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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Steel Coated Dog Collar in Red

Platinum Pets 22-Inch by 4mm Steel Coated Dog Collar, Redclassy looking on my grey-brindle cain corso, doesn't pinch. My dog pulls very hard sometimes, weighing in at 115 pounds this can be very hard on a collar no problems with this one.

Be warned this is a huge think heavy chain. I ordered the 20" 4mm one which is really still too short for my German Shepherd (I had a 22' chain before) But the chain links are so big and heavy that you need a 150 lb Rottweiler to use this chain. Waste of money.

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Ineeded a 20 inch collar less heavy duty than this one, I have a dog with a big head but is dainty. My fault when I ordered this.

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This is an excellent product. My puppy chews through leather and nylon, so these are perfect. Great price. Love that they come in many sizes, and the different colors are fun.

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I initially ordered this one size smaller and the quality was great. Reordered 1 size larger and a total of 5 of this type in different sizes and colors. Paint quality was not great. On 3 of them the paint must not have dried before they put it in the plastic hangers, as those three had very sharp paint edges sticking up. The colors are all beautiful (I ordered electric blue, candy apple red, bubble gum pink, purple, and lime green.) What a shame there isn't better quality control on this product. Incidently, as the length goes up; the the links are larger and much heavier. The 20 inch collar I bought is actually quite heavy a little too heavy, I think, for the gentler breeds.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Guardian Gear 2-Way Coupler - Hunter Green

Guardian Gear Nylon 2-Way Large Dog Coupler with Nickel Plated Swivel Clip, 24-Inch, Hunter GreenReceived what is ordered the way it is supposed to be, within a week or so, brand new item, well wrapped. No complain, which is already a perfect score of five stars.

We have a medium and a large dog, and it was annoying to use two leashes to take them out. We bought the 12" version of this coupler because we knew that having 4 feet between our dogs would be way too much, even though they're fairly large.

Luckily, we were right. This is maybe an inch or two longer than it could be, but it's still great. We just use a very short leash and the dogs are comfortably at our side. They're still able to use the bathroom and walk without bumping into each other. Unless you have huge dogs or small dogs (

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Pawz Away Pet Training Mat

PetSafe Pawz Away Mat, 12-By-60-InchI bought two of these at Petsmart foreach. I was a little curious when the clerk told me to be sure to save my receipt, as I would need it if I decided to return them. Now I understand.

I like the concept of the scat mat, and I liked the Pawz Away in particular because it was battery operated so I didn't have to mess around with a power cord. These are powered by a 9 volt battery.

I have a pair of old Shih-Tzu's who are adorable, housebroken and very sweet, but I don't like them going into the living room and dining room, and they think they're entitled to be in there.

I have two doorways into these areas and got one Pawz Away for each. I know they worked because I shocked the heck out of myself a couple of times while hooking the battery compartment to the mat they snap on. My wife also got a shock when she walked on them a couple of times after forgetting they were there. That's another feature of the mats that I really liked they just sort of blend in to the floor and it's easy to forget they are there.

However, for whatever reason my dogs never set them off and got the "correction". I personally watched each dog stroll casually across each mat a number of times without a care in the world. When I returned them to Petsmart the dog trainer there said maybe my dogs just didn't really feel the shock (it's like a strong static electricity shock).

I know that wasn't the case because I had each device set to also beep when it activated. And the only beep I ever heard was when I ended up shocking myself.

Anyway, I don't know if my dogs were too light to set the things off, or they're poorly designed or what the problem was, but after five days of frustration I returned them.

Maybe you'll have better luck and maybe they work better with larger dogs. But they didn't work for me.

Before I bought this product, I read both the good and negative reviews. I thought that it might actually work, with people complaining that PETA should get this product banned. If someone thinks that it puts out a static shock so horrible that it should be banned, than it must be good! Wrong... My dogs walked all over it like they were on a Sunday afternoon stroll. I thought that it must not be working, so I held their feet to the fire, and placed them down on the static discharge wires imbedded in the mat. I received a dirty look from my dog, which interpreted means " Just what do you think you are trying to accomplish by this stupidity?" I then decided that I would sacrifice myself and test it with my hand. I was prepared for the worst and received the least. I almost had to imagine receiving a shock. I thought that maybe the battery was dead, so I gave it the old trusty 9 volt battery tongue test. Yikes, it was fully alive. In the end, I decided that I had received worse punishment from the static off the living room carpet. Save your money and frustration by staying away from this product.

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I LOVE this mat because it does exactly what we need it to do...when it works. I had read the reviews of others and they said things like "it beeps every now and then, it stops working randomly, doesn't last..." etc. I bought it anyway because I was desperate.

Like I said, the mat works great, when it works. The other reason I purchased it was because of the warranty...LIFETIME! I cannot say enough about the company and their return policy because when I had to return one of the mats, they did it without ANY hassle...AND, they gave me a pre-paid shipping label, so it didn't cost me a thing!! However, you must purchase the mat from an APPROVED DEALER. This is VERY important or else they won't honor the guarantee. Make sure you check the manufactures website for the list of online approved dealers. If you don't, they won't return the mat.

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I have purchased two Pawz Away mats to use with my cats. I have plants in different locations in the house. The cats would either nibble on the leaves or scratch around in the dirt! I placed the mats in front of the plants and the cats immediatly learned to stay away!

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I'm a vet student with 6 cats, and this works well to keep them away from a section of the wall which was being used as a bathroom. I'm ordering 2 more right now. I have large cats, don't know if that makes a difference... Would be 5 stars if it was a little less expensive.

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Lambert Kay Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent Pump Spray, 22-Ounce

Lambert Kay Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent Pump Spray, 22-OunceMy male cat went through a period of urinating in various areas. (No, he did not have a urinary tract infection and No, he is not depressed in need of pet psycho-therapy.) Spraying this stuff works. He stopped urinating in those areas and I've gotten him to use the litter box again. It smells but it works. I recommend re-applying it and then dropping the cat in the area while saying no. I tried the organic sprays and they are worthless. If you want something organic that does not work then spray water. At least you'll save money.

I had a friend who swore by this product, so I purchased it and used it on wood furniture and the back of chairs (my cat loves to scratch wood furniture). While it worked when the furniture was damp, he would inevitably go over and sniff the area and touch it with his paws, and the next morning would scratch again. My friend had mentioned re-application, so it was this point I read the back (should have done that first). There is a warning for users to call poison control if the stuff gets on your skin because the ingredients are dangerous when absorbed. I then researched the chemical, here's a link to epa fact sheet (). The warning is required by EPA because it is classified as a toxic chemical but it seems there's no risk when inhaling and toxicity is very low.

While my research does ease my fears on the safety of the product, I think it's best that each consumer make the decision of whether to use the product based on their cat's personality. My cat will try to taste and eat things when he doesn't recognize them, and nips faces and hands as signs of affection. Based on that, boundary is too much of a risk for me.

For those with cat's similar to mine, purchasing the organic sprays as an alternative is not recommended while they don't have a sent, they don't really work. My cat will avoid when area is damp, but walk over it once it's dried. So now we have a scratch board with catnip, that he loves, double sided tape, that he tries to eat but does keep him from scratching, we clip his claws regularly, and we purchased a large accent rug that we encourage him to scratch with treats and positive reinforcement.

The chemical used in Boundary has been around since 1966 and it hasn't not caused serious harm to pets, but follow your gut if you know your cat is persistent and curious.

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This worked great,the first 2 days,after that forget it.I paid too much for the results I got!

I have 3 kittens,they all scattered the first day,I sprayed it on my sofa and chair.{I used it on the furniture each morning)The 3rd day,I caught them scratching the furniture as soon as the spray dried!I re-sprayed again,they sat right there and watched me!This time I sprayed so much,even my eyes were affected!The furniture was saturated!

After 1 1/2hrs passed,the kittens were right back to scratching!I found a rolled newspaper slapped on my palm and a sharp "No!" is working better.I gave it a 2 star,only because it worked for 2 days.That is hardly enough to recommend this product.Maybe,if you had 1 kitten that was sensitive to the spray.Not mine!

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I bought this to deter strays from bugging my cat at the window. I live in a basement apartment so strays outside are at eye level with my cat when he perches at the window. It drives my cat nuts. I tried powders, crystals...this spray seemed to work. You have to keep applying it. It wears off after a few days. BUT I sprayed it on the corners of my couches to try and prevent my cat from scratching and it had no effect whatsoever.

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This spray works fairly well for a week or so, but then our cats will go right back to the treated area with little hesitation. This helps in the short-term, but is not a miracle fix. Also, I could smell the product for a while even though it is supposed to only be noticeable by pets. It's not the worst smell ever, but it is not pleasant either. ...kind of musty, weird odor.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Petmate Home-Training Wire Dog Kennel

Petmate Home-Training 42-by-28-by-31-Inch Wire Dog Kennel, Extra-LargeI bought one of these a year ago and liked it very much. However when I started looking for another 1.5 years later they were nowhere to be found. Luckily I found one on Amazon.com and although it is not as much of a "deluxe" model as the one I have, it is a good crate. It is easy to fold up and store in a closet or take on trips and is well made. The only negative is the plastic pan which has cracked on my previous PetsMate Crate (only 1.5 years old) and I can't find a replacement pan to fit it. Other than that I would buy it again.

We had 2 retriever mix dogs who were tipping the scales at 70 pounds each. We had Midwest Metals Life Stages Double Door Dog Crate 42 X 28 X 31 for those dogs and were very satisfied with the quality.

When we rescued a third, we needed to get another crate but the Midwest wasn't available so we opted for this crate. At the time, our rescue, despite being "full-grown" was only about 45 pounds and yet, he was able to get the crate to collapse on him and "escape" on two separate occasions. Not only was this sub-optimal from a safety standpoint (at least he only "escaped" within the confines of the house and we didn't have him outside in this thing), if we wanted him to be able to go "free-range" throughout the house, we wouldn't have bothered with the crate in the first place.

We have since "reinforced" the crate with those plastic 4" Plastic Cable Zip Ties 100-Pack (Black) which at least keeps the crate together (though it no longer is "portable" since we can't collapse it) and it works ok -even though Scooter has since put on 25 pounds and is in the 70-pound range right there with his "brothers".

Overall, it is doing the job -however for the price, the quality just isn't as solid as the Midwest crate and we won't be buying another one.

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Quick, easy assembly...and the grow feature is invaluable for crate training a puppy. However, having previously raised a large breed, I don't think this product would hold up to as it is not terribly beefy. Get out a tape measure to calculate what size you'll need. Don't depend on the size descriptions as they vary from brand to brand. This one is quite size appropriate for our dog who will top out around 50 pounds.

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This is my second Petmate crate. I graduated my pup up a size as she is crated when we're not home and at night. She has plenty of room (she's 2 so no house training issues anymore) and I cut a foam mat for the bottom to make it cushy. HIGHLY recommend this brand very sturdy and folds flat for easy transporting when traveling.

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This item is just what I wanted: a fairly lightweight but sturdy extra kennel that I can easily load into my SUV for when I travel with my Border Collie. I purchased this item with my "bonus dollars" from Amazon, plus there was an offer for free shipping as well, so it was an extra-great-deal for me. The kennel is easy to fold-down for out-of-the-way under-bed-storage, and easily re-assembles in minutes. Just right; and cheaper than the options I saw at PetSmart, PetCo, and WalMart, especially when you factor in the sales tax to add to the total price.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

High Quality Genuine Leather Braided Studded Dog Collar, Brown 1.75" Wide. Fits 22"-27" Neck, XLarge

High Quality Genuine Leather Braided Studded Dog Collar, Brown 1.75' Wide. Fits 22'-27' Neck, XLarge.very nice collar even better looking in person and well made.and strong ,but my dog hates it he was not happy when i put it on it is like 1 1/2 wide I have a siberian husky too thick of a coat for this wide collar.my wife say's send it back .but i am having a hard time doing that.They sent it to me very fast ordered it on friday got here on monday very good seller.

very well made and it has a nice soft second layer of leather inside that seems very comfortable for my dog.... he doesn't where it all the time, but when I take him to the park and he is wearing it... I always get complimates and asked where I got it... I tell them and they all want to get one... for the price and the quality, it can not be beat....

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I bought this for my mastiff and it looks great. I looked at leather collars at the pet store but they were either too small or had spikes which I don't want. Not cheaply made, same leather collar cost at least $60 in the store. Very happy with the purchase!

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Excellent product for an awesome low price. Well constructed and heavy duty! It looks great on my 1 year old mastiff!

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Pet Buddies PB1707 Googlie Elvis Elephant Large Toy

Pet Buddies PB1707 Googlie Elvis Elephant Large ToyI think we own 5 or 10 of these "Googlies" by now and we love them (Oh, and so does the dog!). They keep Duke entertained for hours on end because of the unique shapes and the squeaking, I think. Plus, we like them because of the neat characters! I definitely recommend checking out a Googlie or two for you and your pet!

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Pet Supply Imports Silent Dog Training Whistle - 530

Pet Supply Imports Silent Dog Training Whistle - 530It works while you blow it, the dogs go right back as soon as you stop. Worthless! Never by one again.

Don't waste your money. Tried this on several dogs and it is as if they don't hear a thing. Doesn't work and is a waste of your money.

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Have bought similar whistles before but they were cheaply made. This one is of a great quality, easy to use. recieved it in a timely maner and was well packed for mailing. Wopuld definitly buy from vendor again

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Guardian Gear 2-Way Coupler - Flamingo Pink

Guardian Gear Nylon 2-Way Small Dog Coupler with Nickel Plated Swivel Clip, 4-Inch, Flamingo Pinkordered to be able to walk two of my three schnauzers linked together. Three leashes are too much and get tangled up. This worked great on their harnesses and the harness connection to the lead swivels so there was no tangling or shortening of the leads and there is enough room between the two for both dogs to walk comfortable and have room to do what they need to do.

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Carlson Extra Tall Metal Expandable Pet Gate

Carlson Extra Tall Metal Expandable Pet GateMy dog is a 21 pound 1yr old male Toy Aussie Shepherd. He can leap like the dickens, so I got the tall gate. It works well and allows me to let him sit by the open front door without him running out and over to a neighbors. Installation is a snap, just put it in the doorway, stretch it out as wide as possible, push the set pin in and rotate the barrel to tighten. It's not going anywhere until I release it.

This gate is everything it promises. We have a large lab/shepard mix that is less than a year old and all other attempts to keep him contained (minus doors and a crate) failed. This gate fits snugly into the door and stays put, even if our pup jumps up on it. The small door is great for the cat, who hasn't quite accepted the dog into the family yet, but who likes to enter the downstairs at her leisure.

Great buy! I highly recommend it!!

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I was very happy with this (though I should have gotten a walk-through for my purposes). However, today I watched my almost 40 lb dog crawl through the cat door. I don't feel like a stout dog, whose head is even with the top of an extra-tall gate, should fit through a "small pet" door. If your dog is over 60 lbs I'm sure you're safe.

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I would highly recommend this product especially if you have a dog that likes to jump. My chihuahua mix was able to climb over the shorter version of this gate so I had to try something else. So easy to use.

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Will recommend to pet owners. Not necessary to dismantle to remove. Stores easily. Dog does not try chew or knock down.

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Rapid Rewards Deluxe Dog Training Bag with Belt by Doggone Good!

Rapid Rewards Deluxe Dog Training Bag with Belt by Doggone Good!I have owned several treat or ball bag types that attach to your waist somehow.

This one is by far the best. I can fit enough treats in the main compartment to last a few sessions with heavy positive reinforcement.

The big advantage for me is the magnetic close feature. I was skeptical at first, but I can load almost a pound of semi moist training food in there, up to the top, and it still closes properly. The bag has a strong close, but is easy to open, even with gloves in the winter as I have tested. The mouth of the bag is shaped like a wedge, not round, so it closes right and keeps nosy noses out.

This bag not only has a roomy main compartment, but another closeable compartment within (closest to your waist). It has all the bells and whistles. This bag has several different compartments, more than I use. Room for keys and ID, possibly a phone.

The bag dispenser opening is small enough to let you pull the bags through comfortably and dispense bags. My bags are on the tougher side so I still need to use two hands to break them apart. Easy to load, just put the roll in and pull the loose end through definitely that easy.

The belt clip is strong enough to keep the bag upright when clipped to an actual belt. If you load it up, it may be too heavy if you are wearing work out or yoga pants. They also include a belt. Easy to attach, my girlfriend uses it over her long winter puffy coat.

If I lost this today, I would overnight one tomorrow that's how much I love this product.