Gentle Leader Headcollar 5/8" Nose Loop, Red, Large for Dogs 60-130 lbs.

When my husband died our 70 lb labradoodle became almost uncontrollable and very difficult for me to walk. I had heard about the gentle leader and figured it couldn't hurt and just might help. The first time I put it on he shook his head and tried to back out but quickly settled down and we started walking like we were in obedience competition. He stayed right by my side, I was in control and had my good dog back. The Gentle Leader is easy to use and easy on the dog.

Grannick's Bitter Apple 16-Ounce Refill for Dogs

This is an excellent price for this item. Bitter Apple does discourage our Havanese puppy from chewing on whatever we spray Bitter Apple on. She had a small wound on the tip of her tail which our vet told us would be difficult to heal because of its placement. He told us that chewing would be bad for the healing. She wanted to chew the spot so we would spray the tail every 12 hours and she stayed off of it. The tail is now healed. We also used it on a screen door that she wanted to chew on and that discouraged chewing as well. In addition she started tearing up the carpet near the tile juncture; spraying worked there, too. We have heard it does not work on some dogs but it was very effective with ours.

My puppy chewed everything! I got this and no more chewing :) I ran out and after a few weeks the chewing began again! I just ordered my second bottle and can not wait till it arrives,

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Saved my furniture, does not stain despite repeated use, and my Morkie just hates the taste! She sees the bottle and runs!

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Sprayed this on a number of my 2 year olds toys. It worked for a day or two / until it rains. Then the dog chews the stuff anyway.

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My dog licks and chews himself less. However, as soon as we go outside for a walk and come back in he is back at it! We spray his paws ASAP!

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Dog Tricks Volume 1 - Dog & Puppy Training DVD

This DVD has a large collection of Tricks and the instruction is very clear and simple. My dog and I had a lot of fun learning these tricks, he is a 2 year old Border Collie and he learned this tricks very quickly.

this book showed several tricks that are so easy for your pup to learn. my pup learned to roll over and play dead right away and he can even tell me a secret.

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Got this from Doggy DVD in just a couple days. Very fast shipping from them. Opened it and within minutes my dog was doing these tricks. Great production on the DVD too. Highly Recommend for good interaction with your dog.

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Big disappointment. I wish I could get my money back. These DVDs show trained dogs doing tricks but if you have an untrained dog you would do much better with something like the Bow Wow series by Virginia Broitman and Sherri Lippman.

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Pet Shoppe Dog Training Treat Game

My 10 week old Sheltie/Lab mix figured this out the first time we used it and it took her less than a minute to get all the treats out. My mom gave this to me thinking it would give me some peace and quiet when I'm trying to work from home, after previously using it often with her 1-year-old dog, who took quite awhile to figure it out. (Admittedly, her dog is a little "slow"... still can't figure out how to fetch or climb stairs at 2 years old, or maybe she's just not very motivated to do those things...)

My puppy does seem to enjoy playing the game and gets very excited when I take it out, but she goes through it so fast that it really doesn't give me much of a break, since she wants me to refill it every couple minutes. Overall, it seems very sturdy, looks nice, and I like that it's made of wood instead of plastic. We will probably keep using it until I find a game that is a little more challenging for her.

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

My 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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Starter Series Large Pet Home with Plastic Pan

We purchased this crate when our dane was a puppy and he loved it! We purchased a big comfy rectangle cushion and this was his "home". Our Dane currently has his own loveseat so we no longer use the crate but I highly recommend for large dogs. Made with heavy sturdy metal and the black paint never chipped.

Venture Series Trainer Remote

We have been very pleased with the Petsafe Venture Series LONG DISTANCE trainer. Prior to purchasing it, we borrowed several different training collars from friends and this is by far the best value for the money! In fact, it responds just a well as a system that is twice its price. It is actually better because the collar is so much lighter! I have been surprised that I can leave the collar turned on all the time and only have to recharge it once a week. The remote has a auto off/on so I haven't had to recharge it at all yet (one month). Note: My dog doesn't need continual correction so you might have to charge yours more often. The "boost" button comes in handy when our dog is heading for a neighbor's cat. Please remember with any system you buy take at least 2 days to "dummy" train your dog--they feel the collar on them and they see you pushing buttons (no batteries) but they receive no negative correction. If you fail to do this they will only obey when you have the remote with you. The 1000 yard range is wonderful. I have never written a review before, but I really wanted to recommend this product.

Product seems to function as advertised with tones and shocks working. Dogs respond well to both stimulations. Quality of product is very FRAGILE. Both reciever and transmitter housing made of very thin plastic. Collar is very stretchy rubber that even when applied tight, a big dog can still get a toe nail in and forcefully take off his neck. I bought the extra collar also so I could train 2 dogs at once. 1st collar broke off in the woods somewhere, dog came back without it. 2nd collar dog removed it himself a couple of times and I found it in the yard, but the last time he removed he decided to chew it up. Petsafe customer service says they would replace if defective but dont consider a collar that a dog can remove or that breaks while running through the brush a defect.???? Just as a note while in the brush all 5 of my dogs always wear tracking collars for past several years and never once has one of them ever come off. Innotek adv 1000 was a good sturdy product made by petsafes "sister" company that I used problem free for many years but they discontinued it and now recommend petsafe as the replacement,dont be fooled.

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Barney the 18 mth old Lakeland Terrier tried hard to beat us out of the door & barked whenever we left the room when we wanted him to stay behind. It was so annoying and despite our best efforts we were not having any success. We thought a good flogging would do the trick but we love the mutt too much for that. So what to do???

The "Remote Trainer" was the answer.. We read the training instructions..He's a smart dog and after a couple of jolts with the remote trainer he got the message.. We now only have to resort to the tone signal for him to sit quietly as we make our escape..good dog..

In the Yard, he went ferral when the postman called.. couple of jolts.. got the message, don't bark and leap up at the gate at postmen, passerbys, visitors.

In the park he would chase and retrieve a ball but would not give it up, preferring instead to prance around, in the hope that I would give chase to get it(something the grandkids would do). With the help of the remote trainer and a pocket full of dog treats he now retrieves the ball drops it at my feet(tone only) sits and gets a treat.. Yes...

This is still a work in progress but he has become a much more manageble dog..our anxiety level has gone down, which means his has as well..Good product.. I recommend.

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I recently purchased the PetSafe PDT00-11876 and have nothing but great results. We have a 90 pound hound that is a fairly obedient dog while he is on leash. However, the moment the leash is removed, he would take off as fast as possible. After having the collar on him for about a half a day of training, we are able to go for hour long walks without the use of a leash. He stays close by and when he does want to run, he never goes further than about 100 ft then he comes back. He did get out to about 300 ft in an open field, when I though it was far enough, I only needed to use the tone. He stopped, turned around and came right back. There was no calling for him or worries that he would not return.

I did read in another review that the collor may loosen or fall off. To prevent this, I secured the collar as the instructions stated, then I secured the collar clasp with a small zip tie.

Looking back I wish I had purchased this two years ago. My dog is so much happier being able to walk around without the restraint of a leash.

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Got the collar for my bear of a lab, it works great for training! Tried other methods of training, this did the trick to stop bad habits, not good when you have a 100lbs of dog jumping on people. The collar does great for aiding in basics and especially when you are trying to gain confidence with your dog off lease. I left my dog with collar on when I went to the bathroom came out, some how he took the collar off, and chewed it up some. I called the company to try and purchase just the collar and was refused because it wasn't covered by warranty! I asked for just the collar to purchase and I was denied again, just offered to pay the $200 again, which I originally paid for it. What the company did not tell me was that I can purchase a new collar, as a "second collar." I found this out by the research on the internet. If you have problems the company will only cause frustration and a waste of your time. If i had to do it over again I would not buy from this company, but I would defiantly use a training collar again.

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British Style Slip Lead - 3/8" x 6' - Black

I purchased this lead after borrowing my sister's to walk my previously unwalkable dog. This length (4') and diameter (1/2") lead walks our Gordon Setter without too much excess length. I wanted a leash long enough to allow for control on walks (bathroom stops usually happen after his walk). I opted for the black color and wider diameter lead to differentiate between this and the additional British Slip Lead 6 x 3/8 Salt Pepper I purchased for use with my Bichon-Cocker mix. The manufacturing is top notch; the leather slide is sleek and stylish. But above all this slip lead gets an A+ for functionality! Easily placed high on the neck, it cinches quickly for gentle correction. A must-have for any dog owner!

This leash is great, I work in a kennel, and this has become my best friend. Very comfortable to hold and to walk with. The material doesn't bother your hands at all. The little tab you see at the end of the loop is not stationary, it allows you to set how large the loop can get and keep it from falling off the dog. This is excellent when you walk a jack russell and then a newfoundland. It is great to be able to loop a dog real quick as it bolts out of a kennel, rather than having to control the dog in order to clip on a regular leash. The only drawback to this leash is if you have a dog that pulls a lot, especially if its a large dog with a lot of power, not that its tough for the walker but it can hurt the dog. Dogs that pull hard need to be addressed, first you should never let a dog walk you or drag you around if its a all the time thing. The other problem is a dog that pulls on a regular leash can be over time hurting their trachea. This can lead to collapsed trachea, and other throat/breathing problems. This goes for any leash/collar combo, however more so with the slip leash because as the dog pulls harder it gets tighter around their neck. For a dog that pulls a mar-tangle design is more efficient. Or even better than that look into a halter, which is a loop that goes around the snout and then clips behind the dogs ears. Using a halter as the dog pulls their head is turned rather than pressure on the neck, the dog will most of the time tend not to pull because they don't like their head being turned. Another great way to prevent pulling, a stop pull harness my favorite is made by the company premier. The buckle for the leash sits right in the middle of the chest, dogs do not like pressure on the chest so as the pull the pressure makes them want to slow down. Over all this is a great leash for quick things and gaining control of a dog fast, however if you are planning to walk regularly with this make sure your dog is not a puller.

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This is definitely the best slip lead I have ever used, and I have been in dogs for over 40 years. It is so light weight the dog doesn't even know it is on, but I have the control I need. I bought one for each of my 2 dogs (Chow and English Cocker Spaniel) and have given one as a gift to friends for their new Goldendoodle. A quality product and the price was good enough to be able to buy a few of them.

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I bought this lead on the recommendation of someone who has the same breed puppy as I do (Havanese). I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this lead. It is small enough that it is quite convenient but strong enough to do the job. I like the fact that I can easily slip it onto my puppy and then slip it right off again so as to prevent any potential matting. I tend to keep it stashed in his carrying case so if he needs a potty break it is right there.

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Great price. Great size! The 3/8" is perfect so the dog is not choking so bad when they pull. It won't cut into the skin. We use this lead for our hunting dog and it works great out in the fields. Love it!

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Gentle Leader Quick Release Head Collar, Medium, Fawn

My 65 lb dog does great with this gentle leader. Even my 4 year old and 8 year old can walk the dog when he wears this, because it prevents the dog from pulling. I highly recommend that you watch the included video on how to properly useit. The dog needs to wear it a few times without a leash attached to get used to the feeling of having something around it's mouth. Give your dog a treat when you put it on the first few times, so the dog realizes he will get rewarded for wearing it. After they are used to it, attach the leash and go for a walk. If the dog starts to pull, a gentle tug on the leash will stop them.

we took in a rescue dalmatian that had horrible other animals skills and would chase and bark at everything on our walks pulling and tugging make it extremely hard to walk her.

After about a month now using the gentle leader we have taught her to sit lay down and our walks are now really walks and not a cat hunt ..

Products works if you take the time.

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I got the medium size, in red not fawn but everything else is the same. I love it, it's made my walks & runs with my dog so much easier and stress free. At first, most dogs won't like it. They will throw themselves on the floor, try wiping it with a paw, etc. Just keep trying but don't leave it on them unattended. My dog is a constant puller, and at times it comes on very sudden which is annoying. This took care of the issue immediately. Makes me want to take him out more often. Definitely recommended.

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I bought the Gentle Leader Head Collar for my 65lb female Rhodesian Ridgeback who thinks she's a sled dog. She was constantly pulling and choking herself with a regular collar, so I decided to try this.

It somewhat worked. When she pulled, it turned her head, which she didn't like. She pulled a lot less often. But, she hated the collar so much that she would constantly swipe at it with her paws while we were walking. It was a funny looking dance, but I take the dogs for a walk to relax, not to annoy the hell out of them. Before or after a walk she would rub her face on the carpet or grass in attempts to get the collar off of her. In addition, because the hookup of the leash/collar is under her head, I found that she would walk over it a lot and it would end up under one of her arms. They we had to do an untangle dance. Not fun at all.

I decided to try the Sporn Pet Halter instead after watching their videos and trying my other dog's regular harness on her. It really works. I'm not sure about the science behind it, but it has completely solved my sled dog problem and we walk much happier now.

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This product is great! It works really well! My dog walks so much better now on a leash, wish I'd found it sooner! If you buy this make sure you watch the video for proper fitting.

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Flexi Mini All-Belt 10-Feet Lead for Dogs up to 26-Pound

I love All-Belt retractable leashes. They are much better than the cord leashes! There's no risk of them burning your knees or hands if all of a suddden your dog goes dashing off.

This leash is also great if you have more than one dog. We have two, and the belt really helps to see how to untangle the pooches when they inevitably get tangled.

The only reason I don't give this leash 5 stars is because the handle is small. I have medium-sized female hands, and I can only fit 3 fingers into this handle (my husband can only fit two). If I could fit four, it would be a lot better.

I should have realized how short 10 feet really is before ordering, so that is my mistake. The leash is very smooth and goes in and out nicely. The only downside is that the handle is very small, and both my wife and I can only fit two fingers through it.

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I love this leash but It was too small for my hands so I bought another Flexi belt lead that was larger. Other family members use this one. Very safe and strong.

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They are serious about the "mini". I can fit four fingers in the handle, and I have smallish hands. However, the feeder is good and the belt is strong. I wish it were a tad bigger, but I used it until my dog chewed through the lead.

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What can I say, my dog and I use it about 5 times a day and dog still with us.

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8" Black Leather Hand/Seatbelt Lead

I have a medium-sized dog and use this short lead on a daily basis. We're working on our door skills -he's a bit of a barger -and this convenient 'handle' lets me pull him back without grabbing his collar. It's sturdy and well-made for the money.

I thought it was an interesting idea to have a short leash, but for puppies, it is too big and the leather makes it irresistible for chewing.

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The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

Owning an embarrassing number of dog training/behavior books and having kept Border Collies for a long time, I feel qualified to say that if you only bought one book on canine behavior, this would be it. Dr. McConnell provides a clear and lucid explanation of why dogs behave and respond as they do -all the while being careful to make note of the ambiguities and idiosyncratic nature of both canine and human behavior. There are no 'magic formulas' here. But there are many guidelines and explanations of why some things tend to work, while others tend not to. The strength of this book is that it provides an understanding of why dogs respond, allowing the reader to refine his/her behaviors to better communicate with dogs. This focus on human behavior and how dogs interpret it provides unusual insight into effective interaction and training. Extensive experience and academic preparation in animal behavior and communication have provided McConnell with an exceptional understanding of how much of what we do in interacting with dogs is actually counter-productive because dogs see the world quite differently than primates do. Changing some of my behaviors after reading this book, I could almost see my three Border Collies thinking, "Well, about time you figured that out."

"The other end of the leash" is a book that could easily disappoint the purchaser if they did not know what they were buying. This is not a book on the practicalities of how to train your dog. Ms McConnell does not tell you how to make spot sit, down or fetch, or tell you how to teach him competition obedience. It is also not a book on the theory of teaching dogs, or on fixing behavioural problems. You will not hear about the benefits of positive reinforcement versus punishment in this book, or learn how to stop your dog from chasing the postman.

However, if you accept this book for what it is, it is truly wonderful and quite unique. "The Other End of the Leash" is simply a informal discussion on the similarities and differences between canine and human communication. McConnell has studied human behaviour as well as dog behaviour, and has come to the conclusion that many behaviours and verbal tones that seem friendly and natural to humans are aversive to our canine companions.

When used inappropriately, these human signals can trigger a fearful or aggressive reaction in dogs. Less seriously, using inappropriate body language or vocal tone can undermine our obedience work. When teaching a recall for example, signals that might seem appropriate to a human (leaning forward, looking directly at the dog and barking a loud cheerful "come!") can in fact inhibit the dog from approaching.

This book also contains one of the most sensible discussion of dominance that I have ever read. McConnell contends that dominance is a much misused but still useful concept. She discusses the way that we can mistakenly give up our "Alpha" status to our dogs by using the wrong body language, and explains the severe behavioural problems that can be caused when we do this. Most importantly, she tells us how we can earn back Alpha status without resorting to physical violence. However unlike some other dog trainers ("Dog Listener" Jan Fennell springs to mind!), McConnell does not try to ascribe every behavioural problem to a lack of human dominance or leadership. She is careful to include anecdotes about dogs that were misdiagnosed as having dominance issues when they were merely untrained, and explains how this misdiagnosis actually exacerbated their behavioural problems.

Her explanations of canine body language are excellent, and far superior to any other book of this type on the market. Unlike many other dog trainers Turid Rugaas, for example McConnell discusses the body language of aggression and fear as well the language of submission and "calming". This information is essential for anyone dealing with a potential aggressive dog.

The only complaint I have with this book is that McConnell appears to deal mainly with herding breeds, and although she briefly mentions a few other dogs in the book (mostly retrievers and a few smaller terriers), her anecdotes are mostly about border collies. This bias is relevant as border collies are a breed that was developed to work closely with humans, and specifically selected to be alert and sensitive to the nuances of human and animal body language. I know from experience that some of McConnell's conclusions aren't necessarily going to be quite so accurate with other types of dog for example, dogs that are bred to guard, dogs that are bred to fight, and dogs that are bred to work independently of humans.

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Patricia McConnell is probably best known the co-host of Wisconsin Public Radio's "Calling All Pets." But she has also written a series of books. "The Other End of the Leash" is probably the best known. As an ethologist specializing in canines, she brings a different, professional viewpoint to people's relations with their pets.

Her point is simple: dogs and humans both communicate, but because we are very different animals, we often misread each other's nonverbal cues. The nonverbal greeting signals for a human, for example, are threat signals to a dog. What she does is help dog owners learn to send the nonverbal messages they intend to their dogs, to speak to dogs in the nonverbal dialog that dogs understand.

It's an important, even critical point, in dealing with dogs. Mixed signals, unintended signals and the wrong signals can confuse a dog, and even trigger hostility and attack. It's especially important for stranger dogs. Her points can help you a lot in dealing with dogs.

But what this book isn't is a primer on training your dog. It's a guide to dog behavior, it's not a book on how to train your dog. Make no mistake, Dr. McConnell's insights can be of immense help to you in training and dealing with dogs. A dog that is relaxed and comfortable, that isn't getting the wrong nonverbal signals, is easier to train. But it's not a training book.

As other reviewers have noted, sometimes Dr. McConnell repeats her points a few extra times. Perhaps it is a consequence of dealing with difficult dogs and difficult dog owners for a long time. But that's a minor annoyance. This is a valuable useful book to anyone with a difficult dog or any dog owner who wants to understand his or her dog better.

Recommended.

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The Other End of the Leash is a delightful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking study of our canine friends' behaviors. The author uses her experience as both a behaviorist and a dog owner to shed light on the often-misunderstood actions of dogs. Her book also enables us to learn how we can best interact with our dogs -basically, in a compassionate fashion that takes into account their individual personalities and the genetic inheritence of their species. The Other End of the Leash includes practical advice. You'll learn how to "speak dog" by using body language, how to help your dog understand that strangers and other dogs are part of his "family" and to take them in stride, also, and what NOT to do while training your dog. Plus, you'll become fond of McConnell's dogs as you learn their wonderful quirks and habits! I found this book's wisdom and emphasis on kind, compassionate dog training very impressive.

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In this wonderful book, McConnell deftly explores some of the all too common problems that arise between humans and canines because the two species have inherently different ways of communicating. For example, while humans consider it polite to make eye contact and approach another person directly, dogs consider this hostile and confrontive. Polite dogs approach each other from the side, and only if they play together often do they get away with making direct eye contact. McConnell makes the case that humans misunderstanding this bit of canine-etiquette has caused many a dog-bite. Another bit of advice she offers if you want your dog to approach you, don't move toward her; turn and move the other way. (It works!) And yet another tidbit never pat a dog on the top of his head; dogs dislke this. (If you don't believe her, just pat your dog on the head and see for yourself the look on his face!) "The Other End of the Leash" is jam-packed with examples of mistakes we humans make in dealing with our canine companions, and suggesions about how to communicate what we really want to communicate.

Not only is this book filled with helpful suggestions about how to better communicate with dogs, it's loaded with tips about how to choose one! I wish I'd read this BEFORE getting my puppy I'd have been more careful about selecting a breeder. I'd have made better use of that small window of opportunity puppies have to be properly socialized if only I'd known about it before the window closed! I'd have chosen my puppy more carefully i.e., not based the decision merely on breed, gender and looks, but on the puppy's disposition and ability to tolerate frustration.

"The Other End of the Leash" is so much more than a how-to book on human canine communication. It's a well-written, reads-like-a-novel page-turner that's filled with interesting vignettes and useful information. McConnell's love for dogs and respect for their owners shines through brilliantly. When I finished this book, I had that 'aaahhhh' feeling I get when I've read a thoroughly satisfying novel.

Thank you Patricia McConnell!

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Bungee Pupee 6-Feet Large Leash, Purple/Black/Gold

Great leash, my dog normally pulls and this easily calmed that down without having to tug him back. The leash is abit heavy so using on a small dog maybe an issue, for bigger dogs it works well.