Showing posts with label fun dog training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun dog training. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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

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.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Darford Holistic All Natural Grain Free Salmon Recipe Bulk Dog Treats, 20-Pound

Darford Holistic All Natural Grain Free Salmon Recipe Bulk Dog Treats, 20-PoundThis is a really good deal if you are buying th 14.1 ounce dog treats week after week. this saved us like over $100.00 going bulk on this product. My dog loves them.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Sporn Pet Simple Control Hns Small Bk

Sporn Pet Simple Control Hns Small BkI originally purchased one of these harasses in a local store for my dog who, despite his normally docile disposition, hated bicycles. On walks he would pull against the leash so hard when a bike went by that he'd choke himself on his collar to the point of coughing. As a small, terrier mix I was concerned about him possibly crushing his trachea so I switched to this harness. It is very easy to put on and doesn't require lifting paws the neck loop slips over the dog's head and the belly strap unlatches on the side so that you can easily put it around their middle. Plus, it effectively reduced the strain on my dog's neck when those evil bikes passed by.

I came to Amazon to find one for my mother who has a Jack Russel terrier that loves her walks. Unfortunately, she loves her walks so much that she can't sit still while you put on a regular harness, making the process of putting excited paws through a harness very difficult. After trying my harness, my mother asked where she could get one. I couldn't find them locally in the store anymore and Amazon turned out to be the only reputable online retailer to carry it.

We're all (owners and pets) happy with our purchases.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Savvy Tabby Polyester/Felt Snuggle Mice Cat Toys Canister, 48-Pack

Savvy Tabby Polyester/Felt Snuggle Mice Cat Toys Canister, 48-PackI have cats that I spoil :) When I saw this, I'd kept it in my cart (saved for later) for a while before I actually bought it. I'm SO glad I did!! These are well-made and SO CUTE! The pic is accurate on how they look. When I got it, the mice were separated by color all the brown were on the bottom, then the pink were in the middle and blue on top. I dug a few out of each color and chucked them around and the cats ran after LOL

Later I found the canister knocked over and the rest of the mice were scattered all over my floor lol. These mice are about as long as my thumbnot counting their tails.... so, they're about 2 and a half inches long, fuzzy, and so adorable.

They each have a tag on them. This was an awesome deal for how many I got. I paid a little over 13$.

The cats are happy and so am I :)

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Coastal Comfort Adj Muzzles

Comfort Muzzle 1' Adjustable - For necks 16' - 24'.I have two medium-large size dogs, a boxer and a pitbull mix.

I was happy to find the comfort muzzle and it looked like a perfect solution but upon arrival I was very disappointed.

It's just Velcro (R) style tape.

There's no padding or fabric on the side which touches the dog, so the edges are sharp.

Unless you fasten it very tightly, the dog can easily remove it but when you fasten it tightly, it's painful because of the sharp edges on the tape.

The product should be improved with some sort of lining and perhaps a piece of elastic so that it may truly be a "comfort muzzle" -as it is now, it's a torture muzzle.

This is a perfect product for dogs that may need to wear a muzzle for an training or for an extended period of time. It allows the dog to open his mouth wide enough to pant and take small treats, but not to bite. The muzzle futs flat across the neck and top of the nose and is not at all bulky (like a basket muzzle is). Most dogs seem very comfortable wearing it (especially when you train them to wear it by rewarding them with small treats). It's perfect for intorducing dogs to each other when one dog has dog aggressive tendencies, for especially anxioius/fear aggressive in new or scary situations (vet, company, etc.) and for desensitization training of aggressive dogs. This muzzle is a perfect training tool! As a veterinarian, I highly recommend this product!

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this one is really hard to put on a strong dog, it took me a lot of time getting it on my 90 pound dog, once it was on, he got it right of with a few head shakes and paw scratches...

would not recommend for strong dogs

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Muzzle does not work well for larger breed dogs. My german shepdards can pull them off in no time.

It may work well for smaller dogs.

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Was looking for a muzzle which would gently keep my big puppy from trying to eat everything. It took approximately 30 seconds for the puppy to remove it when it was

put on properly. Would not recommend this to anyone. The seller was good and delivered product very quickly.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Enviro Pro 14003 Scram For Dogs Shaker Bag, 3.5 Pounds

Enviro Pro 14003 Scram For Dogs Shaker Bag, 3.5 PoundsIn my experience, this is the only product that keeps my dog from digging in planted areas. Sprays do not work, and there is enough in this bag to last through several applications. He will still walk through the areas, but he does not dig and seems more likely to seek other places to hangout instead of in the bushes. The best price is through Amazon.

This product works well, It is pretty much a mixture of chile powder and other things. which are common things that keep a dog out of an area. If you get a lot of rain or run your sprinklers in an area a lot, plan on replacing it on a regular basis. when the ground gets wet, you can really smell the chile powder in the mix, but it isn't offensive, you just think---hmm, that smells different.

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This stuff works. I sprinkled on my lawn, and the next time the neighborhood beasts came sniffing, they just turned their heads and walked away. Only complaint is the bag only covers one small lawn.

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I got this item because a neighbors dog enjoys poop'ing in our yard. They don't clean up after him, which is annoying since we have a small yard. The poop'ing continued even after we spoke to them about it. Desperate we got this product. At first it was hard to tell if the product worked. We had some mystery poop that appeared just outside the range where I laid down all the repellent. Then on one sunny afternoon, right in front of me, a different neighbors dog made a b-line for our yard and gave us a lovely pile of goodness. I had just put on the repellent an hour prior to this. Doh! Luckily that neighbor cleaned up after her dog.

I gave it this rating because it doesn't work consistently for all dog types. If you have one dog of concern, this may work just fine. If you are considering getting this I would recommend spreading the area that you are concerned about evenly with a generous amount. We have a small yard so there was enough in the bag for that and then some. It is also very fragrant and it will keep this fragrance for a few days. Kinda weird but it mentions that it has dried blood in the mixture as well. I wonder where they get that from...

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This product didn't discourage my dogs even the slightest in digging in my vegetable garden. My garden is 8' X 4' and I dumped the entire bag in. Product is a complete waste of money for my dogs.

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Zuke's Z-Bones Natural Edible Clean Carrot Crunch Regular Dog Dental Chews, Pack of 8

Zuke's Z-Bones Natural Edible Clean Carrot Crunch Regular Dog Dental Chews, Pack of 8The Z-Bones Dental Chews are great! I was looking for a dental chew that both of my dogs would like, in addition to being a healthy and effective chew. I have a Sheltie and a Chihuahua (they make a funny couple), and while they are not super chewers like Labs, they do like to chew (including the Chihuahua surprisingly!). Well, both dogs loved these chews. They liked the smell and couldn't wait for me to open the re-sealable plastic bag, which was inside the box, keeping them fresh. Both dogs got right down to chewing the bones and the Sheltie finished his in one sitting, while the Chihuahua almost did! Even the piece of the Z-Bone that was left (about a 1/3) was finished by the Chihuahua in a couple of days. It was also nice that the Z-Bone lasted quite a while for both dogs, rather than disappearing in just a few minutes. I just thought I would share my experience with other dog owners, since I have appreciated the feedback provided by others on different products, which has resulted in great purchases, helping me to avoid poor choices and saving me money. Thanks!

I purchase the Zuke's Z-Bones for my dog Cody and he loves them. The reason I get these particular bones is because Cody has Lymphoma and is on what is called a 'cancer diet', which one of the main problems in finding a treat that is compatible for this diet is finding one that is grain free and thankfully Zuke's supplies a no grain treat for my pet that also helps his teeth, wonderful product, and most of all he LOVES them. He gets one per night and come close to ten every night he sits in front of the shelf they sit on until he gets his Zukes!

Z-BONE LARGE APPLE

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I just ordered these after my dogs' favorite chews were discontinued by the manufacturer. They love these things! Both are about 40-45 pounds and pretty strong chewers, and these last them at least a few minutes (which is pretty good for them!).

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Today was the first day we gave our 5 month old puppy one of these. She LOVED it! It was like giving a baby a bottle, she just laid with it for a 1hr/20mins (yes we time treats here for longevity, Maggie is a heavy chewer haha) and was in heaven. Would definitely recommend. A lot of her 'big' treats dont last more then 5/10 mins, so I was not expecting anything much longer, these were a great surprise. I know she's a little young for them per packaging rules but I took the chance because she tries to eat crazier non-edible objects then these. My only gripe is the price is a little high per bone BUT they are made from great ingredients and last awhile. I have tried many Zuke's products over the years and have always been very happy. I will keep ordering them for sure.

:::::UPDATE::::: Okay, shes figured them out and only last about 15 mins but they are still great!

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Healthy chews and they last for a while so it keeps my little frenchie busy for a good 40 mins when I'm not at home.

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Signature K9 Heavy Leather Leash, 6-Feet by 7/8-Inch, Burgundy

Signature K9 Heavy Leather Leash, 6-Feet by 7/8-Inch, BurgundyI am new to Signature K9 in the last 6 months or so. I came across them on Amazon while looking for a good leash for at a decent price. All the local (and corporate) pet shops don't seem to carry a good, quality leash anymore, or they want an arm and leg. Specifically, I wanted a 6 foot leather leash with metal rivets and stitching, and with no twisting or braiding, for less than fifty bucks. It has been my experience that leads with twists or braids become weakened over time and eventually fail. Usually, they fail at the worst possible moment. In my line of work, training powerful dogs for protection and guard work, that is simply not an option. After poking around a bit, I was pleasantly surprised to find out these leashes are hand crafted in America (by Pennsylvania Amish). I have ordered several of their leashes and am very happy with each one. I recommend the 6 foot by 7/8 inch leather with rivets and heavy snap. The black and burgundy are both beautiful and functional. The black seems to be a little thicker than the burgundy. They are both high quality and butter soft after a short break in period. And they will last forever. If you are looking for good, quality equipment ~leads or collars~ at decent prices, Signature K9 is what you're looking for. Add to that the fact that the stuff is made in America and will stand up to serious use with the largest and most powerful dogs and you will not be disappointed. Highest recommendation, A+ and thank you for the great, confidence inspiring gear.

The leather and hardware of this leash is top-notch. But it is not quite 6' long. More like 5'6". My older 6' leash is really 6' long and now my two dogs aren't quite even. Not a deal breaker, but not as advertised.

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This is a sturdy leather dog leash, but the manufacturer's idea of burgundy doesn't look like any red wine I've ever seen -nor does it match my dog's red leather collar. It does, however, match the brown leather collar on my other dog, so I'll keep it and keep searching for a red one for the first dog. The so-called burgundy is what I would consider a medium brown, not quite as dark as my oiled leather saddle, more the color of that kind of leather before it is oiled and aged. I would expect it to age to a nice, dark brown color with time. It's quite heavy and appears to be well-made, so I would have given it more stars if the manufacturer had given the color an accurate name.

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Received this leash and it is great. It holds our 80lb dog even though she is hyper and anxious. Took a couple of days to get used to having such a substantial leash as we only had a 1/2" leash before, but now we are very pleased with the quality

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Great product. Quality leather and very strong.It should last for years The brass hasp is better than I expected and the brass rivets really and to the quality. Was a little stiff but softens up just enough I would highly recommend and purchase another if needed.

Friday, September 6, 2013

GSI Quality Pet Food Dish Bowl For Cats, Kittens, Dogs And Puppys, Strong Polypropylene Material - F

GSI Quality Pet Food Dish Bowl For Cats, Kittens, Dogs And Puppys, Strong Polypropylene Material - For Feeding And WateringI ordered this for my cats, but the bowl is larger than what I use for my Golden Retriever dog! The price is right for what seems to be a durable plastic. Just don't plan on it for cats!

I ordered this bowl because the description said it was for a kitten. It is HUGE.. A kittn could sleep in thi bowl.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Dogtra No Bark Collar

Dogtra No Bark CollarI think this is a good product. Has both stimulation mode and just vibration mode which is great. My dog barks at vehicles with loud exhaust and other random things, when he first barked with this on the freaked out that it 'corrected' him. He learned very quick as in he almost now thinks its punishment in a way if it's on so he knows not to bark.

Key on sizing: it just says YS300 over 10 lbs. YS500 over 20 lbs. may dog is 35 lbs so I order YS500, way too big. YS500 probable should say over 60lbs. They both have straps you can cut which are long, my dogs neck girth is 24" and the YS300 strap had 6+" left.

We got this collar because our 7+ year old lab mix was barking so much, she was driving everyone crazy, including our 3 other dogs. She has always been a huge barker but she just got to the point where it was really intolerable. All the behavioral methods we tried weren't working, and I tried those other methods for a year before trying this! This collar was recommended by our dog trainer specifically because it has a vibration only setting. The first day, I set it on vibrate because she was trained to an invisible fence pretty easily so thought it might work at that level. She noticed it but kept barking, so the next day I turned it up just to the next level. She barked, it zapped her, she cried, then she shut up and she hasn't barked for the past two days. I have it back to the vibration only setting because I don't want her to cry, and she seems to have gotten the message. So, although I have only been using this for a week, I think that if you need to get your dog to be quiet, this will do it. She is a 60+ pound dog with a big neck, and it fits her just fine even though it says small to medium size.

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Dogtra No Bark Collar

Only had to use the vibrating to stop my male poodle from barking. He calms down and doesn't bark. It really helped.

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Our dog is small (12 pounds) and I had no problem cutting the collar down to fit her. I only had to set it on 2 in order to get her to quit barking. One day of shocks was all it took for her to learn (actually, only two shocks did it!). Now, all I have to do when she starts barking is say, "I'll get the collar out!" and she quits immediately. The best money I ever spent on our little Dusty. Life is peaceful once again!

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Friday, July 19, 2013

Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, Deep Purple Tweener

Easy Walk Harness - Medium/Large, Deep Purple TweenerThis tween size is hard to find. It is perfect for golden retrievers. does what it is supposed to. If my 70lb dog wants to go in one direction, I can move hime into another. Easy to put on and take off.

It does exactly what it's supposed to do, and better than any other one I've ever used. I actually use it 2 ways. If I really need her to heel, like near the street, I use it like it's supposed to be worn, attaching in the front. If we're out in the woods and I want to give her a little more leeway, I actually connect it from behind, like a more traditional harness.

My only issue is that based on the recommendations, I bought solely based on girth. My problem was that even though it fit around her trunk, it was too small to fit behind her front legs the way the guide recommends. I went the next step up and even though I had to tighten the chest straps almost all the way, it fit her a lot better. Since it didn't fit as advertised, it "didn't meet the description" as Amazon calls it, I was able to get a full refund and get the larger size.

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The harness is fine when dogs are walking calmly, but does nothing to help with pulling, especially for larger dogs (I have 2 60lb dogs). If they get excited about something on our walk and want to go after it, they can use their full strength to do so. Not good! I would not recommend the easy walk harness, unless it's for a smaller dog. I do love the gentle leader...much more effective for us!

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This is a nice harness and the concept is good, but it didn't work for my golden puppy. She's a puller and while this did pull her to the side as described, it also got her tangled up in her leash too much. Seems like it would work best for a dog that refuses to walk, rather than a dog that pulls.

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It takes some time and patience to get this harness adjusted jusst right, with multiple fittings; but it is well worth the effort and the process is only necessary once, unless the size of the dog changes. My dog, a very energetic Lab/Australian Shepherd mix, is young and tends to be easily distracted. She actually walks very nicely on a leash now, most of the time, but squirrels, kids, other dogs, etc., are sometimes too interesting. The Easy Walk harness works very well as a reminder, and my dog doesn't seem to mind it at all. I had been using a 'head collar' to train her, as this had worked well for two other dogs; and while it did work very well, my dog obviously didn't like it and often tried to rub it off, even after using it almost daily for a few months. A friend recommended the Easy Walk harness, and since the local pet store doesn't carry the 'tweener' sizes (medium would have just barely fit, and large was too large) I ordered one. I received the harness in perfect condition less than a week after ordering it.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Iris Training Pad Holder, Regular

Iris Training Pad Holder, RegularI purchased this tray for my 3 Pound Maltese puppy and I love it. It is nice, neat and clean looking. I use the OUT pads with it and have taught the puppy to "Leave It" when he started to pull on the edges of the pad. After only 5 days of training he knew the pad was not a toy and is fully house trained now.

I bought the medium size so that I can move it a little daily and eventually into and extra bathroom closet that it will fit and be out of sight.

I have also used the quilted WEE WEE pads with this tray and they work but I like the lower cost of the OUT pads better.

Perfect schedule for me and Puppy food, clean water and new pad at breakfast...food, clean water and new pad at dinner

I was excited to try this product to hold down the pee pads my puppies love to shred, but the tray ended up helping very little. The tray effectively holds the pads down, but one small tug from either puppy and the pad becomes easily dislodged around the edges. After that, it's either shredded or folded over for me to find later. I was surprised that the plastic piece on top with the closures did not create a tighter seal. I'm not sure I would buy this model again.

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This product is great but only if you're having problems with you puppy or dog pulling are tearing up their potty paper. My Puppy won't use it at all other than digging at the paper pinned into it; on the other hand she uses the potty paper right next to it all the time. As I said it works great holding the paper in place.

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Our puppy used to play with the pee pads after she did her business on them, spreading and smearing the stuff all over the dining room floor. Our friend recommended this thing and it does what its supposed to do hold the pad in place. Now, cleaning/changing the pad is quick and easy. She still tries to pull the pad out, but she cannot, as it still holds the pad in place, saving us from cleaning up a big mess.

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We bought this Iris Medium Floor Protection Tray to go with our regular size Iris Training Pads, and it works great for protecting the floor. The problem, though, is that the mechanism that attempts to secure the pads does not adequately hold them in place. Our puppy easily grabs onto the pad and pulls it from the tray. In order to fix this, I have started to tape down the pads at the corners before snapping the top ring in place. This seems to work better. I think this tray might work better if it were a little smaller so that it grabs the thicker part of the pads rather than the very thin edge of the pads. With the addition of tape on the corners of the pads, this tray is doing the job of protecting our floors quite well.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Silent Dog Training Whistle - Herm Sprenger Original - Get The Real Deal! Get The Original! Made In

Silent Dog Training Whistle - Herm Sprenger Original - Get The Real Deal! Get The Original! Made In GermanyI can either put up with incessant pointless barking or try to do something about it. The whistle does seem to have some effect on these dogs even though they are four city lots away. I have to be outside or have the window open, and blow the whistle as hard as I can. This is a nice, sturdy brass whistle. There's an adjustment screw that isn't well explained in the instructions, but I guess there's not much to it. I tried the dog whistle iPhone app, but it's harder to give the dog immediate feedback because you have to unlock the phone and navigate to the app before you can use it. I keep the whistle on a lanyard and wear it when the dogs are typically barking... 8 AM, 11 PM, or whenever a squirrel walks by... Note to neighbors: You're welcome.

I bought this product because of the great reviews. Tried it on my Border Collie that was subborn about coming when I called.

She is doing much better and now pays attention when I blow the whistle.

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I've tried two other whistles by other companies in the past few years and this is the only one that seems to work. When they hear it, my dogs stop barking and look to me for the next command. I usually ask them if they want a "cookie" and they immediately come inside. Not the best obedience training but the whistle works.

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people reviewing this product seem to have no idea its purpose is to train. Dogs do not instinctively come out of the womb thinking this sound means "stop barking" or "come" or anything else. The point of this is to train your dog to respond to commands at distance. If your dog is never more than 30 feet from you, or you don't care about yelling over distance and being just plain irritating to others, this whistle is not for you. If you don't intend to train your dog, and just want a dog that runs around and does as it pleases, this is not for you. Training whistles like this are for those that properly train their dogs, and are now able to trust them at further and further distances on outings, they are for bird hunters that need their dogs to be large distance away.

I can't stress enough that your dog doesn't know what you want if you don't train it sure, they will eventually pick up on some things, like "when i chew his shoes, he gets loud and intimidating and doesn't pet me all day" or "when he throws the ball, he gets happy when i bring it back" a 15 minute training session each day will get your dog trained! Training your dog will get him more attention from people, and you will lock him up less often, and he gets focused attention from you, which is all he wants other than food and shelter! Untrained dogs too often just lay about the house, taking up space in a bored existence until they eventually die, and you get a new dog that you never do anything with other than pat his head, feed, and take out to go bathroom. Dog training is not rocket science, I learned how to teach my 2 month old cocker the basic commands (sit, stay, down, go lay down, heel, etc) in 4 days using treats and a leash by just watching youtube videos. I trained my year and a half old golden to do all the same plus hand signals the same way. my two month old is already starting on advanced training (flushing game pattern, some light agility drills). All this is from youtube no complicated or expensive videos, no weird dog collars, and best of all, I have done it all without ever hitting my dog.

The moral: It's fun an addicting (having replaced my video game addiction almost completely) and your dog is happy!

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Received the silent dog whistle quickly. Discovered that I needed to turn the adjuster out until it slunded to me like a high pitched whistle. This seemed to carry further according to our dog's reaction. We used treats to train her to come to the whistle. That went pretty quick. Still experimenting to determine the range. I don't think it is 400 yards but it is at least 100 yards.

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