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

Friday, April 18, 2014

SportDOG WetlandHunter A-Series 500 yard Remote Trainer - SD-425CAMO

SportDOG WetlandHunter A-Series 500 yard Remote Trainer - SD-425CAMOThis is the second trainer I have purchased. After owning my first for two years, I decided to purchase another for my second dog. This unit can take a lot of use and works during rain and snow easily. I shocked myself first before using it on my dog. I rarely have to go above the first shock setting. Great product!

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

DT Universal No Pull Dog Harness, Clear Patches, Black, Small - Fits Girth Size: 23-Inch to 28-Inch

DT Universal No Pull Dog Harness, Clear Patches, Black, Small - Fits Girth Size: 23-Inch to 28-InchThis is a great harness and durable as can be. The patches are lame, though. The writing on them is some sort of rubber or latex that peels off very easily and makes it look very shabby. Patches are expensive, too!! Better patches would earn this harness a 5-star rating. Also on my dog, the strap that went between my dogs legs never fit right and was too long even when at the shortest possible arrangement. I use the harness without that strap and it works just fine. Please make better patches!!!

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Collar with Roller Buckle and Nickel Hardware

Collar with Roller Buckle and Nickel Hardware Color: BlackWe bought this color to be an additional one for the shock collars we purchased. It's big enough to fit our very large dogs, which is what we needed. I thought it would be a little better quality, but seems to serve it's purpose.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Fresh is Best Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Heart Treats for Dogs and Cats

Fresh is Best Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Heart Treats for Dogs and CatsI don't care for this product it's too crumbly for training my dogs with, Training with dogs requires small easily and quickly eaten treats. These treats crumble and leave bits which the dogs are busy scarfing up rather than working.

Beef heart is what gives Discus their beautiful colors (It helps). This product is an easy substitute for buying heart from the butcher (if you can even get it!).

1 package heart

1 box spinach (defrosted and drained)

3ish handfuls of fish flake food (any kind)

1 box unflavored jello (helps hold things together)

6ish multi vitamins like men's 1 a day. (make sure you dissolve in just a tiny bit of water)

use food processor to mash up each part. This makes a good bit so you may have to chop in food processor, take it out and put in large mixing bole, and then put the next ingredient into processor and so on. The consistency is going to be very dense like toothpaste. I put in a baking pan and let it sit in the fridge for 3hrs or so to set up then I move to the freezer and freeze it. Once it is frozen you can take it out and cut it into little peaces, put them in some good Tupperware containers and keep frozen. Then feed as needed! Good luck! : )

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Alfie Lifestyle Pet Accessory - Lighted Collar and Safety Flashing Charm Combo - Color: Blue

Alfie Lifestyle Pet Accessory - Lighted Collar and Safety Flashing Charm Combo - Color: BlueI was very excited about this buy. I live in an apt. so I am constantly walking my dog in the street at night. The "collar" falls apart on walks and the "name tag" will turn off on its own. I would not buy it again, but it does provide some light for passing cars.

This lighted collar would only work for a very small dog or cat that does not do much running or rolling. The collar is basically a tubular lighted piece that fits into a small rectangle and then is held in with a small plastic knob. The charm works well on another collar but not on this lightweight tube. I didn't send it back because the charm works well but we have big dogs and the collar is not meant for a sport dog.

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This is a pretty good product. We are lucky that we can double loop it and it slides over our dogs head (we have a 14 pound pug).

She literally disappears in our backyard at night and we are a corner lot on the "main" road (ok we live on a little man made island so it's only neighbor traffic, but still scary when you can't see your dog!)

I don't know if we would use this if we had to latch and unlatch the LED thing to get it on and off though. It wasn't really easy to tighten down and it seemed that with regular locking and unlocking something would easily break.

So it's a great buy for a small dog, but i'd be hesitant with a big dog unless you planned to trim it and hook up to the size you'd need for a slip over style "collar"

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The concept of this doggie collar is good. It is easy to use and has high visibility.

However the locking mechanism for the tube is weak and the tube slips out of the body when my doggies shakes his head.

But necessity is the mother of invention ... I use the collar around my neck when I walk my dog ... works even better !

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Within one day of use, the hanging ball was lost during the walk. The wrap-around part was too big if we only wrapped it once, and too small to wrap it around twice, so we cut it to make it fit better. The light is not very bright. Would not recommend.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Petmate Kennel Cab Fashion

Petmate Lifestyle Cab Sm Lady Pink/Dk Pink SI just bought this carrier yesterday to bring a new cat home in. I picked it up at the local Petco store for about two dollars more than it is listed for here. While at the store I checked out all of the different models and brands. Though I was not impressed with any of them, the color scheme on this model was nice and the plastic moldings on this brand seemed just a bit better than the competition. So far, I am pleased with the purchase. This thing was easy to assemble (there are only three parts) and now that it is together it seems stronger that I would have guessed it would be. The handle is good quality and strong and the built in storage compartment in the top is a nice feature.

Unless you want to spend a lot more, I recommend this as the best buy out there!

I ordered 2 of these kennels and they are great for my cats (9-12 lbs). I had a larger kennel before and the center of gravity wasn't good because there was too much room for the cat to move around in. This is a nice sturdy product.

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If I had bought this for the size of pet they recommend, I would have returned this item. It is definitely not worth the original $40 price. The plastic is of thin quality and the food and water dish included is ridiculously small. Also, the door rattles horribly in the car!! THAT BEING SAID, I did buy this for my little Chihuahua, who is only 3lbs but a little too tall for a small sized kennel, and this kennel works perfectly for him. If he were any heavier the handle would come off and the bottom would sag but since he's tiny this kennel is perfect for him, I would def recommend this item to anyone needing a taller kennel for a tiny dog with longer legs. But NOT for any pet over 5lbs!!!

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Bought this at our local Target store, thanks to a previous review. The only color they had was light blue, but that was ok. The kennel is very sturdy; we bought it for our new 8 week old kitten, but our 7 year old cat is actually quite fond of it. She is 10lbs, and fits in very comfortably. I like the quality and the way it snaps together. The storage compartments on the top were a little hard to open, but I like the way the food/water dish fits in them. The door is very sturdy, as well.

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This is a great kennel for the price. I could actually fit both my cats in it... well, if they wouldn't kill each other. The snaps that connect both halves of the kennel together are very sturdy. It's also great that you can collapse the whole thing for easy storage. The door is also removable, so my cats use theirs as a bed.

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Dog Leash 1" Wide Nylon 15 Feet Extra Long Lead for Training Secure Locking Snap

Dog Leash 1' Wide Nylon 15 Feet Extra Long Lead for Training Secure Locking SnapIt only gets 4 stars because I hate the closure. I can no consistently get it open. Not sure if it is a female thing or what, but the closure is really difficult to get and gold open long enough to clasp it to her collar.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

PoochieBells Dog Potty Training Doorbell, Merlot

PoochieBells Dog Potty Training Doorbell, MerlotWe live in a townhouse, so we can't see our front door. Our poor pup would sit at the bottom of the stairs waiting to go out, but we would never know it. I didn't want her to bark to let me know I do not like dogs that bark a lot.

So we tried these and they work great! It only took about 2 times to train my lab to ring the bells if she wanted to go out. Now, even if I'm cooking in the kitchen with the TV on, I can still hear her jingle the bells!

Word to the wise though, be sure you are getting the REAL Poochie Bells (they will have a little bone shaped tag near the top). The brand name Poochie Bells have very sturdy and LOUD jingle bells. I tried to save a few bucks by getting a cheaper knock-off on ebay for our cabin, and the bells are smaller and cheap and do not ring nearly as loudly. I ended up getting the real Poochie Bells and tossing the knock-off into the trash.

I realized that my puppy did not have a way to tell me he needed to go. He would come over to me and I thought he just wanted scratched and the next thing you know he had an accident. Now he rings the bell and I know he has to go out and we no longer have accidents. It was an easy thing to teach him too, everytime we went out we rung the bell and he eventually caught on and it only took a couple of days, our other dog started using it too.

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Mixed success with this product. Threemonth-old puppy played with it at first, but soon learned to ring bells to go out. Then he learned to ring bells whenever he wanted me to give attention. Probably thinking "It's about time she got a call system so I don't have to whine and howl when she leaves the room".

Also, I bought 2 large bells at a craft store for $2.50 and strung together for the porch door, which works as well. I am still using it, but the sound isn't necessarily a potty call!

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It's true, I could have just bought some ribbon and attached bells to it... But, 1) I wouldn't have gotten around to it and 2) this looks MUCH better than my final product would have been.

Very well made and looks like it will last a while!

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My puggle doesn't bark, so when he has to go out, he would scratch the door. This way, he rings the bell and let's everyone know he has to do his business without ruining the door and it works perfectly!! All other bells I got he would rip when he tried to ring them, this one is nice and strong and he can hit it as many times and he wants without ripping it down. If you're looking for a dog bell, this is absolutely the one! It's nice too cause it has snaps if you wanted to make the bell string shorter, nice to have that option! :)

Thursday, October 24, 2013

WildSide Salmon - Wild Alaskan Freeze Dried Salmon Treats for Dogs, 3 oz. (3 Pack)

WildSide Salmon - Wild Alaskan Freeze Dried Salmon Treats for Dogs, 3 oz.My dog liked these treats, but then I figured out it was made in China. Not worth the risk, so not buying again.

This is a product my dog loves. I was pleased to find it on the enter net

I have bought it from my pet store, but they no longer carry the product

I will buy again

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The breeder of our puppy recommended these treats, since they are all fish and nothing else. Our puppy loves them, and they are small, which is practical and makes them last.

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I love that this is 100% Wild Alaskan Salmon and the company is located in Bellevue where I live, but other reviewers are correct. It is made in China. I refuse to purchase ANY food items processed in China or items that contain food products from China. Too many beloved pets have died because of Chinese products. It is said the plant where the food is processed is very clean, human grade, and inspected by the FDA etc. etc. We all know the FDA can barely function within our own borders let alone overseas.

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We have a dog who is allergic to chicken. So many dog foods and treats contain some form of chicken. Finding the Wildside Salmon has been great! He loves these treats. And we finally have something we can use for treats and training.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

CHIHUAHUA DVD: Everything You Should Know! Dog & Puppy Training Bonus Included (2005)

CHIHUAHUA DVD: Everything You Should Know!  Dog & Puppy Training Bonus IncludedI give this video 2 stars, since it did provide useful information on the Chihuahua, albeit in a hasty manner. Be warned that the contents of this video are so poorly put together that it seems like a spoof on pet videos rather than a serious product. For laughs, take a look at it for yourself and check out the host and dog superimposed on the background; the shorthair chi presented as a longhair; the questionable "vet" with the top half of his face cut off the screen and on mute while the host explained instead; and finally, the example family man-handling their chi ( they should have said chis are not recommended for young children, but you'll find that out after watching the video ). The "bonus" expert seemed embarrassed to be on the video, yet was the best part of the show; however, it would have been better if she was demonstrating training techniques with a chi rather than an australian sheep dog!

This video has no redeeming value. Some guy talks as you look at his chihuahua.

It teaches nothing and is pure boredom.

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If you love Chihua's you will enjoy this movie. A movie for the whole family to enjoy. All the little drama's they had to endure.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Durable 6 Foot Solid Nylon Slip Lead - 1 Inch Wide Purple

Durable 6 Foot Solid Nylon Slip Lead - 1 Inch Wide PurpleWe use this slip leash for quick potty breaks. It's easier than fiddling around with collars. The leash is light weight but very durable. The colors are bright.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

BestDealUSA Bark Terminator Advanced Bark Control Collar Anti-Bark Dog Training Tools

BestDealUSA Bark Terminator Advanced Bark Control Collar Anti-Bark Dog Training ToolsWorks well On the dog . Just silence now. Love it. ................Very good very good very good very good Very good very good very good very good

I have a high end training collar with a mile range for my bird dog / home / family companion German Shorthaired Pointer, Hans. I got this collar to see if it would passively help him be quiet in his kennel/cage on those mornings when he keeps trying to get me out of bed and I want to sleep in. I took the battery protector out to give the thing juice, clipped it on, and was amazed at how well it worked. There are no settings to program, and not even an on/off switch. Back to sleep and no barking, howling, or crying coming from the utility room! I'm buying another one just to keep it on hand.

Hans is pretty smart and ornery, so he's figured out he can do some whimpering with the collar on, but I can't hear through the bedroom door and clipping the collar on typically immediately changes his attitude. The progressive, increasing shock feature is very effective and I think all but the most thick-skulled canines will learn the behavior / consequence situation very rapidly.

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Works great. I have bloodhounds that love to bark but in the kennel they gotta be quiet. This product has helped tremendously.

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i love this item because i was kinda against it at first.I actually tried it on myself before i put it on my pet,he is a pitbull and barks all night, just because he is a guard dog, but I didnt want him to get hurt by it. But its only a tickle and he hasnt barked ,as long as i remember to put it on him. He stops barking for the most part because he hears the little beep,and gets distracted. I love it .I do recommend.

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Put it on my dog. It goes off randomly when he is not barking, and does not work when he barks. Don't waste your money. Also the color cannot be adjusted enough for small dogs.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Canine Equipment Technika 3/4-Inch Martingale Dog Collar, 10 to 16-Inch, Small, Black

Canine Equipment Technika 3/4-Inch Martingale Dog Collar, 10 to 16-Inch, Small, BlackI wanted a limited slip collar for walks so my dog couldn't wiggle out of it and would be a little more manageable on walks. I've tried harnesses and gentle leaders, but they simply encouraged him to pull at the leash. Not only was a martingale a perfect solution for me and my dog (and that's a decision only you can make), but this particular one is very well designed. Eight months later the nylon still looks like new, and the chain moves very easily, ensuring that it never gets stuck and my dog never has pressure on his neck for too long.

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Grannicks Bitter Apple 8oz w/Sprayer

Grannicks Bitter Apple 8oz w/SprayerHave tried a few different sprays that are supposed to keep the dogs from chewing. Our little pommeranian mix disliked a couple of them but our cattle dog mix liked the taste of them and would chew even more. This one worked the first time! They had both started chewing on the corner of my hope chest and I sprayed it on the area they had chewed on. Both dogs just had to lick to see what it was. The faces they made were comical and the water dish was soon in use. They will not chew or lick anything with this on it...just the smell reminds them how bad it tastes.

My doberman has super dry/itchy skin. For 6 years, my husband and I have looked and tried so many products on her fur to make her stop itching her "hot spots" on her back. NOTHING ELSE WORKS.

This bitter apple spray is amazing. She doesn't lick her back.

Highly recommend.

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I bought this to help stop my 3 month old Lab from chewing things and it works, but only when the solution is freshly sprayed on the object. Once its dry you have to reapply for it to work again. I would have liked a spray that would continue to work even after the solution has dried...

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Our dog trainer recommends using Grannick's but you must put a spray inside the dog's lip when you spray it on furniture. Then the dog remembers the intensity of that experience next time he even faintly tastes it. It works much longer that way. The real fix is to always crate your puppy when out of your view.

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Absolutely fab, saved a fourth trip to the vet for another med to try out on her, my Susie hates it but no more bald or swollen paws, we can spend an extra day down at the shore with the money I saved, I'm amazed at how well it worked.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Floppy Disc 10-Inch Original Classic Style Soft Bite Disc Toy for Dogs, Regular

Floppy Disc 10-Inch Original Classic Style Soft Bite Disc Toy for Dogs, RegularGreat frisbee for dogs , but would probably be fun for people too if they were afraid of getting hit or had bad hand-eye coordination. It's the perfect size for my smallish border collie. It glides well, not too fast, and she's able to snatch it out of the air. I've had a few similar to these in the past, and they tend to last quite a last, usually until they get eaten by the lawn mower or lost, so I'm not anticipating this one beng destroyed too quickly. I will update this review if my dog is able to tear this up in the next few months. Will buy this one again in a year or so when it warrants being replaced.

Update: Changed review to 5 stars. I've had this things for months now and my dog plays with it frequently. it's been sitting around in my yard and sometimes my patio (when I pick it up) and shows very little signs of wear and tear. Sure, it's dirty. But it's intact, no rips or tears, the perimeter is still circular and not warped, no seams are coming undone. My dog isn't really a chewer but does run around with things in her mouth, so it sometimes sees some heavy usage. A winner.

I've bought close to a dozen of these. My dog loves them and they wear VERY well. I've washed them in the washing machine and they came out great too.

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My dog LOVES this disc! It is soft yet flies true. She can catch it easily without hurting her mouth. It lasts forever-even when I leave it out in the yard in all weather.

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The flying discs were exactly as expected. Unfortunately, I have a dog that would rather chew than catch but he's learning. A good price for three of them...

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We have two Jack Russell Terriers. This frisbee is their favorite toy! I recently purchased a second identical one so that there is one for each dog. The first one we purchased is still going strong after a year and a half of daily frisbee sessions in the back yard and many weekends at the lake. The pink and green colors do fade after a few months of being in the sun, but of course the dogs don't care. We have the 10 inch version and it is just the right size for my smaller female dog to carry it in her mouth without tripping on it. She is about 17 lbs. It might seem pricey but is worth the initial investment for the durablility and quality. Your dog will thank you!!

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Guardian Gear 2-Way Coupler - Blue

Guardian Gear Nylon 2-Way Large Dog Coupler with Nickel Plated Swivel Clip, 24-Inch, BlueThis was the smallest I could find, but may be a bit much for my little babies. My dogs are 5 and 7 pounds, so they're really small. Also causes and issue when they have to potty on our walks needs more length. I'm back to using two leashes.

This particular coupler is not very heavy duty. The nylon is thinner and the clips are smaller, but it is very strong. I have two large dogs, and this holds them very well. I find the two dogs coupled will often spend some of there energy pulling against each other, and not pulling you. This makes it easier to walk them. I should have gotten one of these long ago.

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not wide enough for two small dogs unless you allow them to pee on one another, works ok for short walks

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Now if I can Just get The leash it would Be better, and it will help a Lot walking both pet's at One Time

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This is a convenient product. It's much easier than having two leashes. It's strong and works well. This product arrived a little earlier than it was promised, and it was in new condition like it was meant to be.

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Iris Training Pad Holder, Regular

Iris Training Pad Holder, RegularI purchased this tray for my 3 Pound Maltese puppy and I love it. It is nice, neat and clean looking. I use the OUT pads with it and have taught the puppy to "Leave It" when he started to pull on the edges of the pad. After only 5 days of training he knew the pad was not a toy and is fully house trained now.

I bought the medium size so that I can move it a little daily and eventually into and extra bathroom closet that it will fit and be out of sight.

I have also used the quilted WEE WEE pads with this tray and they work but I like the lower cost of the OUT pads better.

Perfect schedule for me and Puppy food, clean water and new pad at breakfast...food, clean water and new pad at dinner

I was excited to try this product to hold down the pee pads my puppies love to shred, but the tray ended up helping very little. The tray effectively holds the pads down, but one small tug from either puppy and the pad becomes easily dislodged around the edges. After that, it's either shredded or folded over for me to find later. I was surprised that the plastic piece on top with the closures did not create a tighter seal. I'm not sure I would buy this model again.

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This product is great but only if you're having problems with you puppy or dog pulling are tearing up their potty paper. My Puppy won't use it at all other than digging at the paper pinned into it; on the other hand she uses the potty paper right next to it all the time. As I said it works great holding the paper in place.

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Our puppy used to play with the pee pads after she did her business on them, spreading and smearing the stuff all over the dining room floor. Our friend recommended this thing and it does what its supposed to do hold the pad in place. Now, cleaning/changing the pad is quick and easy. She still tries to pull the pad out, but she cannot, as it still holds the pad in place, saving us from cleaning up a big mess.

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We bought this Iris Medium Floor Protection Tray to go with our regular size Iris Training Pads, and it works great for protecting the floor. The problem, though, is that the mechanism that attempts to secure the pads does not adequately hold them in place. Our puppy easily grabs onto the pad and pulls it from the tray. In order to fix this, I have started to tape down the pads at the corners before snapping the top ring in place. This seems to work better. I think this tray might work better if it were a little smaller so that it grabs the thicker part of the pads rather than the very thin edge of the pads. With the addition of tape on the corners of the pads, this tray is doing the job of protecting our floors quite well.