Showing posts with label dog training raleigh nc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog training raleigh nc. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole with No Lure Included - Tough Dog Toy for Fun Obedience Training & Ex

Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole with No Lure Included - 36 inch Pole, 52 inch Cord - Tough Dog Toy for Fun Obedience Training & ExerciseThis product is much sturdier and well made than the other cheaper pole available on here. This is well worth the extra $10-15. The seller is amazing! I ordered the large size with lure and the small without lure, but they included a lure with the small one even though I ordered it without one! It is rare to see merchants that know how to create a loyal customer base. I will definitely be ordering more poles if these are ever destroyed and I am referring all dog owners to this product.

I don't know what I would do without this pole; my italian greyhound has a very high energy personality and she's already a high energy breed. After warming her up, she'll chase this thing at full speed for 20-30 minutes and will even jump 3-4 feet in the air for it. If it wasn't for this pole lure, I imagine she would be extremely destructive when trying to release energy. If you own a dog do yourself a favor and buy one of these. After tiring the dog out, training and going outside for walks or to dog parks is so much easier. Thanks Squishy Face Studio!

This toy is absolutely AMAZING and my dog absolutely LOVES it! This product is perfect for high energy dogs and dogs who like to hunt. I highly, highly recommend this product!

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wonderful wonderful wonderful

I have a high energy jack russell that daily walks doesnt quite cut

it, he LOVES this and so do I. 7 min and he worm out.

I have had friends say, well yeah, you could make one really

but not for this price or quality, 5 stars !

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Friday, September 5, 2014

No Bark Dog Collar

Dogtra No Bark Dog Collar YS300 For Small to Medium DogsWe have tried everything with our wonderful dog who never barks.. except when we leave... we started by giving him chew toys, busy bone, ultrasonic bark device, relaxing music for dogs (I kid you not), a dog collar with a citronelle spray, a fermone spray for his bed, and then we got a different electric collar pet safe which ambed up the shocks which worked somewhat but then our dog would howl when we leave.. it does not zap that kind of noise. After using this for a few years and watching our dog howl more and more when we leave... after another set of batteries ran out... we bought this one and oh my god it actually works. I think it' the vibration warning a zap is coming which makes it such a success... as it's a one two punch we needed to calm our dog down. For those of you who think this a bad for you dog... NO.. what is bad for your dog is straining his vocal cords all day and our neighbors nerves. Now he doesn't even attempt to bark or howl when leave what a huge relief!! Worth every penny... I rarely review items only when they exceed my expectations and when I think someone else could benefit from it! PS it has speed charger just takes two hours to charge!

We ordered this collar for our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is a great dog, very gentle and obedient, but at age 2 has started develop a some pretty annoying barking habits. These range from the harmless but annoying, such as seeing a squirrel out the window, barking like crazy at it and then tearing down the stairs to his basement doggy door; to the embarassing such as going absolutely beserk at the mail carrier and anyone else who happens by our house walking a dog. When he goes into this "beserk" stage, he won't listen and can't be stopped from barking/growling until the "intruder" in his space is gone.

We have tried a couple of different products, namely the PetSafe Outdoor Ultrasonic Bark Deterrent (the one shaped like a birdhouse) for outdoors, and PetSafe PBC-1000 Ultrasonic Indoor Bark Control for indoors. The Outdoor unit worked reasonably well, but our dog figured out pretty quickly that if he got far enough back from it (it was placed near the property line to deter barking at the sidewalk), he could still do his thing (including harassing the mail carrier when they got to the front porch.) The Indoor unit seemed to work for about a week, and then lost its effect (I even put brand new batteries in it, but it just seems the noise it emits doesn't bother him that much.)

After reading reviews for virtually every "no bark" collar on Amazon and other sites, we selected the Dogstra No Bark YS300. Unlike the ultrasonic bark deterrents we had been using before, which rely on an unpleasant noise to stop barking, this collar detects the bark and then delivers a "shock" to the dog. I should add that our dog is trained on and completely comfortable with an electric fence, so to some degree he gets the joke of what it means to get a shock. We have been using this collar for 2 weeks, and so far it works like a charm. The first day that the mail arrived, our dog began his usual barking, and immediately received a corrective shock. He let out a little yelp (exactly what he does when shocked by electric collar for invisible fence), and not only did he stop barking, but he settled down, and never went into his "beserk" mode. When he is in his "beserk" mode at the mail carrier, he often shreds the mail. Not this time. Apparently by stopping the barking, it stopped the whole destructive mode.

The dog very quickly figured out that bark = shock, and I think he has only received one or two shocks subsequently. He has also figured out that a low growl does not trigger the shock, nor does a very quiet "woof" that is almost more like a grunt. So he can still alert us if he believes something is not right (like a squirrel has entered his yard.) I should add that the collar has 7 levels of shock severity, and we have it set on the mildest one.

The last thing I will adress is the battery. The Dogstra YS300 uses a rechargeable lithium battery. So far it seems to need charging every 4 days or so. This is not a big deal, we simply take it off of him at night and charge it as you would a cell phone, an i-touch, etc. This may sound like a lot of charing, but we have been thru so many battery ordeals with his electric fence collar and those batteries are so expensive, that I actually like this method better.

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I've tried several no bark collars from different manufacturers. I really like this one best because it has a vibration feature that warns the dog before he gets barking. It is easy to adjust and is rechargeable. My dogs are barking herders and these work great.

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I have a mini schnauzer and a lab mix who think they need to bark and scream incessantly whenever a car comes up the drive. If you want to visit outdoors with the neighbor, forget it, because they bark the ENTIRE time. I ordered one Dogtra YS300 to use for both dogs.

The pros:

1. It says for small to medium dogs, but is very effective with my lab mix also.

2. It has a vibration warning before the correction.

3. It can be set to vibrate only when the correction is learned.

4. The battery is rechargeable in about 2 hours.

The cons:

1. Even on the LOWEST setting, it is a little too strong for my mini schnauzer. She squealed on the correction of "2" which I did not like. (However, I can set it to vibrate only for her which works well.)

2. The strap is very long, but it can be cut to fit, so not a big "con"

3. My dogs do already know that they can bark when the collar is off, however the duration is shorter.

I will have to update my review in the future in order to address durability.

To make a long story short, I like this collar, and will be ordering another one so that both dogs will have one to wear when we go camping, etc.

Edit to add: It has been two years and the collar still works great. I have absolutely NO problems with this collar. I highly recommend it.

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I have one large and one medium sized dog (75 and 55 pounds respectively). I bought the YS500 for the smaller dog because her weight was on the cusp. When it arrived it looked way to big for her so I gave the 500 to my larger dog and ordered a YS300. Finally, the collars looked appropriate for each of them.

I didn't want to use the collars because I wasn't thrilled about shocking my dogs but the smallers habit of charging the front door and barking was getting worse and worse. Finally, I put the collars on periodically without being turned on for several weeks at the advice of my dog trainer so they would not learn to associate the shock with the collar.

Last week I finally turned the collars on. The YS300 at the lowest setting has totally freaked out my small dog. She shreaks when it goes off. She is scared to death. I have been dealing with this and trying very hard to ignore her reaction as she is avoiding the front door so I guess it is working. This has been very upsetting for both myself and my dog.

Here is the warning. If you have more than one dog please be aware that the YS300 can be set-off by another dog. It took a few occassions to be sure of this. My poor little dog has been shocked 3 times now by my larger. Once they were playing and he barked and shocked her. Once they charged the front door and the larger dog barked and shocked her and once my larger dog hacked and it set off her collar. Yes, he hacked and my small dog because she was standing next to him was shocked. Each time she shreaked in fear and doesn't have any idea what she did wrong.

I called Dogtra and they told me that the YS300 has a sensor that can be set-off by other dogs. I wish I saw this in my research. Is this published anywhere as a warning?? It should be! If I had this very important piece of information, I certainly would not have bought the collar. Dogtra's customer service was friendly and told me to mail them the YS300 and they will "make the sensor less sensitive". I guess this is a reasonable customer service response but I'm not really sure how willing I am to keep experimenting on my poor dog.

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Vitakraft Sirloin Tips Dog Treats

Vitakraft Sirloin Tips Dog TreatsMy dog has no problem snarfing them down, but I couldn't find the ingredient list before ordering them. After reading the container I'm not ordering more as sugar (Corn Syrup) is the second ingredient...and if it is labelled like "people food" the ingredients are in weight order, i.e. highest weight ingredients first. According to the label, here is what is in them:

Ingredients:

Soybean Meal, Corn Syrup, Wheat Flour, Water Sufficient for Processing, Animal Fat, Ground Corn, Gelatinized Corn Flour, Propylene Glycol, Meat & Bone Meal, Wheat Middlings, Corn Gluten Meal, Gelatin By-Products, Phosphoric Acid, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Beef Digest (source of beef flavor), Ground Wheat, Potassium Sorbate (a preservative), Lecithin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vit. A, D3, E, Niacin, B12 Supplements, Riboflavin (Vit. B2) and Biotin Supplements, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrocloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Coomplex)), Titanium Dioxide, Artificial Color Red #40, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Cobolt Carbonate, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Sodium Selenite, BHT (a preservative), BHA (a preservative), Citric Acid (a preservative).

Guarantee Analysis:

Min. Crude Protein 18.0%, Min. Crude Fat 8.0%, Max. Crude Fiber 3.0%, Max. Moisture 30.0%.

Oh, and Vitacraft? Can you put a tab on the lid so you are not as likely to break a fingernail trying to pry the snap-on lid off every time you want to give your dog a treat?

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Litter Champ Refill

Litter Champ 3-Pack Refill, GreenI read about the intense odor these bags have and I was VERY hesitant to order the Litter Champ. I had free shipping so I gave it a whirl. There is a VERY faint smell to the bags and it's nearly undetectable once the bag is opened and installed.

This system is BY FAR, hands down, easier to use than the Litter Locker.

We have a brood of cats and it's been a blessed addition and replacement to the litter locker. The Litter Locker is great -but it requires more work to operate -turning a crank and hoping the bags stay on the wheel...instead of falling off and jamming the unit.

(bought my litter champ on Petco it's $29 )

We're ordering a second Litter Champ!

I'm sensitive to fragrance in things and I can honestly say these bags didn't bother me at all. Happy with my purchase.

As luck would have it, the opening in the top of the Litter Champ is exactly the size of the waste removal tray of the Omega Paw Roll Away litter box. The result is that I never have to use the scoop that comes with the Litter Champ, I just step on the pedal to open it and dump the "deliveries" in.

Love that! I use very small electrical ties, which are very inexpensive, to tie off the bag before I cut it off in the bag cutter. The bag cutter is another nice feature of the Litter Champ. I have 3 cats who all use the box and I refresh the bag twice weekly. The Litter Champ completely locks away the odor. The quality of the unit is tops as well. I use one in my bathroom too because my dog loves to examine the bathroom trash when I'm not home. The Litter Champ locks.... enough said about that. Get one; they are worth the price.

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I have used this product for over 10 years. These refills fit into the Litter Champ hamper for feline waste. It definitely does the job and removes the obnoxious odors from the litter box. The only difficult thing to deal with in regard to these liners is the overpowering odor of the refills! If you can hold your breath, they're great! They are like the deodorizers in the restaurant bathrooms. Sometimes their odors are worse than those they are intended to mask. Breathe On!

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The product is good, but if you ever need customer service from Lucky Champ who makes the Litter Champ liners, you will probably be very unhappy. They do not return phone calls or emails. I ordered liners directly from the company and never received them. They simply will not return any of my calls or respond to any of my emails after I informed them that my product was never delivered. My order shipped on Nov 15th, today is Dec 6th. I have been trying almost everyday to get someone at Lucky Champ to call or email me. No luck. This type of customer service should not exist in any company, large or small. I am astonished to be treated so poorly.

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I was using the plastic shopping bags for disposal, but I wanted to find something easier on the environment. I love this product and have found a little "plastic saving" tip. The refills were only lasting 3 weeks for 2 cats (cleaning box once a day) so I started using a twist tie at the bottom instead of tying it in a knot. It is adding at least a week onto each refill.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Wet Noses Little Stars Cheddar Organic Dog Training Treats

Wet Noses Little Stars Cheddar Organic Dog Training TreatsI am so disappointed, I bought this on the recommendation of another doggie parent in my training class. However, all three of my dogs refuse to eat this. I tried all three flavors, no luck.

I love to use these since I am able to vary the qty to match the action. For patterned behaviors she gets one but for completion of new tricks she gets several. My puppy loves them, though the peanut butter ones or the sweet potato ones she likes better than these. But she still enjoys all the flavors.

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Little Stars are the right size for training treats. I have not offered the Cheddar Cheese bites yet but our dogs love the sweet potato ones.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Pet Goods Pooch Passions Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver Dog Treats

Pet Goods Pooch Passions Freeze-Dried Chicken Liver Dog Treats, 16 OuncesWe took my dog Riley to the Vets yesterday and she had to give him two shots the rabies and another vaccine (im not sure what it was). Anyway she put a couple of these on the table and he started eating them. He didn't even know she had given the shots to him to him. He didn't flinch or any thing. We bought a pack and now he loves them we are training him how to sit, and boy is it working when we use these.

My dog cannot be bribed. I have tried EVERYTHING. The only thing he can be bribed with so far are these treats and real food (steamed chicken meat, peanut butter, and cheese whiz). I can't really use these for training, because he still doesn't like it as much as the human food. But it's an good treat if I want to reward him for going potty in the right place in a pinch.

My pack didn't come crushed like some of the other brands. Some are crushed, and I do have to be careful with them if I want to pack them to go. I need to put them in a hard plastic container to keep them from turning into powder. Also avoid getting them wet...man they become one sticky mess when they do.

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My dogs adore these. And it is great to give a treat that I know is not full of fillers and chemicals. Handy bite sized pieces.

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Pooch Passions please change back to old/original formula for the beef liver. In early 2009 beef's texture has been changed from light, airy, easy to cut as well as chew from the dog's point of view, to this hard, dry, non chewable block, that will either break their teeth or cause them to choke.

Please change the beef liver back to the way it was six months ago and please do not "mess up" the chicken liver.

Thank you

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

WACKYwalk'r Dog Leash - Large - Black

WACKYwalk'r Dog Leash - Large - BlackI purchased this product at a PA Dog show almost exacly a year ago. At first, I was absolutely thrilled with the performance of the product. My dog (a 10lb bichon/toy poodle mix) is usually a well behaved walker, but can get excited and pull at time. This leash helped to reduce the frequency of the pulling and, due to the elasticity of it, the stress of the pulling on my arm. If I had written this review six months ago, it would have gotten 5 stars.

The problem is that, after owning the product for a year, the elastic which attaches the leash to the collar clip is almost completely frayed. I could understand this lack of duriability if it had to deal with a powerful dog, but again this product was used on a 10lb dog. Also, becuase the interrior elastic is the same colour as the exterior elastic, it was hard to see the damage without close inspection.

Due to the lack of duriability, I did not purchase another Wacky Walker to replace this one, however I was pleased with the product during its short lifetime.

My young dog (lab/hound mix) fantasizes to be a hunter thus she's a puller. She gets excited whenever she finds birds or squirrels, and rush to those small animals even in the middle of a busy city street. So I tried this leash on her, hoping this would reduce the sudden impact from her pull and somehow discourage her hunting instinct.

Yes, thanks to the rubber-like elastic material, it reduces the impact on my elbow somewhat, but for a real puller like my girl, you need a strong, non-elastic, rope-like leash to better control the dog. This leash (I bought size Large) is so much heavier in weight and thicker than other types of leashes, this leash cannot be squeezed into my small waist bag when not in use at city dog runs.

I think I will leave this leash in my drawer till my dog gets older to slow down. For young energetic doggies like mine, I found this product not too useful.

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I have a 60 pound dalmatian that pulls a lot. I purchased this leash, size large and found that when he reaches the limit, it really hurts my arm and back. He has adjusted to it (a little) but not what I expected. Maybe with time, he is 5 years old and needs lots of running time. I have found that after a long walk or run he is better on it. But when we start out he still pulls, so it is no quick fix, for me. He was a rescue dog and never had formal leash training when we got him when he was 1 year old. So that is my story, take it for what its worth. We have a better walk with a no pull halter.

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Best trainer leash I have ever used great price fast dilvery no issues at all with this company love this product I use it everyday in training my Pitbull not to tug and pull while walking her what I like about it is it pulls her back for me

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We really like the Wacky Walkr.It's a very tough durable band and it is heavy especially in the area of the clip. The handle is very comfortable though and this helps when the dog pulls and extends the band. Overall a very cool concept and I recommend it!

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Choke Chain Dog Collar ~ Dog Training Collar~Extra Large Size 6 mm

Choke Chain Dog Collar ~ Dog Training Collar~Extra Large Size 6 mmIf you have a large breed dog in your family this is the collar to get. These collars are massive and look great on my two Bullmastiffs. If you do your research you will find that the majority of choke chain collars (for large dogs), stop at 4mm. FYI, go for the 6mm. They really are ideal for your big pup and don't look like a cheap piece of chain around your big baby's neck. I had a very quick response on a question to Punk Hollow and delivery was much faster than expected. You made a big investment in your dog so don't go cheap on their collar. To sum up, I've had a number of large breed dogs in my life and these collars are the best I've seen.

Friday, March 28, 2014

PoochieBells Dog Potty Training Doorbell, Signature Paw Print

PoochieBells Dog Potty Training Doorbell, Signature Paw PrintMy dog took to the bells within a couple of days. Now when he needs to go outside he rings these bells we hung on the door knob to let us know.

Our two corgi puppies 5mo old learned to use this to go outside within 1/2 day ... The strap is nothing fancy and works as promised. good product. I would recommend to a friend.

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The poochie bells came quickly and our dog took only a few days to get the hang of it! They are sturdy and easy to hear.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Punk Hollow Leather Leash ~ Dbl Braided ~ 6 ft. X 3/4 in. ~ Brown/Brass (Lifetime Guarantee - Amish

Punk Hollow Leather Leash ~ Dbl Braided ~ 6 ft. X 3/4 in. ~ Brown/BrassGreat product. High quality and nice color. Looks like it will last a while with heavy use! I am a dog trainer and prefer leather because it's kinder on my hands, particularly after you break it in. This is exactly what I look for and was reasonably priced.

Very well made. It will last a lifetime! Tried a lot of collars for my German Shepherd and this one was comfortable to use and very durable.

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Comfort Trainer Head Halter

Comfort Trainer Head Halter, Black with Tan Nose Strap, Size 4The Comfort Trainer has been *much* easier for my dog to acclimate to than other head halters. It stays in place and doesn't rub her eyes. The cheek strap keep the noseband in place, so it doesn't need to fit tightly. The combination of the lightweight feel and relaxed fit have made this much more comfortable for my dog than other options.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

DT Works Harness, Please Give Me Space Do Not Pet, Black/White, Large - Fits Girth Size: 34-Inch to

DT Works Harness, Please Give Me Space Do Not Pet, Black/White, Large - Fits Girth Size: 34-Inch to 47-InchKncked off a star because the forward strap is pretty overlength for the size of teh harness, and had to be trimmed back a tad for a good fit. Otherwise, well made and functional. Overall very happy. Amazon shipped me the wrong patches with it, but that in no way reflects on the quality of this product. Well worth the price.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Mednet Direct 23" x 36" Large Puppy Pads - 150 Count

Mednet Direct 23' x 36' Large Puppy Pads - 150 CountI foster puppies for my local animal shelter, and had been buying pads from a pet-specific store which were more expensive. These are just as good, though rectangular (I like the square ones better -they fit my space better, but for this price, no problem!), and they are bigger than the regular pads. This is a very good buy; they were delivered quickly, too.

As advertised could be thicker and more absorbent. MedNet Direct website is very poorly run. They held up shipment for 6 weeks with no word or reason and would not respond to my frequent emails asking about it. Amazon shipped quickly as usual and I will buy again but NOT from Med Net Direct.

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I wish I would've read the reviews posted here before paying $38.99 for a box of 150 of these puppy pads! They are thin, have no absorbancy, and leak right through to the floor! Very poor quality. Later note: Amazon did set up a return on this purchase and gave me a full refund.

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My Pomeranian's have enough room to use this pad in the kitchen, and since it is longer than tall I don't have to walk around it . No problems with scent control or absorbancy.

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Read all the comments about this product. They are true. Pad is too flimsy and pee comes through it. I have to use 2 pads to be safe for carpets and hardwood floors.

Figured this would be a savings -upshot is take the buyers comments to heart.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Herm Sprenger Stainless Quick Release Steel Prong Collar 16" X 2.25 mm with with Double Billets & Ri

Herm Sprenger Stainless Quick Release Steel Prong Collar 16' X 2.25 mm with with Double Billets & RingsThis is about the collar as I did not purchase off of Amazon.

I'll be the first to admit these collars look like something out of the Inquisition and appear draconian and until recently would NEVER have bought one in preference to the traditional choke chain. Not to get long winded but after doing a lot of homework on this collar and maintaining my objectivity, this is definately the way to go. When used correctly, they are much kinder to the dog than a choke chain or even a traditional collar. The trick is that you have to get the fit right. If this collar is causing pain to your dog the fault is yours alone. These collars should simply provide the corrective "nip" or "pinch" that a mother dog would give to her pup(s) or at worse an elder or higher up pack member would give when correcting a dog that's out of line.

Herein lies the problem with this particular collar. The other Herm Sprenger collars wrap around the neck and should be a little snug so that when you pull there is a uniform pinch around the neck. This is achieved through the action of the martingale style collar. This collar does not have this and as a result the prongs dont pinch, they stab. I did not notice this on my dog until I was attempting to put his other collar back on after a training session and there were small skin tears on his neck with small gashes. I was horrified but oddly he never yelped once!

Having had a small pinch collar of the martingale type earlier, I did not have this problem and I had a professional dog trainer (of the obedience/schutzhund type) help me fit that collar and use it correctly. I will be the first to admit that I could be doing somthing wrong with this particular collar.

I love the quick release feature of this collar as it's so easy to get on and off. I wish the martingale type had this release also as it's easier, and, I think, a little safer to use this rather than sliding the collar on and off. My dog is still a puppy (at 50 lbs) and naturally everything goes into his mouth even a collar when you slip it on and off. That's happened a couple of times, and I've simply undo the prongs to get the collar on and off; a tricky prospect with a squirming, then 12 week old puppy.

I think the other thing that dissappointed me is that the tips of the prongs on this collar were not rounded at the tips. I know this to be a sort of Herm Sprenger trade-mark. Even the knock-offs have the rounded prongs to prevent the kind of tearing that happened on my dogs neck. However, I will be purchasing a stainless steel Herm Sprenger martingale style correction collar when I complete this review.

Hope this helps.

Unlike the other reviewer, I am switching TO this style Herm Sprenger collar after we had already used the standard stainless steel martingale Herm Sprenger collar with the swivel D-ring. We have a 1-year old German Shepherd Dog, who has been through 2 levels of obedience classes, and daily training. We have various collars, from flat buckle mesh collars and rolled leather collars for lounging around the house, e-collar for off-leash field work, and the standard prong collar described above for outdoor training sessions under various levels of distraction. Yesterday, during our private 1:1 training session with a nationally recognized trainer who specializes in German Shepherd training, I was advised to switch to this quick release prong collar. When properly sized and correctly positioned, it is to be used with a quick light movement of the leash. During the entire training session, except for these light corrections, the leash should exert almost no tension on the collar. This is the way all prong collars should be used. If pressure is applied nearly constantly, even mild pressure, your dog is learning to behave only when under duress, and you are likely to have trouble with his compliance off-leash. You wouldn't drive a car without prior instructions, and you shouldn't use training tools like e-collars or prong collars without prior professional training, especially if you own high-drive dogs like German Shepherds, Dobermans, etc. They are like high performance cars: properly handled, you will be thrilled by their performance.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Blue Dog Bakery Natural Low Fat Dog Treats, Assorted Flavors, 20-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Blue Dog Bakery Natural Low Fat Dog Treats, Assorted Flavors, 20-Ounce BoxesBlue Dog Bakery Premium Natural Low Fat Dog Treats, Peanut Butter & Molasses, 20-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

These are an excellent product. I first started buying them for my two large dogs, and both love their treats. Unfortunately, they are both slightly overweight. These are perfect, as they are low fat and made from natural ingredients. They must taste great, as my dogs always want them at treat time.

I highly recommend Blue Dog Bakery Premium Natual Low Fat Dog Treats to anyone who is looking for a healthy, low fat, appealing dog treat for their dogs.

The dogs love these, the only thing I would caution is that they are on the large size. So though they would be a great snack for large active dogs, they are a bit too much for a puppy and a slightly overweight scottie dog. Some of the shapes are so large they make a meal for a smaller dog. And they are not they easiest things to break apart. But as stated above the dogs love them, in fact they smell so good they could tempt a human.

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My Yellow Lab prefers these cookies over several other well known brands. Yes, they are hard as several reviewers have noted all the better for helping to reduce tarter thru chewing hard cookies or biscuits which in turn helps to promote healthier gums. I find the hardness of these cookies no different from say Milk Bone Dog Biscuits which my Lab also loves. I spoke to my Vet about these dry, hard cookies and, based upon the ingredients listed on the cookie box, he saw nothing wrong with giving them as a treat BUT as with any other treat, only in moderation. He also surmised that the hardness of the cookies could help in reducing tarter buildup. I give my Lab either one of the larger sized or two of the smaller sized cookies per day. They make a nice treat after his evening walk. (He gets a Milk Bone after his morning stroll). I've purchased both the peanut butter & molasses as well as these assorted flavors cookies and my Lab loves them all. He gives these Blue Dog Bakery cookies a "Four Paws" rating.

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Sadie is a six year old German Shephard and comes to me asking for dog biscuits whenever she wants one. I ask her if she wants to go outside and she just looks at me. I ask her if she wants a dog biscuit and she sticks her tongue out. That means "yes."

Sadie really likes the Blue Dog biscuit more than any others. I can tell because she asks for one three times a day.

Right now it's very hot here in Medford, Oregon, and sadie only wants to go out to "do her duty." I worry that she is getting too fat. What a spoiled brat!

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I have a Chocolate Lab who admittedly likes alot (but not all) treats ... but he loves these and they are good for him. I gave a box of them to a friend who has a Queensland Heeler who has gotten old and very cranky about what he will and wont eat. Friend was delighted that his dog enjoyed them so much that he got all perky and happy when he knew he was about to get one.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Pooch Pads - X Large

Pooch Pads - X LargeI love Pooch pads. It is great to be able to use the product over and over again but the down side is that after the 2nd wash the thread around the edges unraveled. If you can't wash them and they hold together, they are not worth much. This was the second batch I purchased and the first is still doing very well. So I guess it can go either way. I don't think I would purchase unless I owned a sewing machine.

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Fruitables Pumpkin and Real Fruit Dog Treats (Variety Pack of 4, 7-Ounce Pouches)

Fruitables Pumpkin and Real Fruit Dog TreatsI assume that these treats are really good. My dog barks at me all the time to get her one. lol

My pit bully loves these treats and she has tons of food allergies. Very easy to read all of the ingredients and the treats themselves smell delicious!

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First time purchasing these treats. My dog seems to enjoy them. The price is average compared to other treats. With free shipping it is an alright deal. I would recommend to other dog owners.

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While my dog isn't in love with these, he seems to like them and I don't feel guilty about giving him too many. They seem to be a healthy snack for my furry friend.

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These treats are excellent for training or just giving my dog a treat now and then. They are low calorie and all natural so I can give many treats a day without worrying about my dog getting fat or having digestive issues. They also smell amazing (mostly like cinnamon). They are very dense and not crumbly so you can easily put them in your pocket without getting stinky treat crumbs everywhere. I really think they are the perfect treat for my boston terrier. The only bummer is that they are kind of expensive and I wish you could buy bigger bags but I think they are worth the price.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

SportDOG Canvas Regular Dummy 6-Pack

SportDOG Canvas Regular Dummy 6-Pack, OrangeThese bumpers are great for the new puppy to retrieve. Light weight for throwing, and good for sight blinds. may be buying more at Amazon, price was good too. mc

I bought these for inital dog retrevial training. Within two days of VERY minor tossing, the internal foam plugs popped out and allowed the included sharp rocks (for weight in throwing) to migrate freely within the canvas. I greatly dislike rocks striking my young dogs teeth. I tried again to ensure that it WAS the product. Within a ten minute session, two more of these tossing dummies had developed the same problem.

I am retroing the product to include a soft canvas inner bag for the ballast and will be making my own from here out. Very disappointed.

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Gentle Leader Deluxe Head Collar and Leash, Medium, Bones On Square/Black

Gentle Leader Deluxe Head Collar and Leash, Medium, Bones On Square/BlackThe Gentle Leader is a God-send. My 60 lb. Golden Retriever puppy Murfy was definitely in charge on our walks while my poor back suffered from all the unexpected pulls off the roadway into whatever ditches, woods or fields he wanted to explore. Out first walk using the Gentle Leader was a pure delight not one single pull! Being a retriever, Murfy can still pick up branches, etc. on his walks. Fitting the collar was easy and Murfy readily accepted it. A must for all dog owners!

I love these Gentle Leader Head Collars (and the matching leashes sent with them). I got a set for each of my dogs and now there is no pulling and I don't have to worry quite as much about my one dog going after anything/one/the other dog (in a bad way). She has a little brain problem and flips once in a while and goes nasty to others (just not to me for some reason which is good). But these are great leashes/leaders and,not only do they not pull, I have complete control. It doesn't even hurt their mounts/noses since there are soft cushiony parts that fit around their moutn/noce. Plus they came quicker than estimated. Plus they both even came with CDs. Plus the plastic cases they came in were recyclable on top of it! So great product and company.

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I got this for our standard poodle, new to us, pulls terrible and lunges at other dogs. My boys are doing dog training with 4-h so it is a must we get him socialized and under control. I was amazed that such a simple product would work so quickly and so well. The first day he started behaving himself. I dont know what it is about it but it works. simple as that. I recommend you give it a try and be sure to watch the dvd video it comes with so you know your are doing it properly.

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dog still wins occassionally, but everytime I put it on her, she really calms down by leaps and bounds. Just make sure you check the weights/ size requirements, my lab is 60 pounds exactly and the large one was too big for her, and the medium one is just barely big enough.

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I have a Chow/Golden mix and I had a hard time fitting this collar. My dog has very thick, silky soft fur on his head and neck, which made the part of the collar that goes over his head difficult to get as tight as the instructions urge, allowing the collar to slip around a little and be less effective and uncomfortable for him. It doesn't stay tight either; it tends to loosen over the walk. I also have a hard time not catching his fur in the clip. The sizing was a little off; my dog weighs 55lbs and I ordered the medium, but then found the large was better. But once properly fitted, the result is great. He wasn't difficult to walk with a regular collar/leash except when another dog came into view and then he would want to immediately meet and play, yanking me all over the place. With this collar he stays calm and under my control. I just wish it would stay tight and have a safety tether to his collar like some of the other head collars do.

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Friday, September 6, 2013

Sergeant's Sniffers Lifestages Treat

Sergeant's Sniffers Lifestages 7-Ounce Puppy TreatMy dogs loved the old Sniffers that are no longer available. Thought we give the new ones a try. They were only ok. The dogs still liked them but they were crazy for the old ones.

these treats are fantastic! they are the only ones that my picky little pup will eat...and since they're good for him...i don't mind him begging for more!

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Our puppy loves Sergeant Sniffers Puppy Treats. He goes wild for them. We have tried a number of other dog treats and the Sniffers are far and away his favorite!

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I used to be able to buy these at Petco, since they stopped carrying them I have to buy online. These are my dog's absolute favorite treats. I've tried to find something similar, but nothing else makes him as happy as Sniffers. I usually buy three bags at a time, hope they never discontinue this product!

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My corgi goes crazy for Sniffers. I used to buy them at Petco, but once they stopped carrying them I've had to search them out online. I've tried other semi-moist treats similar to these, but my dog doesn't love anything else the way he loves these.

He gets two every night before bed, and will race into the kitchen for his "bedtime snack."