Showing posts with label dog training portland or. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog training portland or. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Dean and Tyler DT Freedom Muzzle, Size No. 8 - Rhodesian Ridgeback Male

Dean and Tyler DT Freedom Muzzle, Size No. 8 - Rhodesian Ridgeback MaleI am a Dog Behaviorist & Trainer with three German Shepherds of my own. One of them, my treasured 105 pound Rocky, loves to play soccer ball using his nose as his "foot".... he has that ball all over the place, up and down the court, truly amazing, but he will only play with a muzzle on obviously because it protects his nose from getting all battered up. This muzzle is the most EXCELLENTLY designed muzzle I have ever owned for an athletic dog like Rock and he was so excited about it he could hardly wait to shove his nose into it. It gives outstanding facial protection and coverage while allowing him plenty of room to pant and drink water freely. Although Rocky isn't a biter I can see how this design would also be excellent for bite prevention without making an already paranoid or defensive dog feel compromised due to the freedom it offers of still being able to pant, drink water and even eat small kibble food through it. THANK you Dean & Tyler for this superiorly designed muzzle. Rocky says, "ARF!"

This fits our German shepherd well. We have 4 other muzzles that were a waste of money. With the Dean&Taylor she runs along on 2 hour horseback rides and is able to breath freely and drink in streams. Worried about her catching it in the woods but so far no problems. We slide strap under her collar and it stays on. The leather did stretch after a few months and we just went to next hole.

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Friday, June 13, 2014

Sporn Pet Halter, Small, Blue

Sporn Pet Halter, Small, BlueFantastic harness! Almost instantly solved the issue of pulling and darting, and our walks are finally enjoyable for everyone (including other walkers, as he now thinks twice before trying to jump on them to say hello--an unexpected added benefit!). We have a hound/beagle mix, and the harness is much more pleasant than any of the head leaders or Halti products, as they do not in any way restrict his ability to sniff everything. The only issue we had was in the initial sizing. Our dog takes a small in standard collars and harnesses, and the Sporn says that the small is sized for dogs with neck diameters of up to 12". Just to make sure before I ordered, I measured his neck, and it is 11.5". When the collar arrived, even at maximum length, the collar was far too tight around his neck, and the leg straps were digging in too tightly (they say make them "snug", but they were definitely TIGHT and affecting his gait). I returned it and ordered a medium (Amazon was fantastic with the return, as always), and the sizing was perfect! Just know, if your dog is right on the fence size wise, go for the bigger size! Other than that, five stars all the way!!!

I've bought two of these things. (my dog has a bad habit of chewing all his harnesses) but, these Sporn Halters are great and I have better control of him when we're walking. You really can't beat it! Nice!

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I love theses halters but the small really won't fit much but a Chihuahua or small terrier/poodle. My beagle cross fit inside the neck size requirements for a small but the leg attachments are very short and it was way too snug on him. The medium collar looks so thick on him but it works so much better. If your dog is on the far end of the size requirements, get the next size up. I didn't return it but gave it to my friend who has a Chihuahua and she loves it, and I rebought a medium and I love it!

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I have two small dogs and they love their early evening walks. The one thing that bothered with with ordinary collars in the past is that whenever I need to discipline my girls, I felt guilt tugging at the collars thus stressing their necks. This halter prevents all of that and more. The loops that go around their forelegs have this padding to it to prevent any sort of scratching or chaffing on your dog's skin. The material itself is built soundly, it's no flimsy collar.

Now, my two babies love these things and they look forward to always wearing it when I take it out of the drawer.

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

6' Long 1/2" Saddle Brown Beta Biothane Dog Leash

6' Long 1/2' Saddle Brown Beta Biothane Dog Leash
  • 1/2 inch biothane
  • Brass snap

I like the material this leash is made out of. Really strong, easy on my hands and I don't have to worry about leather getting wet or drying out. This leash stays soft in my hands for obedience work. I plan to get more and a long one for tracking.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Starburst Tie Dye Dog Lead in Yellow

Casual Canine Nylon Starburst Tie Dye Dog Lead, 6-Feet, YellowThis matches my puppy's collar and is a very nice lead. It's 5/8" wide and the hardware is an appropriate size and weight for a small breed dog. I first bought the 6-foot long one, but after examining and using it a couple of times decided to get this one. The 6-ft. one has a latch attachment that is a full 3/4" longer than this one and appropriately wider and heavier -too heavy, in my opinion, for a small dog. Mine is a Maltese, for comparison.

Background color is yellowish and the design is purplish/greenish-blue. The material is so extremely smooth and soft and feels good in my hand.

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Dean & Tyler Long Link FUR Saver DOG Collar Chrome Plated Steel - Size 30" By 4mm - Herm Sprenger Or

Dean & Tyler Long Link FUR Saver DOG Collar Chrome Plated Steel - Size 30' By 4mm - Herm Sprenger Original - This FUR Saver Recommended By VDH Member of F.c.i. - Available in All SizesThis is an absolutely fabulous product. My dog weighs 155 pounds and his neck is 28.5 and it is very difficult to find products for him.

Thank You for this excellent product.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Old Mother Hubbard Crunchy Classic Snacks for Dogs, Mini, Puppy

Old Mother Hubbard Crunchy Classic Snacks for Dogs, Mini, Puppy, 5-Ounce BagOld Mother Hubbard Special Recipe Mini Puppy Biscuits (20-oz bag)

These Mini Size Puppy Biscuits contain baked chicken with oatmeal, flax seed, apples and carrots and our two new puppies are crazy about them. They work well as a training reward. Our older dogs like them as well and get one occasionally.

The treats are small and can go anywhere with us. The dogs love those bitesize morsels. They are small enough not to spoil their appetites but enjoyable enough for a snack at any time for any reason.

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What can I say. Itty bitty doggies love these itty bitty cookies. Mine line up & present paws when they hear the bag rattle.

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When they say Mini, they mean mini. I have a small dog, and even she was kind of annoyed by the size of these. I gave her one and she gave me the "Really.. this is all your going to give me?" look. For the cost and the convenience of having them automatically shipped, I would say they are fine, but nothing special for sure.

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Shelby has already learned that when I get the bag of these out, she's getting a 'cookie'. They're the perfect size for a puppy, and while they are dry and 'hard', they are still manageable for a puppy with her first teeth. I'll be reordering these :)

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Gentle Leader Headcollar for Large Dogs

Gentle Leader Headcollar for Large DogsYes, it is possible to teach you cat to walk on a leash. Okay, they don't walk like a dog, but we take our cat out every evening to explore the outdoors without the fear that Merlin will get lost, run away, get eaten, or hit by a car. He gets to enjoy the outside and get some exercise (and so do we) and it's fascinating to go exploring with him. He loves to walk to town with us and everyone in our small town knows Merlin. It fascinates people to see you walking a cat on a leash. This leash is cool because it's like a bungee cord. So if your cat springs after a lady bug, lizard, or chipmunk, there's some give and they don't jerk your arm out of the socket and don't strangle themselves. The harness design works great because it supports the cat's chest and if they happen to leap off a porch railing, they aren't injured. I've tried other leashes and they don't make the grade. They appear uncomfortable and they choke or seem to chafe or almost cut into the cat's body. This is our second Come With Me Kitty Harness and Leash. As our cat grew, we had to go up a size. Now we've gotten another cat, so I'll be ordering another Come With Me Kitty for Morgan. Go ahead, protect your cat and the local birds, chipmunks, etc. by teaching your cat to enjoy the outside on a leash. It only takes a few times for them to get used to it wearing it. Just dangle a string or a long piece of grass in front of them and they're off. Your cat will be the talk of the town just like Merlin is.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Yummy Chummies Wild Alaska Salmon Dog Treat

Yummy Chummies Wild Alaska Salmon Dog TreatI just opened a new bag and the treats were covered with mold. This may be just a fluke because other bags have been fine. This one, is going back!

I cut them in half for our Pom...he won't eat any other treat. I think he's spoiled on these. I went to the pet store got about 15 samples to replace them but ended up ordering more since he walks away from the others. The sure stink like fish but he's a begger for these.

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I wish my dog did ot like these. He is a very picky eaeter even with treats. After all the things I read about these I thought I would give them a try. The big problem for me is the smell. Now I have given treats I am not thrilled with but these treats smell like a dirty fish tank. I wanted to toss them right away but my dog smelled them and really wanted them. So I gave him one and he I don't think he even bothered chewing. He loves but the smell drives me nuts. If they did not cost so muxh I would toss them.

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The only reason I don't like this product is when I try to make these more bite sized pieces for training, they tend to crumble.

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I have used them in the past, and have not found a dog that didn't love them. My dog can't get enough of them. Only downside is the cost.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

1" Replacement Collar Straps

SportDOG 1' Black Collar StrapWe are an animal shelter. We use these collars because they are so visible, sturdy and easily sanitizable. We use them to mark the dogs that are in specialized training due to being less safe or much harder to handle than the average dog in our shelter. This has been a fool-proof way to make sure less confident volunteers don't accidentally get "in over their heads", and to make sure potential adopters know there are some special challenges with those dogs. The collars hold up super well, even with the heavy wear and tear of the shelter environment!

Used as a replacement for a petsafe receiver collar. With a little modification works great as a replacement at a much lower price point than the original. Has stood up to the daily abuse my two dogs put upon it in their daily playing and occassional fight.

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My yellow lab looks great in this collar..the reason I bought it is because we have 2 PetSafe fences and he had to wear 2 different collars. One of them was an indoor fence so he couldn't come in the kitchen..he loved to steal things off the counter. With this collar I was able to put both transmitters on the same collar. Love it..

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collars are extra long but have plenty of holes for ajustment and can be easily be cut with a hot knife to fit your dog. I now have these collars on all my dogs which range from a minnie doxxy to a boxer!

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This worked great to replace a shock collar that had been chewed up. Much cheaper than the original brand. Shock device screwed through the existing holes with no problem. Dog is still wearing it and has not escaped the invisible fence.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Herm Sprenger Steel Dog Training Collar, 22-Inch, Fine 2.0 Millimeter

Herm Sprenger Steel Dog Training Collar, 22-Inch, Fine 2.0 MillimeterMy fault for not ordering the larger links. Product is well made as has worked very well so far. We have two dogs the are each +70 lbs. Collar might be a bit light for them.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

TaoTronics TT-PT09 Remote Control Dog Training Collar, with two Rechargeable Different Color Collars

TaoTronics TT-PT09 Remote Control Dog Training Collar, with two Rechargeable Different Color Collarsproduct did not deliver a good enough shock to even get the dog to notice..I tried it on my arm and it wasn't very strong..I got an Innotek underground wire system and it worked good

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Kawaii Spotted Pet Backpack Harness with Leash for Small or Medium Dog

Kawaii Spotted Pet Backpack Harness with LeashThis little pet backpack is great. It's super cute my chihuahua Roxie gets TONS of compliments on it every time she wears it out. It has enough room in the big pocket to hold one of her sweaters rolled up just in case it gets cold out and some treats. It also has a small pocket I use to hold some clean-up bags for when Roxie goes #2.

It comes with a leash, but for me it's kind of short. I'm used to a 6ft leash so I can give Roxie more flexibility when I'm not being strict about her walking on heel. This leash, while cute, doesn't let her roam far enough when I allow her to explore but can't let her go off-leash.

However, the quality wasn't completely perfect. The straps weren't sewn on perfectly. The left strap was actually much longer than the right one. At first I adjusted them so they were the same length, but the longer strap would loosen and Roxie would be running around with the backpack drooping to the side. I ended up altering it myself because I can sew, and now it's perfect but for just under $24(including shipping) I thought at least the straps would be even. There were also lots of loose threads on this, but a quick few snips and the backpack was looking clean.

Overall, I am happy with this tiny backpack. It's so cute, has enough space to carry what my dog needs, and doubles as a harness. I'd have given it 5 stars if the straps were sewn on evenly, and if the leash was a bit longer.

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