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

Monday, July 28, 2014

Punk Hollow - Leather dog traffic lead leash - Short leash - 12" X 3/4"

Punk Hollow - Leather dog traffic lead leash - Short leash - 12' X 3/4'This is absolutely everything I was looking for in a leash. Even before I knew such a thing existed, this is what I pictured in my head as being the perfect leash for my German Shepherd. It keeps him right at my side; right where he belongs...out of trouble and out of harm's way. Now I don't have to wrap that 6 foot leash around my hand several times trying to keep him under control, while the circulation to my hand gets cut off. Now, walking him is a pleasure!

This leash is exactly as it was described in the ad! The leather is high quality and double reinforced with stitching and rivets. It's made by Amish/American craftsmen, which means that it is a simple design, perfectly executed with high quality materials...And at a third of the price of those European leashes...And three times the quality of any of that made in China Junk.

The leash is guaranteed for the life of your dog or 12 years (whichever may come sooner) But, I seriously believe that this leash would last many lifetimes!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Kong Ball Dog Toy, Large

Kong Ball Dog Toy, LargeThis ball weighs a ton, and sounds like the dogs are bowling when they play with it. But it is the ONLY ball my 3 standard poodles have been unable to destroy. I have to hide it in a drawer for some peace, or they would 'bowl' all day and all night! They love this thing.

My dog chewed up 5 kongs but has yet to chew this ball up. he loves it . Kong makes the best, most durable dog toys i have ever found.

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I have used this product before and have found it to be the dogs favorite toy. The ball does not damage furniture if hit and does not hurt dog if I should hit her. Very happy with product.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Pawz Away Pet Training Mat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Walk Your Dog With Love Front-leading, No-pull Dog Harness. The World's Best Dog Harness

Walk Your Dog With Love Front-leading, No-pull Dog Harness. The World's Best Dog HarnessI have one of these. I didn't beleive it would work, but it did,stopped my husky from pulling before we got down the drive way on our first walk with it. Simple to put on. Best thing about it, NO MORE CHOKING.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Med Weight Tie-Out Cable

MediumWeight Tie-out Cable, 30-Feet, RedGreat product and it was shipped very fast. My dogs love it. It gives them more freedom...the little run aways !

The extra long cable is wonderful for my neighbor since she's been physically less-able to take her dog outside. With this cable staked into the ground she can just clip it to the collar and let the dog roam safely in her patio.

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The medium dog tie out cable arrived on time, was as described and the weight fine for our relatively small 14 pound dog. I am sure it will be effective for much larger dogs also. Recommend without reservation.

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This run is ok for a small dog. We have a Husky that is under 50 pounds but he has it kinked and almost broken in 3 days. The cable is pretty thin. For a dog that isn't as strong it would work just fine.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

HQRP Battery compatible with Dogtra 1500 Series 1500-NCP 1502-NCP Remote Controlled Dog Training Col

HQRP Battery compatible with Dogtra 1500 Series 1500-NCP 1502-NCP Remote Controlled Dog Training Collar Receiver plus Coaster
  • HQRP® Rechargeable Battery plus HQRP® Coaster;
  • Battery Voltage: 4.8V; Capacity: 330 mAh; Ni-Mh;
  • 100% compatible with Original Battery;
  • 200 Days warranty!

Was thrilled to replace the batteries in my 2 electronic collars. These batteries were easy to install, a great value and delivered very quickly. Very happy with my purchase

Monday, January 6, 2014

FieldTrainer for Stubborn Dogs, SD-400S by SportDOG

FieldTrainer for Stubborn Dogs, SD-400S by SportDOGI own 2 SPORTDOG products (SD 400 and SPORTHUNTER 1200). I bought this brand because of their lifetime parts warranty. What I didn't realize is that they require the customer to return the unit for repair no matter how trivial the failure. Then they assess the minimum service charge (not less than $25.00) for parts costing less than $1.00 which the customer could easily replace themselves. They do offer to sell the parts to the customer at an exorbitant price if one would rather not return the unit for repair. This is very frustrating and disappointing. Don't put your trust in their warranty as I did.

I tried this on my Siberian Husky, he can be a very stubborn dog at times and has a high tolerance for pain. I set it on one and he didn't even flinch, I adjusted it to two and he reacted to that and followed my commands right away. I wouldn't imagine you would ever have to turn this all the way up for any dog, but it works great!

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This thing really works. I got it because my previous collar used regular batteries and needed to be replaced weekly. I can leave the SD-400S charging all night and put it on my dog during the day. He has learned new tricks like "come" and "heal" since I got this collar. I have only used it up to level 3 and that's strong enough for a 80 lb lab. Hope this helps :-)

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First of all, this is a pretty long review and I apologize for that. I've tried to break it down into sections so you can easily jump to what you most want to read about. I felt it's important to be a bit more verbose to explain my feelings about eCollars and I'm sure many will identify with where I'm coming from, so I hope this write-up is helpful to you.

WHY I AM WRITING THIS REVIEW

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I wanted to write a review on this collar because I think many other people may have the same views about ecollars in general and thought it would be good to share my comments and experience.

HISTORY ON ME

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A little history on me. I have worked with dogs for many years and am very comfortable doing basic obedience training with them. Actually, I love it and think it's the best bonding time with a dog and establishing pack order. The dog is kept busy...thinking...building trust in your relationship together and everyone is so much better in the end for that time spent.

WHY I PURCHASED AN ECOLLAR

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I have traditionally felt that eCollars are bad and can seem abusive. So, this is the first time in my years of working with dogs that I actually gave it a try because I felt it is best to speak from experience and not ignorance on any topic. I have been working with two Beagles and what a great breed...totally hound dogs and their noses lead them everywhere. They can be very stubborn at times, but very loving in general.

I purchased the SD-400S primarily because I wanted a black collar and not a bright orange one..although I was a bit concerned about the higher stimulation level. I figured I could just keep it set very low.

Doing the traditional training I've always done, I've never really had a dog offleash except for in the enclosed park areas and other similarly very controlled confines. Normally, we go on very long walks all over the place and in new environments, but always on leash. I've always wanted to be comfortable having a dog offleash(in the right environment) and feel it's so much free-er for the pup. Some breeds need that more than others.

SD-400S EXPERIENCE WITH THE BEAGLE

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Wow! So amazing... Truly it was like opening a door...or getting to the 'next level' with training together. TOTALLY does not break his spirit. *HOWEVER*, it is so very important that the handler show restraint and use the tool properly...which the very excellent booklet that comes with the device reinforces over and over(btw, the authors are totally Pavlov'ing us...lol). The intent is to set at the lowest possible level that the dog can feel and when used that way, it's simply like a small leash tug...but at 400 yards! Amazing. The fault with any failed training or 'bad dog' is always with the humans, in my opinion. And over-stimulating or setting too high, or TRYING TO USE THIS IN PLACE OF Basic obedience training...will surely cause problems and fail in the end. Remove emotions..focus on the dogs needs and responses and you'll both be so happy using this together.

...[Continued]

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This product has worked great. I was a little scared to spend the money on this product because I did not know if it would work, but it does. The first day it took some getting used to-me and the dog. After that I can take him out without a leash no problem. DO WATCH THE VIDEO FIRST OR THE COLLAR WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU.

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Monday, September 16, 2013

400 YARD WATERPROOF REMOTE DOG TRAINING 7 LEVEL SHOCK VIBRATION COLLAR (AT-216S-350S)

400 YARD WATERPROOF REMOTE DOG TRAINING 7 LEVEL SHOCK VIBRATION COLLARI have had this for a couple months now and everything works as it should. I still need to

test the waterproof collar. Its been cold here and my dog hasnt been swimming yet.

I have not needed to use the shock , because the audible button works well at stopping bad behavior.

Very happy with the purchase and hope I dont need the 1yr warranty. (but this was a deciding factor for purchasing this unit)

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Slip Leash in Black

Mendota Slip Dog Lead 6ft x 1/2in BlackWe have these for volunteer walking dogs at the humane society and also have one for our dog at home. With the shelter dogs, we can either use it just around the neck, or make a harness, depending on the individual dog's needs. With our dog, we use it high on her neck and she's very easy to control and heel properly.

The 6 ft black Mendota slip lead was much less flexible and less soft than the 4-ft woodlands (color) Mendota slip lead. The weave is much tighter and it is more difficult to adjust the leather slide. For some this might be seen as an advantage, but I prefer the softer, looser weave--the leather slide on the Woodlands-colored Mendota 4-ft lead holds fine, and I have large German Shepherds. All in all, I really like the leads but am puzzled and somewhat disappointed that the black one is not as flexible/soft as the woodlands one. Both are 1/2" leads and both were ordered within a month of each other.

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I wanted something just to slip on my dog and go, this does the trick, I love it!

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I ordered this slip lead because I volunteer at a local humane society, and they prefer we use this kind of leash to walk the dogs. I have found it to be very well made and durable. I use it several hours a day, six days a week, and it is still working well. I have seen no signs of fraying. I also like the smoothness of the lead, as it helps it to release as soon as the dog ceases pulling (I have found others tend to continue to hold tension because of the roughness of the rope). I highly recommend this product and believe any other purchasers will be satisfied with its performance.

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I love this lead. I had purchased one from a different company, but the lead was not soft and it kept wearing down my dog's neck hair and leaving sores on my hand. This one is both soft and strong, which is all that I wanted. I looked for ages before finding this exact one. I travel a lot w/ my dog. I don't have to worry about this lead getting caught on something; I can just leave it on him all the time in the car, which saved trying to catch him to put a leash on him before he jumped out of the car (now he stays nicely until I tell him he can come out, but there were some very scary moments before). The adjustable tab also allows me to keep the 'collar' part of the lead at the top of his neck, where it should be. I will buy many, many more of these leads in the years to come. One thing to keep in mind when choosin a size the length of the lead appears to have been measured from tip-to-tip, meaning: if you get a 4' lead for a short dog, the dog may be dangling at the end of the lead. My dog is about 18-20" high, and there is not a whole lot of lead left over. Hope this helps...now get walking!

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Monday, June 24, 2013

NoBark 6 Standard by SportDOG - SBC-6

NoBark 6 Standard by SportDOG - SBC-6I have a labrador hunting dog who barks non stop whenever we get ready to go for walks or runs (ie he gets super excited and loses focus when he hears the truck start). He will not stop no matter what command or reprimand I use to calm him down. He is very smart and learns easily in all other normal circumstances. I used the collar provided above. Put it on him a few times, he started his excited yipping, the collar provided just enough sound and then shock to break his concentration (not hurt him)from barking and he stopped. After a few times with the collar, I rarely even need it and the barking has ceased. If he starts up again, I reapply the collar and he remembers immediately. The only problem I have found with the collar is if my dog plays with our other dog the battery pack and shocking device is not very durable and has a few dents and chew marks in it from the rough housing. Therefore I wish it were a bit more sturdy. Even then however, my dog did NOT get shocked when playing with the other dog when they were wrestling around and such. Hopefully this was helpful. Thanks much.

We had gone through two other brands of bark collars before buying this one. The other two were either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. The one that was too sensitive was also obviously short on battery life. We finally tried this as our last option to stop our two labs' incessant barking. One will just bark into the air every few minutes while sitting outside, the other goes crazy when people walk past our fence, and we live on a corner next to our police department. We have a barking law that fines you for "Nuisance Barking" if your dog(s) bark for 10 minutes straight.

At first, we just bought one to see how well it worked. That was a year ago. The battery lasts about 6 months before needing replacement (the other two were 2 weeks and 1 month). It's not too sensitive and isn't set off by scratching at the collar or the dog next her barking, as it needs vibration as well as sound to discharge a shock. Also, the collar itself is a plastic-coated reflective orange nylon which is great in case they ever accidentally get loose.

Overall, this is hands-down the best bark collar we've purchased, and I'm actually ordering another for our other lab right now!

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I bought this SportDOG Bark Collar last year from Amazon because my Cocker/Springer Spaniel continuously barked when other dogs walked by the house and the Mailman/FedEx and UPS Driver came (which happens every day for us). It is very effective. I did feel bad at first because he yelped pretty loudly, then got depressed because he couldn't bark at everything in sight. But now, all I have to do is say "I'm getting your bark collar" he stops barking BEFORE I put it on and now he NEVER barks when it's on. He doesn't want to get shocked. It works perfectly. I just ordered 2 more of these collars for my other 2 dogs. We work from home and it is extremely unprofessional to have barking dogs in the background. I'm not sure why I waited. I know this is weird to say, but the only thing that doesn't thrill me is the bright orange color. I was thinking of attacking jewels on it or fabric or something, but it is not that big of a deal.

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And happy with them both. After a few uses my dogs learned not to bark when the collar is on (even if the power is off).

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Do NOT buy this product. I bought it for my 10 month-old lab who barks excessively at night. My husband and I tested the device before placing it on our dog (if it beeps when the sensors are run over a rough surface, it's supposed to be working) and waited to see what the dog's reaction would be. For about an hour he didn't bark at all, but every now and then the collar would beep, then he'd shake his head and scratch at the collar, as if it were irritating. We thought he was just getting used to the feel of the collar. About 90 minutes after we placed the collar on the dog, he was munching on a rawhide toy not barking, growling or anything, when he leapt into the air about 3 feet, yelped and started crying and frantically running around. We chased him to try to hold him and take the collar off. But before we could catch him he was shocked again because he jumped into the air a second time and yelped. We finally caught him and took the collar off. The instructions say the dog's first reaction to the shock will be the strongest, and we expected he would have some discomfort and be surprised but the dog WAS NOT BARKING when he was shocked.

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Pet 'n Shape 3-Pack Freeze Dried Peanut Butter Plus Apple and Banana Treat for Dogs

Pet 'n Shape 3-Pack Freeze Dried Peanut Butter Plus Apple and Banana Treat for DogsI have these treats in chicken, but my dog is alergic to chicken, so I started giving him the peanut butter and he loves it. I would definitely recommend this.

I have ordered 6 packages of thses treats and my dogs love them, What i like the most about them is that they are very light and small and I have 3 small dogs. They are healthy and great to use for training treats. My dogs are very fussy baout what thye will eat for treats so I am so pleased that I have found on that they really like.

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