Dean & Tyler Padded Puppy Double Ply Nylon Dog Leash with Black Padded Handle and Stainless Steel Ha

I finally found a strong leash for my Rottweiler who loves to pull even if he is an advanced obedience guy. The padded handle is the best. Most leashes are all nylon and when the dog pulls it really hurts. Also, impressed with stainless steel clasp which does not rust a pro since we live near the sea.

Pet Buddies PB1714 Googlie Sheena Sheep Medium Toy

It's a cute toy for my small dog, but I had to take it away after the first day. My dog promptly gnawed the little legs off and proceeded to disembowel the rest of the toy within an hour of giving it to him. I am not sure what dog wouldn't be able to easily destroy this since my dog is a Chihuahua-Mini Weiner dog mix.

I've bought a few of these Googlie toys now and my dog, Frank, LOVES them! I'm not sure if it's the squeaking or the texture of the toy, but he absolutely loves these toys!

I'm not sure how long this toy is going to last, but given how much Frank loves it, I don't care!

You can check out a larger version of this toy here Pet Buddies PB1713 Googlie Sonia Sheep Large Toy

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Easy Walk Harness - Small/Medium, Fawn

purchased one for each dog, but the smaller one keeps coming loose and has to be readjusted often. other than that, they actually do keep the dogs from pulling and choking themselves.

Although sometimes difficult to put on, this is the single best tool to use in training and safety for your dog. Unlike most standard collars or other harnesses that pull mainly on the neck area. This does not do that at all. The motion for pulling is around the waist. It may seem strange at first but this is the only way a harness should be used

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Love this product. I feel good giving it to my dogs and they look forward to their treat time. Great product, excellent and quick service what more could you ask for? I would recommend this product.

Love this product! Been using it for several dogs.

However, do NOT purchase it from Ubeatablesale, Inc. Sent the wrong product, had chewed gum attached to the container, e-mails, phone calls, etc. Only took one month to straighten everything out.

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Dogtra 1900NCP Field Star 1/2 mile Training Collar Single Dog

I will try and keep this short but I have a thousand good things to say about this product. I have a 15 month old German Shepherd puppy that is roughly 80lbs. He is stubborn and really loves to 'test' me. His energy level is what you'd expect for a dog of his age and his size times seventeen. He cannot be satiated by a walk and I can't run with him everyday due to knee problems. I have a nearby field where he could run and play if he was just able to heel when someone else came onto the field or walked by. He is extremely nice but most people freak out (which is expected when a GSD is charging at you) if he approaches them. I couldn't risk him jumping up on someone so we normally just took short walks and I dealt with his energy accordingly.

I read the reviews here and bit the bullet after swallowing what seemed like a bitter $200+ pill. Boy was I wrong! I took my dog out once. One time. Just a single outing with this thing and his demeanor changed EVEN at home. Just make sure you have the collar VERY tight. My dog is tough so the first time I thought he wasn't feeling it and I continued to increase the intensity until the contacts touched his skin around Level: 70, which delivers a solid pop. I had gone up to 40 on my own arm beforehand. I have shocked myself at this level (70) afterwards to make sure I didn't really hurt him. It's not comfortable but it's nothing bad...especially for such a large animal.

He wandered away from me and I called him back. He continued so he got the nick. It didn't stop him from running off from me so I switch over to constant (back down to level 25, where he is extremely responsive now) and held it for less than .5 seconds. He immediately stopped and looked at me. I called him back and he came immediately. I gave him tons of praise and that was it. That's the whole ordeal. I can take him anywhere now without a leash and I am in complete control. He responds to the device at just level 25 now and we are working on him learning the 'Page' feature so I can completely stop using the actual stimulation, though at this level it is not really any different than the vibration itself. The dog is far far happier and his energy level is lower now that we can spend 20 minutes with him in a solid sprint daily. His eating habits have improved and he is far less interested in people wandering around us.

Now that's what most reviews of this product sound like but they don't actual review this PRODUCT, just the premise of the device. Yes, it works amazingly well and your dog will have behavioral improvement as a direct result of using it but that doesn't say anything about THIS dogtra product. So let me convince you to buy this one instead of the ones for sale at PetsMart and the like. This unit is built TOUGH. It's water resistant and comes in an extremely well packaged carrying case. I am a devices hardware engineer and I am not one that is easily impressed. This thing does it for me. It's going to last forever and it's easy to use. The buttons are not easy to press accidentally and the range has been tested to about 400 yards (half the advertised range) without a hiccup. The charge lasts forever and you can charge them both at the same time. The collar is durable and comfortable for the dog. Mine doesn't even notice it. You can easily change the intensity of the stimulus if your dog runs off and needs a REALLY good jolt, though I have had amazing results with just using constant for about 1s at a VERY low level in those situations, when necessary.

After a few good zaps you won't have to worry about your dog roaming very far from you.

--Can't say enough, this is just fantastic!

I read lots of reviews of many different collars. The cheaper ones all seem to have issues after a short amount of use. I also did not want to be buying batteries every month. Another comment someone made was about being water proof. The last thing was the range needed to be more than 50 feet. This collar has so far been GREAT! It lasts for days on one charge, about 3 to 4 days constantly being on, the remote last even longer. I like having the ability to just vibrate the dog for correction as well. I don't have to use the Nick or Constant hardly at all. Only when he goes brain dead, i.e. another dog or something really interesting. Vibrate makes him stop what he's not suppose to be doing almost all the time. I try and use a command before I send a vibrate correction. I will say that the power level of this collar is controllable via the remote. DO NOT LET YOUR KID ALONE WITH THE REMOTE. I tired the shock collar on my self first and found that LVL 1-20 were barely noticeable. At lvl 30 I can hold on to it while pushing the constant button. I decided to turn the power up while holding it and pushing constant. When you get to lvl 40 it starts to hurt enough you don't want to hold it long. I am a big man 6'4" 300 lbs and I stopped there. This thing goes to 127 on the dial. The reason I say don't let your kids play with it is because they will turn it up to high and shock your buddy till he cry's. My kids had the dial set at 80 and hit the button. My oldest told my youngest it was all right to do it. So you can guess what happened next. Poor dog screamed and ran to my wife because I had went to the garage to get something. The youngest was very upset at what she had done to the dog. She cried for quite sometime. I had the boy hold the collar after showing and letting him push the button on (while on 30) me. I wanted him to understand it hurts. He has not done it since. I wish they made them for kids as well, I could see these being useful :-) LOL. Oh and the collar buckle is metal and the actual belt material is VERY strong and also water proof. I had to wash the whole thing after my dog rubbed his neck in $h!t. So I was thankful I bought the water proof one. I also looked at other sites for reviews before deciding on this collar (Cabela's). I would tell anyone with a stubborn dog that is 30 + lbs to get this collar. It works GREAT on my male 95lb Black Lab that just turned 1 yr old.

Chris

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Tri-Tronics Pro 200 G3 collar is the one I settled on after researching dog e-collars extensively (the dogtra's and cheaper petco collars). I will write/ link to a more extensive review with pictures and video at a later date. Turns out if you link to anything outside of amazon, however helpful or innocuous it will get deleted and all you see are [....]. I will provide the url in an update (if I can figure out how w/o it getting deleted) but suffice it to say here are some of my findings and I hope this helps a dog lover with an unmanageable/ aggressive dog.

PLEASE, if you are considering `giving up' on your dog read on this is a tool that if used properly can really help your dog become a better citizen despite what people tell you about dogs and shock collars/ e-collars.

E-collars are for dogs that are `hard' dogs. This term refers to an aggressive dog toward other animals or humans and views your commands and hollering as `optional'.

The opposite is a `soft' dog may not follow your instructions but listens and tucks its tail between its legs when you raise your voice these collars SHOULD NOT be used with soft dogs (more on this later). For a very good video on this and how to use e-collars see link

We have had a rescue for six years and have contemplated getting an e-collar/ shock collar but have been very reluctant b/c it can cause pain to the animal. Last winter we found a small dog abandoned to die in the woods by our house (still makes me very sad to think that people do this). Our shepherd-mix is very aggressive, so the problem we had was she was ready to kill the little guy. Luckily we have a large home and could separate the two dogs and worked on slowly introducing them. Took some 6 months to where we could allow them into the same room (on leashes). Given the big dogs aggression we needed to get her under voice command every time. Also, given her high prey drive and tendency to roam we walk her on a 50ft. leash. She did break the leash a couple of times and it took a good hour to catch her as she would take off chasing an animal in the woods.

Along comes the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 collar. After following the leerburg dvd instructions and some 12 months later I can truly I WISH I HAD BOUGHT THIS SIX YEARS AGO. I can take our big dog off leash in the woods and SHE ALWAYS COMES BACK. I can make her stop in her tracks with my voice command NO. I have used the shock feature about 10 times in one year. Only one time have I used it on a high setting (66% of full power). The rest of the time it has been on low settings (16%) it snaps her out of her prey drive and makes her pay attention to me. I MUST EMPAHSIZE I ALWAYS HAVE DOG TREATS IN MY FANNY PACK for both the little dog and the big one and I FOLLOWED THE DVD INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. Had I not bought the DVD I would have done it all wrong so I cannot recommend the product enough (see url above).

Why I chose the Tri-Tronics Pro 200:

1. I wanted a collar that would allow me to control my dog from a distance. If you are in the woods and there are rock outcrops the stated distance on e-collars at which you can control your dog drops off considerably. Given how much I love my dogs and how paranoid I was about the distance issue I wanted one that would, without a doubt, control my big dog, whatever the terrain I therefore settled for the one with a range of one mile. Keep in mind I had never used an e-collar but envisaged letting my dog roam free with the little dog (the recent addition) probably following her and wanted to ensure that I could control her over a long distance both dogs off-leash. This was the ultimate goal and I was very unsure how long this would take but wanted to have a collar that would work to satisfy this endpoint.

2. There are two different ways to `shock' your dog. One is `CONTINUOUS' lasts for ~10 seconds the other is a `NICK' last for ~0.5 seconds and is momentary. Reading up and watching all the material I could find I felt that the NICK in the end would be what I used more than the continuous. A year later I can confirm I was right.

3. Gradations More the gradations for the shock nick or continuous the better so I could dial in the exact setting to get our big dogs attention fine tuning the device to her sensitivity.

4. Expandability keep in mind we had just found the second dog. He was small, very badly abused. I wasn't sure with time if he too would turn out to be a stubborn guy so I wanted to be able to use two collars (one on each dog) controlled with one remote (in my hand) if need be. After a year I can say with certainty that this is not the case at all and so I will never use an e-collar on the little fellow. He does wonderfully with my voice commands.

5. The two manufacturers that came to the top early on were Dogtra and Tri-tronics. Each of these manufacturers have several different models and this is where it gets tricky and why I am writing this review (for now without the pictures and videos of my beta-testing). I decided I needed a 1 mile range and as many nick gradations I could get. I looked at the Dogtra 3500 NCP and the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 because they met my criteria. I decided to buy both and then keep the one I felt was best returning the other one.

6. The Dogtra has 127 continuous gradations for both the nick and the continuous mode. It is smaller than the tri-tronics and I was leaning toward this manufacturer. After having bought both to test out I quickly realized that the tri-tronics is actually far better for both the dog and the trainer. The way the e-collar works is there is a component that sits around the dogs neck (the receiver) and the transmitter (you have in your hand). The component on the dog's neck has two prongs that push into the dog's neck and this is what carries the electric shock to the animal after you press the button on the transmitter. The prongs on the Dogtra were brutal. They were significantly more pronounced and pushed into the dogs neck in a way that I thought was excessive, especially when compared to the Tri-tronics design. Keep in mind I was using the SMALLEST prongs from both manufacturers. The prongs have threads that screw into the receiver and you get a couple of different sizes in each box. Dogtra is a Korean company and I felt that keeping the dog comfortable while it has the receiver around its neck was not a priority and came through in the design. Remember the receiver is only activated for a very small fraction of the time the dog has this around its neck. This was something that I never did see in any reviews and was surprised to find out when I actually had both units in my hand and was beta-testing them for my use.

7. The Dogtra has 127 gradations while the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 has 18 for Nick and still fewer 6 for Continuous. On the face of it I thought this was a major drawback with the Tri-Tronics Pro 200. Also, the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 has a bigger transmitter (the part that sits in your hand). Surprisingly the Tri-Tronics is really a more thoughtful design and SUPERIOR product despite having less fidelity in the transmitter. Turns out the 18 gradations for the Nick and the 6 for continuous in the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH. IMO there is also a design flaw in the Dogtra transmitters (regardless of model #) that again I only discovered because I bought both and was trying them out side-by-side and I haven't seen mentioned anyplace.

The Dogtra feels like a thick cell phone (think Motorola startac vintage but 2x thicker) that has a knurled knob where the antennae would go that you rotate and as you rotate it the level changes in a little LED screen on the face of the device, displaying the setting value (between 1 and 127). As you rotate it the value changes from 1 127. You have two rubberized buttons labeled nick or continuous positioned on the side of the instrument (where the volume buttons on a cell phone would be). You also have a vibrate button (more about this later) but this is on the face of the device above the LED display .

The Tri-Tronics Pro 200 has a knob on the top, with hard stops, and these go from 1-6. This device looks like a 2D maglite flashlight, albeit smaller and lighter. On the SIDE of the cylindrical device you have three buttons that control the levels of the shock low, middle and high. Take a look at the picture else it will be very confusing

So, if you set the knob on TOP of the device to a 3 and press the low button on the SIDE of the device the dog get a nick at the 3 level. If you press the middle button instead (again on the SIDE) the dog is now nicked at a 9 level. If you press the low and middle buttons together the dog is now nicked at a level 12. So, you are ramping the level at which your dog is being shocked very rapidly. The third button is colored red and will provide a continuous shock (for ~10 secs) at a high setting (keep in mind the knob on the top stays at a 3 in each of the scenarios I listed). This is VERY IMPORTANT in your training and let me give you a real scenario where this became CRITICAL.

My large dog was out in the woods and as I have mentioned she has an incredibly high prey drive. She saw a woodchuck and took off after it down a valley (this is after we got the e-collars but were still testing them out). She was off leash b/c of how well the e-collars worked out. She had the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 on that day. I use it at a "3" on the top of the device and press the low button to get her attention. So, I am nicking her at 16% of the full power. Once she had locked onto the Woodchuck and took off I could not get her attention at this setting or the middle setting. I was worried she would catch and kill the woodchuck and so I pressed the red button, again with the setting on the top remaining unchanged and still at 3 (Here it is 66% of full power). She came back squealing really quickly. This has been the ONLY time in a little over a year that I used the high setting on her and I have never had a problem stopping her with a NO voice command since. Had I had the Dogtra system I would have had to have fiddled with the knob first, raised the setting level, and then pressed the continuous shock button. In the heat of the moment I am quite sure I would not have gotten this right and it would have taken me longer because I would have been messing with device. With the Tri-Tronics set up you are pressing a large button, without even really looking at the device in your hand. So, I went from pressing one button to pressing one above it almost reflexive never taking my eye off my dog. I think if you are training you want there not to be a time lag of any kind so there is no confusion in the dogs mind. Also, in this instance, I was able to avoid an untoward incident. If you have an aggressive dog you need to be able to switch to the highest setting instantly, without taking your eye off the dog.

8. Both units clearly work well. I think the Tri-Tronics Pro 200 is a better unit. If you have a dog that you are considering euthanizing or giving up for adoption because of behavior issues PLEASE CONSIDER trying an e-collar Dogtra or Tritronics in conjunction with the video I mention above. You will find your dog changes dramatically within a week. If you follow the instructions and the prep work in the video to the letter the first 15 minutes where you actually use the e-collar on the animal will have a DRAMATIC impact on behavior. Please do the prep work, it takes about 2 weeks but the results are truly stunning.

It took us rescuing our little dog to actually look into an e-collar for the Shepherd-mix. I wish we had done this sooner because she now roams without a leash and really enjoys herself on walks where before she was always on leash. I am happy to report the two dogs are now best of friends and the little fella actually loves the Shepherd more than he does us.

A couple of other things that come to mind (the longest review I have ever written LOL I sure hope it helps someone)! The Dogtra's charge a bit differently from the TT. The remote collar and transmitter (what you hold in your hand) have a little rubberized jack (on each) with a flip cover that you flick open and plug in the charger ends. If you have a bird dog or if you wander through marshy/muddy areas I wonder if the Dogtra's might collect dirt or get damaged? This was not an issue for me but something to be aware of. The TT collars charge similar to the Phillips toothbrush I have. You set the transmitter in a cradle and the proximity is sufficient to charge the unit. The receiver snaps into a cradle and the contacts touch and charge up the unit. There is no receptacle and so you don't have to worry about whether you got the snap cap back on. For both the Dogtra and the Tri-Tronics battery life was a non-issue. I used them for about 60 days (charging about once a week) and the batteries never ran down. I cannot comment on the longevity of the Dogtra b/c I returned it since I was going to get the TT but a year later the Tri-Tronics is fine. I would imagine the Dogtra would have been fine too. I understand the Tri-Tronics rechargeables can be replaced by the consumer. The Dogtra's have to be sent back in and I think they told me it would be . Again, minor detail.

ONE CRITICAL THING I FOUND: The Leerburg kennel sells a quick release strap (like a zip tie with a release button on it) for e-collars . I know the quick release works with both the Dogtra and the Tri-Tronics training collars and they are a MUST. The receiver that sits around the dogs neck has a strap and it is a pain to use (both manufacturers). The quick release is a cinch and more importantly you can figure out precisely how tight you want the receiver to be around the dog's neck. Again, Ed Frawley at Leerburg has a great online video of this nifty add-on. For the first couple of weeks I used what came with the collars and it was a real pain. Keep in mind you will need nitrile gloves to get a good grip b/c you will need to thread this (zip tie like add-on) through where the strap was on the receiver (after taking off the strap, obviously). It is a very tight fight so I found the nitrile gloves were perfect and I didn't need to mess with vaseline. You thread the quick release strap once and then you will be taking the transmitter on and off the dog's neck by pressing a button on the zip tie.

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My wife and I have a 80lb puppy who has had some issues with jumping up on people. This training collar has helped us keep her from tackling our guests. Great product, the vibrate funtion is an added bonus that seems to have a great effect.

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I purchased this product when my German Shepherd puppy was 6 months old due to a regular habit of her pursuing bad behaviors when she knew I was powerless to punish her (barking occasionally when she saw me outside, jumping on cupboards when I am out of the room, running into forbidden rooms when my back is turned... typical puppy antics). I was initially opposed to purchasing any product that uses electric shocks as punishment--I had done some research on the topic and found very mixed opinions on the subject, depending on the person doing the review. Unfortunately, I was in a difficult position, as I had a neighbor in my townhouse complex that despised dogs and was convinced it was my dog causing trouble every time a dog barked anywhere on the complex. Even though these were wild delusions, I knew it was only a matter of time before he took his vendetta against us to our landlord, so I decided to expedite my dog's training with whatever means possible in hopes I could make a strong case against his claims. Until that point, I had been using positive reinforcement training to encourage good behavior. I tried using ultrasonic deterrents and anti-bark spray collars without success, so going to a full-out shock collar was a huge leap.

There's not much to say about this product that others haven't. It is certainly more expensive than what you'll find at the pet stores, but its quality is light-years ahead of the competition. The unit itself is solid and the strap is quite durable. The remote trigger is very intuitive and fits well in your hand. There are 127 shock levels and a vibration feature that rattles the collar like a cell phone. My only complaint is that it is sometimes difficult to read the digital display in bright sunlight, but this is a rare problem since my use is strictly indoors for now. According to the specifications, this collar has a filtering element that prevents stray signals from accidentally triggering the collar (such as if another unit is triggered nearby). This was something important to me, as the last thing I want is the poor dog to get punished for something it didn't do. In the 6 months I've owned it, there has never been an unwanted shock. Although I can't confirm since I've never owned the cheaper collars, I've heard unwanted shocks is an issue for those cheaper units. This Dogtra model appears to have that safely taken care of. Battery life is difficult to gauge, since it will vary with how much you are using it. I can't say for sure how long it last and I do wish it would last longer, but it doesn't disappoint.

I imagine that some people exploring the option of using a shock collar are on the fence of whether it is a good decision for their dog. Obviously the pro-collar people will say it's the best thing ever and the anti-collar people will say you hate your dog, but I've found the best way to be sure is to hear how other people use it successfully and gauge whether that can be applied to my situation. While I'm no expert in this area, I can say that the training and relationship with my dog has stayed good while using this collar. Yes, the dog is not the happiest when she gets in trouble, but mild force is a language she seems to understand quite well (keeping in line with how dogs behave in packs, where the leader nips wayward subordinates to express displeasure). Like I said earlier, I was initially opposed to getting this, so I made a list of rules to follow:

1.) I never use the collar as punishment when I am angry or emotional. The trigger is only activated when I have a clear mind, which prevents the dog from being overly punished. It's tough when she decides to rip up my favorite shirt, but I refuse to let my anger sour the relationship.

2.) My overall training program is structured as positive reinforcement (reward-based) clicker training. The collar's role is to help the dog understand and respect boundaries, and after it is used I show the dog what is acceptable and then reward accordingly.

3.) The collar is never used (except for in an emergency) to punish a behavior when another dog or person is involved. This is important, because incorrectly applying a punishment may make the dog believe that the other entity (dog, person, etc.) is the cause of the discomfort, which could lead to aggression. I avoid this by never using the collar outside when we are on walks or potty breaks, and am happy to report no aggression issues.

4.) I only subject the dog to a punishment that I can tolerate myself. Prior to putting the collar on the dog, I tested the shock settings on my skin so I could feel and understand that the pain is real and should be using sparingly. The highest setting I could tolerate was 60, so the dog gets 30 (started with 20, but upgraded as her fur got thicker). I will note that I've found a pleasant alternative by using solely the vibrate function to correct bad behavior. My dog seems to hate the vibrate function enough to take it seriously, which is fine by me because there is no concern of pain being involved (I set the shock level to zero when doing vibrate-only training).

5.) I only use the collar when I can confirm a bad behavior. For example, if I am in another room and the dog breaks a "quiet" command by barking, I will use either vibrate or shock. But if I *think* I hear her jumping on the cupboard, I will do nothing until I can visually confirm that she has. I make every effort to associate a command being disobeyed before punishment is given, such as saying "quiet" after an unwanted bark but not punish until she barks again. For things like jumping on cupboards, she gets punished without a command (except me yelling "no!"), so she learns the cupboard is always off limits.

6.) I only use the shock collar if it works for the dog. I've heard that certain dogs will respond very well to shock collars (German Shepherds seem to respond very well, because they are a smart breed and thrive off structure). Other dog breeds may not respond well. For example, there is a Havanese I know that will whimper in a corner if you use this on him and will never learn a thing. I can't confirm for others though, but so far my German Shepherd takes quite well to the collar. In fact, I swear she almost likes wearing it, as she sees it as a "privilege" collar since her roaming boundaries are expanded when she's wearing it.

7.) The collar is only worn when I am home and can actively work with my dog to help teach her rules. I see no benefit in her wearing it when I am away and it is generally ill-advised, since the prongs may cause a rash if worn for days on end. The longest my dog has worn the collar is 12 hours, followed by a 12-hour break, and she's had no issues with rashes.

I'm sure there's more that I can't think of, but overall I'm glad I bit the bullet on price and purchased this collar. It is a durable piece of equipment that I consider safe to use around my beloved dog. Relationship-wise, my dog and I are as close as ever. Using the collar, she understands that I am in charge and will use mild force to correct her when she is out of line, but knows I love and accept her without question. For those on the fence about a shock collar, I suggest doing research and planning a training approach for your pooch if you were to get one--that way you can evaluate whether the option works or if a better one is available. Personally, I think the collar works really well with the training plan I have in place and that I've got one happy dog now that she has a better understanding of boundaries. I recommend this product.

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I have had a few different types of this type of leash. This one is by far the best one I have owned. Its sturdy and the button to hold your dog close or let it go farther is so easy and nice to use. It doesn't feel like its going to break like some of the other ones I've owned. I really love the bottom part that hooks to my dogs harness... its going to be well used and appreciated!

I walk my dog 3X a day, so my leashes get pretty heavy use. That said, I had a flexi retractable leash for four years that only broke because I dropped it on concrete. This thing broke within a month. The locking mechanism on this leash is poorly designed. It got completely stuck at one point and now randomly stays locked or won't lock at all. Total dud.

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As many others have said in reviews, only the lead is reflective. I think that is fairly obvious from the pictures/description.

With that said, this leash is great. Works smooth. Holds tight.

We have a 30lb dog and this leash is perfect for him.

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I bought two of these for walking the dogs at night. I have used them for 3+ months now. I thought it would be safer if they were on reflective leads. The reflection works well. The product is fair to midland. I have found that the retraction of the lead is not as good now as it was when I first started using them. The retraction is not terrible, but not as snappy which is sometimes a concern when I want to pull the dog back towards me. The lead has not had any issues with knots or binding which is good. One of the latches broke about 45 days after receiving it. Not a huge deal since I can push it down and hook the dog with my thumb. If I need another lead I am sure I would look for something with reflecting material like this one, but a bit better quality and heavier duty.

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I was hoping for a leash that was 100% reflective, but this leash only has about 1 foot of reflective tape, then it is a plain black cord like most retractable leashes. The case seems flimsy as does the button, so I'm glad I didn't keep it as I would question the durability of the handle. I think it would be a great product to try if the entire length of the the leash was reflective.

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Guardian Gear - Gold Snake Chain

was not happy that the color was wearing off the chain in just a few days. would not buy this again

Very handsom dog bling for my black lab. Very good quality, the gold is a bright color and well designed.

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Just got the new collars for my Presa Canario to use at the next show. Super fast shipping. Love the quality and the look! Will definitely order again. The chains are very thin and delicate looking yet strong enough for my 120 lbs male.

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This gets 4 stars instead of 5 because it didn't specify what it means by "Gold Plated." It seems like real gold plating, at least because of the color and shine of the metal. But it is not stamped so I couldn't tell you what Karat gold. It could be 14-18k, but it is a nice bright yellow gold so it could be more than that. I'm no expert so for all I know it's brass and "gold plated" means "gold colored plated" as these things tend to go.

The packaging says "gold plated" with a "stainless steel core."

But it is pretty, strong, and simple. The jump rings are welded well. The price was not bad if it is indeed real gold.

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This is a great show chain collar. I have a shar-pei puppy, and this chain works just fine for him. It looks great, and glides smoothly on his neck, yet provides a good control in a show ring.

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Cloud Star Itty Bitty Buddy Biscuits Dog Treats, 8oz Box

I JUST REC'D THE CHICKEN ONE TODAY 8/2/12 I ALWAYS ALWAYS CK THE DATES OF EVERYTHING I EAT OR DRINK..FOR MY FURBABIES TOO.. I CAN'T BELIEVE THE..ONE..TIME I DIDN'T (THANK GOODNESS ONLY GAVE ONE TREAT EACH TO EACH DOG) I COULDN;T BELIEVE IT THE DATE SAID ..BEST..USED//BY 7/13/12!!!! ALL DATES ON EVERYTHING ALWAYS IS A YEAR TO TWO YRS AWAY..SO THIS HAD TO BE VERY OLD..HOW COULD THEY SEND SOMETHING THAT OLD! GRRR

HOWEVER THE CO IMMEDIATELY REFUNDED ME...BUT..IM OUT TREATS FOR MY GIRLS HAVE TO WAIT FOR ANOTHER KIND OF TREAT TO ARRIVE NOW!!

I WOULD REFRAIN ORDERING FROM THIS CO.

These "itty bitty" treats are hard to find at the "regular" stores like Target or etc. So we bought the "bulk" size to stock up for our dogs. They love these treats.

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I have a lab and he loves these biscuits. They are the perfect size for training, even the big dogs.

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Lambert Kay Boundary Indoor/Outdoor Cat Repellent Aerosol Spray, 14-Ounce

I used Boundary to ATTEMPT to keep my cats out of the garden. I am highly disappointed. I have 4 cats and it did not stop even one of them from entering the garden area! I applied to the soil first as the can suggested--didnt' work, then I applied to an old towel, as the can suggested, didn't work--even tried applying to a cardboard box--nope--I sprayed and resprayed--NOTHING! I spent almost $12 and it's a faux!

So I tried it for the couch, did not work. For the doors, did not work. Soaked a cloth with it and hung it over the couchdid not work. The moment I spray my cat walks up. Sniffs. And gets cozy. For me and my cat, this was a waste of money. Hope other people have more success.

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I have a cat who scratches anything and everything in sight!! I recently bought a new sofa and have been spraying it daily with Boundary and the cat won't go near it! Thanks Boundary!!!

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This stuff doesn't work. I don't know if it is because it evaporates very quickly (less than 24 hours), or if it just plain doesn't work. I tried using it to keep the cats out of the dining room, but they continue pooping on the carpet regardles of whether I use the spray.

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Love Boundary because it keeps my dog out of the garbage. O is addicted to getting in the garbage. We tried weighing it down, putting pepper juice on it, putting it in the cabinet under the sink and a bunch of other strategies and nothing worked because he was on a mission to pillage the garbage. I found this on discount at a drug store and said, "what the heck?!".

He now stays away from the trash.

You have to spray it once/day.

The smell is like citronella.

It keeps my beast out of the trash!

Love it and will continue to buy it.

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Puppy Wee Pads - 23" x 24" - 200/CS

These pads are very thin and are not 23" x 24". They are more like 22" x 23". This may seem like a minute difference but when you are using a pad tray you need the pad to stay in place.

They are working out great.

Fast shipping.

My puppy was trained right away on them. I would get some more when I run out.

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These are the third box of these pads I have used. They work great and my three puppies just can't wait to wee wee on them. I have some more on the way as I write this. Excellent buy. They are thinner than the ones we were used to but considerably cheaper and don't leak at all. My pups love them and they are so spoiled they have to be fed by hand.

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excellent qualityitem just as described. MUCH better deal than paying $25 for a pack of only 100 that is available at Walmart---better quality too

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I use to use the small pads but these are better for the price. I would use 3 small ones, but now that I have the larger ones I only have to use 2. Better savings and they absorb well. Will continue getting more of these.

WildSide Kangaroo Apple Treat for Dogs, 6-Ounce

Great product for anyone looking for a limited ingredient snack. My dog, after many trials, can only eat kangaroo, oatmeal and apples. Unfortunately, this product has potato in it also and my Frenchie broke out in hives. Ah well. It was worth a try.

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RC Pet Products 1-1/2-Inch All Webbing Martingale Dog Collar, Large, Nirvana

This collar is very well made and attractive, but the large is way too big for a dog with a 16-17 inch neck. I needed to return it and purchase a medium.RC Pet Products 1-1/2-Inch All Webbing Martingale Dog Collar, Large, Nirvana

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Primal Pet Foods Buffalo Liver Chunks Dog Treat

When given and option my Greater Swiss will go for the buffalo bit spendy but hey he's worth it!

As we all know, buying treats for our pets can be a game of trial & error. We recently got two rescued rottweiler mixes the young dog (1 yr) loves them but the older dog (3 yrs) walks away. He's a picky eater & she's eats everything so we weren't surprised. I liked the size of the treats, they're longer strips that big dogs need to chew and can't inhale.

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Dogs really dig these. I like the high protein no junk approach for their treats. They're not light "freeze dried" feel of some other protein treats. More dense, but not tough and stringy like jerky. Feels a tad pricey to me.

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Warner Decorative Door Bell 10" With 3 Silver Plated Sleigh Bells

We recently adopted a new kitten. I got these sleigh bells, so we were aware of when someone was opening the back door. Since, our little kitten named Belle loves to run to the door to see who is coming in. Being afraid that she may get out these bells are a nice warning that someone is coming in. Plus who doesn't love Christmas and the sound of sleigh bells. Love this!

It's delivered in3 days. The silver plated bells are heavy duty, look nice on the leather strap. The sound is loud, serves very well as a door bell.

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I originally bought it in an attempt to train my new dog to go potty. However, she is so good at going twice a day that I didn't need to train her with bells. I did have to extend the bells downwards by tying a ribbon at the door handle (for the dog to reach so as not to scratch the door frame or smear the glass pane). Now that the bells are not used by the dog, we still enjoy the pleasant ring whenever the kitchen door opens/closes. I am very happy with the leather and the metal used to make this unit. Good value too.

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Flexi Freedom Leash, X-Small PK

Perfect for my three pound chihuahua to pull. The size is small enough for my purse or pocket. No complaints here.

Great for walking as it is the perfect length. Great for a small female dog! We love the bright pink color.

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PetSafe Pawz Away Extra Indoor Pet Barrier, ZND-1000

The zones work great, within the limits listed below.

Good Points

1. Has a A, B, and AB setting which lets you control individual dog access to areas or objects (such as separate food bowls for special diets, rooms, etc)

2. The shock is mild but definitely uncomfortable (I tested it on me before I used it on the dogs). It is milder than the strong static shocks I regularly get around the house.

3. The dogs quickly learn to avoid things that cause shocks.

Limits

1. Collar wear is recommended to be limited to 12 hours due to rubbing by the stud on the neck. This can be a problem with intelligent dog and schedules requiring longer wear times. Intelligent dogs can quickly learn that the collar is the source of the shock and can wait until they are not wearing it to get into the forbidden.

2. The range increments listed (2-12 ft) are not dependable. I find mine, with direct line of sight, is half that or less.

3. The six available range settings are not enough. There are times that 1 or 2 ft increment is too much.

4. Area of affect is spherical. Keep this in mind when deciding where to use them. Depending on the range setting, just walking by the counter or under the table can set them off even if all you intended was to discourage Fluffy's nose from appearing on the counter/table top. The only way to alleviate this is to find some way to dangle the zone from the ceiling to correctly limit the reaction area to those 3 ft off the floor.

If you own an obnoxious young Siamese cat like I do, you understand the frustration of demolished house plants, tracked-all-over counter tops, and strewn trash. But not anymore! To my great suprise, cats shock-collar train really well :D

This device is really easy to use, though you won't be convinced after the first day. You DO have to make some adjustments to the system before it starts working the way it was designed to (zapping mr. kitty so he learns to not be into stuff!)

Some little pointers you need to know when setting up your system.

1) Placement of the trasmitter (the fire alarm looking thing): be sure you understand that on the maximum distance setting (6 notches) it is only projecting a radio signal out 6 feet in any direction (a total diameter of 12 feet). So, if you set it next to your house plant, kitty is only going to stay a maximum of 6 feet away from it (which is plenty to make your plant feel more comfortable ;o)

2) Collar fit (very important!!): this system will not work AT ALL if you do not have the collar tight enough! Remember that animals have fur, and it will mat down under the collar after about an hour. My mistake was to adjust the collar to a comfortable fit, which basically left the contact prongs just floating in fur (they have to contact the animal's skin in order to correct/zap them). So, the first day I was a little frusterated when Khemos just laid all over the transmitters and never got zapped. There were a lot of warning beeps, but no response from him. The next day, I got smart and adjusted the collar to a VERY snug fit, and was sure to move the hair out from under the prongs (you should be able to get just a finger tip under the end of the prongs when fitted correctly). And that's when the product started to work.....and boy did it! :D Don't be afraid that it's too powerful for a cat though. I zapped myself when I was testing it, and where it made me drop the collar (I was not expecting the shock when I got shocked) it didn't stop my heart or "hurt" me *lol*

Also note to be sure not to make kitty wear it all the time. It will eventually irritate the skin at the contact points, and there can be some hair loss. We keep Khemos locked up in 'his' bathroom at night, and put the collar back on him in the morning when he has run of the entire house. Also note that you can save the battery life on your transmitters if you turn them off when not in use.

If you have a long haired cat, you may want to shave a little bit of hair under the neck when you first start using this collar. You won't have to keep kitty looking that way forever (don't worry ;o) as the collar tends to train pretty quickly. It doesn't take long before the warning beep is enough to send them running away from the transmitter.

MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION 4-6-2011

Ok folks....I realize that I've already written enough about this product, but there are a couple additional pointers that will help you get the most out of this product:

1) Both prongs must be touching the skin at the same time in order to transmit a shock/"static correction". So if you're testing the collar on yourself before applying it to your pet, you will need to be touching BOTH prongs in order to experience.....well, the experience ;O)

2) If you happen to have a kitty with razor sharp hind claws, you will probably have to replace the handy-dandy collar this unit comes with (our's was scratched to smithereens within 6 months). After spending a great deal of time trying to find a replacement collar that would easily thread through the receiver's slots, the thought occurred to me that I could easily make a new collar! So I went down to our local JoAnn's Fabric store, and purchased about 18 inches of black, 3/4" wide elastic. To construct the collar, simply cut the old collar off the buckle, and thread one end of the elastic through it. Pull about 1 inch through and stitch through both layers to secure the buckle (it's easier than it sounds). I chose elastic over plain nylon web for it's stretchiness, and it's made a BIG difference (don't know why Innotek/PetSafe hasn't thought of this yet!?) The elastic gives a little making the collar MUCH easier/faster to fasten to a snug fit on a squirming cat. It also helps the prongs stay in better contact with the skin if the animal scratches the receiver out of position. Lastly, I think the little bit of give provides a more humane fit (which i know is a weird point to make about a 'shock collar' ;o)

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These zones are a terrific investment. Our dog is very intelligent, so my wife and I devised a plan. I always put the collar on before we take the dog outside. He gets so excited that he associates the collar with going outside and never puts 2 and 2 together. He has figured out that the source of the shock emanates from the zone though.

Even so, he doesn't mess with them. After numerous episodes of his destructive shenanigans and many failed attempts at containment, this finally did the trick!!

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This product simply did not work. I have two beagle puppies, 6 and 10 months. The 6 month old puppy didn't seem to even notice anything. The 10-month puppy twitched a little every few seconds but kept right on doing whatever she wanted to do.

I put the collar on my wrist to see if it was working and because I wanted to see what I was subjecting my dogs to. It was working, but the range was sporadic sometimes up to the three feet advertised and sometimes I had to be very close. The shock was very, very mild. I have since bought a SportDog 400S collar and it works great on the lowest setting, though of course it is manual so I have to actually be watching the puppies to correct anything. But the point is, my dogs are not immune to the shock training...just the ZND-1000 is not even close to powerful enough.

A word of caution I bought the product from because they were cheaper than amazon at the time (wish now I had bought from amazon because they have a better return policy). When I returned it they took a 20% re-stocking fee, so I lost $27 for the two collars and systems. Check the store's return policy before you buy this!!!! The packaging is hermetically sealed and it is impossible to get the system out to test it without destroying the packaging, so if the store wants all packaging intact for a return you are basically totally committed to the product whether it works or not.

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We purchased the disc as an add-on to the Innotek contain n train system. While it took some time to get our 2 dogs conditioned to the underground fence and the remote trainer, the disc worked right out of the box... Within a day, both dogs avoided the area and after less than a month, both dogs seemed to respect the zone whether they had their collars on or not. We've had one disc for around 3 months and just ordered a second one for another area of the house because we love how well the zones work.

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SammyDoo Pet Diaper Wrap Fits, Approximately 6-Pound to 20-Pound, 11 to 15-Inch, Girth 18 to 24-Inch

As a doggie diaper, the SammyDoo Pet Diaper is priceless. It does an excellent job of staying put and holding the diaper securely. It's extremely well constructed of quality materials and surprisingly low priced. Should it be needed, the garment can be washed in the washing machine. Just be sure to cover all the Velcro or it will adhere to other garments. Let it air dry instead of putting it in the dryer.

So, why did I rate it with only four stars? The product description includes this statement: "Swaddles and Comforts your pet to make them feel secure and helps with anxieties." The SammyDoo is not only meant to protect your home and clothing from your dog's excretions but, to make your pet feel less anxious and more secure. That was my sole purpose in ordering it. Our vet diagnosed our little dog as anxious and having separation anxiety. I hoped it would relax him but, I can see no discernible difference in his behavior.

You may want to know:

*If your pet is afraid of noises, s/he may react to the sound of opening the Velcro when using the SammyDoo Pet Diaper--mine did and didn't like it. A big drawback is that if the item is used for curbing anxieties--not as a diaper--you must remove and replace it every time you take your pet outside for urinating and bowel movements. There goes that sound again...

*The tag featuring the five-steps pictorial graphics for placing the garment on a pet are small and not so easy to follow. Additionally, it's hard to get a pet to stand still long enough to get it on properly.

*The size chart states a weight range that is simply not detailed enough. For example, the small size can fit dogs from six-20 pounds with a girth of 11 to 24 inches.

If your dog needs a diaper and isn't bothered by noise, this is an excellent product. If you want to buy it to make him/her less anxious, consider the drawbacks and personal experience I noted.

My dog has numerous health issues that cause him to have periodic urinary incontinence. He has for over a year slept in a Simple Solution Washable Male Wrap, although I gave up on the recommended pads long ago. Dog pads are not up to the job; I use Poise Ultimate Absorbency Pads or generic equivalent with much better success.

The male wrap is not always perfect. Even with the larger pads, they don't always contain everything. Because of this, I've covered his bedding (in his crate) with a waterproof bassinet pad so that he doesn't ruin the foam. It can be a pain washing these, however. Also, the velcro seems to have relaxed a bit on one of the two pads we keep in circulation. It will no longer stay on overnight...clearly, not ideal!

With that in mind, i thought I'd give this diaper wrap a try. You can see my fellow in his in the customer action shots.

Speaking of those pictures, currently among the photos is an extension kit an additional velcro pad and some strap lengtheners. These DO NOT come with this product. If you get this, you're getting the basic kit only.

I didn't find the item that difficult to put on the dog, maybe because I've been manhandling him into doggie diapers for some time. He grumbles a bit but put up with it about as well as the less complicated mechanism, even though he didn't care for having his tail pushed through the loop. As soon as it was on, he seemed perfectly fine with it. It didn't restrict his movements in any way, and he comfortably followed his routine through the rest of the day.

We did encounter some problems during the night, however. The velcro sticks to the flannel covering of the pad. It pulled the bedding askew and also pulled the diaper out of shape. We never had this problem with the male wrap.

Another reviewer using the product to calm his dog mentioned that his dog found the noise of removal distressing. This is something shared by the male wrap as well. It's something my dog has never gotten used to; he jumps every time I take it off.

After having used the item for some weeks, I have to say it seems to be slightly better at containing urine than the male wrap, maybe because it is universally snug where the male wrap has elasticized bands on each side. It doesn't always contain everything, though, and cleaning it is more of a production than the male wrap. Because of the greater area of velcro, it continues getting caught on fabrics, which remains an issue.

We have reverted to the male wraps for the most part but may pull this out when his health goes into bad periods. As long as his incontinence remains infrequent, the male wrap and bassinet pads seem to do a good job of keeping him comfortable and containing the mess without the more elaborate structure and the issues with catching on things. That may change if he develops more frequent problems.

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My husband and I rescued a little 9-pound Maltese dog whom we named Lola from the puppy mills. The poor little girl had no socializing and did not know many of the basics: climbing stairs, walking on a leash, and most of all, potty training.

She's really sweet and we've come a long way with her but potty training is still not under control. So I decided to try this Sammy Doo Diaper Wrap. I ordered mine in small, which was the perfect fit for Lola. The bright red color and the solid cloth material are stylish and show evidence of quality craftsmanship.

Here is the problem: it's difficult to figure out how to use it. Lola was getting increasingly agitated as my husband and I with the help of a visiting couple tried to figure this out. We put Lola's tail through the elastic opening in the rear of the wrap, but then couldn't figure out where to attach the Velcro and where to attach the multiple straps. By the time the front shoulder straps were securely in place, Lola was totally miserable with us.

Once the SammyDoo Pet Diaper Wrap was on with a pee liner in place it did its job and Lola seemed fine with it. But then we were afraid to take it off and start all over again! It would have been a simple matter for the company to a) provide larger and more visual instructions (they do include hard-to-follow wearing instructions) or b) offer simple icons on the wrap so that customers know what goes where. I really like this whole concept but can only recommend with reservations.

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The biggest problem I had with the SammyDoo Pet Diaper Wrap was figuring out how to put it on. The instructions that come with it are terrible, the company definitely needs someone else writing their instructions. Finally after watching a YouTube video on how to put it on I got it on my dog correctly. The other problem I have with this product is that it runs a little on the small side. My Shih Tzu weighs 17 pounds so I got the medium which is supposed to fit up to 20 pounds but it is a little snug. Otherwise the product worked great once I got it on him. I used Poise pads instead of the diaper and they are very absorbent. There are no leaks with this product as I have had with other doggie diapers and he can go all day in his SammyDoo Diaper Wrap.

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Well, my little guy looks JUST like the model for this item and sometimes feels the need to mark his territory in undesirable places so I thought I'd give this a go. I've tried some home-made solutions for a belly band to help with it which didn't work out so well. I like how nicely this fit and it was easy to put on him. The problem is, he's not used to wearing things around him so it sort of freaked him out a bit and he wouldn't move or lay down or sit. I will keep trying with him, it seems like a really great product and I want it to work. Not just the "diaper" aspect, but the calming aspect. That would be great for those summer thunderstorms.

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Gentle Leader Deluxe Head Collar and Leash, Small, My Little Angel/Red

Here's the product size info that is listed on the package (that's not yet shown in Amazon's images or product description).

Petite: Under 5 lbs. Tiny Toys, Puppies.

Small: Up to 25 lbs. Beagles, Jack Russells, Shelties, etc.

Medium: 25-60 lbs. Dalmatians, Pointers, Spaniels, Sight Hounds, etc.

Large: 60-130 lbs. Danes, Goldens, Labs, Rotties, Shepherds, etc.

X-Large: Over 130 lbs. Giant Breeds, Oversized or Large-Headed Dogs.

My experience over the last few days with my 1 year old Sheltie was good (using a small size Gentle Leader). I'm glad the DVD emphasizes the proper fitting (which is really important). She doesn't mind the high and tight collar part, but she clearly doesn't like having something foreign hanging on top of her nose, but I think that will pass with time. However, with the Gentle Leader on, she no longer pulls during a walk. It has worked best to distract her from the top strap during our walk with food or by switching pace (from walk to run or back).

When I purchased this lead, the lead seemed very good. But, I found out that my little dog liked the lead too! My dog chewed through the cable. I had to change to lead with a cord that is flat. The new Expressions have what I want.

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This product does work but not as completely as expected. My dog still pulls but not as hard as he did before. I realize that other dogs/owners may be better able to handle this and have more success. The only other thing that I noticed was if my dog was walking everything was fine but if I stopped to chat or look at something, he would sit down and try to use his paws to pull the front part off of his nose. All-in-all this is a very good product that does what it is supposed to but I took off a star because it is not an easy product or one for people in a hurry. But if you are not in a rush to get out the door with your furry friend and have a few extra minutes to work with a collar, this is a good product.

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My dog gets overly excited on walks when he sees other animals, and had a real problem with pulling and lunging. The gentle leader head harness has been a godsend! Far less of the previous behaviors and correction/handling is SO much easier and more effective with this tool. It took my dog very little time to get used to the Gentle Leader and my arms don't get jerked out of their sockets! This product is a true winner I wish I had tried it sooner!

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I have to say this appears to be one of the best quality collar and leashes that I've purchased. The instructions and video are very helpful and precise. I've had this set for a very long time waiting for the perfect opportunity to slowly get my dog used to the collar. (which is highly recommended) He sort of freaked out when I went to put the collar around his head for 3 seconds the first time, so I'm kind of dreading the whole process. But having said all that, I will make the effort and I'm happy about the purchase.

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PetSafe Ultrasonic Indoor Bark Control, PBC-1000

I have a 3 1/2 year old Boxer that barks, cries, whines, and howls when I go to work...ALL DAY...I know, I recorded it. I went to Petsmart and picked up this gadget. Brought it home and it the manual correct button. She bolted. She hates the ultrasonic noise that it makes. It reduced the amount of noise that my dog makes but only in a certain area and I don't crate my dog when I'm going to be away for more than 8 hours.

So if I'm just running out for a few hours I stick her in her crate with this right in front of her but if I'm going to work I use it in conjunction with the petsafe electric shock bark collar.

My girlfriends dog does not really notice it if he's otherwise engaged but my dog hates it. Worth the price in my opinion. Best advice is to take it home and try it. Some dogs react to it. Others don't.

Admittedly we have only had it for a few days, but our dogs responded at once. We had trouble for years with them barking when someone was leaving the house (even though other people were still in the house!) or when visitors or delivery people arrived. Every arrival and departure was a major event, noisewise. If one dog started to bark, the other one felt compelled to join in. We tried other measures to control the excessive barking, but to no avail. This device worked instantly. The dogs bark once or twice, CLEARLY hear the sound although we can't, and stop barking immediately. The house has never been so quiet! Our dogs are Pembroke Welsh Corgis, a breed which is known to have sensitive hearing, and when used to herd are trained using whistled commands. I noticed from reading other reviews in which people mentioned their breed of dog that other herding dogs (like German Shepherds) seem more apt to respond, whereas non-herding breeds (like terriers) may be less responsive...no proof, just an impression from my research.

Update on Feb. 22, 2008. This product continues to work well, and our dogs have adjusted to it. Initially they were a little cowed and appeared distressed by what, to them, must be a very unpleasant noise, but they quickly learned that one bark was OK, two was a no-no, and a gentle woof (if they really needed to make a noise, which they occasionally feel they must do as part of their duty to the family) wouldn't set off the alarm. Today it snowed here, and our neighbor plowed our long driveway, which is normally a very noisy affair, dogwise, but there were only a couple of subdued "woofs" as the dogs did their jobs of alerting us to what they perceive to be an intruder on the property and then went back to sleep, rather than continuing to bark until they exhausted themselves, and us. Our house has never been so quiet! I am delighted with this product, and very happy that our dogs have adjusted to it so quickly, and am amazed at how quickly they figured out how to "express themselves" discreetly, when they need to, without going overboard and driving us all crazy! Of course, corgis are pretty intelligent and trainable dogs, and I am as impressed with the breed as I am with the product!

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My beagle (13 mo.) cocks her head showing that she hears something with a slight pause in the barking process but does not deter her from barking at a later time. Does nothing for howling and will only go off for loud barks, not smaller barking or any form of whining (even if extremely loud).

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i absolutely love this product. my neighbor has four little yippers and my shepard/chow mix was antogonized by the yipping on our side of the fence. I hung the device on my side of the fence and the noise keeps the neighbors dog from picking "arguments" with my dog. all barking and fighting has ceased. all the surrounding neighbor as well as me can get a good nights sleep now.

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Our dogs didn't even notice it. We have three small terriers and I thought this would be a suitable device for a few house slippers. I was wrong the kept on barking...

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