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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.

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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.

Some people are afraid to use training collars on animals because they believe they are inhumane. Nothing could be farther from the truth though. Think of it this way.... *lol* If you had to be "trained", would you rather be beaten with a newspaper, hosed down with a spray bottle (and thus start associating water with punishment) or be shouted at constantly? Personally, I would take the shock collar ANY day! :D

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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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I had researched this product and not found many people who had used it on cats. I have had great success using this product on my 2 cats. I wanted to keep them from entering the hallway to our bedrooms, which they have been doing for 6 years. At first they did not enjoy wearing their collars, but soon adjusted to them. It took about 3 days for the cats to realize they would get shocked if they started to go down the hall. Once they were trained, they have not attempted to go down the hall when their collar is on. Thank you innotek for no more hairballs under our beds, meowing at our doors early in the morning, and cats in the baby's crib!!!

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very inconspicuous but very effective training device...has kept an 80 pound lab mix and 65 pound shepherd mix from running and jumping onto an antique glass entry door!(they've been doing this for years) Works like a charm and love the fact that you don't need any plugs, cords and can use multiple collars at one time. It is nice to know that I may move this to any other area in my home without complications and begin training there!

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My dog, chihuahua, is so resilent to correction. You can tell him something a million times, spray him, watch him, stare him down, he just doesn't get it. So we put this in the living room where we don't want him on the couches, we used a leash to show him what to do.

We put the collar on, we tested the distance/perimeter with the collar, not on the dog. It beeps first, so that's their warning. We put the collar and a leash on the dog, and let him walk over to the couch, he heard the beep, and we moved him away so that he learns where to go. He didn't get it the first time, but got it everytime after that, now he runs when he hears the beep. One problem though, when we put it in the doorway to our room, if he gets too excited he can actually run right through it and he doesn't get bothered by it at all, no shock no beep. But that's cause he's running, he doesn't usually run into a room. PLus he has associated the beep and shock with the sensor, so when he sees the sensor he avoids the area in its entirety. I only wish I could use it with my cat!! That would be great.

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When I adopted my puppy Toby, a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, in July, 2011, artificial grass was the only game in town. I started out with Potty Patch As Seen on TV, Small, Color:Green and then upgraded to New! Ingrass Puppy Potty Bigger & Deeper Now! Free Spray Bottle of Puppy Attraction Aid Spray 22" X 32" Indoor Outdoor. In fact, I wrote a very positive review of the Ingrass product, viewable at the above link.

I used artificial grass for close to a year, initially for training, and then for convenience. I installed a doggie door that leads to an outdoor deck. The issues of artificial grass are well-documented in reviews. For me, maintaining artificial grass was time-consuming and somewhat gross. I used potty pads between the artificial grass and the draining tray, almost obligatory. Otherwise you have the task of pouring urine from a large shallow rectangular into a container. Every other day, I donned rubber gloves, removed the grass, squeezed the urine out of the potty pad before disposing of it, rinsed off the artificial grass in the bathtub which then had to be disinfected, then laid down a new pad, the grass, and finally disposed of the rubber gloves. Particularly on hot days, fumes would waft from the artificial grass onto my porch or into my living room. For the dog, the experience is akin to using a "porta-potty" every time you have to go, and dogs have many more olfactory receptors than humans to take in the experience.

As soon as I learned of the DoggieLawn product, I purchased a 24" x 24" piece of real grass on Amazon. It was delivered in an attractive Pizza-like Box and Toby immediately took to it. With real grass, there are no fumes and no upkeep other than watering it every so often. The urine dissipates organically. It just works. Depending on the time of year (I live in northern California), the grass starts to turn brown in sections after 5-10 days. This is to be expected. The good news is that the dog doesn't care. As far as Toby is concerned, it's like new.

I upgraded to the 24"x 48" piece and went on a monthly subscription with DoggieLawn which lowers the cost. This option is only available on their website. The larger piece retards aging/death of the grass by dissipating the urine over a larger area. Concentrated urine kills the grass.

If you are only potty training your dog for only a month or so, the advantages of using DoggieLawn over artificial grass are self-evident. DoggieLawn is cheaper as a one-time purchase and it's the real thing. It has no lingering noxious smell, requires no pads and no janitorial conscription. As a subscription, costs are certainly something to consider. Doggie Lawn charges and delivers me a piece of grass 13 times per year (52 weeks/4). For me, its well worth the investment. DoggieLawn delivers the grass to your door and if you have an questions or issues, they respond quickly. They have a very efficient operation.

If you have a semi-ambulatory dog, because of age, back trouble or issues walking, are away from home for long periods of time or simply need to potty train a puppy, you can't go wrong with DoggieLawn.

Update 8/9/2013

The monthly DoggieLawn delivery has now become a fixture of Toby's (my dog)life. It's delivered monthly, installs in a under minute (replace old grass by laying down a new 2x4 piece),water it and that's pretty much it. You can expect the grass to starting turning yellowish after about a week and after three weeks, the green is gone completely. Next year, I might switch to a 3 week interval. The grass is really a striking green when it first arrives. I have been using the worn out grass to fill large holes in the dog park here that have been created by burrowing dogs. It's a great way to patch them and many local dog parks have them.

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Potty training a miniature dachshund in an apartment has NOT been easy. Even on walks outside she's too busy sniffing around to be bothered to stop and relieve herself. I thought if I could just get a patch of grass on the balcony, she would have her own potty area all to herself and *maybe* I could steam clean a little less.

I ordered a grass from a different source here on Amazon and it was ok. A few dollars more, the box was a bit bulky and it was very messy. Dachshunds dig... and boy did she ever. While she did start using it to relieve herself, I still had to steam clean all of the dirt she dragged in from it. I saw the DoggieLawn has an organic mat instead of soil so I thought I'd give it a try.

The one thing that could be better from this company is shipping info. I never got that so I had no idea when to expect delivery or by who. Living in a secured entrance apartment I need to know these things so I know who to keep an eye out for or if I need to leave a note at the entrance.

Still, I came home from work one night and there it was at my doorstep. Whoever the delivery service is, they got into the building and left it for me in a good location. The box opened up super easy, just pull the top off and it's ready to place outside. The grass was very nice, lush, green and attractive to the pets. The cat loves sitting on it, the dog loves peeing on it. It's a win-win.

I've had it for 3 weeks and it now needs replacing so I've ordered another. I do wish they had a monthly subscription service rather than bi-weekly.

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I looked into getting a product like this before but the wood box it came in was too heavy. Doggie Lawn is wonderfulit's light, clean, and easy-to-use. I take my dogs for walks often but as they get older, I'd like to have an option for them on the balcony in case they need to go urgently or for days that they are not feeling good.

Both dogs love it and they seemed happy and amused to have a little lawn on the balcony. I highly recommend this product.

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I've tried the wee-wee pads, but my puppy never used them. As soon as I put out the doggie lawn, she went over to it and started sniffing it. It took a few days to train her but on day 3, she finally got it. It was much less effort than I thought it was going to be. I live in a condo so having these potty boxes is like having a tiny backyard inside my condo! Now I don't have to worry about cleaning up accidents when I get home. The best part of it is that I can throw away the used boxes and a fresh one is delivered to me every 10 days! Love it!

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Yes it is good grass... it came very green and most and the dog loved it.

But it is expensive for a small box with grass in it and only lasts a couple weeks. I knew this was not sustainable when it arrived. It was small and our dog kept wanting to dig in it and rub all over in it, so I knew it wouldn't make for a good dog potty.

Instead of buying more, I went to our local garden store and got 10 feet of grass for $6.50, put down plastic and cardboard then the grass on our balcony. Our Pomeranian has enough grass to lay on, roll in, and pee on. And, I don't freak out when he digs or chews on it since it is cheap and easy to replace. If you live in the suburbs, you shouldn't need to buy this thing. I can only see this if you live in a 10 story apartment building in New York City and don't have a local garden store (and are just desperate). We have hard winters and the garden store doesn't carry sod from November 15th to January 15th, but I think the grass will just get cold and sleep during that time anyway so I am not too concerned about letting it go during the winter. I wouldn't have this inside the house, it is just a box and a dog can pee on the corner of it and it is peeing in your home. But, if you have a balcony or sunroom with tile floors it makes more sense since you can clean it up if the dog digs or chews the box.

If you think you may get angry at your dog for digging in their expensive little box of grass, or if you aren't going to let your dog sleep on it, just plan something else. There are other options you can do, for much cheaper, if you use your imagination.

Good luck!

Review of Herbal Skin Therapy Shampoo for Dogs and Cats - 16 oz

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My dog has very sensitive skin. This product helps her skin not to itch as much. It leaves her coat shiny too. I use it once a month and use it per the directions.

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Review of Dogit X-Gear Weather Tech Waterproof Dog Bed

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In March 2011, I purchased two of these beds (not from Amazon) in XL to try. I've spent a lot of money on dog beds over the years, including making them myself in my quest for a durable waterproof bed that can withstand sun, dirt, mud, water, hair, toenails and abrasive surfaces. The cover on these beds seemed to fit that bill perfectly. Unfortunately, about 10 months after my purchase, during a routine clean-out/checkup of the dog house where I keep one of the beds, I found that the rubber-type teflon coating on the backside of the cover had started peeling off in a 6" x 6" area, allowing water to get in. I duct taped that area, but when I checked on the bed a month or so later, I found that the coating had started to crack/split in several other places near the original defective area, again allowing water in and causing my poor dog to have to sleep on a damp, mildewy bed AGAIN. I will also say that the dog that uses this bed is not incontinent or destructive, so this was not user-caused damage. I have contacted the manufacturer, Hagen, who told me the beds have a 1 year warranty, so per their request, I have submitted pictures of the area and a copy of my invoice. Hopefully they stand behind their product as they claim, and although the rep I talked to said this issue was nothing she had ever heard of before, I have kind of lost faith in these beds. Luckily this happened before the 1 year warranty was up, but even if it had happened at the 2 year mark, given that this particular bed is completely inside a huge doghouse with still plenty of room (no crimping up of material), that only one dog uses and is not destructive, and it never sees sunlight or other things that might cause a breakdown in the material, I feel for the cost of these beds, they should last much, much longer.

As far as the inside of the bed goes, it is like a half filled bean bag chair that shifts around very easily, causing very large, hard areas that are impossible for the dog to lay on. After smoothing the bed out, holding it down, and having them get on it as I released it, I ended up with a dog taco, which none of my dogs liked. I've experimented by removing some of the fill, all of the fill, adding regular stuffing and everything else I can think of to try to make the beds work. The only solution I have found was to remove the entire inner shell and replace it with old bed pillows and/or one of my orthopedic beds that remains flat and offers good support, since one of my elderly dogs who is rather short cannot climb over large compacted areas of this bed to lie down. That makes for a very expensive cover that now appears to fail in about 9-10 months. What a shame, as I had such high hopes for this bed. It seems very durable and possibly would work fine for inside use with a dog that does not have any liquid issues, but there are cheaper beds out there that would serve that purpose.

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I bought this bed because I'm washing too much dog bedding every week and wanted something I could just wipe clean with a damp cloth. I also needed a bed with a non-skid bottom to put in the living area where we have new laminate flooring.

I put this in my Doberman's large crate and when I saw her the next morning, all the stuffing was pushed up on one side and she was buried and trapped in the flat half of the bed. She hated the sound of the bean-bag stuffing and could never get her weight shifted to prevent all the stuffing from piling up on one side. I pulled out all of the bean-bag stuffing and filled the canvas cover with old blankets. I thought this bed had a non-slip bottom so it would not slide on my laminate floor, but it does not -it was all over the room, so I just put it in her crate. If it weren't so large, I would have returned it. Additionally, the seam along the bottom would not keep out water if this were used outside....it has places that pucker along the velcro seam. Awful design. I do not believe this is waterproof because when I removed the white liner that contained the bean-bag stuffing, it had 2 stains on it after 1 night (from her drool, I'm guessing). The manufacturer should consider using a foam pad in this canvas cover and putting the non-slip bottom on and call this an indoor bed. I really needed a non-slip, cushy, wipe-clean bed. Major disappointment and waste of money. I've since bought a large plastic tub dog bed with rubber non-skid bottoms and am going to try that with blankets in it....but I'm still left washing too much dog bedding every week. (((sigh))) She has to have a bed in my office, my bedroom, her crate, and the living area.....

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This is a horrible product that didn't last or live up to the expectations set by the company. It is easily torn up and has MILLIONS of little foam balls in it. It's not soft/smooth. I would absolutely not recommend it to anyone.

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I have two outdoor living wirehair pointers. I wanted this bed by the slider since my dogs lay on the pavers to see in the house. The bed is more like a bean bag. One dog can lay on one side and they sink into the beans and the other dog really cant lay on it. Super awkward bed and very uncomfortable for my dogs that only use it because they have too. They are very uncomfortable when laying in the bed but use it anyway. I wouldn't buy another one. Its slick, hard, over filled, just sucks. I will try to remove beans or whatever is in to try and make it more comfortable.

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my dogs really like this pillow it is big enough for both of them to use and i don't have to

worry about it getting damaged by the rain.

Buy Designer Collapsible Paw Prints Pet House - Large

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I originally purchased the medium for Yogi, my Shih Tzu, but it was too small so I ordered the large and he LOVES it! Actually, all the dogs that visit my house LOVE it! It's nice and soft and cushiony and provides them with a quiet retreat while still being with us. I've kept the medium size for "company." My one wish is that they made a thicker pad for the bottom. I've added a pillow, but it is not the correct size and makes the house "bulge".

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Cheap Richell Wood Freestanding Pet Gate, High-Large, Autumn Matte Finish

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Pros:

-Great looking gate compliments our hardwoods much more so than a white plastic gate (ugh).

-The HL and HS are almost 8" taller than the other Richell gates. The extra height is definitely needed if your dog(s) is larger than a tea-cup breed. The Freestanding design is fairly sturdy although I would be concerned if it could really hold up against very large dogs.

Cons:

-Definitely expensive. But worth it if looks are important and you forsee using it for a long period of time.

-The gate folds nice and slim but the freestanding legs stick out from the unit making it wider than I had hoped. But still easy to carry.

-Not easy to adjust the width on the fly because there are four screws that secure the two pieces of gate together.

-I would suggest coating the unit with a coat or two of polyurethane so that your dogs will not scratch the finish on top with their nails if they jump up or "hang" over the top of the gate.

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After looking at many different products, I purchased this gate to prevent our toddler from getting into the fireplace. It's the perfect solution for our needs!

Things I like about it:

* Adjustable size -allowed us to fit it perfectly around the fireplace

* Stable -the legs are sturdy and large enough so it won't tip over, even when the baby pulls herself up on it

* Freestanding -didn't require us to drill holes to secure it to the wall

* Good looking -the wood frame and black bars blend into our decor (not an eyesore like those white baby-proofing fences)

* Ease-of-use -installed in minutes, and easily folded to store when not needed

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This is a beautiful gate and does what we need to corral the Basset Hounds but for the price couldn't they have made a latch or quick release of some sort?! We put it up over night and while we're at work but in the evening I have to use a screwdriver to let us all in the TV room!

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"This product cannot completely prevent pets from passing through." This is not only my opinion, but a quote directly from the instruction manual. My 20# dog pushed it out of his way in a short time. It was mounted on a tile floor.

I tried adjusting the length so the dog could not move it but as long as the dog had access to the sides, he could move it. The only way that I could contain my dog with this gate would be to anchor it to the woodwork.

Amazon and the manufacturer need to make this ("This product cannot completely prevent pets from passing through") known on the product description page BEFORE you order it.

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I am quite pleased with the dog gate. It's very attractive. It looks much more like a piece of furniture than a typical dog gate. My only disappointment with the product is that it is rather heavy, making it somewhat difficult to move easily, which is something we need to do whenever we open the front door. (Our gate is intended to block our dog from entering the foyer.) I think I'll add felt strips over the rubber pieces on the feet to make it slide more easily.

I am less satisfied with the supplier. Delivery took a month rather than a week, and there was no notification of the delay from the supplier. However, it did eventually arrive, and it was not damaged. I will probably try to avoid this supplier for any other products, if I can, although I will use them if they are the only source of a product I want.

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This looks like the answer to our problem....camping with dogs in a teardrop trailer. The house is light and sturdy.

Thinks I liked :

Light, sturdy, seems like quality construction. It's all double stitched heavy nylon. I will update after a few trips.

Didn't like:

Made in china. No shocker. The dogs say it smells bad. kind of a strong nylon smell, also not srprising. We're having a little hard time getting them to go in, a few more meals served inside aught to help that.

Overall, I like what I see.

The shipping was on time (barely) and communication was a little weak from the shipper. I would hope they improve that.

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Review of Certifect for Dogs 3pk Large 45-88lbs Flea/tick Topical

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I purchased this item today from the vet since my dog has been getting Tics and frontline does not appear to be working. I put it on as directed and it has left a strong odor. I put it on my dog 3 hours ago and the toxic smell has permeated my entire house. My dog is usually happyenergetic, wags tail, playful, etc. Since I put it on he has followed me around the house only sleeping. The box says a side effect can be lethargic. this product has encouraged me to finally seek natural products, i buy organic non pesticide products for myself, why not for my dog. I would not recommend this product.

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Took too long to get. Cost too much and was not an improvement over other flea and tick products. I would not recommend.