Showing posts with label service dog training certification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label service dog training certification. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Zuke's Lil' Links Healthy Grain Free Little Sausage Links for Dogs, Pork and Apple Recipe, 6-Ounce

Zuke's Lil' Links Healthy Grain Free Little Sausage Links for Dogs, Pork and Apple Recipe, 6-OunceI slice these into 6 pieces to use for training treats. My dog loves them, and I like them because I think they are safe to feed the dog (no terrible ingredients; not made in China).

These are like mini sausages, bigger than the mini treats, but a "gulp size" for a bigger reward for a job well done by my Aussies.

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I have added a new English Goldendoodle puppy (13 weeks) into our family, so needless to say we are training, training, training. We have a variety of smaller sized treats from Zuke's for training and what not, but outside training and extra special treats are left for Lil Links. They have a much stronger aroma so when outside the smaller treats don't stand a chance to keep her attention. Lil' Links do keep her attention, and help keep the frustration on my end down a lot. Not to mention, the price online are over $1 cheaper then in store, and if you are prime member free shipping is amazing!

The only down side I can think of is the Lil' Links aren't that "Lil". When she is full grown they will be a perfect size, but for now I have to chop them in half, which isn't that big of a deal, just 5 minutes of my time...

All in all if you need a great treat Zuke's for sure, but for that lil' extra special treat Lil' Links is the right treat for our pup.

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My dog is one very healthy and happy puppy with Zuke's treats. They are both his and MY favorites! In fact, I have four assorted flavors in the grain-free that I feed my baby!

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Zukes never ever disappoints. Easy to digest and tasty too. Will continue to buy based on quality alone. Yay Zukes!!

Friday, August 29, 2014

K9 Flyer Jr Dog Toy in Lime

The K-9 Flyer JR - 6 1/2'My dog hasn't really taken to this yet. It's smaller than I expected and it's so heavy that she's afraid of it at the moment.

I think I would have been better off getting a lighter-weight frisbee.

Our frisbee dog loves these, either size. It takes some practice to get a good even, straight throw, but our 5 yr old can do it. They do take quite a beating/chewing, but if left alone our dog will chew the center out. Although, even with the center out it still flies. It's also easy on the teeth and gums for catching. Our dog gets bloddy teeth if catching the typical plastic frisbee.

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Our Australian Cattle Dog loves the small size of this frisbee. It is soft enough to avoid hurting her mouth and she gets a great satisfaction out of shaking it as she brings it back. More pet store chains should be carrying this item.

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Soft and floppy with no sharp edges that will hurt your dogs mouth! Holds up great to dog teeth and crazy wild canine tugging!

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You need to look around but this is the best Frisbee type disc on the market. I could not properly exercise my border collies without them. The small once re the perfect size. They are much easier on the gums and teeth then the hard vinyl and they will sail a long way. Don't use them as chew toys. Some sites are still offering them below $6. They have gone up in price with the rise in the cost of petroleum.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

SportDOG SD-800 SportHunter 1/2 Mile Remote Dog Trainer

SportDOG SD-800 SportHunter 1/2 Mile Remote Dog TrainerLove it. This has been a godsend for training our golden puppy. People are mislead by the intent of these products. This isn't a training tool to zap your dog nonstop until they learn something. This is a training tool that allows you to use the audible sounds for training and the low voltage shock as a last, last, last resort.

Your dog wants nothing more to please you and obey your commands. This training tool isn't going to train your dog for you, you still have to put in the time and affection to work with your dog to achieve the result you want. If you have the proper intent for training your dog, you will not be disappointed with this SportHunter Remote dog Trainer.

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Friday, August 15, 2014

Richell Option Panel for use with the Convertible Elite Pet Gate

Richell Option Panel for use with the Convertible Elite Pet GateAbsolutely solved my problem when the living room carpet was involved! She's just a puppy but a lot of damage can occur before they get the message! It was easy to assemble and if you have to have a fence this one looks good (as fenses in the living room go). Made well and tall enough. This dog can jump soooo high and not my first dog to compare jumps with. This keeps her on the right side of the carpet and I feel it will last longer then we will need it. Wishful thinking? Please I hope not! Definitly a good investment if your starting with an untrained puppy!

This is the best pet fence and gate system I have ever purchased. I have purchased two more panels to complete the system for current needs. Highly recommend.

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This system is gorgeous. We have it in our family room and it looks like a lovely piece of furniture, while being able to confine even very small dogs. Easy to reconfigure also. Not too light, but not too heavy either. Very happy with the product, and in fact ordered more sections after the first ones arrived.

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I have 2 small dogs, this product works, is made well and looks very nice in your home. The gate is very helpful

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Guardian Cotton Web Training Pet Lead Leash - Red

Guardian Gear 50-Feet Cotton Web Dog Training Lead, RedI have 50lb pointer, he pulled hard on it and broke this leash. NOT the leash itself, but where the metal part is sewed onto the leash. Wish this was re-enforced stronger. The nylon leash part is actually good quality and is still in tact. This leash would be great for dogs that don't pull or that are lighter than 50lbs.

I've gone through a few cotton leads, as I walk my dog 4x daily through the woods on one, and they get muddy, and caught on brambles and brush, and then washed and dried regularly. This one has stood up to this rough kind of wear and still looks as good as new, unlike others that have frayed and fallen apart rather quickly. I'm very happy with it.

1/12 Update

My pup eventually chewed through the original red lead (she still gets excited when there are deer nearby) but I think she would have chewed through anything. I am still very happy, and have purchased additional leads in other colors.

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Great way to keep my bolting schnauzer from taking off in the yard (which isn't yet fenced) when he sees something! The leash is very sturdy and well made.

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Qualaity is great. Delivery was fast. Hardware is quality, it swivels and it slides easily. Would buy again. Far superior to the last training lead I purchased.

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My dog and I live in an apartment in the city, so there is no place for him to just run. With this long lead I can take him to the park and play fetch.

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Tuffy`s Dog Toys Silly Squeakers Iballs Black, Brown, Pink, Small 2 Inch 3 Pack Chew Toys

Tuffy`s Dog Toys Silly Squeakers Iballs Black, Brown, Pink, Small 2 Inch 3 Pack Chew ToysMy dog loves this toy. The iballs are our special motivational toys for dog sports like agility and flyball. She will do anything for me to play with her iball!

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Scatstrip Automatic Indoor Pet Training Mat 46" x 3"

Scatstrip Automatic Indoor Pet Training Mat 46' x 3'The dog does not appear to have gotten on the counter. I don't know if she got zapped or not. The wife and grand son both did. Use with care, the grandson is too young to know what happened but the spouse just gets angry at you.

The description notes that this isn't for doorways, but we bought it to put in front of a sliding closet door that the cats put their paws under in the night and rattle to get our attention. It has worked wonders! I highly recommend it for a good night's sleep.

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This is a great tool to teach your animals not to enter a place for their safety. A gentle shock, like when you rub your feet on the carpet and get a shock as you touch someone. My cat knew when I put it up across the tv (where he always jumped up). He jumped up and jumped off immediately and never did it again. He stretches to touch it with his paws to check it out, but he never jumps up! It is wonderful. Love this product.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Aetertek Rechargeable Waterproof 550 Meter Range Remote Control Two-dog Training System with Beep Co

Aetertek Rechargeable Waterproof 550 Meter Range Remote Control Two-dog Training System with Beep Correction, 7 Levels of Vibration and 7 Shock LevelsReceived used merchandise. One of the receivers doesn't work at all. I wonder if that is why it was returned in the first place? Well... it's getting sent back again.

Of course I'll update this review as the plot develops.

Disappointed. Not impressed.

My blind dog had decided she was also selectively deaf. Many trainers had warned me Not to get a shock collar for a blind dog, but this big bully breed is fearless, headstrong and tenacious even without eyes, si I took a leap of faith. The tones and vibrations actually help me communicate with her without yelling, which I really prefer. Works great over distances. I have only had to use the shock feature once, now I refer to it as "the reverse button". Great collar setup fr the money.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

The Company of Animals Medium Vivid Dog Collar, Red

The Company of Animals Medium Vivid Dog Collar, RedI love this light up collar for my dog. It's so easy to recharge it & we aren't going through batteries left & right. I even had somebody stop their car one morning in the dark & tell me they really liked my dog's collar.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Tri-Tronics Pro 500 G3 EXP Training Collar

Tri-Tronics Pro 500 G3 EXP Training CollarAfter spending a lot of time researching products currently in the market as well as talking to a number of dog owners and trainers I settled on the Pro 500. From all accounts it was the best collar on the market for my application, one waterfowl and upland pointing dog.

This collar was bought to replace an ancient Innotek Command Series 1600. In comparison the Tri-Tronics controller is huge, clunky and the function/options are crude. They couldn't even include a way to connect a lanyard so you have to buy a holster making it even larger? On the other hand, setup is extremely easy, unlike the Innotek which was a real pain. Probably why it is no longer available.

If I had to buy another collar I'd buy the Pro 500 again because it appears to be the best out there right now. But I'll continue to use my Innotek until it dies and they no longer support it.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

PureBites Cat Treats - Chicken Breast .60 ounce

PureBites Cat Treats - Chicken Breast .60 ounceI found the dog version is a much better value, as it comes in packages up to one pound. The dog version contains large pieces, but just break them in smaller bits. My cats go berserk over this stuff!

My cat loves this snack but I found out that I had misread the ad. I thought I would be 3 packs of 6 oz each. Instead I got 0.6 oz per pack. When I added S & H it ended up costing me nearly double what I would have paid at Petco. Can't afford to do that again.

I would reccommend using the 0.6 rather than the .6 oz format in the future.

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These are far and away my cats favorite treats. I don't get it. Supposedly, it's 100% freeze dried chicken and nothing more. Explain to me then.... why do my cats prefer to eat these rather than a can of wet cat food made up of pretty much just shredded chicken? These things smell pretty good (if you like the smell of chicken, that is), but that look about as fun to eat as cardboard. I don't get it.

Don't bother with any of the other flavors besides the chicken -my cats think the shrimp and the liver pieces are toys to bat around until they end up under the refrigerator. But they go absolutely bonkers for the chicken.

Oh, and buy a bigger size if you can. .60 ounces goes pretty fast.

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Gave my 1 year old cat a small piece from the bag. She smelled it for about 2 seconds and proceeded to wolf it down and quickly ask for seconds. After obliging that request with a large piece, she went nuts. Aggressively licked my fingers of any and all residue, and is currently alternating between meowing, jumping all over me and sniffing the bag. Was almost startling how she instantly took to the stuff. Kitty crack for sure. Picked up the small bag from Petco, but will definitely order a decent amount from Amazon.

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I actually bought the chicken bites for dogs but I'm pretty sure it's exactly the same thing: freeze-dried chicken. All four cats are all over this stuff and it's rare for them to all like the same thing.

I give it to them for "dessert" after they've had some other wet food because they would eat the whole bag if I let them. I have to store the bag in the oven so they can't open the door to get to it.

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Pup-head Portable Indoor Dog Potty - Replacement Grass Regular 20"x 30"

Pup-head Portable Indoor Dog Potty - Replacement Grass Regular 20'x 30'I ordered this at the same time I ordered the Puphead Dog Potty so that I could have a replacement while washing/ drying the grass. This fits size-wise, but the grass is thicker and sharper than the original. My dog was starting to use the dog potty, but then refused to even walk on it when I put this one on. Put a real snag on the training.

The only grass replacement I've been able to find that appears to not be an imitation "Pup Head". So far I've wasted $95 on other mats including "potty patch" that claim to be the original grass potty mat. They lie. Nasty plastic grass is what I got from the others. This company's grass mat is the closest to real grass AND actually fits the tray the way it's suppose to. From ordering to arriving was pretty quick & we are happy to have new mats that don't stink. We got 5 years out of the 2 original mats by washing and alternating every 2 weeks (for a 5lb pup) and sprinkling baking soda on the tray & bottom of mat--so purchasing 2 mats at once really helps so that one can completely dry in between washings. Also---don't try any of those enzyme cleaners out there---in an attempt to use the old mats longer I finally broke down to use an enzyme cleaner & even after rewashing with dish detergent (our regular wash soap) & multiple rinses we couldn't get the enzyme out & it irritated our pups feet so bad she began to chew her nails off! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is that the construction doesn't seem to be quite as sturdy as the 1st mats---but I won't really be able to tell until we wash multiple times. This is the best.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Blue Buffalo Turkey Bits Dog Treats, 4-Ounce

Blue Buffalo Turkey Bits Dog Treats, 4-OunceThese are great treats in fact they are the only thing I use for my dog. But this price seem way wrong so far off as to possibly be incorrect?? In my local PetSmart they are $5.99.

We use these treats to reward good behavior. The dog loves them, and they really are the perfect size so it does not affect his normal eating habits.

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My babies loved them ! They are older dogs (13 and 5) so I didn't use this for training at all, but they just LOVE them !

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Monday, October 7, 2013

The Perfect Leash Walker 35-Inch Polyurethane Dog Leash

The Perfect Leash Walker 35-Inch Polyurethane Dog Leash, PinkThis is a great leash. I have a 70lb and a 45lb dog and they are not good walkers. Since the leash is strecthy it automatically pulls the dogs back so you don't have to yank their leashes. I definately recommend this leash.

Although I was a bit worried when it first came out of the box, being that it was a bit heavier than my normal leash and shorter, one walk outside put all my fears to rest. Not only is it beyond comfortable but the length actually helped. My little guy walks right beside me and when he does randomly stop, which he did quite a bit more before this leash, there is a nice little spring to it which makes for a much gentler tug on my arm.

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With some practice with my dog this leash will be great for dogs that are pullers. My dog is over 100 pounds and it's taking time to get her adjusted. The handle is comfortable.

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comfortable and sturdy. Easy to use and the bit of spring it has is especially good. We have two 70+ lbs dogs one who walks great and one who doesn't so well and the leashes have been good for both of them.

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Having gone through many anti pull harnesses and leashes with no success, I was skeptical about the perfect leash. How wrong was I as It does exactly what it says it will and stops the pulling. Dogs and I are both happier but only down side is the leash could be longer and if you have a small dog the weight of the leash can bother them.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Round Nylon Choke Collar in Black 18"

Round Nylon Choke Collar in Black 18'The collar was exactly what I wanted. Light weight, no chain links to make noise, yet sturdy enough. I went to several pet stores and could not find the nylon choke or the 18" size. As always, checked with Amazon. Thank you.

I got this for my pit who is a little bit of a brat when it comes for corrections. Her metal collar never seemed to stay where I needed it to. Especially when i was training other dogs along with her. I heard from another trainer that the nylon was the best as far a good correction collar. Now we are using it for all of the rescue dogs I train. I love this product. It doesnt hurt the dog but it def gets the point across. Plus it looks very stylish and less intimating that the metal. I also like that it's quiet!

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Hard to find accessories for the extension leashes. This is much nicer on the neck of my dog. Great price!

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Great product to keep dogs from escaping, maintains safe control without hair breakage. Seems to be strong enough for all breeds.

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My dog loves it doesn't pull his long hair, but gives us control of him. Couldn't find at any local pet stores. Thanx

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Majestic Pet Martingale Dog Collar

Majestic Pet 10-Inch by 16-Inch Martingale Collar for Dogs, PinkBought this collar for my moms dog, because the choke chain she had left a black coloring on her neck. Collar works great, when the dog puls e collar tightens and stops the dog from pulling again. Worth it to buy one.

I bought two of these in late fall and just put one on my golden retriever yesterday. Either I am doing something wrong or these fit weird. I always have them a little loose on the dog as he has a fat hairy neck. By doing so, the access collar hangs down in a straight line, thus making this look kind of "Y" shaped on his neck. Then to top it off, I have a puppy who loves to bother this older dog so he goes up and grabs that bottom part to try to choke the dog or pull him around. It is constructed well but either I don't know how to adjust this or they don't fit like a regular collar. If anyone has one of these and can help me, I would appreciate it. I bought two of these and seems like I won't be using either.

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This was exactly what i ordered. The sizing was perfect. It came in a timely manner. I will order another the next time I need one. I would recommend this product.

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Brook Trout 1" Large Dog Leash

Lupine 1-Inch 2-Feet Traffic Lead, Brook TroutI love that Lupine makes their leashes in "traffic" size great for training or when walking in a pet store. My Golden looks awesome in his Brook Trout pattern :)

Great leash! High quality, great price! I've been using this to walk my GSD, and it hasn't disappointed in the slightest.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

AETERTEK Waterproof Rechargeable 1000 Yards Remote Contol LCD Display Remote 4-in-1 Dog Training Col

AETERTEK Waterproof Rechargeable 1000 Yards Remote Contol LCD Display Remote 4-in-1 Dog Training Collar with Shock,Vibration,Ultrasonic Sound, and Auto Anti-bark for 1 DogIt came! Works great. Instructions are a little confusing, but within about half an hour we got the tester to light more than once and tried it on or dog. only thing I've noticed is sometimes it beeps at her (not a shock) when she is just laying down moving around, others it seems to miss a bark...for the most part though it works great and is already making a huge difference in our year old rottweiler who went nuts any time someone went by. Everything is on level three, the shock is on level 2. She definitely respects it and recognizes that beep warning in bark mode. I love that it has a warning beep in bark mode, and doesn't just shock her. She is able to adjust her behavior to avoid a shock. Great training tool if used properly. Like I said it does miss a bark here and there, so carrying the remote for now is a must. However, I have seen a huge difference in her just in the first 24 hours. This is a great value because it has both a shock training collar and a bark collar function. At the pet store there are no collars that even compare...they are not waterproof, and the ones that are lack any bark feature. I would recommend this collar to anyone!

This item was a great buy. The instruction are a little confusing at first and they are necessary. I spent a bit of time trying to figure it out without them and finally gave up and got the instruction. On the good things this thing is very humane. I hate it when people look at it and think it is so in humane to give dogs shock collars and they turn around and hit their dog. In addition you do not have to shock your dog either. After associating the beep and vibrations with the shock then that is all you need to do most of the time to correct their actions. This eliminates ever having to put a hand on your dog aside from praise. The shock feature is nothing like a stun gun which I have heard the question before. It is simply a shock and does not leave any marks or hurt the dog, just gets their attention with some displeasure. Within two days there was almost a complete turn around in our dogs attitude. We can now walk her without a leash and she never runs to far in front and doesn't bug other people without our OK. You do have to recharge the battery about every 3 days if you leave it on constantly but it last a week+ if you only use it when you know you are going to be training your dog.

Hope this helped any of you who are looking at purchasing this product.

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Product works perfectly, no flaws or defects in craftsmanship, training collar used properly trains a dog INSTANTLY, even a stubborn, strong-willed, energy-filled, confident dog like mine. Despite my best human intentions, there are just some things I have not been able to train her using any other means, and this shock collar only needed to be used once. Now she only needs to see the remote or the collar to immediately get her behavior under control. I do feel a little guilty bc I don't like to train with pain, but hey, momma dogs do, so...Tip: make sure the intensity is set very low before you use it! I'm amazed how many shock intensity settings there are on this thing I use it on the lowest, I can't imagine every using it on the highest. I have had this for almost a year and break it out periodically to retrain on particularly challenging behaviors in my 1 year old australian shepherd. I haven't had a single one of the other problems that any of these other reviewers are talking about, and highly recommend this product, which I bought after EXTENSIVE research.

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Product would charge and nothing else. Remote would not connect to receiver. instructions not easy to follow. Junk Junk Junk.

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The receiver and transmitter would not sync 90% of the time EVEN though I followed the directions to the tee. I am returning it for a refund. My dog is still running with my car out of our property and into the road (I have too many acres to fence it). Now I've wasted several weeks trying to make that stupid thing work and her life is still in danger... we are no better off.