet Company Treat Puzzler Dog Toy, Large (Colors Vary)

JW Pet Company Treat Puzzler Dog Toy, LargeMy Mutt Dewey, destroys toys. He loves balls but can rip apart a tennis ball in less than a minute. this is a bigger ball but he still can carry it around in his mouth. This has become his favorite toy. Even when I don't put treats in it he loves to play fetch with it. I break med. milkbones in half and it takes him longer to get them out than smaller treats. This would also be great for a dog that eats to quickly. I put his food in it alot. I bought him the Starmark bob-a-lot treat dispenser first and aside from it being really loud (it's made of hard plastic) he chewed the top of it off in no time. so there went 24.00 bucks down the drain. The JW ball is made of rubber and is still completely intact. I have had it over 6 months now. I highly recommend this ball to everyone especially to people who have very destructive chewers!

After reading the reviews, I thought this may help to curb my Doberman puppy's need to chew and steal everything in sight. My puppy is food driven, but this ball does not hold his attention for longer than 10 minutes at a time. My older Doberman has zero interest in it. I believe that it will only hold the attention of high energy,and highly food driven dogs. If your dog becomes bored quickly, and seems to have some sort of doggy ADD, then this ball will likely not hold his attention either. However, it arrived quickly and in new condition as described by the seller. Note that it does take a few minutes to load food into the ball because of the small opening.

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I have a 1 year old APBT and he would chew up other toys like they were nothing. I've tried the ever-lasting treat ball thing, he ate that. Those tire toys? He ate those. Mostly any toy he would destroy in seconds. But this is one of the few things he's not managed to sink his chompers through! Plus, its a good way to keep him occupied and having fun. I would just say not to make the treats TOO small or they'll fall out too easily. I either put his dry food in there or break up a few Milkbones or cut up some Puperoni and then he's a happy doggie :)

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Our 6-month old lab/hound mutt is a very strong chewer and very much food driven. Got the large ball and I put a variety of treat sizes in the ball, the biggest one is one of those 2-inch bone biscuits. The fact that the smaller ones come out keeps him interested in the ball and the bigger treat inside which takes some throwing around to dislodge. Because it bounces, there is something else he gets excited about. Plus, no matter how much he chews on the ball, no parts come off like other toys with "appendages". The size is ideal so he is not in danger of swallowing the whole ball (I fear this for tennis balls). By the time he's done with the ball, he's so tired he goes right to sleep. This long-lasting treat dispenser is definitely great value! Can't say enough about how happy I am that I got this!

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I purchased this toy for my Great Dane hoping it would keep him occupied when he comes to work with me. He will play with this ball, but it doesn't hold his interest for long as the treats don't come out that easily. On the plus side, its quiet, durable, and not messy.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

SprayShield Animal Deterrent Spray with Belt Clip

SprayShield Animal Deterrent Spray with Belt ClipI carry this when walking whether I have my own dog with me or not. It was recommended by a trainer that does obedience classes and some in home training. We have a demented terrier mix (I believe he is a cross of a Jack Russell terrier and Satan) He usually stays in his own front yard, off leash of course, and is content to bark, snarl and mock charge people walking their dogs on the street in front of his house. EXCEPT, this day he decided to charge me and my female Golden Retriever, growling, barking, snarling, coming strait at my dog. I yelled at him, to no avail, of course, pulled out the Direct Stop and sprayed in front of him (lucky enough to have the wind at my back carried the scent of the spray to him, not on him) The terrirzer came to a complete stop, turned and ran back to his house, looking over his shoulder to make sure I wasn't coming after him with more of that really yucky stuff. We continued on our way, I have not seen him off his front porch, nor heard him carry on since that day. My Golden is a big girl and could have seriously injured him if not for the Direct Stop deterring him from his suicide by golden, mission.

Would it stop a trained police dog, doubt it, but for your average, fear or terriorial aggressive dog, yes it worked. I've had reports from other users of it's effectiveness. Best thing it does not injure the dog, no risk to yourself of blowback and great for people with a multidog household (spats can break out among the best of dogs) joggers, walkers, bike riders.

According manufacturer also works on raccoons and snakes. So if you have a raccoon hanging around why expose yourself or loved one to rabies and other diseases, make him want to go elsewhere. Take it with you where ever you go and enjoy being outdoors again! It's peace of mind in a spray canister!!!

As a person who interracts with aggressive dogs on a daily basis and has had many occasions to try this product, I've found the title to be a bit misleading. While this will temporarily annoy/disorient some aggressive dogs, if a dog is really determined enough this will not "stop" him. Please heed the "fine print" warning on the label before counting on this for your safety. I'll give this three stars as this will temporarily distract your low-medium aggressive dogs thus allowing you a chance to escape. I simply cannot give this 4-5 because it is not effective against a high-violent aggressive dog. It's better than nothing but PLEASE always have a back up plan....

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I just stopped a medium intensity dog-on-dog attack at the dog park with a can of Direct Stop. I hit the re-advancing dog twice (Austrailian Shepard who had just been thrown 10 feet from the other dog). Both times he ran away once sprayed. I had a can of powerful pepper spray in my other pocket but it wasn't needed. If I had sprayed the pepper spray it would have hammered 8 fellow dog park patrons and their dogs...not a good thing to do if you want to maintain good relations with your fellow dog owners at the park. Immediately afterwards two dog owners came up to me to ask what it was, and both put an order in with me for two cans each (I am a personal security trainer and reseller of related weapons).

As a side note, Pepper Spray is very effective against highly aggressive dog breeds such as Pit-bulls. I had the unfortunate need to spray a Pit-bull attacking my cattle-dog a few months ago. The Pit immediately stopped it's attack and ran around the entire school yard rubbing it's face in the grass. I'd suggest dog owners who walk their dog's frequently, especially urban dwellers, to carry a can of each with them. Of course, the Pepper Spray does double duty as a great personal protection weapon against two legged animals as well! I highly suggest the Fox Labs "Five Point Three" formula (Cone spray), which is the hottest chemical weapon spray on the market (I personally self-test all chemical weapons before I recommend them, and Fox Labs is by far the most disabling I've ever hit myself with over the last 20 years!)

Be Safe out there!

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As a person who interracts with aggressive dogs on a daily basis and has had many occasions to try this product, I've found the title to be a bit misleading. While this will temporarily annoy/disorient some aggressive dogs, if a dog is really determined enough this will not "stop" him. Please heed the "fine print" warning on the label before counting on this for your safety. I'll give this three stars as this will temporarily distract your low-medium aggressive dogs thus allowing you a chance to escape. I simply cannot give this 4-5 because it is not effective against a high-violent aggressive dog. It's better than nothing but PLEASE always have a back up plan....

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I bought this product thinking that it would be a more humane way to keep the neighborhood dogs from attacking/approaching my dogs as we walk. We have had two bad "dog interactions" this year in my neighborhood, creating mental issues for both me and my dogs (my dogs also happen to be service dogs for my disability, and a dog attack can be a basis for retiring a working dog, it is that serious). At the same time, I bought Muzzle, which is a pepper spray for dogs.

The Direct Stop is so gentle that it is ineffective in my mind. The citronella is more of annoyance than a deterrent. As another reviewer wrote here, he "tested" the Direct Stop on his dogs, and if anything, it would be an odious training device, but not a real deterrent.

Meanwhile I had the displeasure of having to spray a pit bull with the Muzzle, and it worked like a charm. Luckily, the dog was not a "bad" dog but I had no way of knowing this when it suddenly bolted towards us during a walk (outside of our immediate neighborhood). I called my neighbor to let him know to flush the dog's eyes and he, a police officer, was very kind and said I did the right thing and the dog had found a hole in the backyard fence. While he said his dog was gentle, and wouldn't have attacked, that the approach and defensive stance the dog took was enough to justify my use of the Muzzle. His take was that a dog 30 ft away was much too close for comfort and that since I had no way of knowing what the dog would or wouldn't do, that I did the right thing by spraying the dog and getting away.

My dogs were becoming reactive near the dog as well since a smaller pit bull had attacked us just a few weeks earlier. I have nothing against pits in general, but the smaller pit (about a 4 month old puppy) would not let go of my dog and I ended up falling on the ground during the melee, further aggravating my physical disability. Long story short, if you are really interested in "stopping" a dog, get the Muzzle or other pepper spray and don't take chances with the citronella spray which is merely an annoyance, not a true deterrent to a dog intent on attacking you and your dog(s).

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

FRESH PATCH Disposable Dog Potty with REAL Grass

FRESH PATCH Disposable Dog Potty with REAL GrassI use Fresh Patch for my senior dog, now having problems with kidneys and arthritis. We live on the 7th floor of an apartment, so sometimes it's difficult to make it to the dog park in time. My dog is very fussy about where she "goes," and she prefers grass or leaves. We do have a deck, so we tried Fresh Patch outside. After some encouragement, sprinkling "marked" leaves on top of the grass, she got the idea that it was okay to pee on the deck. Now it's great for emergencies and hopefully for snowy, miserable days. Our dog loves that it's real grass, and explores each new box with her nose. Great for apartment dwellers.

Some notes:

If you buy from the company website (pay via Amazon), you can get it weekly or bi-weekly for a discount.

It comes in a "pizza box" that you just throw away.

If you leave the box outside, the bottom does get wet, so we use a rubber mat to elevate it off the deck tiles.

The bottom of the box is cardboard and can fall apart if too wet.

We put 4 boxes next to each other to make a "backyard" area on the deck (our dog is bigger and likes to circle around first). Then we swap out one box each week. The grass lasts a long time if you don't use it frequently. The boxes have scored edges making it easy to link them together.

Works great. Highly recommend. Not cheap, but I couldn't imagine cleaning up the reusable systems. Real grass is the biggest plus.

My girlfriend's dog and I don't have the best relationship. This shiatzu would pee all over my apartment, no matter how many times I took him outside. I didn't like that very much.

Enter Fresh Patch. The dude pees in it every time. I don't know why, frankly I don't care. Fresh Patch = no urine on my carpet. Which I like. Not a whole more to be said.

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I tried one of the potties with fake grass. My puppy had no idea what to do with it and just kept peeing on the hardwood floors. I received the fresh patch last week and it has been working like a charm! Kind of pricey but it's worth it. This has made my life so much easier and my dog really likes it.

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ok, so I ordered this product through their websitethey had a first time customer special, so I ordered one to try out for my 15week old Maltese puppy. When it first arrived, it was nice green grasshmm I liked it so much I couldn't wait to try it. My maltese uses pee pad which I trained him for, but he does occasionally confuse carpet for a pee pad, so when I heard about fresh grass, I couldnt wait to try it. because Grass is NOT equal to carpet, right?

My little 3.4lbs Maltese puppy took it right away, pooped on it, and peed on it the same day(after initial grass pulling stopped). His poops are tiny, and very solid, thus it is breeze to pick it up right after he goes. he pees maybe 5-6 times a day. I was thrilled. The next day, I posted my comment on my maltese forum peeps that I love this fresh patch grass idea. but I spoke too soon.

today is the third day of use. I noticed something funny when he went to go potty. He was sniffing, and walked around as if he was trying to *avoid* the spots he previously used(most of the area by third day as I can see slightly darkened grass spots). then he peed, and he jumped out as if he couldn't wait to get out of there. He seem like he was trying to tip toe around the box.. which was odd. I never seen this behavior when he used pee pads(which was swapped often as twice a day).

so I decided to sniff the grass box. yeah,, awesome idea. esthetically, it was still 95% green, with maybe handful spots where it had darkened grass(probably from pee). It STUNK. I cannot imagine how stinky it will get after one week of usage, never mind two(you are seriously stretching it). They might appear to be green to your eyes, but please do a smell test.. I doubt you will still think grass is nice and fresh. But then, Ive never *sniffed* the grass in the public park where all the dogs in the city goes... maybe they ALL stink like this one. But I am not going to go around and do a sniff test in the park to see if I am wrong. Instead, I am going to *keep* the grass for four more days and will closely observe my puppy's behavior to ensure he doesn't have any grass box avoidance for potty. I am very tempted to take out my pee pad that I chucked in my closet but I am holding my breath that he does not make any accidents.

I will be back in four days and will update my review on this itemI suppose it is neutral right now(thus three stars), but if my puppy isn't like me, and doesn't mind the stink and continues to use them, I will be back to change my review. I will certainly be ordering more of these if it can hold up to 1 week use. I am really hoping that this will last one week. That is all I am asking. That's how much I dislike using pee pads.....

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So my 12 yr old lab is starting to struggle holding on till we get outside. so the Fresh Patch has helped her soooo much! We also have a new puppy now. He follows around our Lab and has caught on to the Fresh Patch almost instantly!

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Amtek GNBB Good Neighbor Barker Breaker

Amtek GNBB Good Neighbor Barker BreakerWe have had the Barker Breaker for a month and did not want to write a review until we had it for a little while (Not sure how long the 9volt battery will last).

Cons:

* Very Loud (On the ear piercing level of a smoke alarm)

* A somewhat Lengthy Tone (I was expecting a quick chirp, but it lasted about 4 Mississippi's too long)

* Very Sensitive to Vibration (Turning it on, turning it off, wind)

With three `Cons' aside, it seems to be working well enough. We had to attach it (there is a clip on the back of the device) someplace where it would not be affected by wind. I found a good place on our backyard fence next to the gate. Primarily, because this is where our dogs congregate to bark at walkers. And, also for the large dog (a Saint Bernard) who likes to jump on the fence while people are walking by. Good thing it is sensitive to vibration, because it has stopped her from this bad habit (Pro #1).

Also, a point to consider is that it is not very effective for a certain decibel of bark. The Saint Bernard has learned to keep her bark quiet as to not sound off the alarm, which is fine by me. A quiet bark is much better than a loud bark (Pro#2). The Beagle/Basset Hound has also learned this trick.

Amazingly enough it has quieted the neighborhood (Pro#3), extending an approximate 50ft bark shield around our house. Not only have our dogs learned not to bark at walkers, but it seems that our neighbors dogs to the left, right, and across the street have also learned not to agitate the barker breaker.

Things other than a Dog Bark that has set it off:

* We have a train that rolls through town and on occasion the train whistle has set it off

* When we mow the back yard

I love this product! I have been dealing with barking dogs for the past year coming from a rental house behind me. I have spoke to the landlord, tenant and called the police numerous times. Still everyday dogs barking all day long and it echoed throughout my home. I was on the verge of moving and while surfing the internet I happened upon the Barker Breaker. I had nothing to lose and for $27.83 I thought "why not". It has now been a week and no barking. I think the audible loud siren is what did it. The device is pretty sensitive and picks up other noises. I think that the neighbors finally got the message! My life is much happier now and I hope that it continues to cease the barking. Thank you Barker Breaker you saved my sanity!

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My neighbors dogs are loud and annoying, so I bought this item and when I turned it on and took it to the fence with barking dogs this thing started to go off. It sounds like a fire alarm. It immidiately started to piss the dogs off and they bagan outrageously bark. I couldn't stand the cacophony for more than a minute. If you want to train your own dog with this thing make sure you take it out to the woods and wear ear muffs.

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I have heard great things about the barker breaker and was really excited to get mine. I live in a condo complex on the third floor and ever since I got my baby my dog has started barking. (not so great for baby's naps) so I thought this would be great... but this device is super loud and hurts my ears and if the barking didn't wake up baby the Barker breaker sure did! I think this one is great for out door use and not so much for in the home. I'm rating it well because my dog does get the message but it loses a star bc it doesn't say anywhere that its more annoying to humans than the actual barking.

also a side note, it goes off when I am putting away the dishes so it's pretty sensitive to noises.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Chompy Romper Tug Dog Toy

Grriggles Rubber Chompy Romper Tug Dog Toy, 9-1/2-Inch, Ultra VioletI purchased this for my two labradors, who together destroy toys, and it has held up pretty well over the past two weeks. There are definitely signs of wear, and I am pretty sure that my most destructive dog could chew this thing to pieces if left unattended; however it is constructed out of a fairly sturdy rubber that has proven much stronger than any of the fabric or rope tug-of-war toys I have seen so far.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Houndstooth Dog Harness

East Side Collection Nylon Houndstooth Dog Harness, Large, 28-36-Inch, BlackI had no trouble getting this on my big laborador puppy who managed to wiggle out of his collars, It's a perfectly suitable pattern too. He always looks dressed up.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Disposable Underpads 200ct

Disposable Underpads 200ctAfter seeing the price I was a little leary. I have a (very old) Persian who "leaks". He lives in a four story kitty condo that has been impossible to keep clean. Pee pads saved me with my dogs that couldn't make it through the night (and during the housetraining process). Reluctantly I lined the condo with the pads making life much easier. Pee pads (or wee wee underpads) are a lifesaver but very expensive. The ones I used initially were almost a dollar a pad!!! I was spending almost $400 a month on pee pads! I tried alternativestrash bags with paper towels taped on top etc.) but there really isn't a substitute. Always in search of a bargain I came across these (and the alternative size from the same company). They were worth a try.

It took a while for the delivery (checkout didn't request a street address which was required) but it worked out. Shipping seemed high but the pads are compressed and the boxes were heavy. The pads themselves look identical to the ones I'd used except they are softer (the other ones I'd used made a crinkling sound which made the cats love to play with them....they were always in a heap). They are great.

They aren't intended for animals. I'm guessing they are used in the medical industry. I have learned over the years that sticking a cute dog on the box means ten times the pricelesson learned from paying $10 for a box of $1 pantyliners). I don't need the marketing or the hype.

This company has been a godsend. I honestly couldn't justify the enormous expense of Berckley's problem. He's otherwise healthy and a beloved part of our family. Cheap baby wipes and these pads have saved us all.

We just got a new puppy and got these pads. I am extremely disappointed as they are SUPER THIN!!! These wee wee pads are an absolute joke! I can't believe I wasted money on these! They are tissue paper thin.

They don't absorb the smallest little pee from a a small breed puppy! (shih tzu!!).

My previous pads he could pee multiple times. With this pad he pees once and it can't even absorb that! It creates a puddle that he steps in walking off the pad and gets the pee scent on my carpet due to it being on his paw.

I have to throw them out! I can't imagine what they'd be good for as it doesn't absorb any liquid at all!

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These wee wee pads are absolute garbage. First,they are irregulars, seconds or thirds, so you never know what you will find when you open each pad. Second, they are so thin that they hold nothing. So, you have to use 2 when one should do the job. They are flimsier than tissues, won't stay in place, and are basically useless.

Like most people who are disabled but have pets, I am constantly trying to find a reasonably priced product that works satisfactorily. I have a very well trained 18 lb Llasa Apso who is neat and careful using her wee wee pads and never has an accident. Even she is unhappy with these.

Further, the shipping costs over $15 per box is outrageous. They were not particularly swiftly shipped, the 2 boxes were coming apart in transit, and the product inside is the worst I have seen in 2 years of buying these. They are not even true to size both the entire pad (plastic) and the supposedly absorbent padding are smaller than they claim.

Amazon should drop this product and maybe this seller, although I have not tried any of their other products, nor would I be foolhardy enough to do so.

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these do not work quite as well as the actual wee wee brand pads. they're not quite as thick. fine for small dogs but i wouldn't recommend if you have a larger breed.

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These are very good wee wee pads, also you can not beat the price. Also the delivery was very fast.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

New Dog Fence Collar for Invisible Fence Brand Pet Fencing Systems - Better than the R21!| Invisible

Invisible Fence® R21 Compatible Dog Fence Collar 10k FrequencyBecause of the review above "A pleasant surprise", I ordered this collar from Gulf Coast Pet Supplies.

I had some reservations about the collar working with the Invisible Fence my wife's family uses nearly 200 miles from here in Vermont. I knew it was the right series fence, but was not sure of the frequency, and wanted to make sure I could exchange the collar, if necessary.

Gulf Coast Pet Supplies owner, Tricia, emailed me to assure me that this would not be a problem, offered help on determining the frequency (which was hard from 200 miles away, with no one in residence) and thanked me for choosing her company with whom to do business.

As it turned out, the collar worked perfectly with our strong willed dog. The audible signal is much louder than the fence we use at home (Innotek) and within an hour of walking our leashed dog around the 1/2 acre lot boundaries she was right at home with the boundary AND (as importantly) the 3 other dogs who were used to the fence.

I have only praise for both the product and the service I received from Gulf Coast Pet Supplies (and no, this is not a bogus review).

Doug M.

After purchasing the system and 5 Invisible Fence collars, I decided to switch to another supplier due to pricing disagreement. The collars I received, the extra items that came with the collars, and the phenomenal customer service support provided by Tricia at Gulf Coast Pet Supplies far exceeded my expectations.

Each collar came with batteris and rubber caps that can be inserted over the steel contacts to provide comfort to the animal wearing the collar. Prior to the arrival of this order, I did not even realize rubber pods were available. And perhaps the most surprising aspect was that the extra items were included as standard part of the order and were not subject to additional charges.

An error I made in placing the initial order resulted in a contact with Tricia. To say that she was patient and helpful would be a great understatement. In this day and age of minimal to nearly non-existent customer service, the service she provide stood out like the sun on a cloudless day.

The product and the company richly deserves the highest ranking.

Steve P

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Collar was compatible with our invisible fence. I was told it would be $350 for IF to send me a new one. I lost a piece and it was sent without question within days! Great customer sevice!

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We recently bought a home that had an invisible fence installed and no collar. I picked this one up on amazon. The instructions were tricky to me but a quick phone call to the customer service rectified the situation effectively. The collar provides a series of warning beeps prior to shocking your pet. It took about 4 days of interaction with my dog to learn the boundaries of the property resulting in him being shocked twice in the first couple days. 10 months later this is a great thing to have! The battery seems to last a long time, probably because my dog never tests the "danger zone". Dont be worried if you have a large dog. It has worked very well for my 75lb Lab.

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It only works under certain frequencies and unfortunately, it does not work on mine. This also only has one level, which may make training a dog with this collar a bit more difficult.

Monday, October 28, 2013

PoochieBells "Mudslide Paw Prints" Dog Potty Training Doorbell Tool - Effective, Safe and Decorative

PoochieBells 'Mudslide Paw Prints' Dog Potty Training Doorbell Tool - Effective, Safe and Decorative! This design is from the classic line of Poochie-Bells.I used the bell training method 6 years ago when I got my bichon. It was very effective and she understood it right away. At that time I made my own hanging bells using a loud Christmas bell in a liberty bell shape at the end of a cord. I highly recommend the method.

After she was trained and had grown bigger, she gave the bell such a whack that it started to chip the paint on the door, so I replaced it with a Christmas door hanger with bells on the bottom just a bit larger than the Poochie Bells. That hanger started to show some wear so I decided to get the Poochie Bells since I thought the Mudslide print would go well with my color scheme. I expected the bells to be at least as loud as the Christmas door hanger.

The print is only on one side and , unfortunately, using the loop at the top which goes over the doorknob does not cause the ribbon to lay flat. I had to put a ribbon through that hanger and tie that to the doorknob in order to have the print side consistently show. That seems to be a design defect.

The major disappointment for me, though, is the volume of the bells. They are very soft. Fortunately, for me, my dog is so well trained, that if someone doesn't hear her ring the bell, she will go back and give it an even harder smack until she does get a response. For someone just training a dog by this method, I doubt that is likely to happen if they are in another room and don't hear the very soft jingle this bell makes.

I think it probably makes more sense to go to a craft store and get the ribbon pattern one desires and then to buy the a nice loud set of bells to attach. The whole point is being able to hear the signal that your dog wants to go out.

Friday, October 25, 2013

PoochieBells Solid Classic Red Dog Potty Training Doorbell

PoochieBells Solid Classic Red Dog Potty Training DoorbellI have 7 dogs. Some prefer to stare me down when they have to go out, some just cry. My English bulldog loves to ring these bells. She rams into them and creates a loud noise, but at least I know that she has to go out. I never really taught her how to use them...I just hung them on the patio door and she watched one of my other dogs. It took her a while, but now she uses her bells all the time. She just turned 1 and has been potty trained since she was about 4 months old. These bells help a lot. Of course, there are false alarms...sometimes she just wants to go and play. But, I'll take that over accidents on the carpet any day!

English Bulldogs are NOT the easiest dogs to train (nor are they the brightest), but she seemed to catch on well.

My dog has learnt to tap the bell and we totally love it. Even with a slight tap, the ring/chime (whatever) is audible and you can then attend to the dogs need. The bell is just very effective.

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Great! My dog learned to ring the bell rather quickly and we love it. Great product for your pet to let you know he needs to go out to do his business or just to be outside.

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When I first opened the package I was unsure how successful we'd be training our lab to ring the bells on our sliding glass door. Especially since she barked in fear and the first sound of the bells ringing. But we were diligent and followed the instructions and it's been over a month now and she is 100% trained to ring the bells when she wants to go outside (OR wants to call me over for attention

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

IRIS Plastic Exercise/Containment Pet Pen, 4 Panels, Blue

IRIS Plastic Exercise/Containment Pet Pen, 4 Panels, BlueWe bought this for our Chihuahua puppy and it works great. It is easy to assemble, and sturdy. I do suggest putting it in a corner or securing it to a wall, due to the fact that it is not very heavy and can be pushed across the floor fairly easily.

Sets up and comes apart in seconds. You can make this pen as big as you want by adding more panels.

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This "baby gate" arrived in 2-3 days of order to be used for our new Golden Doodle Puppy as a wide area (80 inches) gate between kitchen/family room and the rest of the house. This is a nice, moderately light, blue, smooth (no rough edges) adjustable gate which works perfectly to keep puppy in his living area. We simply spread the 4 sections across the wide doorway, slightly leaning the gate against the outer walls of the opening and this works well for our purposes. Understand this is made for a "PlayPen" purpose, but it was the most practical and the one requiring no hardward into the wall. Pup is respectful of this gate, accepts it, and it allows easy entry and exit for these Grandparent owners to step in and out of Puppy's living area for now. I would recommend this gate for a very young puppy for training purposes...probably too easily moved for a bigger and more active grown new dog.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Kakadu Pet Empire Extendible Nylon Dog Lead, 1" x 4-6ft, Midnight (Black)

Kakadu Pet Empire Extendible Nylon Dog Lead,  1' x 4-6ft, Midnight I personally try to avoid dog collars or leads with plastic parts. I made an exception with this leash because even if the plastic adjuster breaks the leash would be an intact 6' leash. The padding where you hold this leash is extremely soft and comfortable and is the same kind of padding in many of Kakadu's collars. The price is right. The webbing is very soft and appears to be of a very good quality. If only it came in purple to match the dog's padded collar also from Kakadu. Note: Kakadu is an Australian manufacturer.

I have a 13# jack russell. The clip on this leash is almost as big as she is. :)

That said, i LOVE this leash. it adjusts easily, but stays in place and is incredibly durable. I will order this again, maybe in another color.

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Hartz Home Protection Training Pads 200ct (2x100ct box)

Hartz Home Protection Training Pads 200ctThe price is good for this product. My friend has three small dogs that use these pet pads. They work well until too much urine gets on the pad and then the back of the pad has some moisture. I would still order this pad for the price. We use over 20 pads a day so this product keeps our costs down.

I have 3 lazy dogs that don't want to go outside if it's windy, raining, snowing, or just plain damp. These quilted pads are so much better, last longer, lay flatter, and stay in place so much better than the cheaper bulk batch of 400 that I used to buy. Over all, a better deal.

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I just purchased these wee-wee pads after trying every brand in the book from a pet shop brand sold at the store I purchased my two Yorkshire Terriers to the hospital grade chucks. All of them absorbed the urine but got soggy and seeped through. These are different. I like that my two pups (both under 3lbs) can go on the pad and within ten minutes the wet spots are died and absorbed. Its odor control works great there is no kennel or puppy shop type of overpowering smell. I have to say I am pleased with how well this product works. You cant even tell that there are two puppies in the house or that there are wee wee pads in the corner of my living room. Besides it doesn't hurt that because of the quick dry and order eliminator I cut down from putting down two pads at a time so they wouldn't have to pee on the same wet area to one at a time since these dry fast and allow them to be reused. I would most def purchase another batch of these before I run out.

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I use the pup head grass pads (20x20) and these pads fit perfectly below and make cleanup very easy! I've been searching for the right size for over a year and finally found one that I don't have to alter!

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Always impressed by the pads I use for Lily our min pin extraordinaire. Their very absorbent and do not leak through. Love them.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Flashing Pet Safety Collar - Collar Color: Black, LED Light Color: Gre

Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Flashing Pet Safety Collar - Collar Color: Black, LED Light Color: Green, Size: SI had a bad experience with my gray poodle getting off leash at night and I couldn't see him. This solves the problem. At least we probably won't be hit by a car while we are walking at night.

Great collar, very durable. Perfect for walking the dog at night in high traffic areas with minimal street light for safety.

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