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

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Richell Pet Pen 120 to 90 Floor Tray

Richell Pet Pen 120 to 90 Floor TrayOur Newfie has loved her private space in her Richell kennel for the past seven years. After such long use by a 120 pounder, the floor tray had several cracks and made quite a noise as she moved about. This was to be expected, actually it lasted longer than I expected. I was thrilled to find the tray still available. However, it arrived simply inserted into a large mylar plastic mailer similar to one you would use to mail a document. No protection to any corners, no padding, nothing else. The mailer was ripped in several places, and two corners of the tray are missing. I will keep it because we top it with a thick memory foam mattress to fit the kennel. But I would really urge the company to improve their shipping methods.

I have five darling parakeets. I love them to death. But they are messy little beggars. Placing the cage on a small table in the center of this floor tray has made cleanup very easy. Any seeds, shells and poop which they happen to scatter about land safely on the tray. A weekly vacuuming and a quick rinse is all that is needed to keep my feathered friends in top shape.

Great value.

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Packaging is poor, there is nothing to protect the floor tray inside the carboard box so it is cracked. Will be returning at once. Wouldn't recommend product with current packaging design.

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I use this tray to put under my cat box. The item came packaged poorly and was broken on the edges. I kept it because it is such a pain to send broken items back. It works fine but looks bad because it is taped. I would not use this to put under a dog kennel because it would be leaking pee all over the place.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Simple Solution Extra Large Training Pads 100 pk (2x50pk)

Simple Solution Extra Large Training Pads 100 pkProtects very well and is a good size and extremely absorbent. I recommend them to avoid unnecessary messes and "emergencies" with all pets.

I read all the reviews on Amazon about these pee pad, and really wondered if they worked as well as others said they did. I have a yorkie and we keep pee pads around when we are not home, and these work great. They are wider than most and are super absorbant. These are perfect for training and for dogs of all sizes.

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I like these pads. We have a small dog so when we don't take him out these are perfect for indoor use.

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This xtra large size pad provides more complete coverage and, hence, better protection for my hardwood floor against 'spillage' as well as poor aim! While thin, these pads can hold a significant amount of liquid. And this is a fantastic price. I just returned from Pet Supplies Plus where these exact pads were selling for more than $42 for one package of 50 pads so this is definitely a phenomenal buy.

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I must admit to having been very happy with another brand's xtra large training pads. But Amazon stopped carrying them, and offered Simple Solutions instead. When I finally gave in and ordered, we decided to test the two pads together(the other one was OUT!).

Simple Solutions really IS better! We put both brands side by side, then judged the results, and Simple Solutions won "hands down." They're much less messy because they absorb better,so they last longer -and the dog didn't seem to see any difference between the two brands.

Using training pads is great when training puppies, but if you have a fondness for toy dogs, they can also help your adults. I've had Poms for the last 25 years and long ago discovered that leaving a couple of large training pads in the attached garage during the work-day allows them to use the garage as "outside" whenever they need it. And that, in turn, has reduced accidents to almost zero for very long periods of time.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Flashing Pet Safety Collar - Collar Color: Orange, LED Light Color: Or

Alfie Couture Pet Accessory - Flashing Pet Safety Collar - Collar Color: Orange, LED Light Color: Orange, Size: XSThis is just as it looks, very bright. It does what intended.

Has different settings which I like. I could only adjust it down so small due to the light "bar"

inside, but it is good enough because I dont use it to attach her leash to it.

Love the 3 settings for the lights, easy to use, easy to put on and to see at night. It's brighter than I thought it would be which is great.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

GoughNut Stick Black

GoughNut Stick BlackWe have been through countless dog toys and with our American pit bull terrier. He loves chewing the Goughnuts black stick soo much better than the hard plastic Nylabone products and after several hours of chewing there is not a mark on it! Regular chew toys are gone in minutes. We realized early that we needed to find a tougher brand and have tried Zogoflex, Nylabone, Bionic rubber and this is the only one of the so-called "tough toys" that has survived his aggressive chewing. He still has 2 Zogoflex toys but has still managed to chew off chunks of those. I am absolutely thrilled that we have found a brand that will last! Will be ordering the ball and donut!

Pros: Crazy tough

Cons: Slips out of dog's mouth, boring shape.

Got this for our pitbull terrier who loves to chew. Bully sticks, ham bones, and raw hides don't last him even one night. So we knew we had to go rubber. I originally got the Goughnuts ball -it awesome! Super insanely bouncy, and super insanely strong. Only problem was, he wouldn't chew it! Figured he'd go the stick more, but he simply loses interest. The shape and texture of the stick makes it just slip out of his mouth when he tries to chew it and he gets bored. I just got a West Paw Designs "Hurley" bone in the mail and he absolutely loves it, but we'll have to see how long it lasts. Also, the "guarantee" on Goughnuts seems to be much better than the "guarantee" on West Paw Designs. Seems like Goughnuts we'll replace more than once while West Paw will only replace once per purchase (though I've also heard they "blacklist" you and won't replace after your first replacement! Not much of a guarantee!).

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I have a Lab who loves to chew... and he wants to chew hard. He turns nylabones into weapons and that is just one thing I love about gouhnuts!

MADE IN THE USA!

Lifetime Guarentee, and I can tell you that they honor it!

I currently have 4 goughnut products in my house, 2 of these sticks, 1 Maxx Stick and 1 doughnut. My dog perfers the sticks for chewing but he will carry the doughnut one around.

I was skeptical at first because of the price but I figured I was spending a ton on others and throwing them away, with this once I see red I package it up and send it in for new one.

I love that he can chew for hours without worry. I love that I am supporting an American Company.

Goughnuts has a customer for life!

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this has been the best toy that i have bought for my aggressive chewer. after a few months it is still in one piece

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Usually "indestructible" doesn't apply to toys around my two very aggressive chewers, a black lab and a golden retriever. My golden has taken ownership of this toy since it was delivered two days ago and so far, not even so much as a scratch on it. She seems almost p-o'd because she can't get a chunk off. If it holds up another week or so, I'm going to order another for our black lab who just sits and waits for the golden to let it go. So far, so good.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

400 YARD WATERPROOF REMOTE 3 - DOG TRAINING 7 LEVEL SHOCK VIBRATION COLLAR (AT-216S-350S)

400 YARD WATERPROOF REMOTE 3 - DOG TRAINING 7 LEVEL SHOCK VIBRATION COLLARI have 3 dogs of varying sizes... I needed a remote that would control all 3 dogs but at different levels. This fits my needs perfectly. IT's also nice that it has a "beep" feature to hit right before the shock, because eventually the dog only needs to hear the beep.

This goes up to 7 levels of strength. One of my bichons needs about a level 3-4 which is the same level that my boxer/pit mix responds to. On the other hand, my other Bichon responds just on vibrate-no shock needed. The level of strength needed is based on the dog and their level of defiance.

Obviously, this is to be used as a training device, and not for torture. So if your dog is not responding stop the training and try a different method. Also, it's important to start at the lowest level and go up. DO NOT just start at level 7 for a sharp correction.

All disclaimers aside, the device fits my needs perfectly and I've almost eliminated lunging at other dogs while we are on a walk. A few more training sessions and hopefully we can get rid of the collar entirely.

The collars work amazing my only issues is it is hard to change from one dog to the next and change the setting in enough time to actually correct the second dog in time. I don't like that you cant correct all three dogs at once, and every time you charge them you have to reset each collar.

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Was a little timid when ordering something like this so cheap because we looked around in stores and they were so expensive. Best buy for our dogs, ever! They work properly and hold up great. I would recommend this product 100%!

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Petsafe SMART DOOR LARGE

Petsafe SMART DOOR LARGEI received the door from the Amazon seller and it locked up and refused to reset. The seller was no help and I was really unhappy with him but I contacted the manufacturer and received a new door which works perfectly. Love the company, love the door, not happy with the seller.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Shootag Flea & Tick for Dogs 2PK (2 dogs)

Shootag Flea & Tick for Dogs 2PKIf your dog has skin irritations from chemical flee/tick prevention or you're looking for a better and safer quality flee product for your pet that REALLY WORKS, buy these.

Both of my toy poodles have been using them for about three years now. No more skin irritations where the chemical vet prescribed flee and tick "spot" medicine would have been applied. (So no itching. :-))

And, they still worked when my youngest poodle chewed them as a puppy! When I have found a flee on my dogs while using these, the flee was dead. So, the shoo tag did it's job!

They are environmentally friendly. Safe for your pet and MUCH CHEAPER than vet meds! I just can't say enough good stuff about them.

This is the only product I use on my dogs. Shootag's are the best think I've found. I try to keep my dogs chemical free and this works. I teach dog agility and obedience and I recommend them to my students.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Extra Fine Chrome Snake Chain

Guardian Gear X-Fine Chrome Snake Dog Chain, 12-InchI got this specifically as a "show" collar for a very large and heavy (~120lbs) dog. I got the 24" size and it did just fit over his head. I was initially concerned about whether the chain would hold if I really needed to restrain him, since the link size is very delicate-looking. I had no issues using this at all, and it held even when I had to pull him away from another dog. For the show ring, it disappears completely since my dog has a ruff of neck fur. Nice!

Another super Amazon purchase. These are great for the people who want a choke chain for a dog that doesnt really need a lot of pull and something that looks nice. We love them and have them on both of our Dobermans.

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This snake chain was a perfect fit and great for showing. I will buy one again. Thank you very much!

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My dogs are large and strong and I walk three at a time so I need to have control. These collars slide smoothly so they don't stay tight, they release right away. Because they are thin they get the dogs attention, but they don't damage their coats. I use these collars every day and when I take them off you can't tell the dogs ever had a collar on. My dogs all have long bright white fur on their necks and have experienced discoloration from other collars but not from these. As with any choke style collar I do not allow my dogs to run loose or play wearing these for safety reasons. I highly recommend the Guardian Gear Chrome Snake Dog Chains for obedience work. They are a quality collar, look great, and get the job done. They are also strong. You can provide a sharp correction to a large dog with no fear of the collar failing.

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Chain is not weighted as heavily as I would like, though I do like the fine size of the links. I have bought better chains in the past. Would prefer a smaller link at each end.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Puppy Wee Wee Training Pads 23 X 24 200/case Underpad

Puppy Wee Wee Training Pads 23 X 24 200/case UnderpadI got alot for my money but the pads are really thin and they do not hold the urine in one spot. The urine spreads throughout the mat. However since they were such a good price i can jus toss a mat out everyday, which is good because i dont have to worry about the smell.

I would only recomend this for small dogs and puppies, they do the job, but are flimsy and the absorbant material falls out if you shake it open. I wont be ordering them again for that reason.

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Maybe it was just the batch I received, but the quality of these pads was the lowest I have encountered. Many of the pads in this box were poorly glued, so that the layers separated easily, making a real mess once my dogs used them. (Note for the squeamish: skip the next sentence!) Clean-up was also difficult, because the top layer of the pad tended to come along with the poop when I picked it up to throw it away.

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Never again!

The quality of the pads is not good, they are very thin. The box is was falling apart and the pads inside were damaged, I have to put in the trash forty of them because they were totally destroy.

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The product came as specified on the website. It works wonderfully and I would order this product again because of the price and durability.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Sound Barrier Indoor Sonic Fence

Sound Barrier Indoor Sonic Dog & Cat Fence SB-1It works just fine. The sensitivity is adjustable, from "Don't get anywhere frickin near this, Damnit!" to "Come on over and sniff the funny colored box, cat!" It makes a really annoying audible beep when it senses the collar, and continues to beep until the collar goes away.

Note: This will NOT train your cat on its own. You still have to punish the cat when it goes off, to give the cat the idea that the noise is "bad" and not just "annoying". However, it does tell you when the cat is trying to get somewhere you don't want him, so you can punish as you see fit, without having to stare at whatever it is you are trying to keep the cat away from.

When the so-called piercing alarm went off, my dog stood there, tilted her head and looked at me as though to say, "Whaaas up?" I couldn't ship it back fast enough...can't someone make a product that is so high a pitch that HUMANS can't be annoyed by it but it keeps dogs away? PLEASE...

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This product is not for containing an animal like a fence, but for scaring them away from a certain spot. I am using it to keep my chronic poop eater dog away from the cat litter boxes. Works like a charm! I like that it is just noise, not a painful shock, and also the loud alarm lets me know when he's trying, so I can come reinforce the warning. I've been trying for 10 years to keep him out of the litter boxes, and now he won't go near them after only a few alarms!

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It works great. Keeps the cat away from the christmas tree. The device was very easy to use. Love it

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our dog would eat the poop from the kitty litter box. So we setup the box in the hall leading to the bathroom where the litter box was. Our dog went near there once it went off and she left the hallway. Few weeks latter we were upstairs (the litter box bathroom is downstairs) and we heard it go off, our dog came running upstairs and looked like she knew she was in trouble. After that she has never gone near that hallway again. it's been months now and our dog still wont go down that hallway even if we are down it ( laundry is also down the hall) she will just stand at the edge of the hall or lay down there. We have since removed the collar and our dog still hasn't gone down there. Mission accomplished.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Pit Bull Break Stick

Pit Bull Break StickThese are used by more than just the idiots who illegally fight these wonderful dogs. I do dog rescue and currently have 3 Pitties who (since we brought in a third female) have taken to fighting. If you've ever been in the middle of a Pit Bull fight, you know they will NOT let go, no matter what. You can hit them, pull them, yell at them...it makes NO difference. The only thing you are going to do is piss them off further and risk badly injuring one or both of the dogs.....or yourself. Getting the dogs apart in a timely manner is of the utmost importance. These are powerful dogs and they can really hurt each other in a matter of minutes. I would never fight any dog (it is horrific), but will be buying several of these so I will be prepared the next time a fight breaks out between my Pitties. It would be irresponsible not to.

I make my own break sticks, but they are identical to this one. Mainly posting to counter the ignorant review left by someone else.

If you have a terrier breed, their natural instinct in a fight is to BITE AND HOLD. This is different from most other breeds that will blindly bite and release anything that gets in their way (and for this reason, you should not use a break stick on any breed BUT terriers... for your own safety)

With terrier breeds, the break stick is one of the quickest and safest ways to break up a fight. Straddle your dog, grab the collar with one hand, and insert the break stick behind the molars and twist. The leverage will cause them to adjust their bite onto the stick allowing you to pull them away and back under control.

As a terrier owner, not having a break stick borders on irresponsible if your dog has any chance of another unleashed dog running up and starting a fight. Consider it like insurance... it only takes a split second to wish you'd had it.

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I have 4 rescued pit bulls and on occasion I foster dogs and volunteer with the local pit bull rescue. Dog fights happen, and hoping that don't won't help me if they do. Happy to have a tool I can use, just in case.

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This comment is for the idiot commenting on others comments. This is not only for terriers. Hence the reason its called a PIT BULL break stick. The only thing that was right was that you can't use this on other dogs. Pit bull mixes especially pit bull terriers. Other dogs don't lock down and will bite/snap your hand if you try this. Pit bulls will only try to readjust their grip placing their teeth on the stick allowing you to pull them off whatever they are biting.

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This product enforces the myth of the "locking jaw" of the pit bull. I currently have 3 female pits (yes, all females) in my home. One is mine and 2 are fosters. I am a certified dog trainer, working on certification for temperment testing and planning to open a pit rescue. I have pits who got in a bit of a rumble and I managed to break them apart without this "stick".

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Viatek Bark Stop DOG MASTER with Laser

Viatek Bark Stop DOG MASTER with LaserI don't want to sound like Yogi Berra but here it is anyway. The Bark Stop worked when it worked.

The Bark Stop was broken when it arrived. I called the number on the box (not the retailer) because it said that if the product was defective that I should call them. There didn't seem to be any shipping damage. I talked to a person at the Viatek company ("Lisa") who told me to send proof of purchase and a letter and they would send a new one out right away. I wasn't supposed to send the Dog Bark, just the receipt. After waiting three weeks, I called back and there's no answer. I've called them several times with no answer.

I got fed up and decided to try to fix the original. As it turns out the push button switch that operated the device was defective. After messing around with it I found I could get it to work if I took off the orange "trigger" and just played around with the button. Once I got it to work, I was able to quiet the next door dog (small yippy poodle). It really worked. The dogs across the street seem to be immune though even though I had it just a few feet from them. I think it actually made them madder. Still, it took care of the neighbor's dog so, I was fairly happy with the performance which is why I gave it any stars. About a month later the device stopped working again. I can get it to work somewhat intermittently now but as it turns out the point is moot now. A few weeks ago some coyotes got through the neighbors fence and ate their dog. I know it's gross but that's what happened.

The device is VERY poorly built. The laser is stupid too. (I disconnected it when I took it apart.) The current price is about half of what I paid and it's probably still too much. I honestly can't recommend this device because of the build quality and the inconsistent way it operates. (Some dogs, yes, others no.) I also don't trust the manufacturer ("distributer") at all. On the other hand it worked when it worked so if you're really desperate, you might want to give it a try. Not everyone can count on coyotes...

This item works like a charm and of course is totally harmless to its intended targets, meaning those pesky neighborhood pooches that bark at anything that exhibits even the slightest sign of life (there is also a setting for cats but I haven't yet tried it so I don't know how effective it is). I call mine the "Illudium PU38 Doggie Disintegrator" in honor of Warner Bros' 'Marvin the Martian'. Also neat (but not necessary) is an actual super-wow built-in laser aiming light (I covered mine with electrician's tape to prevent visual evidence of my frequent sniper attacks on the neighbor's overly-vocal pet that barks even when a mosquito passes gas).

Another advantage of this particular doggie trainer is its superior range; it's rated at 50 feet and from what I can tell it is effective to at least that distance (I'd say 60+ feet is more accurate); it works when shooting through window screens with no noticeable loss of effectiveness due to interference/scattering of the sound waves by the screen mesh. While such a range isn't needed for indoor barking-training of one's pet it really comes in handy with those 7 a.m. "wakeup calls"/11:30 p.m. "operatic arias" emanating from the neighbor's yard that are a serious detriment to one's sleeping patterns. On the positive side, it's just like rising at dawn to do some morning hunting but from the comfort and convenience of one's own home. There's an element of satisfaction after being rudely awakened from a sound sleep and a feeling of no longer being a helpless victim of this uncontrolled racket when drawing a bead on Fido and pulling the trigger: "Take that, you manic little noisebox!" :-) Once again, this item's ultrasonic emmission is completely harmless; it's just a distraction/deterrent that causes the offenders to temporarily desist from their annoying cacophany (the more stubborn specimens usually require multiple zaps).

So, for anyone tormented by such vocal disruptions/irritations, this item is highly recommended. Besides, it looks cool kinda like a vintage 1950s-'60s ray gun many of us had as kids. :-))

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For us this item did not do a thing. All my dogs wanted to do was chase the laser beam. When the neighbor dogs started to bark at our fence, I aimed it and nothing. They didn't even flinch. So for us it was NOT a stop bark. I returned it with no hassles. Thank You. Papa Bill

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I have two small dogs that go balistic at the slightest noise and also in the backyard protecting their territory. I chose this type of deterrant because I want to know what's going on after the lights go out at night, but I don't need the extra noise in the yard. One shot and it's instant silence. It wasn't a training issue. It happened the first time I used it. Now all I have to do is pick it up and I get the desired effect.

Every dog is different and what works for mine may not work for yours. At this price it's certainely worth the price to give it a try.

By the way .......... the laser is a stupid idea. This is not a toy. Aiming doesn't need to be precise. My dogs hate the sound and that's enough.

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I received this product and have tried with several new batteries, but the LED does not light up, and the sound emitter appears to have no effect on dogs on cats. Very disappointed.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Secure Leather Mesh Dog Basket Muzzle #11 Brown - Pit Bull, AmStaff (Circumference 12", Snout Length

Secure Leather Mesh Dog Basket Muzzle #11 Brown - Pit Bull, AmStaffI have 2 pitties-one who is unpredictable around trophy park balls and the other who loves to eat dirt then give me poo puddles at 4 in the morning. I guess their muzzles are 1 inch in difference and I scored with the correct size for one of them to give me the opportunity to buy a second smaller size.

The product measurements are exact. Fit my dog perfect. Fast shipping and no issues at all with buying or the shipping. Great Seller. The muzzle is easy to use and put on.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Small Starmark Clicker - TCQC

Small Starmark Clicker - TCQCI ordered this clicker because of the great reviews I read about it. It is loud, which is great for training outside especially. The training booklet isnt anything special, as a matter of fact, its just printed on the inside of the cardboard packaging. But still, definitely recommend to anyone interested in clicker training

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Dean and Tyler Leather Basket Muzzle, Size No. GS - German Shepherd

Dean and Tyler Leather Basket Muzzle, Size No. GS - German ShepherdDean & Tyler Leather Basket Muzzle looks great and, most importantly, does not bother our dog at all. We tried others, and she did not like them, always trying to get rid of the muzzle. Now she just looks straight and, actually, does not stop that often to sniff all of the street "news".

Friday, June 7, 2013

Whole Life Pet Products Pure Meat All Natural Freeze Dried Cod Filet Treats for Dogs and Cats, 10-Ou

Whole Life Pet Products Pure Meat All Natural Freeze Dried Cod Filet Treats for Dogs and Cats, 10-OunceWhole Life Freeze Dried Cod, is my cat Goober's all time favorite treat! Can be served dry, or warm up the tap water, and moisten a small chunk or two! Moist releases the fresh fish texture, taste and aroma, that Goober prefers most. But, he sure won't turn his nose up at a treat straight from the resealable 10 oz. package.

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