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Monday, December 1, 2014

Review of Small Christmas Stocking Dog Bandanna

Small Christmas Stocking Dog Bandanna
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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While this material is cute and it is constructed well, it is not a bandanna. It is much smaller than we expected and the shape is such that it would not fit our dog. We ended up giving it to a friend who had a MUCH smaller dog and it barely fit. But, it just looks like a little neck scarf and not a real bandanna. I wish that the description had been more informative.

I will just make my own next time.

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Cheap Mark & Chappell Train-UM for Dogs 2 Fluid-Ounce

Mark & Chappell Train-UM for Dogs 2 Fluid-Ounce
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I have been trying to litter-box train my puppy and it seemed that he just did NOT want to go in the litter box, but wanted to defecate everywhere else... I was exhausted (cleaning poop, bathing puppy since he would sit in it sometimes, etc).

Finally foung this product and after the puppy's meal, I squirted this on the litter and held the puppy in the litter box. After sniffing around, he used the litter box!

Since then, he has used the litter box multiple times already and I am hoping to catch him in the act more often so i can congratulate him and let him know that he is doing exactly what he is supposed to.

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I used it only once and she started going where I put it in the yard and got it really fast. I could not believe it

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Review of East Side Collection 14-Inch Acrylic Cross Country Dog Sweater

East Side Collection 14-Inch Acrylic Cross Country Dog Sweater, Small/Medium, Pink
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Great sweater. Got it for my fat cat. Sizing not too big or too small. Her only complaint is that the collar is very large. It tucks up almost to her ears which she is not a huge fan of. Cut the cuff in half and it is much more wearable for her.

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I love this sweater, its a good quality, the size small fits my 9lb yorkie perfectally. I would reccomend this Sweater!

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This sweater is larger than it appears. It was too big for an overweight laso. I would say it would fit a medium size dog like a beagle.

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My 1/2 Yorkie & 1/2 Doxie is too long for "small" and too "small" for medium, so glad I found this in-between size. Perfect fit, very well made and keeps her warm on these cold winter mornings and evenings here in the northwest. Holds up to machine washing just fine. Have let it drip dry from hanger after machine washing per instructions on label. A bit too warm for inside use, but perfect for those necessary outside trips!

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The straps for the legs are a little awkward, so the dog just wears the sweater without them around her legs.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Review of SmartBones Chicken Dog Chew, Large, 3-count

SmartBones Chicken Dog Chew, Large, 3-count
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I bought these for our dogs (Samoyed, and a Golden Retriever.) They liked them, but ate them in a matter of a few minutes.

My biggest complaint....that they are made in China.

I won't buy them again.

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We bought a SmartBone from Petsmart (not Amazon) but were so disappointed that we wanted to warn as many people as possible. Our dog loved it, but within seconds the end of the bone popped off and she almost choked on it. Then she got really hyperactive and was breathing hard for a long time afterwards. There's a lot of sugar in this product and none in her regular food, so we think she had some sort of sugar rush. She's just now starting to calm down several hours later. All that aside, the bone didn't last nearly as long as it should (for the price), and the mental anguish just isn't worth it. Spend your money elsewhere.

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I purchased these bones for my two large dogs. I purchased the largest bones available, thinking this will keep my dogs busy for a while.

Man, was I wrong. My dogs went through a large bone each within thirty minutes.

Now I have one very sick dog on my hands, which will probably end at the vets office.

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First of all, the ingredients listed on Amazon are not nearly as complete as the ingredients listed on the actual bag. One of my dogs is allergic to peas and carrots, both of which are in the ingredient list on the bag, but not listed on the site.

Secondly, one large "SmartBone" takes my large breed dog no more than 5 minutes to devour. At three dollars a bone, this is way too expensive.

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I've been on a rampage to find the perfect dog treat for my three catahoula leopard dogs and decided to give smart bones a try. For my two chow-hounds they finished a large bone in 1min:26sec while my female took 7min:45sec (I time them as part of the cost analysis in finding a durable but not going to break-their-teeth-treat). Obviously this means they loved it, but being a bit brittle a determined dog could eat this treat too quickly to get much of the "needed chewing exercise" advertised on the back.

The other red flag that I picked up on is that the bones are made in China. Given all the kidney failure cases in pets in 2007 from wheat gluten imported from China, I would imagine that a conscientious pet treat company would try to localize their manufacturing. I love that these chews are not made of rawhide, which my dogs love but of course cannot digest.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Cheap Lucky Dog 6'Hx4'Wx4'L Uptown Welded Wire Kennel

Lucky Dog 6'Hx4'Wx4'L Uptown Welded Wire Kennel
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Assembly: This kennel was easy to put together and easy to set up. I bought mine for indoor use. I am a woman who hates assembly projects, but was able to do it by myself. I only needed help carrying the box into the house. After that I was on my own with just a pair of pliers. Everything assembles with bolts and wing nuts, and I only used the pliers to tighten the wing nuts. Over all it only took about 45-50 minutes to assemble. My only complaint is why is it broke down into 8 sections? It would be easier to make it into 4 solid pieces, but who knows what the manufacturer was thinking.

Use: The Lucky Dog kennel is very sturdy and heavy enough that the dog can't lift, knock over or chew their way out of. I would not recommend this for pitts, rotts, or mastiff types that are prone to massive chewing fits...they would not hurt the support bars but would definitely chew the grid/fence links. It is totally suitable for German Shepherds (my dogs), Labs, Husky, and smaller dogs.

I also want to point out this kennel was made for short term or temporary housing and time outs. It is not big enough for everyday 24/7 kenneling of any dog. Other than that this is great for indoor training and supervised kenneling.

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I purchased this for my CATS (since we live in an area prone to coyotes--cats have to be locked up at dusk). Great value, good quality.

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This must be the best DIY assembly kennel around (I paid $199 each from Petsmart and had them ship two of them to me.) They can be configured in many ways the gates work smoothly and even the cover tarp is cut and sewn to fit. Whoever designed this kennel deserves an award. It is well thought out, very easy to assemble and of excellent quality. If I had more room, I'd buy another one!

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This has held up through humid summers and severe winters. It's sturdy, attractive (for this type of thing), and was easy to assemble and disassemble. It has a secure latching mechanism on the gate.

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I have had this since last July and it's a perfect size for my needs however the cover is not heavy duty enough, it's already ripped in the back at the seams and portions of the cover seem to have shrunk (melted?) from sunlight. The cage is on the back patio and pretty sheltered against the elements so this is my only gripe with this product.

Can a cover be ordered separately?.....I will have to check I guess...

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Reviews of 16"X16"X14" PET BED PAW PRINT - PET BED

16'X16'X14' PET BED PAW PRINT - PET BED
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The product itself is not bad. My dog likes it. The upper shell cover stands upright on its own without sagging. The bottom cushion layer is separate (like a couch cushion) and can be washed independently. BUT, when I received the product there was a tag on it saying "Warning: This product contains lead and/or cadmium chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm". I was definity not aware of this, and totally beats the purpose of having a good product in the first place if I dont want these harmful chemicals near my dog.

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i originally purchased this adorable thing for my puppy and so funny, when we received it he really didnt pay much attention to it. I was disappointed but soon was satisfied to see my cat curled up in it. No worries any more!!

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I bought this bed thinking it would be perfect for my two chihuahua's, and it is! The size is perfect for small animals and the design looks nice as well. I don't have anything to really complain about, other than I was hoping the bottom cushion would be fluffier. The whole bed could have been cushioned a little more.

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I bought this for a friends little dog. The dog loves it. He eats his treats in it every night.

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I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY YORKIE,AND HE LIKES THE LITTLE IGLOO SHAPED HOUSE. IT'S ALSO LIGHT WEIGHT, SO, SOMETIMES HE WILL FLIP IT....HE LIKES TO HIDE HIS GOODIES IN IT TOO, HAVENT GOTTEN HIM TO STAY IN IT THOUGH...HE'S GOT TOO MANY OTHER THINGS TO DO, I GUESS.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Best Casual Canine Polyester/Cotton Adopt Dog Tee, Medium, 16-Inch, Blue Deals

Casual Canine Polyester/Cotton Adopt Dog Tee, Medium, 16-Inch, Blue
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My dogs like to wear t-shirts and this was a good chance to help out a good cause. It was a bit big for my dog but after a couple of washings if fits her pretty good

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Discount Casual Canine Cotton Glow Bones Dog Costume, X-Small, 8-Inch

Casual Canine Cotton Glow Bones Dog Costume, X-Small, 8-Inch
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This costume seems well constructed and comfortable for the dog. However, while the costume fits our 4 lb. Chihuahua mix well, the headpiece is far too big and I can't figure out a way to easily alter it to work. If you don't mind this the costume is fine.

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we bought this for our 3 month old Pomeranian to wear for halloween. It fits greatby the time halloween gets here it will still fit him. It is great quality especially for the price I paid. glows in the dark too! :)

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Review of PoochieBells Classic Dog Potty Training Doorbell in Chocolate

PoochieBells Classic Dog Potty Training Doorbell in Chocolate Brown, Cold Nose Warm Heart Wording
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Works like a charm! Dog figured it out with in a day. I actually purchased a second set for our other house too!

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I didn't believe it at first when I heard that a friend's adopted dog had been trained to ring a bell to go out. When I found this item on line (after experimenting with a homemade version that was too heavy and didn't work well because bells were too large) I thought it was a good idea. It is a GREAT idea. It hangs at a height at which my short dog can easily reach it. Repetition and consistency are the keys to using this. Glad someone thought of it!

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I bought the hanging door bells to replace a set one of my neighbors had given me to make the door look a little nicer. My neighbor had given me a string of bells that she'd picked up from the dollar store and she took off all of the bells except for the bottom one. I'd added some string on it and hung it on the door with the string. The dollar store version actually rings louder with just one bell than this item does with 4 bells. The dollar store's bell is a little bigger and gives a lower pitched ring whereas this device gives a high pitched ring that can be a little harder to hear. Also the strap is little more than ribbon. I was expecting something more around the thickness of a thin dog leash, not the case.

I think you could do about the same or better with some pretty ribbon and some dollar store bells from Christmas. It looks nice but could be made a lot better.

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It's not working for my dogs. I have two, a 12 year old Cocker Spaniel who is bright and quick to pick up new tricks, lessons, and the like, (I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to run her through feldjager training when she was a pup, so she's very bright and well trained). And a 9 month old Min Pin, who is a little slower, but still bright.

I got the bell for the Min Pin mostly, she was trained on potty pads by her previous owner, I don't do that here, my dogs use the outdoors. So, it was for the purpose of retraining for her, and for giving my Cocker Spaniel a signal for me. Previously she'd just sit by the door, silent, and wait for me to notice her, until sometimes I swore her eyes were crossed. That's no good, if I'm in another room, I need to know so she isn't just waiting on me to walk by.

It's been nearly a month of doing exactly what the instructions say, potty time isn't play time anyways here, and my Cocker is an on command pottier anyways. So I'm not abusing the bells and letting them play when they should be associating it with potty.

Neither of them have yet to ring the bell on their own. My Min-Pin would rather potty on the floor, than ring the bell, and my Cocker would rather wait on her potty breaks, or sit at the door and wait for me.

:(

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Blaze is still attempting to get over the fear of the bells. He is still in the middle of potty training, so we have noticed that he has been attempting to use them occasionally and hope that it becomes a habit. They are adorable and I believe well worth it in the end!

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Reviews of Gooby Freedom Harness Black Small

Gooby Freedom Harness Black Small
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I have tried various harnesses for my cats, including the standard H style without a neck buckle and the Come With Me Kitty. This one is much better. The H harnesses my cats can back out of, and the Come With Me Kitty is overly complicated to fit correctly. I have one cat that has backed out of the Come With Me Kitty harness as well he's a wily one probably because I didn't have it adjusted correctly. With the Gooby harness, once you adjust this harness for the cat's girth, you never need to make any other adjustments. Just slip it over your cat's head, buckle the girth strap, attach a leash and take a walk. Neither of my cats has managed to escape this harness, and it allows them full freedom of movement. Would definitely recommend this to my friends. To ensure a correct fit, measure your pet around the neck and girth and compare the measurements to the measurements available on the Gooby website.

Well, one cat stays in it. The other managed to get out of it. Will keep looking for another harness for my little escape artist.

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I absolutely love this harness. I have tried many different harnesses for my 2 year old, 12 lb Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie mix) and they were all either too big or too small, not to mention that they all applied pressure on her neck and made her choke while she pulled on the leash. One harness I tried did relieve some pressure on the throat but took a masters degree in physics and contourtionism to get on my dog. This Gooby Harness is easy to put on...just slip over neck, right foot into harness, pull strap under and buckle. After the first few times you're a pro.

When I first opened the package I thought, "No way, this is too big to fit her!" But if fit her perfectly. The neck was a lot bigger than other harnesses I had but when I put it on her I realized that this harness sits much farther down on the neck (which is great for alleviating pressure on the dog's throat) and it actually fit her very well.

I am very impressed with the quality of the straps, they are as soft as suede. The hardware is all top quality black chrome, except the buckle which is plastic (this is not a negative...it functions fine and weighs less than a metal buckle would). And finally the mesh really allows this to breath as there is no "backing" sewed into the mesh like some other brands.

I used sizing info I found from some website that sold this same harness:

EXTRA SMALL measures 11" to 12" Chest, 8" Neck, and for dogs that weigh 3 to 5 lbs

SMALL measures 13" to 14" Chest, 9" Neck, and for dogs that weigh 5 to 7 lbs

MEDIUM measures 15" to17" Chest, 11" Neck, and for dogs that weigh 7 to 12 lbs

LARGE measures 20" to 22" Chest, 12" Neck, and for dogs that weigh 12 to 16 lbs

EXTRA LARGE measures 21" to 23" Chest, 13" Neck, and for dogs that weigh 16 to 20 lbs

The most important measurement is the chest, and it is adjustable on the harness.

The neck can be an inch big or so and it should still fit...it will just fit lower on dog's neck.

My dog is 12 lbs, 16" chest, 10" neck and I got a medium.

It is a pleasure to walk her with this new harness. The leash now attaches in the middle of her back and gives me more control over her, without excessive choking that I got from other harnesses. The most important feature of this harness is where the D ring is sewn in (which connects to your leash). The D ring is BEHIND the two chest straps which allows any pressure from pulling to be distributed to the two chest straps and the one neck strap. That simple little thing is what creates less pressure on the dogs throat, and diverts most of it to the chest. I also like that is doesn't interfere with her existing collar and tags since it sits below them on her neck. I only use this when walking her, although it seems comfortable enough for her to wear for longer periods.

I only paid $19.97 shipped for this and it is worth every penny.

This not for big dogs though ...read the sizing info. The XLarge is only for a 20lb dog max.

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I ordered a small for my mini dachshund and it fit perfectly. I love the material and the quality. It's comfortable for her and it looks great. Easy to put on and take off. I know it won't hurt her if she is accidentally yanked We're stylin'! The only way this harness could be any better is if it could be used a seat belt harness in the car.

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quality fair. said small head was too small 4 a small dog. gave item away 2 teacup.

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