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

Thursday, August 14, 2014

SportDOG Wire and Flag Accessory Kit

SportDOG Wire and Flag Accessory KitItem received was not what is pictured.

Beware; this is not SportDogs material, received Guardian Brand. The wire and flags are aftermarket and box did not contain all items listed in kit. I can not locate any description of the wire gage, so I'm not sure what I received. Very, Very disappointed!

Beware, this is not SportDogs materials. The wire and flags are aftermarket. Very dissappointed.

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I purchased the wire and flag accessory kit when I purchased the Petsafe Sport dog electronic containment system because I wanted to make sure I had enough wire during installation. I did have enough wire with the start up kit (fenced in approximately an acre) but will save the accessory kit in case I ever move or need to replace the existing wire. I am very satisfied with this containment system and wish I went through the trouble to put it in years ago. Both of my lab mix male dogs (1 year old and 10 year old) were trained in just 3 days after installation. I live in the country and the dogs were starting to bark and chase after the bikers, joggers and most recently the neighbors this system totally put a stop to all of their attitude and now they just bark a bark of greetings from behind their invisible fence.

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We LOVE our SportDog underwire kit! We ordered this a year or so ago. It is doing GREAT! Our dogs were in for the "shock" of their life. We showed them the boundary and it only took one little buzz to get their attention. We have a lab mix (85pds) & a weimaraner (95 lbs) and both of them are quite obedient when it comes to the boundary now. When we first trained them we took them out and walked them to the lines. We had the flags up and everything. One of them eventually crossed and thats all it took. Mind you, for the next week we had to CARRY them outside. They were so scared of being shocked. It just took some time for them to realize that they wouldn't get shocked unless they heard the beep and felt the vibration. They became comfortable in our front yard after about a week or two. It took about a month for them to realize the back yard is safe. And THANK GOD after about four months they decided to go back in the field. (That is where they used to poop, and after they became scared started pooping in my front yard). We have three acres of land, but live on a busy four lane highway. It is so nice being able to let them out unsupervised to play and do their business! They have actually learned the complete boundary on their own. I don't care where my husband and I walk, they know exactly how far to walk (flags were taken down a long time ago) and stop. They've even become comfortable with the vibration. They know thats when to back up. It doesn't scare them, but they know to back up. Now the beeping noise is a different story. They know at the end of that beeping is usually a shock. They are PETRIFIED of ANY noise that sounds like it! We hear that TONE often while watching TV and our poor Weimaraner (95lbs Mind you) jumps on the top of the sofa against the wall and starts shaking. I guess its the same pitch as their collar, but it scares the devil out of him. He thinks he's about to be shocked. So, as you're reading this.. you're probably thinking.. Geez.. they shouldn't have put the setting so high. lol.. No, our BIG dogs are just Little babies. We've had our dog's collars on the 2nd setting. I think there are five. We've had it on level 2 the whole time, and have had no need to increase it. My husband gets mad at me because sometimes I will let them out without the collar on. Doesn't matter. They aren't going close to the boundary line. Thank you SportDOG for making me life so much less complicated!!

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This was ordered as part of the SportDog In-Ggrounf Pet Fence System. We were fencing in a very large area and needed more than came with the system. Amazon shopping and shipping exceptional.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Bernese Mountain Dog DVD - Everything You Should Know About Your Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog DVD - Everything You Should Know About Your DogPros:

A DVD specifically on the Berner, great idea

Affordable

Cons:

Very low production value (speaking of you get what you pay for)

Disappointingly banal and basic information. Not much deep insight or information about BMDs after all

Overall: A good idea, that falls far, far short of the promise "Everything you should know about your dog."

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Ware River Pet Puppy Wee Wee Pads 23"x24" 200/box USA MADE

Ware River Pet Puppy Wee Wee Pads 23'x24' 200/box USA MADEAfter having tried a dozen different brands of puppy pads over the last ten years, I finally found the one product that matches excellent quality with fair price, with free shipping too. Owning multiple dogs can be a figurative and literal mess but is, nonetheless, a laugh filled adventure. Ware River puppy pads ease the mess side and add to the fun side. It has always been difficult to find a quality product without paying ridiculous prices. Ware River produces the right product at a reasonable price.

Excellent product! They handle three puppies, I found them to be very absorbent, and a good value for the money, would buy them again.

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These are the best dog pads you can buy!!!! they are thick and lay down well even with the fans going. If you have ever used another major store brand or pet store brands you will notice a huge difference between the two and you cant beat the price. The shipping is fast and FREE so it is a win win kind of product.

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These pads are by far the best ever, they do not leak, they are a good size, nice thickness,they have a blue bottom so that it's easy to place them because the top is white, and they are made in the USA. Every pad is perfectly made there are no missmatched pads, no wasted pads. Every single pad is perfect. Shows you American made is the best.

My Chihuahua loves them. Since I bought these pads I have not had any problems whatsoever as I did with other pads.

Most of all this company is very reliable, they delivery promptly, never late, I recommend this company very highly as I feel these pads are great, and this is the brand I will continue purchasing, its a good investment.

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I bought these pads because the price seemed great! However, I'm not impressed with the quality. The pads aren't very absorbent and when my puppy steps on the urine afterwards, his paws are soaked. The urine has also sometimes gone through the blue backing and onto the floor. They also don't control the smell. I've bought more expensive pads that soak up the urine and the smell. With these, I can smell urine as soon as I enter my house. I kind of wish I ordered a smaller batch, but now I'm stuck with 200. I guess you get what you pay for.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Easy Walk Harness - Medium, Deep Purple

Easy Walk Harness - Medium, Deep PurpleI have used these harnesses for both of my dogs for several years. I did finally replace one after about 4 years of daily use (about 3 miles a day + some hiking) because part of one of the fasteners did break off. It actually still held together but I figured I had gotten my money's worth out of it! The other harness is still going strong after 5 years.

I have a 40 lb. high energy dog and an 80 lb. muscular type dog. The larger dog will pull if the leash is attached to his regular collar, but walks well with this harness. The harnesses are adjustable for different build dogs and once you get it to fit properly, no further adjustment is necessary. We once dog-sat a 100 lb Lab puppy for a weekend. Even my husband had a difficult time walking him. We purchased one of these harnesses fo the dog and walks were very managable immediately. Great product!

As a former dog trainer, I would recommend this harness to anyone that has a difficult time walking their dog. I have one for both of my dogs and walking them together is so much easier. You could use a head halter, but those are hit or miss and some dogs just don't respond to them at all. With the easy walk harness, your lead connection is at their center of gravity, so when they decide to try and pull away from you, the harness gives them no choice but to be pulled back towards you. Highly recommended. Highly effective and worth the cost.

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I love this harness best after having used 3 different brands with my dog. It's so easy to put on and does not cause my dog discomfort. This is my second of this brand. The first one I had lasted about 3 months before the nylon broke along the edge of one of the front strap adjusters. I don't believe my dog chewed it since I don't leave the harness on her when we aren't out for a walk. I think it was the adjuster that caused the tear in the nylon, so I think the material could be more durable. The only other thing I would like to see changed is an addition of a hook on the back of the walker. I have a trailer for my bicycle which has a "seat belt" that you fasten to the dog's back harness. So I have to have two harnesses when I could have just one. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this product.

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Our golden retriever puppy pulled on the leash constantly. We tried a StarMark Collar (recommended by the Monks of New Skete), but it made no difference.

I talked with Martina Contreras, a dog behaviorist, about the problem. She recommended the Premier Easy Walk Dog Harness (Amazon product number B0009ZBKG4). It instantly and dramatically reduced the amount and force of pulling on the leash. When we first got the Premier Harness, our dog did not like it, but after two days, when we say "walk," she runs to the harness and sits for us to put it on. We did not train our pup to do this; she just likes the harness.

It took me a few tries of putting the harness on wrong before I understood a simple way to put the harness on easily, so now it goes on in a snap. I recommend the Premier harness for any owner with a dog that pulls.

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I just got this yesterday and haven't had a chance to test it during any extreme lunging yet, but it definitely minimizes the pulling I feel as opposed to other style harnesses that give the dog more leverage. It's not the miracle harness I was hoping for since it does slip around to the side a little rather than turning her around when she pulls, but like I said still the most effective thing I've found so far.

Anyway, my dog measured 24" around the chest and I went with the Medium but she has very broad chest (where it clips) and there is very little adjustment in that region, so I probably should have gone with the Tweener size M/L. I couldn't say for sure, but customers having issue with underarm rubbing could be due to incorrect adjustments. It's hard to get this product just right.

Nice quality materials and manufacturing as I've always found with Premier.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Bow Wow Button Dog Doorbell

Bow Wow Button Dog DoorbellWhen I heard about a recordable dog doorbell, I thought it would be a neat idea. After using it, I wish I'd gotten one a long time ago. It's was easy to train my dog on. Now we use one by the water bowl too and he pushes it when he's out of water, The button is durable, easy to record on and loud enough to be heard, but not annoying.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Brites Two Way Dog Coupler

Guardian Gear Nylon 2-Way Medium Dog Coupler with Nickel Plated Swivel Clip, 12-Inch, Flamingo PinkHaving two large dogs and one who isn't a great walker this two way dog leash works perfectly! It enables the dogs to pull against each other, forcing them to walk better, rather than pulling me in two directions!

We have 4 small dogs and two of these works real well with the four of them. Wish there was a bit lighter one, it is a bit heavy for small dogs.

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We like this coupler, but the recommended size seems a little too long. This is used for 2 large dogs, and 4 feet in between them (the 24" measurement...) is a lot! They go both ways before realizing they're tugging on eachother and it does draw them opposite ways. However, I gave it 4* because we have rigged this to make a dual seatbelt onto their harnesses in the back of a truck so it's been put to good use!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Midnight Pet Products Light Weight Braided Choke / Slip Collar 20" Turquoise

Midnight Pet Products Light Weight Braided Choke / Slip Collar 20' TurquoiseIf you are looking for an extremely thin choke collar, then this is for you. For my medium-size lab, it was simply too light, and too thin to work effectively.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Havahart Wireless Dog Fence Systems Replacement Battery Cap

Havahart Wireless Dog Fence Systems Replacement Battery CapThe caps that I received are not like the picture at all. There is no protruding handle like shown. Instead I have to use a screwdriver to turn the cap to secure it on and off. Very inconveinient. The true Havahart replacement caps are like the picture shown. These are definitely generic caps. They do fit the collar and stay secured to the battery compartment.

My dog's collar wasn't working for some reason, and the most plausible reason was the cap, it does wear out after about 6 months, but thankfully the replacement is fairly inexpensive. The collar started working again right away,

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I LIKE THE NEW DESIGN SO FAR. IT SEEMS HARDER FOR FOR MY DOG TO GET THE CAP OFF WHICH IS WHY I KEPT LOOSING THE OLD ONE

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no more finger tab on the cap to get twisted accidently & lost but you lose the ability to remove with out tools at least my fingers need a screwdriver I still tape over it just in case I wish the original design was like this would have saved some frustration

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The caps we received are "flush" fitting and do not have the "ears" that stick out to twist them in or out with. They are NOT just like the picture on the website! It is very hard to get them on or off the collar, and we often have to resort to using needle nosed pliers to get the collar open and replace batteries!

I would not buy these again online I definitely would want to see them in my hand before I paid for them!

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Premier Collar, Large 1-Inch, Green

Premier Collar, Large 1-Inch, GreenI love this collar, its the perfect size and color for my lab. I also have a smaller size for my other dog. The martingale is greatso you can have the collar tighten for control, but so the tightening is restricted to a certain amount and prevents damage to the windpipe, unlike standard slip collars or choke chains. The ONLY thing that would make this collar better would be a snap/safety clipfor easier on/off and emergencies. Bottom line: great product, great price.

Friday, September 20, 2013

BAFX Products (TM) Pack of THREE / 2 in 1 - Dog training clicker & whistle - W/ Key ring & Wrist str

BAFX Products Pack of THREE / 2 in 1 - Dog training clicker & whistle - W/ Key ring & Wrist strapIt's a fine clicker with whistle. BUT the wrist strap is at the clicker end making it impossible to use both the wrist strap and the clicker. This is a tremendous flaw to me as you can't use the wrist strap and easily reach the clicker.

Fairly decent dog training clickers. The plastic they are made of is not top of the line but having the whistle incorporated in with them is a great idea. It's not a silent dog whistle but it sure does still work great!

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I thought this might be a good buy, I was wrong. The whistle has a range of about 2 feet I think. The clicker is ok if it doesn't break. I wouldn't give these to my enemy, then again........Spend a bit more than I did and get a good training whistle/clicker.

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This was very entertaining for my boyfriend and myself... however, the dog we got these for didn't respond whatsoever to them

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good product for the price and works great, we got them to train our miniature horse with and its perfect.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Cloud Star Soft and Chewy Buddy Biscuits, Duck Flavor, 6-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 4)

Cloud Star Soft and Chewy Buddy Biscuits, Duck Flavor, 6-Ounce PouchesMy 10-year old pug loves Buddy Biscuits. He is allergic to most products that contain chicken. The duck flavor is his favorite. The price is good, as this is for a pack of 4. The biscuits are really soft, but do have a strong odor. I recommend storing biscuits in a plastic container or glass jar to keep fresh and eliminate the odor.

I love the fact that they are moist and soft, easily broken into even smaller nibbles (intact they are about as tall as a quarter, but not so wide), so the dogs can get a tasty morsel without eating a whole treat, and tiny dogs can enjoy them too. When I open the treat bag at the dog park all the dogs come running. The gingerbread man style shape is very cute though obviously the dogs don't care. The duck flavor is very hard to find locally. Amazon's prices are very reasonable and I'm glad not to have to chase these down. Cloud Star also makes crunchy treats that resemble these as well. My dog and her friends love all of them.

Oh, and unlike cutting up Red Barn or Natural Balance sausage rolls for treats (which are wonderful too), these guys don't spoil after a day or two. They are shelf stable. Very handy to keep in the car.

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My dog loves anything made out of duck. The gingerbread shape is so cute! I like the fact that the treat is soft. Excellent product!

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These treats are great for stuffing into toys or to use for training. My dog really likes this brand of treats.

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I have a dog who barks a lot and we have been training him not to bark as much by using the "Quiet" command and giving him a treat every time he is quiet (first we conditioned him before he barked by saying "quiet and giving him a treat every time we said that word now when we say that word he immediately stops whatever he is doing and looks for a treat).

Treats we have used in the past were good but because they were dry, they weren't as stinky and didn't get his attention during one of his barking rants. These treats are soo stinky and my dog loves them!

I love them because they are easy to break up into 10+ pieces for training since they are soft. Also, compared to most other snacks they are healthy with duck meat being the first ingredient. Although I wouldn't consider these treats to be the healthiest you can get, they are certainly not the unhealthiest. We use the duck flavor because my dog has diarrhea when he has chicken, beef, or salmon and these work well for him.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Red Dingo Designer Martingale Dog Collar, Large

Red Dingo Designer Martingale Dog Collar, Large, Daisy Chain PurpleOf course the reason I ordered this collar for my dog is because of the color and design. I was very happy when received as it was much

better quality than I had imagined. VERY well made! A lot thicker and wider than I pictured also. Order one, you will be happy you did.

I absolutely love this collar. Has more of a pink/purple color to it. Looks amazing on my black lab! Strong and durable. Would highly recommend.

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Very strong collar (I have the pulling dog to prove it). Yet the edges of the nylon are soft and don't wear off the fur, unlike the Lupine brand collars. Highly recommend. P.S. Do NOT ever leave a martingale collar on your dog when you are not with him...it can choke or strangle him if it gets caught on something. Yes, it DOES happen!

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I needed a martingale collar for a dog who can back out of a collar unless it is too tight. I also didn't want one of the wider collars for this girleven tho she is 85lb the wider collar I had on her before was too much. Since there is no clasp remember to measure the widest part of their head rather than the neck. This collar would easily fit a larger than 85lb lab.

I got the pink and the color was pretty true to the photo. I might have preferred it to be a little more pale but it is not bright or anything. The little dots on it are heart shaped but this is subtle so it's cute without being over the top in my opinion. The only thing I don't like is the black plastic on the slinding part. I feel it will be durable but metal would look nicer on the pink. Also the thickness of the webbing means it is a little bulky. I'm sure this makes it stronger but have had thinner webbing that is perfectly adequate for large dogs. This is just my preference. I would still recommend it to anyone!

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

Coastal Pet Halti Headcollar in Size 5

Coastal Pet Halti Headcollar in Size 5I have a 6 month old Alaskan Malmute who even at this age his an extremely powerful dog with a passion to play and run. This makes for fun most of the time, but when trying to take him on a walk it can be very frustrating and tiresome not just for my wife but me as well . The first time we used this head collar we recieved instant results. No more tugging and pulling, it safely teaches your dog to walk with you and not try and pull you all over the place. I would definetly recommend this to anyone whose dog take them on a walk and not the other way around as it should be.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Amtek BB1 Original Barker Breaker

Amtek BB1 Original Barker BreakerMy daughter told me about this as she has an incessant barker and nothing else worked for her. I bought it and was very happy with it. You only have to use it once or twice and the dogs don't want to hear it again. All I have to do is to hold it up and the barking will stop. It does send a high pitch sound. I recommended it to my neighbor who has two barking dogs and she bought 2, one for her other residence. Recommend this because you don't have to use it much because the barking does stop.

I hoped this would be automatic, but now see I'd have to have gotten the SUPER Barker Breaker. It worked great at first, but my dogs got used to it and if they really want to bark at someone coming to the door this won't stop them anymore.

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This item is as described, it will work on every dog in the neighborhood. And I suggest you buy ear plugs for you. If loud noises work on your dog, this is your product.

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THis little gadget sends out a shriek that would make me bark. It sent my dog into wails of barking just seeing it.

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