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7. Paw Lifestyles ā€“ Dog Treat Training Pouch ā€“ Easily Carries Pet Toys, Kibble, Treats ā€“ Built-in Poop Bag Dispenser ā€“ 3 Ways to Wear ā€“ Grey

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18. PetSafe Wireless Dog and Cat Containment System ā€“ from the Parent Company of Invisible Fence Brand ā€“ Above Ground Electric Pet Fence

    Features:
  • 1/2 ACRE OF CIRCULAR COVERAGE: The adjustable circular range can cover up to 1/2 acres from the placement of the portable indoor transmitter, and can be expanded further with purchase of an additional transmitter
  • NO DIGGING OR WIRE TO BURY: Sets up in just a few hours; a wireless boundary allows you to create a secure barrier around your yard to protect your pets without the time or hassle of burying wires
  • STATIC-FREE REENTRY: Unlike traditional in-ground fences, this wireless fence allows your pet to return home without being corrected if your pet passes the boundary
  • PORTABLE: This portable system is terrific for camping, vacation homes, or anywhere you travel with access to an outlet
  • WATERPROOF COLLAR: The waterproof collar comfortably fits small, medium, and large pets 8 pounds and up and adjusts to fit neck sizes 6-28 inches; compatible with all PetSafe Wireless Fence transmitters
  • LONG BATTERY LIFE: The collar battery lasts up to 2 months before the low battery indicator alerts you to replace the battery; uses the PetSafeRFA-67D-11 battery
  • PERSONALIZE YOUR DOG'S COLLAR SETTINGS: Find the best level for your pet with 5 adjustable correction levels; also includes tone-only mode for training to teach your pets to stay in the secure play area
  • ADD UNLIMITED PETS TO YOUR SYSTEM: Unlimited number of collars can be added to the fence system and individually set to match your pets' personalities
  • U.S.-BASED CUSTOMER CARE: Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions
  • QUALITY PROMISE: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations since 1998 to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy
PetSafe Wireless Dog and Cat Containment System ā€“ from the Parent Company of Invisible Fence Brand ā€“ Above Ground Electric Pet Fence
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u/EmergencyChocolate Ā· 4 pointsr/germanshepherds

Such a cutie! My shepherd/bloodhound mix is a champion chewer, so the usual fluffy toys would get destroyed in a couple of minutes. Even though he loves to shred a fluffy toy (he always goes for the eyes first!), I usually stick to the more industrial-strength chewies. He loves kongs with peanut butter, nylabones, and especially bully sticks (dried bull penises - gross, I know, and kind of expensive, but great for chewing).

Rawhide is bad because it shreds and they can choke. May want to ask your vet about bully sticks and when they are age-appropriate, though, and you will want to make sure that you supervise them closely with the small piece when they get it down to a couple of inches. They can swallow the nub and it can lead to problems.

Also, don't get any edible dog treats that are not made in the USA. A lot of treats from Asia have been found to be terribly contaminated and lethally poisonous.

Another great option are sweet potato chews - you can make them yourself in a low oven (lots of recipes online), a dehydrator, or you can buy them in pet stores. They don't last as long as meaty treats but they can be a good change of pace for the dog. Dried chicken tenders are also good but don't last very long in my experience (and again, make sure they are made in the USA).

Antlers are a wonderful treat, but are very expensive. Bones...well, I'm on the fence about bones. I will occasionally give my guy knuckle bones, but shin bones and other marrow bones can chip teeth pretty easily. Talk to your vet about bones in general, they would be your best resource on that topic, I think.

Another thing my pup loves is when I take a paper towel tube, fold one side over, and put in some good stinky training treats. Then I fold down the other side of the tube and have him sit in the kitchen while I hide the tube for him to find in the other room (usually under a cushion or chair or a blanket). He'll spend a few minutes searching for it, then a few more minutes gnawing through the tube to get at the treats. It keeps his mind and his jaws occupied! I usually take the empty tube away from him as soon as he's gotten the treats out, but he's never tried to eat the paper or anything.

Yet another fun thing to do when the weather is a little warmer (or on a nice sunny cold day) is to make ice cubes with sodium-free chicken broth and then let the pup chew on them. I prefer to do this outside because it can be a little messy. Indoors I give my guy ice cubes as treats, which he enjoys a lot too (just not as much as the chicken broth cubes, those are his favorites).

About the kong: it's kind of spendy, but you won't have to buy another for a long time if you keep up with it. You can fill it with either wet food or peanut butter, and you can also freeze it once it's stuffed, which makes the pup have to work harder for his reward. I usually keep a frozen kong with peanut butter on hand to give him when I need to leave the house for any length of time; this keeps him occupied for a long time and keeps him away from shoes or other off-limits chewables. Keep it clean with a hot water soak every now and then.

GSDs are super-smart dogs as a rule and very much enjoy doing nose work and puzzles. Google up some dog puzzles and see what strikes your fancy; experiment with your guy to see what he likes the best. The ones my guy really love include the Kong Wobbler and the treat star pictured here. But he also loves it when I simply spend a few minutes hiding small stinky training treats all over the house for him to sniff out and devour.

The best thing you can do is spend time with him every day playing with him and engaging his mind. GSDs really thrive on agility games and hide-and-seek. We got our guy an agility course tunnel for Christmas and he's been scampering through it all week, he loves it and loves the praise and treats he earns for doing it. We also have him jump over stacked blocks and broomsticks for fun. The most fun I ever had with him was taking a 10 week agility training class. He loved it so much that I hope to do the advanced one next Spring.

Sorry I wrote so much, and I know it's not all about chewies, I just love my guy! Here's wishing you many wonderful years with your new best friend.

u/tokisushi Ā· 5 pointsr/corgi

Barking

The trick is not to reward silence after barking, but to shape not barking in the first place. Is your dog reacting to a stimuli? It sounds like he is barking for attention, not as a reaction to a trigger. A better approach would be to shape desired behavior and redirect to a different behavior before rewarding if the dog barks. Try doing place/mat training and focusing on shaping desired behaviors instead of reacting to bad ones. Really focus on offering lots of attention BEFORE the bad behavior starts and set them up on very short duration to practice being quiet (and doing the new desired behavior, like laying on a mat) before reinforcing. If the dog barks, it is very important to completely ignore them (no yelling, no eye contact). In the beginning, you may only offer a simple cue and reward them for doing something ELSE, and use that to build up and add duration to alternative behaviors rather than barking. Simply rewarding NOT barking doesn't teach them what to do instead (the game can easily become "bark then stop to get food"). Try having other people reward the dog randomly with praise, attention or small treats throughout the day. Try to randomize duration and frequency/type of rewards as soon as possible!

It will ALSO be very important to ensure the dog is getting plenty of exercise and stimulation. What is your exercise routine, currently? In addition to daily walks, add in conditioning work and be sure to train new behaviors regularly (tricks, sports, obedience, drill known skills, proof in different situations, etc). You should be spending at least 60-90 minutes every day working and exercising with your dog. JUST walks are usually not enough for a corgi. If you can build up a good routine between desired indoor behavior and plenty of exercise, you will likely see improvement with barking within a few weeks.

Seeing as this is a new dog to you, I'd strongly encourage enrolling in a training class with them and doing at least 2-3 levels of obedience with them, even if your dog know basic obedience already.

There are tips for doing this on the dog training wiki. See :

  • Calmness and Relaxation
  • ABCs of behavior modification
  • Teach "Go to Bed" with free shaping
  • Training Basics


    Waking up routine + Crate problems

    This is a routine for her now, so this will likely be the hardest one to work through. You need to do counter conditioning to improve her relationship with her crate and work up to having a good routine around using it at night (and other times during the day). The crate should be a NORMAL routine place, NOT a place for punishment! Never use a crate for 'time out' if the dog already has negative associations with parts of the crate experience! Here is a resource on crate training, you may want to revisit this from the beginning and blend it with place training to help reduce stress/anxiety with the crate.

    Ensure she is getting more exercise throughout the day to make it easier for her to sleep. Create a routine about getting up and modify the routine slowly over time to arrive at your final desired behavior. This is really common for training young puppies. An example is : Get up 15 minutes before your dog typically starts barking. Put them on leash. Take them outside on leash. Bring them back inside and put them back to bed (typically back in their crate or back in a controlled area where they sleep). Reward them for laying in bed quietly. Generally you would just let the dog whine and totally ignore them (no eye contact, no speaking, no gestured, nothing), but if you cannot deal with that, you can stay up and use this as an opportunity to work on your quiet alternative behaviors. There are also devices like the manners minder that can be a good tool for these types of scenarios. Over time (think a few weeks of establishing a routine), very gradually start to push back the time you get your dog up by a few minutes. This will take a few months, but is typically how young puppies can be trained to have better morning routines. Management of behavior, shaping of desired behavior, and redirection away from undesired behavior will be key when working through this.

    You may be better off starting with group classes at a reputable, positive reinforcement focused training club. Your problems revolve more around a dog lacking manners, routine, boredom, and good ways of asking for what it wants than anything else. A basic obedience course or two will help you build a better working relationship with your dog and likely give you many of the skills you will need to start working through these problems. Your trainer can also help answer questions and give you tips about specific behaviors you are struggling with. Most training classes will range between $80-200 for 4-8 weeks, depending on where you live, who th class is with and the duration of the class.


    Working through all of this will take time and I recommend breaking up these behaviors into very specific sets of circumstances to work on it. You want to work on changing the dogs reaction to a specific trigger (whatever that trigger is).

    Good luck!
u/lzsmith Ā· 1 pointr/puppy101

The basics (food, leash, collar, dishes, crate) will probably already be taken care of. I'd focus on training and positive dog-kid interaction, because it will set the stage for their relationship. If they're working together then it's easier to commit long term and be responsible, because it's enjoyable.

I guess it depends how much money are you looking to spend.

In the upper ranges, you could pay for a puppy kindergarten class (great for socialization, great for everyone involved).

Or maybe, a manners minder, a very effective training tool.

In the less expensive categories,

What about puzzle toys? They'll keep the puppy mentally stimulated, keep him quiet(er) when left alone, and give your family some peaceful breaks from the chaos. People need to destress too, in order to interact with dogs successfully.

  • kong is a classic. Smear some peanut butter on the inside and it's like a puppy pacifier. Or, stuff it with mushy dog food and freeze it for an even longer lasting activity.
  • JW treat ball is more active and will tire a puppy out. Treat balls are good for feeding kibble at mealtimes (no need to use dishes at every meal!).

    Maybe a portable dog water bottle/bowl for long walks? Something like this: gulpy water. That would encourage the idea of exercise and getting out and about, and also the idea that the puppy's well being and safety need to be accounted for.

    Books are a good idea too. It depends what his reading level is, and how much he enjoys reading. I wouldn't want to make puppy care tedious or a chore. There's a good training booklist here http://www.reddit.com/r/Dogtraining/wiki/books. If you think those would be a bit too heavy for him, maybe a book of dog trick ideas would be fun.

    The sooner kids interact positively with a puppy, the better it will go in the long run. On that note, like flibbertygiblet said, a clicker, treat bag, and a bag of tiny stinky treats would be a great idea. If you go the clicker route, I'd recommend starting with a quiet one, so the puppy doesn't get startled at first. Kids and puppies can be a bit unpredictable, so better safe than sorry. I like the iClick model.


u/llieaay Ā· 5 pointsr/IAmA

I am currently working with a fear-aggressive dog. The absolute best thing to do is find a positive trainer who is experienced with this. Do not punish the barking, any negative reinforcement will increase the anxiety your dog feels. You want to move her to a distance where she feels safe and have someone come in, give her treats if (and only if she stays calm.) You need to try to find a distance where she is not too aroused. Have a friend come and stand by the door if thats what you need, then once she is calm have them jiggle the door knob, etc. If that is too much you can start by rewarding her for staying calm for noises outside. You can also practice giving her a cue to lie down on her mat before ever having anyone over.

Another helpful trick is "go home" once you get cricket to the point where she is comfortable when people enter if she is far from the door you can train her to go to her mat on cue, so that you can tell her to go to her safe spot when people come over. A relaxed down (stretched or on her side) is even better than sphinx style. She will learn that when people are over and she is on her mat she gets treats, otherwise she gets nothing.

To do this teach her 'down' and then have her lie on her mat. Every time she does this say "good go home!" once she has gotten the cue that "go home" is the same as down when she is on her mat, move two feet away and try again. This will take some patience, she may not understand immediately that "go home" means she needs to go to her mat. Just wait, if you get too frustrated you can move closer. Slowly increase the distance you are from the mat when you tell her "go home." It will help to give her the "go home" cue and then feed her on her mat. My dog gets super excited about it now. It can also help to have the manners minder so you can reward from a distance.

I would also suggest Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt. Particularly the "look at that!" game - where you teach your pup that whenever she looks at what she is afraid of she gets a treat.

Another excellent book is On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Ragaas it's a really easy read and a really good introduction to doggy behavior. When dogs get nervous they have a whole range of signals they show to calm themselves down and to tell other dogs (or educated people) that they are nervous. You may see her flick her tongue, yawn, shake, sniff the ground, etc. You should reward these behaviors, since encouraging them will help Cricket stay calm.

Obviously I could go on and on. The main thing is try to make people coming over as good an experience as possible for her so that she becomes less and less afraid. You will also need a reward marker - for instance "Yes!" or preferably a clicker. The idea is you click exactly when she does something good. She lays down click. She yawns click. Yes! is somewhat less precise and it's undesirable to have inflections that she will try to interpret. Obviously teach her what these markers mean before using them in the stressful situation. (click then treat, click treat, Cricket! click when she looks then treat, etc.)

EDIT:

One more thing - be sure to completely ignore her barking. Do not try to comfort her, or give her treats. In fact the best thing to do is have your friend stand there and let her tire herself out. As soon as she stops and takes a breath reward her (a clicker is really useful here.) You can even have the friend move farther away when she stops. The idea is "barking gets you nothing, calm gets you everything." Obviously do your best to limit the times when she triggers, but they will inevitably happen

Good luck!

Oh, and there is a very low traffic dogtraining subreddit where dog nerds like me will be happy to go on long training rants for you any time :-)

u/LucidDreamer18 Ā· 4 pointsr/Dogtraining

I'm going to tackle a few issues here. I hope they help.

While I know Huskies are often considered to be "stubborn," it's better to look at it this way: dogs aren't stubborn, they're often extremely willing to work with humans (as long as there's no fear/abuse). It's all a matter of how motivating YOU are. If you're keeping things fun, quick, entertaining, and using absolutely amazing treats, it should be less of a challenge.

Huskies are high energy breeds. A slow click-treat (or whatever your method) won't keep him engaged. With my dog, he maintains focus and interest when I quickly toss him a treat for him to catch the instant he's done what I asked.

But I digress.

You'd REALLY benefit from a long leash. I used a 50' leash for my recall training. Since you're in an urban area, here's a 30' leash that will help you with recall.

I also HIGHLY recommend you use a good harness with your dog (if you aren't already). Since he tends to bolt after cats, if you're on a walk with him and he bolts with a regular collar (or gentle leader) he can 1) break the collar, 2) slip out of the collar, or 3) hurt himself in which case you have a bigger problem than him chasing a cat.

I'd like to mention something about recall training. Recall training, I think, is one of the hardest concepts to convey to your dog. It really is sending a message of "I will ALWAYS be more exciting than whatever you're sniffing/chasing/looking at."

There are some great videos and articles out there (and in the side bar) describing methods of recall training, but I'd like to mention that recall training should almost always be first mastered in the house. Make a game of it by calling him when he's in another room and treating him heavily. Only when he's mastered recall in the home can you move to more distracting environments. And even them, they can only gradually become more distracting. Don't put your dog in a position to fail or get hurt.

Now, on to the cat.

This is a good video showing how to get your dog to leave cats alone. Since you have one, that makes it much easier.

I won't go through the steps. The video does that well. But be sure that your dog is fully exercised and pretty tired before you attempt any training. The best training comes from a tired dog.

As far as the predatory behavior. Yes, this is a prey drive, but I think it may stem more from the fact that the cats run away from him, making them exciting. Dogs like to chase (another good way to teach recall: call him and run away so he chases you), so when he sees a cat and it runs, he wants to chase it. As he's encountered cats, and probably most have run away, he's likely associated cats with something exciting.

I hope that helps. I feel I've missed something, so please ask any questions you have :)

Edit: Since he attempts to escape the leash, I recommend an escape-proof harness. This is a good example, but I prefer ones like these

u/molassesqueen Ā· 2 pointsr/puppy101

We leave our dog outside during the day- there's just no other way it would work for us. From the general vibe I get from reading this sub, I'm bracing for disagreements and downvotes.

We've done several things to make sure she stays comfortable and doesn't get sick/hurt, and we haven't noticed any behavior problems (or gotten any complaints from neighbors about barking). I can't guarantee these will work for you, but we've had good results so far. We've been doing this since we got our dog at ~12 weeks; she'll be 18 weeks this week.

  • Probably the most important- I check on her every work day after ~4 hours. I'm lucky that I live close enough to my office that I can go home for lunch, take her on a walk, give her attention, feed her a meal, and be on my way. This is to say, my dog is not isolated in the yard all day. If you're unable to go home yourself, I would highly recommend hiring a dog walker for a lunchtime walk.

  • Have a tethered leash system. We bought something like this, but I recently saw some very similar items at Harbor Freight for a cheaper price. We placed it in an area where she is able to have shade thoughout the day and run around, but she's not able to get to anything that would be damaged by chewing.

  • Install an Invisible Fence. We got this brand and have been very satisfied. We installed it along our pre-exisiting fence and set the boundary range to as low as it will go. This is to prevent her digging under the fence and keeping her away from our driveway gate so she doesn't get hurt. For now, we keep her on the tethered leash and the fence collar, but once she gets more acclimated to the fence collar (and a little older) she'll be able to have free reign over the entire yard.

  • Get a dog house, and set it up in the area where you choose to have the lead.

  • Get a doggie swimming pool. We found a shallow trough at Tractor Supply that fit our purposes, but a kiddie pool would work great.

  • Make sure your dog has plenty of water! Right now we just use a big bowl but I'm looking into those self-refilling ones, too.

  • When you get home, spend time with your pup! In the mornings before I leave work, I make sure to get up in time to let her out to potty, play some fetch, and feed her breakfast. At lunch time, we go for a walk, sometimes do a quick training session, and feed her lunch. After work, it's a walk, extended training time, fetch, dinner time, general running around with toys, then one last potty before bedtime in her crate inside.

    Please let me know if you have more questions- this is my first dog so I'm figuring it out as I go, but my puppy seems happy and well-behaved! Good luck!
u/Nausved Ā· 7 pointsr/Pets

I have never in my life heard of a dog losing the ability to socialize with others so rapidly. I think there's something else going on, and I bet it's your depression.

Dogs are very sensitive to stress in their humans. I think your dog knows there's something wrong. She doesn't understand what it is, but it's got her afraid, and she's doing her best to keep you and herself safe. I have heard of cases of dogs becoming aggressively protective when their owners are going through stressful periods like break-ups, job loss, evictions, etc. Unfortunately, aggression has a way of snowballing, because when you anticipate that she's going to be aggressive, she picks up on your tenseness, and it makes her feel even more protective.

I think the most important thing you can do is try to get yourself back into a happy headspace. When you're relaxed and confident, your dog can relax and be confident. Try to take it easy and be a good role model for your dog. When you go walking with her, for example, try not to tense up when other people approach, because your dog may be misreading that as fear and see these people as a threat to you.

In the meantime, buy yourself a clicker or two, come up with some inexpensive treats that are small and healthy and super delicious to your dog, and get ready to familiarize yourself with clicker training. Clicker training is a great way to work on your dog's confidence. With this method, you can gradually introduce an animal to the thing it fears and show them it's not so scary after all.

If I were you, I would start by teaching her the most important skill of all: To always have her attention on you whenever you're training her. Watch this. And when you're done, watch these.

After that, I would train her to stay focused on you whenever you're walking her on a leash. I'd start by practicing inside the home without any distractions. Then, when she's got it 100%, gradually add distractions (like the sound of the TV turned up or her favorite toys scattered around). And when she can do it indoors perfectly, try practicing outdoors when there aren't people/animals around. Then practice when there are people/animals in the distance. And then when they're a little closer.

I would also teach her some sort of command that means, basically, "Stop whatever you're doing. We're leaving now." Watch this.

Then I'd gradually work on walking her closer and closer to people/animals and rewarding her for being calm, paying more attention to me than to them, and obeying my "let's go" command.

Be patient and don't set her up for failure. If she's having trouble getting it right, take a step back and practice what she can already do reliably. Then try again. Dogs gets frustrated when they make too many mistakes, so do your best to save her from making them.

Keep your training sessions short, and always end on a good note (i.e., with her getting it right and still interested in further training). Training should never go on so long that either you or she are getting tired of it; you want to keep it as something she looks forward to.

u/saracuda Ā· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining

Some of these are probably things you've already thought about, but here is my list.

Please visit /r/puppy101 !

u/dogsarelifuhe Ā· 2 pointsr/dogs

KONG works wonders for me. Half-freeze it and boom! Endless puppy satisfaction. It's really strong and you can put treats in it entice your pup. As fuckmylife112 says, rotate your toys so that your pup won't get bored. I also use those rope toys (tug-of-war toys) because they're also pretty strong. Do note that you need to reward good behavior and use a stern but warm voice when correcting your pup like yelping when he bites you.

If toys don't work, you can use an anti-biting spray. Spray it on the things you don't want get chewed on and once your pup tastes the bad flavor, they are less likely to bite again.

KONG:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AR182/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=dogmomdaily-20&linkId=a5015a0e131bf582d18ad2d7e1f3f95e&linkCode=w61&imprToken=HNayx181fUWwMY3FikiDyg&slotNum=0

ANTI-TEETHING SPRAY (FOOEY-what i use)https://www.amazon.com/SynergyLabs-Fooey-Ultra-Bitter-Spray/dp/B0002DIOD0/?tag=petresults-20

ANTI-TEETHING SPRAY (Bodhi dog)https://www.amazon.com/Chewing-Puppies-Training-Treatment-Professional/dp/B01I2A6MPG/?tag=petresults-20

There's this so called indestructible chew toy (with a guarantee, never used it but many people are worshiping it lol) if your pup is a death machinehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042JJB82/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0042JJB82&linkCode=as2&tag=territerri-20&linkId=R63I4QQQKB7BCLBS


EDIT: If you can't have these things delivered, you can buy those rope toys from the pet store or a supermarket in the pet sections. They're pretty good if you buy those tight and thick ones. Squeaky toys are really good too. Wipe some peanut butter on them if your pup doesn't seem interested and reward good behavior.


I also found ice cubes or iced toys really good too. The coldness soothes the gums and helps your pup.
You can get rawhide (get the big ones) but you need to supervise your pup when does chew on it because there are certain cons this https://www.dogingtonpost.com/rawhide-good-bad-ugly/


Good luck!

u/Captain-Cuddles Ā· -1 pointsr/Dogtraining

Please don't use any e-collars, nine times out of ten they are misused and only confuse the dog and serve to make the issue worse.

Dog Runs are secure, safe, and cheap to replace when they rust or become weak. This would be a great temporary solution while you work on come when called training.

I never, ever recommend a dog be off leash in an area that is not contained by some sort of physical boundary. That being said, I understand that plenty of people do this and it's a fairly common practice. To work on come when you'll want a long leash and two people. One person stands the length of the leash from the other and you both take turns calling the dog and giving lots of praise. Use treats, but give them out randomly. If you teach your dog they get a treat when they come they may not come if they see you don't have treats (like in an emergency situation). The other thing is never play 'chase' with your dog. It's fun. The dog loves it. You probably love it. Everyone loves it. But in that situation where you really need your dog to come right away they may not be able to tell the difference and think you're playing a game.

Use the dog run to confine your dog to a physical boundary for the time being while you train them on come when called. For added challenge you can start adding in distractions once they get really good, like having a third person toss a tennis ball in front of them or placing favorite toys along the path to you.

u/sydbobyd Ā· 6 pointsr/dogs

Fun! I'll let you know some of my dog gear, but your preferences and dog will be different.

I usually bring three different leashes with me, depending a little on where I'm going. She can't really be off leash, so I take a 30 ft line to give her space to wander or splash in the river on a break. If the trail is too busy or the hike is a pretty short one, this often gets left behind or never used.

A basic 15 ft leash is perfect for hiking with her. It gives her a bit more space, but isn't long enough to cause much trouble getting wrapped around things, and I can easily pull her closer to me when I need. I tied a couple knots in it for easier grabbing and holding at different lengths. I can also use a locking carabiner (I always have a couple on hand) to attach the handle to my backpack for hands-free.

I also love my Tuff Mutt hands-free waist leash. It has two handles if I need to hold her closer, and I really like the bungee. The only downside is that it's a bit heavy for a leash, but I find it's worth the weight, and I'm almost always just doing day hikes so it's fine. I don't know really know how it compares to other hands-free leashes though since it's the only one I've used.

I recently got a Ruffwear Front Range harness for hikes. It is the only harness I've been able to put on her, so I really can't compare much. Seems to fit her comfortably and works well as a back-clip harness. I haven't been able to use it as a front-clip without it sliding around too much. But I don't really need the front-clip when hiking, so I'm pretty pleased with it overall. If my dog wasn't so finicky about harnesses, I'd be trying other options though. You might prefer one with a handle, I've heard good things about the Ruffwear Webmaster.

I currently have an Outward Hound travel bowl for water, but I'm not a huge fan of it. My dog doesn't always drink all the water I pour, so then I've wasted water. And I either have to put a wet bowl back in my bag or clip to the outside and hear the annoying swish of it rubbing against the bag. It's not a big deal, and it works, but I'm eyeing one of these instead.

Happy hiking!

u/amiracle19 Ā· 1 pointr/husky

We feed our husky Taste of the Wild, and she loves it. She didn't have any sensitivity to it and is always ready to eat her kibble. At 50 lbs, it is recommended by the brand and our vet to feed her three times a day.

Make sure you make time to give your new husky lots of exercise! We either take her on walks, or have her play with her puppy friends for an hour.

As for toys, I agree with the previous comments, toys that make noise are quickly dissected and destroyed. The toys with no stuffing are a good idea and if you're going to get tennis balls, make sure they have a rope through them. Long story short, we had a friend who's husky ate the tennis ball; not a pleasant vet visit.

You might want to consider getting your puppy a training collar; not a metal 'choking collar,' but a plastic like this one: http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Blue/dp/B000A6BD5K They are meant to simulate an adult dog pinching their neck when they do something wrong. Our husky tends to go after deer on our evening walks, so having this training collar on her helps keep her in check.

Lastly, you might want to consider getting your dog a tracker for their collar. As you might know, husky's can be great escape artists and when they do manage to get out, they will go quite the distance. I'd recommend getting a Tagg (www.tagg.com). Even though we've done our best not to go off leash, she's managed to get away from us a couple times. This system helped us find her in less than 30 minutes.

I hope that helps!

u/BananahRammahJammah Ā· 1 pointr/AustralianCattleDog

Thank you! My boy loves the tunnel, if I leave it out he will lay in there and just go back and forth on his own. He's a year and a half old and has always been pretty brave about things. I did throw a treat in there originally, and for his first time I used the stakes and attached it to the grass, that way it wouldn't move a lot on its own when he went through or if there was a big gust of wind šŸ¤— Same here he just loves games, and totally thrives on this stuff.

Here is the tunnel I bought, seems really durable and comes with the stakes šŸ˜ Good luck!

HDP 18 Ft Dog Agility Training Open Tunnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046HWA4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ZUDaaQrTImZkF

u/legicid3 Ā· 4 pointsr/Dogtraining

I have heard good things about this training club: http://www.sicdtc.org/
They appear not to offer private lessons, but perhaps you could call and see if you can get any kind of referral to a positive reinforcement trainer who will be able to come to your home. Failing that, their basic obedience classes might be enough to help you, particularly because there will be other people in the class, who might participate in reinforcing the no jumping, no mouthing behavior. Is this specific to guests in your home or does she do this with strangers outside as well?

I agree with /u/SuffragettePizza that board and trains are usually at best ineffective (because dogs don't generalize training well as he/she points out) and at worst harmful if the trainers use harsh methods you don't agree with - I would be particularly concerned about this with a muscled larger dog because there is some perception that these types of dogs need to be "forced into submission" and "only shocks and corrections work," etc. If you lose the argument with your dad and absolutely must use a board-and-train, Instinct Dog Training in Harlem uses only positive reinforcement in their board-and-train program. It would be a real trek for you, but I'd hate if you sent Genie elsewhere where they shocked her every time she jumped :(. This could make her go from being over excited to aggressive.

Here are some suggestions for the jumping behavior.

Do not let her practice this behavior. Jumping and mouthing is self-reinforcing so every time she does it, she gets rewarded for it and it becomes more likely that she will repeat this behavior in the future. If you do not wish to train her or work with her when particular guests come over, put her in a different room or contain her in some other way: crate her or tether her to her bed or mat and give her a chew toy to work on while your guests are present. Occasionally give her treats for remaining calm in the presence of guests.

I initially used the Treat and Train, which was specifically invented to reinforce calmness around guests. It's expensive, but not as expensive as several training sessions, and if you follow the dvd's instructions, it really does work, although it's a bit large and clunky and occasionally jams. I believe there are other treat dispensing machines out there so you can do more research into which one is the best one. I would actually pay the $100 just for the dvd that comes with the Treat and Train though because it has some really solid, comprehensive, easy to understand training videos especially tailored for overexcited jumpy dogs.

When you have guests who are able and willing to participate in training, keep her on a leash when they enter and prevent her from jumping on them or mouthing them. Tell your guests to complete ignore her, even turn their back on her, when she jumps and only pet her when she's sitting or lying down. To speed up this process, you can keep a jar of treats by the door and have the guest place the treat on the floor at their feet so Genie is forced to keep her head down to eat the treat as she gets petted. Here is a Kikopup video demonstrating this concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC_OKgQFgzw. Depending on how willing you are to act like a crazy person, you can practice this with one of your family members first to make it easier for Genie so she starts to understand what behavior is expected of her before a real exciting guest arrives. So, like, you could have your dad ring the bell, and then enter and pretend to greet everyone just as a guest would.

Sorry for the novel, hope this helps!

u/TimmoUK Ā· 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

I've only been using it a couple of days but so far it seems good.

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The arm is just a budget one from Amazon and the mic is a Neewer NW-7000, again it was a fairly budget one but it has pretty good reviews. I was going to get this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AE4T0Q2/ but apparently the Neweer is a VERY close comparison at a fraction of the price.

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Pretty good review video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS8vxidBnDw

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You can see my most recent VOD on twitch for audio quality (http://twitch.tv/timmouk), can't comment on stream quality however though haha

u/hopeless93 Ā· 8 pointsr/dogs

We did so much polite behavior training yesterday. Kirin did downs and sits while waiting for dogs, scooters, etc to pass! We had a funny moment with this guy watching us train and then he joined us for like 5 mins of our walk asking about him and the breed šŸ˜‚. That was new for me ..

PS my American peeps the treat and train is on SUPER SALE on Amazon. $63+ tax! Ours gets here today which we bought off a friend and I'm so exited to use it for mat work!

PetSafe Treat & Train Manners Minder Remote Reward Dog Trainer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010B8CHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PpDPDbPE2XATX

u/lollitime Ā· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining

Does your dog tend to bark more when you aren't around? If so, it might be helpful to record your voices and play that on loop so it seems like you're at home. I was lucky to get a good price on a [Manners Minder] (http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Treat-Remote-Reward-Trainer/dp/B0010B8CHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409194417&sr=8-1&keywords=manners+minder). Sophia Yin designed it, and it's been great--it's a remote controlled treat dispenser, which helps a lot with "capturing" good behavior. Whenever there are any weird noises or voices, I discreetly press the button, so it actually seems like noises and people = magic treats to my dog. She no longer associates me being around with the treats, since I've been pressing the remote from outside the building also :-).

FWIW--I just moved to a new apartment, and previously it took a month to get my dog used to the new noises and stomping. Our new place is right across the street from some barking window dogs, and after three days of feeding my dog via remote, my dog is pretty calm and hardly responds to sounds.

u/nicgeorgie Ā· 11 pointsr/Rabbits

Awe Iā€™m sorry about your first bun.
Youā€™re in for a wild ride with a baby! Definitely, absolutely, no matter what, get your bun fixed.
They will get seriously bad attitudes if you donā€™t, imagine puberty times a million! Plus a lot of other issues that can come with not getting them fixed both medical and personality wise.

If you havenā€™t already rabbit proof your place, I use these cord covers but any will work. I swear rabbits like the little zap of electrocution or something but they can seriously burn their mouths chewing wires.

Also this no chew spray has been an absolute god send. My rabbits have chewed up literally everything wood I own, baseboards, bed frame, table legs. Then I found this stuff. They wonā€™t even go near anything thatā€™s been sprayed with it.

You should do monthly checks on your bun as well. Check teeth (make sure theyā€™re being ground down and not growing in funny, lava rock products help them file their teeth, as they never stop growing) check inside ears, eyes, nail trim, that sort of stuff. (You may already know all of this)

Baby buns also require different food and hay than adult buns do.

I swear by Oxbow products, youā€™ll want their Essentials Young Rabbit Food , itā€™s a lot higher in nutrients than adult rabbit food, as theyā€™re growing and such they need a bit more. And youā€™ll want alfalfa hay for a baby bun but switch to Timothy hay once she reaches ā€œadulthoodā€, along with adult rabbit food.

Sorry that was a lot of info I love buns, mine are my whole life. Feel free to ask me anything if you have questions!

My buns, Cuppy and Cash

u/Dusbero Ā· 1 pointr/puppy101

The leash i wish i'd known about and used, which i now is the Halti Training lead. You can adjust how you want it, it's very versatile, long but it's for training so you hold in your right hand and walk dog on left side.

Also great if you have two dogs, i can wrap one round my waist and attach the other to both dogs and walk handsfree so i can lure, reward more easily.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00589G9YY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/PillowFort15 Ā· 0 pointsr/dogs

I use a plastic prong collar on my 5 month old rottie. Like some people said about prongs, as long as it is used properly your puppy should be fine. How I practice her greeting is a bit weird and difficult since I had to ask strangers to help me lol. I would have her in a sit beside me and the stranger would walk towards my pup. If my pup tried to get up I would do a quick pop with the leash and the stranger would have to walk away. If she stayed while the stranger touched her and while the stranger walked 3-4 steps away I would tell her how good she was. Usually I would suggest using strangers since that's the trigger. Btw, I also had to put the collar on every time we did something fun for a week before I even used it. If you have any more questions, just let me know. :) good luck! Btw here's the link to the collar I have.

https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000A6BD5K

u/lovelygreenwitch Ā· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

I had the exact same problem with our puppy. She would bark as soon as we got out of sight, and we tried the leaving/coming back thing and it really didn't work. If we were in another room of the house, she would bark for HOURS, not just minutes.

We tried everything for months, and finally, I got an automatic treat dispenser. There are a few different ones out there, but the one I got was Manners Minder. A little expensive, but definitely worth it. I put it on top of her crate so that the treats drop in. It has a remote control, so I can control when the treat is given to her, and also has a mode to just dispense treats randomly.

I used this to aid my training. When I went out of sight, I clicked to give her a treat. Then I would randomly keep clicking it while I was away. It took her a couple of days, but she finally realized that good things happen when she's in the crate and I leave the room.

When I leave the house in the morning, I set it to automatically give her treats incrementally. We don't live in an apartment, so it doesn't bother our neighbors, so I have no idea if she barks throughout the day, but I know she doesn't bark anymore when I first walk out of the door.

Also, try doing some basic training. Train the stay command as much as you can. The more he is used to staying in one place not doing anything, the more he will be ok with staying in his crate when you're not there.

But yea, try out an automatic treat dispenser. It was a life saver for us.

u/jvanderh Ā· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining
  1. I'm somewhere in between. I bought like 10 clickers and have them everywhere, but I also use "yep!" as a marker word. I probably reinforce the marker word at lower than 100% though, so I know the clicker is really better. If you think startle reflex/ noise aversion might be an issue, we use these which are quieter and pretty cheap.

  2. My dog did this a lot. Is she generally a nervous girl? For Smokey, doing stuff like sitting down on the floor, relaxing my shoulders, using a quiet, gentle voice, and yawning or licking my lips helped. Having me standing up, looking stiff/focused, and using a commanding voice was intimidating to him. As people said she may also just be settling in to a new place. If she's not yet eating a good amount of her normal dog food, this is probably the case.

  3. Once you get any issues sorted out, the clicker/treat association should happen within minutes. Until then, you can use your marker word and treat when she reorients to you in the presence of prey.

    PS: she is gorgeous!! Congrats on your new furbaby.
u/thereisonlyoneme Ā· 5 pointsr/dogs

I carry this. I have never had an occasion to use it, which is good of course, but that means I cannot tell you how effective it is. I suppose it will vary from animal to animal anyway. Other similar products come up on Amazon on course. Bear spray comes to mind but that may get your pup in the spray. If they are feral cats then I doubt water would do any good.

What city do you live in? Here in Atlanta we have organizations like KirkCats dedicated to trap-and-spay of cats. I know you said traps aren't a viable option but maybe they will have other ideas. At least they might be more helpful than the city government.

u/female_larrydavid Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

My Akita mix mutt LOVES to stand up and greet us when we come home or have food. He luckily doesn't put much weight into it- mostly just stands in front of us on his back legs like a little meerkat. Adorable, but we figured we would train him for the sake of manners

We had a trainer tell us to turn our body away while saying "off." Don't put your knee up or touch the dog in any way, just turn away and say off. The other commenters are right about ignoring the dog until she sits.

If all else fails, I use Pet Corrector (basically a can of compressed air that lets out a hissing sound as a warning). I don't like to use this much because I'd rather use positive reinforcement, but it's really effective for getting a dog to stop whatever they're doing- often I just show him the little can and he knows to behave.

Good luck! She has such a sweet face

u/theseitz Ā· -5 pointsr/Dogtraining

I personally love a good cinch collar. Here's one like mine. Make sure you get one several inches longer than necessary, and never actually choke your dog with it. My friends with shephards use one of the pointy-er ones like this.

The technique is to walk at your own pace and as the dog pulls, they receive a negative feedback. When they stop pulling, the negative feedback is removed and the "staying close to you" is reinforced. You can help this by using a corrective-tone "don't pull" type command when they are pulling, and some praise when they walk well.

u/carissalf Ā· 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Hey, I will help you if I can. In the meantime, please post in /r/RandomActsOfPetFood. They are amazing there and will probably help you. Feel free to include pictures of your pets and your wish lists. Seriously. Also, if you have carpeting or cat trees, this spray works amazing. Consider adding it to your wishlist as well. It's well worth it. Just treating the pets is not enough. You need to eliminate any eggs, larvae and fleas that are living in the carpet, bedding, etc.

u/culatermaligator Ā· 3 pointsr/BelgianMalinois

Perfect timing! I just dug up this article by Suzanne Clothier yesterday. He just wants to say Hi She says "My experience has been that it is owners of breeds considered non-aggressive that cause the most problems in dog-to-dog interactions simply by being unaware that their dog is rude". It's kind of long but well worth the read, especially for people who have dogs of the Belgian or German variety who are always assumed to be the aggressive instigating dog in any kind of confrontation. I'm curious to hear if after reading that article you still think your dog is unfriendly with other dogs or if you think he's just expressing his disapproval at their rudeness.

To answer your question my dog does get along with other dogs really pretty well and I recruit her to help me socialize puppies I'm working with all the time because I trust her judgement. That said, I never let strange dogs just come barreling up to her to "say Hi". And if I see some obliviot coming up the trail with their off leash dog (sigh) I step in between them (this helps if you have a friend or someone to hand your leash off to), or have a can of spray air, and I've even pepper sprayed a couple of dogs before who approached us with pretty aggressive body language and no handler. If the person with the off leash dog is especially dense, lying and saying that my dog is contagious has always worked. Because really, they are not going to like what she gives their dog if it continues getting in her face.

u/helleraine Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

> He'll quiet when told, but he resumes howling about 1 minute later. I assume he just howls to get the attention, negative or otherwise.

I would use something like a manners minder where you can remotely reinforce. I'd increase the rate of reward to you're rewarding just before he's likely to start howling, and then slowly build that duration up. It helps. :)

u/World-Wide-Web Ā· 7 pointsr/pittsburgh

My dog is just like yours. It's so frustrating to have some shitty owner put her in that situation. I've started bringing this with me on our walks and I can't recommend it enough. Stops dogs in their tracks. It's just compressed air, but the "chtttttt" noise it makes is incredibly effective.

Anyway, good luck with your pup.


Just realized it's been recommended below. Glad others use it too.

u/Lunarus Ā· 1 pointr/letsplay

I just bought this little beauty. It's wonderful, audio is crisp and clear, it looks good, it's well built, and it's pretty damn cheap too! I've recorded a few things and it's really quite good.

u/autism_dad Ā· 3 pointsr/autism

Our son's psychologist recommended looking at Project Lifesaver.

http://www.projectlifesaver.org/

We have the same concerns about our son running off. He is constantly testing all secure mechanisms in his pre-school according to personnel there and he is just 27 months. Particularly he is trying to keep an eye on older kids who run in front of their parents to bust the door open and has made some attempts to sneak out.

To me, since he is so small and it could also be applicable to your kiddo, he is not really cognizant of the dangers of cars and traffic and only has limited awareness of the difference between sidewalks and the street. So once he escapes out of a secure building, pretty much we are in deep trouble because it's not like he is going to safely wander away along a sidewalk, he is going to do a mad dash for nothing in particular.

So I am still ambivalent about tracking devices at his young age but actively researching options (I actually work in the area of tracking devices as part of work).

I have even thought about something like a 'pet fence'. Basically you have a radio device on the pet/kid and if they wander beyond a certain distance, they will get an alarm signal from the receiver unit. Of course it will work great for open spaces like yards, but not sure how good it will be through walls. If there are enough false positives, people may start ignoring it.

http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Wireless-Containment-System-PIF-300/dp/B0001ZWZ8O/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1452724552&sr=1-1&keywords=petsafe

u/torlad Ā· 2 pointsr/Agility

I have spent probably $250, probably a little more, on my equipment. I have 8 jumps , 3 sets of 6 weave poles that can be connected to make a set of 12 or 18, this tunnel from amazon , and a full size teeter totter. All of it was made from pvc minus the teeter board.

I made my own tunnel bags (4 sets) out of cheap drawstring bags with a bunch of Walmart bags lining the inside, and filled it with sand. Tied two of them together with enough rope to hold the tunnel down, but not constrict it.

I was lucky, and my parents surprised me for my birthday a few weeks ago by building and delivering a full sized a frame, so I didnt have to buy that.

All in all, I've spent about $100 on pvc, another $50 on all the fittings and end caps, the teeter board for around $15, that tunnel for $40, and then the rest on various supplies like paint, tape, a handsaw, nails, etc.

The tunnel is really good for beginners, but it does not curve well. A slight s or u bend is not a big deal, but you can't really do any u turns without it getting really bunched up and unsafe for the dog to navigate. I am looking at buying one of the cool runners tunnels as they seem to allow for more variety in tunnel layouts.

u/Lynolis Ā· 3 pointsr/dogs

A long training lead would be a good option if you can find a safe area to take him to for exercise, and they are also very good tools to use while training recall. I've also heard of people going to baseball fields, high school track fields, and football fields that are fenced when they aren't being used. If you have any family or friends with fenced yards, consider asking if you can bring your puppy over.

What sort of activities do you do for mental stimulation? training and using puzzle toys,and playing games that challenge your dog mentally can also help to reduce energy.

u/najoes Ā· 1 pointr/AustralianCattleDog

I went through the same thing with mine at about 9 months where he would get super aggressive of a dog that was within a few feet of my personal bubble. I worked on it with giving him a lot of treats when other dogs came over to say hi, and kept a "pet corrector" around for times at the dog park. He completely cut out that behavior until just recently (4 months later now) where he did it with a friend's dog while on a camping trip. I thought it was due to his exhaustion, but it could be a combination of adolescence, mood swings, hunger, tiredness... All I can say is try to meet with your friend again and show her that everyone's a friend, give treats when she does well, and I definitely recommend the Pet Corrector

u/radddchaddd Ā· 4 pointsr/goldenretrievers

Hey! It's a Halti harness, and I have it paired with the leash.

I can't recommend it enough. It's super easy to put on and take off. Also, he gets excited when squirrels run by. I had a harness like this before, which he was easily able to pull with. With this harness, I can control him from the chest and back, which makes it really easy to keep him under control.

u/efletch Ā· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

That looks just like the one I got from Amazon, different brand but same style: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DN07JUM/

I love it! I went through a few other treat pouches before settling on this one. Highly recommend.

u/see-olivia Ā· 2 pointsr/Pets

iā€™ve totally been there. i cried everyday when our house had them because i couldnā€™t stand feeling so filthy and thinking they were EVERYWHERE.

Vet Kem Siphotrol Plus II Premise Pest Control Spray, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KVSTC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ypQIDbV80R6FT

we bug bombed with ours, which was the only thing that gave me peace of mind. you and kitty have to go somewhere else for a few hours, and all the other instructions, ofc. our foggers werenā€™t 100% effective. but iā€™ve heard good stuff about the spray i just linked lol. better reviews than any others iā€™ve seen.

i doubt your house is anywhere near an actual infestation but i think youā€™d also enjoy being able to sleep at night.

u/Tinksy Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

I bought this and it makes things SO much easier - Paw Lifestyles ā€“ Dog Treat Training Pouch . Holds my phone, treats poop bags and keys. If it's hot out I carry a bottle of water in my hand and can stuff it in the treat pouch if I need that hand for something.

u/secondtimeisacharm Ā· 1 pointr/IFParents

Yeah, it's tough. I love my pup like a first child, craziness and all. We've had a behavioral trainer come in home and help us make some modifications. The best thing we've done is use this:

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Treat-Remote-Reward-Trainer/dp/B0010B8CHG

I can't imagine we paid this much for it, but we might have - being at the end of our rope and all. Basically it's remote controlled so it's super easy when holding a baby. Every time Maybe (our pup) looked at the baby we'd click the remote and it would beep and dispense a treat (we put it AWAY in a corner by her settle mat so she didn't have to get near the baby to get the treat). Then we gradually just started treating her for moving closer, etc.

u/kumquatlime Ā· 2 pointsr/Austin

You can also buy a long line to give some more freedom in areas where it's appropriate but not safely fenced. It's like a giant leash & comes in various lengths. Also a great training tool for skills like recall:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Y8YRG6/ref=psdcmw_3024193011_t1_B000A7UZA8

u/naedawn Ā· 1 pointr/dogs
  1. Stuffed moose

  2. IQ Treat Ball (she gets kibble in it)

  3. Kong Wobbler (more kibble)

  4. Treat & Train (still more kibble)

  5. Snuffle mat (have I mentioned kibble?)

    So yeah, the only toy that has held her interest despite its inability to dispense food is the stuffed moose. I've actually put all the rest of her toys away in hopes of someday reintroducing them and having them seem novel again.
u/teachmetonight Ā· 3 pointsr/dogs

Thank you so much for your response!

If your local trails are off-leash trails, by all means let your little one run free! But as someone else here pointed out, often those signs are meant to protect local wildlife and forest habitats. Plus, it's a good way to keep your dog from trampling through poison ivy.

We got this 30-ft lead from Amazon, and we love it! We keep it coiled tight when we're around other people/dogs, and then give her some room to sniff and explore when we're alone or making camp. Also works phenomenally well as a bear bag rope!

u/antieuclid Ā· 3 pointsr/LifeProTips

Here's the dog training answer: get a dog training clicker and some really good dog treats, like small bits of real meat. Go outside, get the dog's attention, and wait for the dog to stop barking, even for a fraction of a second. Click the clicker and throw the treat over the fence. While the dog is eating the treat, they probably won't be barking, so click again and throw another treat. Basically the idea is to teach the dog that they get food when they're being quiet, so click and treat every time there's a moment of silence. Once the dog's figured it out, start waiting for a full second of silence before you click and treat. Then two seconds, etc. Do this for ten minutes a couple of times a day, and in a few days you'll be living next to a much quieter dog.

(For the curious, you use a clicker because it tells the dog exactly what they're being rewarded for. Most dogs can do a dozen different things in the time it takes to say "good dog" and get a treat out of your pocket, but if you can click at the exact moment they do something right, they learn what you want them to do much faster.)

u/LMGagne Ā· 2 pointsr/Keeshond

My Kees used to do this exact thing - when I wasn't home she never barked or fussed but if I was home and she couldn't be near me (i.e. I'm in the bathroom) she acted like she was dying.

I never crated her when I was home except for overnight - I used an extra tall ex pen (the sides were over 4 feet tall) for when I couldn't watch her closely and mostly just let her follow me around the apartment. Even when I went to the bathroom or took a shower she just wanted to hang out next to me - she would just stand outside the shower and rest her head on the side of the tub watching me like a creep.

I used a manners minder to train some of this away - mostly for when my wife and I wanted a bit of time alone. Basically I filled it up with treats and went into my bedroom and shut the door. As I was closing the door (before she could start barking) I released a treat. Then I kept releasing treats as long as she was quiet. I did this for 5 mins, then 10, then longer. Always extending the time between treats and only releasing a treat if she was quiet.
It took several sessions but now she does a lot better being alone in the living room when I'm elsewhere in the apartment.

u/surlylemur Ā· 2 pointsr/dogs

Your lab will love it. Get some flea and tick prevention from your vet. I got some at walmart once and put it on my dog and he went nuts like it was burning him or something. Freaked me the hell out too so I pretty much just get the tablets now from my vet. They are expensive, but they don't make my lab act like he's being burned alive.

Most animals won't approach you. If you are worried get some bear spray, that should ward off any critters.

If you are worried about recall and your pup chasing something get a 30-50 ft lead/leash. I have both of those sizes in 5/8 inch widths and it works well when i want to let him have some freedom in parks and fields around my town but can't let him off the leash. In heavily wooded areas it might not be feasible, but it is a decent option. My guy was around 8 months when I took him to a cabin in the middle of the woods/by a lake and he took to it as well as you would imagine.

30 ft lead

50 ft lead

u/stopbuffering Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

Honestly, you'll probably find a cotton lead for cheaper than what you can make one for; especially of the same length. They're very light and very sturdy. I've used cotton leads with horses without any issue, so they'll definitely be fine with a dog.

However, if you wanted to make one, I do find paracord to be comfortable in general; I have a paracord leash that I love.

u/kennious Ā· 3 pointsr/Dogtraining

This is amazing. Thank you so much for the thorough response. I might have to get a front-clip harness, as you suggested.

The shelter had her on a StarMark training collar ("TripleCrown") when I walked her, and she seemed to respond okay to it. I've heard/read mixed things about them, but I bought one to see how it goes. EDIT: reviewing the sidebar again--would this type of collar be considered a prong/pinch collar? I know the idea is to mimic the mother grabbing the scruff of the neck without actually hurting the dog, but again, I'm not really sure. I just want to do what's right for her, and if this is a no-no type of collar, I'm happy to return it.

I also ordered a slip lead (and of course a 6-foot fixed lead).

Is there any reason you'd go with a front-clip harness over a slip lead?

u/XeroxSinner Ā· 3 pointsr/dogs

A crate in your tent would probably be the safest option, for sure.

Do you have power out there? If so, one of the distance-based collars could work. I've seen great success with them. One with a trainer friend who lived at a place without a fence. She'd collar her dog only for outside play and he knew what it meant. The other was when I went to pick up a dog from an owner, dog had been wearing the collar so long, even without it on she would NOT cross the invisible boundary. Had to carry her to the car.

This is a little pricey but maybe you can find something less expensive!

u/justhereforthedoggos Ā· 1 pointr/aww

This video was awesome, I didn't even think about this before. I just bought one for my two dogs off Amazon. Here's the link & it's under $40! Happy Dogs :)HDP 18 Ft Dog Agility Training Open Tunnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046HWA4W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_oB2bzbTS7E6W7

u/newdoggieyay Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

Can this be any pouch, or are there special types out there?

EDIT: just searched, oh no! Another rabbit hole!

Edit 2: will this one do? It is clip-on/drawstring:

Chuckit! Treat Tote (1 Cup)_LQ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000274692/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nCqhDbC0BTP68

Edit 3: eh, maybe Iā€™ll just get the big one for my phone/keys

Paw Lifestyles - Dog Treat Training Pouch - Easily Carries Pet Toys, Kibble, Treats - Built-in Poop Bag Dispenser - 3 Ways to Wear - Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN07JUM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IDqhDbKFR3RJ4

u/Sick_Trix22 Ā· 2 pointsr/bernesemountaindogs

If they are chewing things like corners of wood tables like ours did, there is this spray that we purchased on amazon that you could spray whenever the dog would chew and it takes away their desire to chew that area. Iā€™ll look for it right now and put in the link.

Edit: Searching ā€œdog chewing deterrent sprayā€ on Amazon gives you multiple good choices, but Iā€™d recommend this one due to the wide range of usage.

u/CrazyD0gLady Ā· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining

It sounds as if he's getting you trained. lol Dr. Sophia Yin created this awesome remote training device. You may want to try something like this out, to let you be away from him, instead of running down the stairs at his command. :)

u/ayemef Ā· 0 pointsr/OpenDogTraining

> I'd implement a tool to make subtle movements more effective on the dog, such as a prong collar[...]

That's a great way to go. If you don't want to use a metal prong collar just yet, try a Starmark plastic prong collar. Make sure you use a backup collar with it (use the one that's included or you can just combine it with a flat collar).

If your dog plants itself down and lays down refusing to move, you can try sticking your foot (gently) under it's gut to get it to pop up and start moving.

Lastly, check out K9-1's leash ninja video for proper leash handling techniques, along with some gentle but effective corrections to apply once you have a proper training collar on the dog.

u/orangetangerine Ā· 2 pointsr/dogs

I use this one, which is significantly quieter than the traditional box clicker like this one that you can find in any pet store. Now that my dog is older and isn't as fearful I find that I can use them interchangeably. I actually prefer the box clicker in certain environments (like outdoors or for more remote stuff) since the button clicker can sometimes be too soft.

If you have a dog that is scared or startled by the clicker, another good way to muffle it is wrapping it up in a sock. We had to start clicker training off like that at first to get her used to the sound being a good thing.

u/AngelaMotorman Ā· 2 pointsr/cats

Oh, yes. Been there, tried everything, finally licked it. Here's how:

Unless the spray you used was this one, you need to try again. That's the nuclear bomb of flea treatments, and it totally works to rid the whole house of fleas and keep it clear for weeks. Just be sure to follow the directions to the letter, keeping yourself and the cats out of the house for part of a day after spraying.

At the same time -- if your vet okays it -- you can give the cats Capstar, which kills all the fleas on the cats at that moment.

Good luck!

u/H720 Ā· 3 pointsr/interestingasfuck

This was posted to /r/INEEEEDIT, my subreddit based around cool products! I source every item posted as best I can, here's what I could find:

This is called the "PetPeek Fence Window for Pets"

It's $36 for those wondering, here's some links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/PetPeek-Fence-Window-for-Pets/dp/B00BHBJPHA

Source Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnfTY8brkCQ

Seems to be made of acrylic. Not sure why you couldn't just leave a hole in your fence without the dome, but I guess this prevents people from touching your dogs or feeding them stuff you might not want.

Reviews are all really cute because people are posting pics of their dogs in it:

https://i.imgur.com/jeVDIaX.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VClVTYR.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/32BHrCA.png

u/LaserRanger Ā· 2 pointsr/vinyl

I'm about to order these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1WRFV8/

The mofi sleeves have good reviews, but it sounds like the Diskeeper sleeves are thicker, and therefore easier to get into the jacket. I have not previously used either of them.

u/orphanb Ā· 2 pointsr/AllThingsDogs

I use a Halti lead:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Training-Behaviour-Aids-Dogs/Halti-Training-Lead-BLACK-Large/B00589G9YY

I find it really good as you can change the length of the lead depending upon where you clip it. The end has a usual dog lead clip (like you use to clip the lead to the collar) and the lead has D rings along it so you can choose which one to clip the end to and therefore how long the lead is (maybe the pictures on the link will help this make sense more than my explanation!). This means I can have him on a short lead for more control or longer lead when not necessary. my SO also uses it when he runs with the dog because you can loop it around your waist and clip it.

It really comes in handy when you take the dog to a cafe/pub/whatever though, as you can just unclip the end and loop it around a (v heavy!) chair leg or something - none of the usual complications of how to secure the dog.

u/[deleted] Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

I'm not sure where you are or if this is available, but the treat and train would be a good option too! My trainer recommended it as a separation anxiety trainer, but in the end, my other efforts proved that I didn't need it. She also uses it for other training activities and keeping dogs interested in things.

u/kalimashookdeday Ā· 3 pointsr/dogs

Another thing that can make it easier on the both of you at times (if you don't prefer him offleash in the camp site while you guys are attending to things like dinner etc.) is maybe a 25' tie down cable you can wrap around a picnic table or get one of these things. It helps when I take my guy camping as to get some stuff done. He's never on it for more than a couple hours while we cook etc. and it makes it so we're not stumbling over him near the fire or kicking him while we're cooking etc.

I just bring his "camping" dog bed, which is just an old cheap dog bed with a few bones and chew toys and he's good to go while he's "tied down". I usually position it so at the furthest extended point he can come within reach of us but can't get near things like the fire pit and the cooking area. Since he's a GSD/Rottie he's a big guy and can easily jump up on table tops to steal stuff so you may not have the same issues with your Jack Russel but it's handy to have never the less!

u/mewtallica Ā· 4 pointsr/Dogtraining

I've just received the treat and train. I haven't used it yet, but the dvd that comes with it addresses the barking-at-the-door issue using the remote food dispenser. It's a device that beeps and emits treats and it comes with detailed foolproof instructions on how to teach your dog to settle on a mat when someone walks in the door. It might be something to look into if your dog is food motivated.

u/Caulle Ā· 1 pointr/germanshepherds

> I've tried fetch, and sure, he'll chase the ball, pick it up, and then run right past me with it.

Try playing fetch while he's on leash. I picked up a super cheap 50' lead on Amazon for $12 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y909RG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Having him leashed while teaching him how to fetch worked wonders. If he runs past you can gently step on it and then as a bonus reel him in which serves as additional recall training.

My pup's around the same age, just turned 6 months, and now I can play fetch with him off leash in the yard. He doesn't always come back (still a work in progress) so I bring a coffee out with me and just sit and wait. After a minute or two he gets bored of the "keep away" game and brings the ball back to throw it again.

Stick with it! It sounds like you're on the right track with everything. 6 months is a really frustrating time. They start to hit puberty and just get sort of stupid and forget all the rules they just learned.

u/YahtzeeDii Ā· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining

Have you tried a martingale collar?

Also, you can find many arrangements that allow you to have two connection points with the leash -- one on the collar and one on the harness, or maybe even both on a harness. There are leashes that have two clips like this that can help with houdinis (or HOUNDinis?!). Dogs might have a harder time escaping this way.

u/Jourdin Ā· 4 pointsr/Dogtraining

Did you get a box clicker? If so you might want to try a button clicker, as they tend to be quieter. Otherwise you can muffle it by pulling your sleeve over your hand, putting your hand in your pocket, or holding it behind your back.

u/ASleepandAForgetting Ā· 2 pointsr/puppy101

Fellow Dane owner here. As far as equipment, I have this leash and it's pretty well padded. You can clip both ends to the collar/harness and make a loop out of it for easier holding and less slipping, as well.

Part of owning a giant breed dog is sizing up equipment, unfortunately. I'd recommend a Freedom Harness and buying larger sizes as needed.

Instead of just focusing on the equipment, what are you doing to teach her that walking at your side is the appropriate way to behave? You shouldn't be relying on the tools to teach this for you. Instead, you need to reward her for being in the correct spot.

I know that you say you've been remiss in her training due to an event outside of your control, but I strongly urge you to dedicate as much time to it as possible. If you think being dragged by a 50 lb dog is tough, imagine being dragged by a 130 lb dog. My male was 100 lbs at 6 months, so your window in which your puppy is "easily" controllable is closing very quickly.

u/IncorgnitoAppaws Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

I would not say they're cruel (in the right hands!) but i have gone back and forth with using them. I feel your pain as I am a small framed person so I can also get pulled pretty easily. Now that your safety and theirs is in question due to lack of control, a prong may be exactly what you need, even if only a quick fix until after the baby arrives.
consider using one of these https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000A6BD5K
they are plastic and are less harsh and people do not know that they are prong collars, so it may save you some glares from judgmental strangers, which shouldn't matter but it does sometimes!

u/putspeopletosleep Ā· 3 pointsr/Dogtraining

get something called the pet corrector.
Its like an airhorn without the horn. It makes a hissing sound. You can use this thing from next door. Or two doors over. Im pretty sure you can get this from petsmart as well. It works WONDERS for a barking dog. One quick press of the button, and the dog will stop barking.

u/TheDonkinator Ā· 1 pointr/rva

OXO Barista Brain 9 Cup Coffee Maker - $100

Turns out that we prefer burned coffee made in a cheap coffee maker. This was way too high end for us.

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SportDOG SDF-100A Invisible Fence System - $100

This is super easy to install yourself. 500 feet of wire and 75 flags are unused in the box. Lowe's & Home Depot sell wire and additional flags for cheap, should you need it. I installed this thing, tested it, and ended up rebuilding my fence before I bothered putting it on my dog to teach him how it works. If needed, you can pay me to install it or help you install it.

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I could use a Men's XL hybrid bike, so let me know if you think you might have something to trade.

u/majorpoundage Ā· 2 pointsr/funny

This seems like a better solution.

They even make port hole windows for dogs.
http://www.amazon.com/PetPeek-Fence-Window-for-Pets/dp/B00BHBJPHA

u/Whattheha Ā· 6 pointsr/philadelphia

Somebody needs a can of Pet Corrector when this guy acts up. It's simply a can of compressed air that makes a very loud "TSCH"! sound when you press the button.

Every time he starts... "TSCH!" until he stops. If the guy wants to act like an animal, treat him like one.

u/profuttbuck Ā· 3 pointsr/gifs

Good on ya. I was considering those too, ended up using rebar and waratah stakes. Another option is goat/dog tether. Also, happy cake day.

u/guess_twat Ā· 1 pointr/LittleRock

I have dogs in a wooden fence and they kept digging out. I spend days and days of filling the holes with concrete, burying boards and doing everything I could to keep them in. I finally got an underground fence, just stapled the wire around the bottom of the wood fence and it has worked to perfection. I would highly recommend if you have dogs that dig out regularly.

u/rigby_321 Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

Honestly if this were my dog I would go in the bathroom, turn on the water, and at the first bark dash out and say "no, quiet" I would do that for a bit then get in the shower, but I would also leave a shower soapy and wet to correct for barking. My dogs aren't allowed to bark ever though. I am pretty crazy about it, but I have to be, I could not have my dogs if they barked. If I had a problem barker I'd get a treat and train so I could reward quiet behavior without leaving the bathroom.

Treat and train https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0010B8CHG
Put the remote in a baggy so it doesn't get wet.

u/LordMandalor Ā· 2 pointsr/vinyl

Outers

Inners

I use these. 2LPs are sometimes a little too snug but they work amazingly. All my jackets and inners are kept near perfect.

u/tayway2 Ā· 3 pointsr/samoyeds

I use Pet Corrector spray when Kingsley does that. Use the spray, give the command "quiet," and then praise her if she remains quiet.

After doing this for a while, you'll hopefully just be able to give the command.

u/DIYmom_of_2 Ā· 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

We developed a terrible infestation at one point.. we had a stray cat that stayed in a carpeted office to keep it away from our cats until we could get it to a shelter. That office was rarely used, so I didn't realize there was a problem until I walked in one day and my legs were just black with fleas.. it was horrifying. I think I read that the eggs will lay dormant in a carpet if there is no food source around, and something as simple as walking through the room can activate them... yuck!

Anyway, I tried DE and traps and eucalyptus and a variety of other things, because I didn't want to poison the house.. unfortunately, nothing really worked. I spent a lot of time researching online and combing through product reviews and then I found this: https://smile.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0

This stuff worked like a charm.. we sprayed it throughout the carpets in the basement, in combination with Ovitrol shampoo on the pets, and that was it.. no more fleas. It is pricey, but it is entirely worth it. Hope that helps!

ETA: Buy more than you think you will need.. it didn't cover nearly the square footage it said it would! I think we went through almost two full cans for our 1450sqft basement

u/crick2000 Ā· 1 pointr/BackpackingDogs

There are great Tie-out stakes available for under 10 bucks. There are some with leash and stakes as well.
Here is one:

https://www.amazon.com/Dogit-Cork-Screw-Tie-Out-Stake-Large/dp/B001B7P83A

u/DescendingFire Ā· 1 pointr/AskVet

I'm at year 4 with these fleas, and on AdvantageII box number 6. I started using that after a different brand stopped working and before that I've tried a rainbow of different methods directly on them including flea baths none of which worked. I've only been successful at keeping them at bay. After I treat, I vacuum and spray this stuff

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KVSTC0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Its the only thing I've found that actually kills them. I've tried many many other methods. I follow up and spray the next week as well.

They usually get subdued for about 2 months then I repeat.


I haven't tried collars yet so I thought I'd give it a go.

The fleas are fully grown and many that are surviving the treatment which doesn't usually happen.

My cats are inside only.

u/soulsproud Ā· 3 pointsr/HomeImprovement

This works great for our pupper. All wireless, just have to get the diameter/radius right. Can have just a noise, or 3-4 levels of static 'correction'. Allows me to also let her out in the front with me and not worry about her taking off...

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Wireless-Containment-Waterproof-Correction/dp/B0001ZWZ8O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498407115&sr=8-3&keywords=petsafe+wireless

u/LiterallyOuttoLunch Ā· 1 pointr/AskReddit

Revolution for the dogs, then you need to treat the carpets furniture and wash all soft materials that might harbor eggs. You have to be thorough. A good carpet treatment for fleas is this.

u/7buLLet4 Ā· 1 pointr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

Thank you for the answer.

That's exactly what I read about when I was researching what was affecting the quality of the recording. Your summary makes it much more clear for me though!

I definitely agree with you that it's all subjective when it comes to the quality of sound, I just don't really like the sound of my recordings. I've been experimenting a lot - I tried different guitar effects, changing the recording volume, I also tried recording a song multiple times in hope that the resulting sound will have much more power.

When I started recording half a year ago, I was recording with a mic next to the amp, although it didn't sound really good. Also there was a lot of background noise because of noisy neighborhood, but that's another story.

u/gravitary Ā· 2 pointsr/vinyl

any love for rice paper?

u/SPITFIREJAKE16 Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

I just did a bit of searching and this might be what ur looking for? It is below 250 and itā€™s easy to set up, theyā€™re all the same and all at the same price so Iā€™d say itā€™ll work well

u/Dsblhkr Ā· 3 pointsr/puppy101

I have this, itā€™s amazing. It holds the poop bags, cell phone, treats, and a full poop bag so I donā€™t have to carry the bag all the way home. I canā€™t live without it now.

Paw Lifestyles ā€“ Dog Treat Training Pouch ā€“ Easily Carries Pet Toys, Kibble, Treats ā€“ Built-in Poop Bag Dispenser ā€“ 3 Ways to Wear ā€“ Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN07JUM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sLsCCbKN0AHD6

u/Cyt6000 Ā· 6 pointsr/puppy101

We had a neighbor who insisted that their dog jumped on the fence and barked because he was so friendly and just wanted to play. That dog bit both of my dogs and broke the fence of their other neighbor. (Going to small claims since she still insists her dog did nothing wrong and refuses to help pay vet bills).

Would highly recommend recording your backyard (maybe front too) with a cheap webcam in case something does happen. The [wyze cam] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CH7xCbG9TJG54) is only $25. Also invest in pet corrector to deter the lab when he jumps up.

u/rhesus_pesus Ā· 3 pointsr/dogs

This has got to be the laziest, but most genius purchase I ever made: the Treat & Train treat dispenser. It's not super cheap, but I would pay 3 times the price for what it does! The dispenser can be set to dispense a treat at certain intervals without you having to do anything. So I just sit on the couch, and my dog will wait vigilantly for treats for HOURS. Seriously, if I left the thing on all day, I know he would sit there the whole time. He gets a brain workout from all that vigilance, and I get to do absolutely nothing.

u/MizMandy Ā· 3 pointsr/Pets

Revolution is the best flea product I have ever used on my cat. There isn't a whole lot of medicine in the tube and it dries fairly quickly. Good luck! I know how frustrating that can be.

http://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0
I had a really bad flea infestation about three years ago. I got some Revolution and sprayed anything fabric and my carpets with the Siphotrol and I haven't had an issue since. I have five cats and live in a very humid area for reference.

u/GrumpyKitten1 Ā· 1 pointr/Pets

Our vet recommended ovitrol and siphotrol as a quick way to clear them out because one of my cats was allergic. Worked really well.

u/fibrelyte Ā· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

Apologies for delayed response. Just saw this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010B8CHG/ref=asc_df_B0010B8CHG5263719/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B0010B8CHG&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218543830990&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2474541849567432655&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011703&hvtargid=pla-355745058183

It's quite pricey, but was well worth it. Especially considering the amount of treats I would have had to buy, additional trainer or behavioral consult sessions. I have gotten away with just using kibble to get the results I've needed with this device.

u/HawkeyeGK Ā· 2 pointsr/GoodValue

Pet Corrector ā€“ The Company of Animals ā€“ Bad Behavior and Training Aid - Quickly Stops Barking, Jumping, Digging, Chewing ā€“ Harmless and Safe- 50ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XUhACbCVA84DT is the one I've had success with.

u/Avridt Ā· 10 pointsr/dogs

I use a dog treat bag (specifically this one), fits both doggy and human essentials. Fits my phone, keys, headphones easily. Would have space for a credit card or cash if I carried those on walks. I just wear it cross body for connivence, but you could probably use the clip to put it on a leash.

u/ars4l4n Ā· 1 pointr/audioengineering

could you use a foam cover instead of a pop filter for this mic?

https://www.amazon.de/Auna-MIC-900B-Kondensator-Studio-Aufnahmen-Nierencharakteristik/dp/B00AE4T0Q2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485418208&sr=8-1&keywords=auna would it have the same effect and if yes, do you know one with a fitting size?

u/mrbitterguy Ā· 4 pointsr/woodworking

that's a good reason. btw, there's also this thing if you ever want to get fancy

u/FuzzySkittles Ā· 19 pointsr/dogs

It's similar to an airhorn but not as loud. You could carry this around with you. When you press down on the nozzle it let's out a "SCH" sound. It's basically a can of compressed air, so if that is cheaper, pick that up.

We were using it on our dog for training her to break her focus on rabbits when we were walking her. Gives her a good startle without any harm.

u/CaptDanneskjold Ā· 36 pointsr/dogpictures

Available on Amazon!

In case anyone was interested.

u/TelosExNihilo Ā· 1 pointr/greatpyrenees

One of the reasons to not get small dogs. They yap-yap-yap like crazy.

Have you tried things like the pet corrector: http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Pet-Corrector-50ml/dp/B0124G4DV4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458144648&sr=8-2&keywords=pet+corrector

or a spray bottle?

u/TankSpank Ā· 1 pointr/homestead

Is something like this an option for your dog until you get the fence in? One less thing to worry about, right?

Fences are a huge job. I remember 2 years ago we replaced all the interior doors in our shitty old city house. Well, we wanted to. We watched some videos that made it looks really easy, bought a bunch of doors and tools. Then we spent like a whole Saturday installing one door. Poorly at that. And then we got help.

And fences are a whole shit ton harder than that. Your husband is working full time -- which means all of the daytime that you'd be doing this. And it's not like you can install a fence on your own. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Honestly if it were me and the finances were in order, I'd be getting help. Not 'Fence Installers Inc' straight out of Home Depot, but maybe one or two people who have done fences before and can work alongside you to get the job done and teach you what you need for next time. The fence thing really seems to be on your critical path, so just get it done so you can move on.

u/throwaway123454321 Ā· 3 pointsr/aww

It's a RF collar. We rent from a place with a big property, but nearby streets. It beeps him if he gets more than 75 feet from transmitter station in the house, followed by shocks if he doesn't come closer. He doesn't need it anymore. He's afraid to go too far whether the collar is there or not. We maybe put it on him once every 6 months if he starts to forget or gets too adventurous, and he quickly remembers.

It's nice cause we can let him out but don't have to worry about chaining him up or digging those underground wires.

u/solidsimpson Ā· 2 pointsr/cats

Also, when our cat had a ton of fleas, they told us to treat the house too. So we sprayed the entire house floor with Siphotrol (Vet Kem Siphotrol Plus II Premise Pest Control Spray, 16-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KVSTC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ruUQBbJVGYE0V) and between that, vacuuming a lot and the revolution they went away.

u/slamthedog Ā· 4 pointsr/dogs

I use this. We don't have a fence so when we play outside I put the dogs on that leash.

u/MercuryPDX Ā· 1 pointr/vancouverwa

It does have a longer life, and comes with a guarantee that can be passed on to the next homeowner (if I decide to sell my home). An occasional powerwash is the only maintenance it needs. I got the "Cedar" color. It has a "random" grain to it that makes each panel uniform, but unique. I think it only comes in 6'.

There's also "Redwood" color and white you can find on their website.

They also installed a Pet Peek window for the dog. I bought it separately and they installed it - (in use)

[Edit: Added link to Amazon and my review with pics of the dog using the window.]

u/StoogieWoogie Ā· 1 pointr/CatAdvice

If you are in the US it is this version that is available. And it seems it can be bought without a vet on amazon in the US. It's slightly different formulation but should work just as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0?th=1&psc=1

u/schleppenheimer Ā· 3 pointsr/WiggleButts

I'm sorry, I don't have much good advice, just the fact that I commiserate with you.

Ours is two years old, and we've trained almost all other problems out of him except this one. If ANYONE shows our aussie any attention, he jumps up on them -- and he's 85 pounds. It's so frustrating.

Trainers always tell you to try and catch the jumping just before it happens. Ours gave us a pet corrector:

https://smile.amazon.com/Pet-Corrector-Behavior-Training-Harmless/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1523971685&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=pet+corrector&psc=1

The idea is that as your dog jumps up, you spray this thing (away from the dog -- it's just compressed air) and the spray makes the same warning sound as a snake. The first time, it worked like a charm ... our dog backed off immediately and layed down. Magic. Trouble is, he got used to it (even though I only used it sporadically) and it stopped working after a month.

I've also heard that you should have the dog on some kind of soft leash ALWAYS in the house, so that if he does jump, you can grab the leash and pull him back immediately.

I've also watched other people ONLY GIVE ATTENTION when four paws are on the floor, and when there are four paws on the floor, you feed treats continuously. Want to make it a very big deal that the dog is NOT jumping, so you reward like crazy.

Our dog kind of taught himself that when we come through the front door, instead of jumping on us it's ok with us if he goes immediately and gets a toy ... then he gets positive attention. This sorta works.

u/HappyLeprechaun Ā· 6 pointsr/Dogtraining

If a fence is too expensive get him a long line and a corkscrew stake like this.

u/C41n Ā· 2 pointsr/puppy101

I forgot the link.

PetSafe SprayShield Animal Deterrent with Clip, Citronella Spray up to 10 ft, Protect Yourself and Your Pets - PTA00-14718 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MIP6X06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xG5xCbF8XSXGM

Another option without the citronella..

Pet Corrector ā€“ The Company of Animals ā€“ Bad Behavior and Training Aid - Quickly Stops Barking, Jumping, Digging, Chewing ā€“ Harmless and Safe- 50ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3n6xCbPFE015M

u/SecondBee Ā· 3 pointsr/dogs

I have this one . Highly rate it, really multifunctional and has really lasted well.

u/rcrracer Ā· 1 pointr/HVAC

Fan and a cheap duct. Blower and a duct.

u/missjulia928 Ā· 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Some things I find cool that I'd get for a boyfriend (well myself too):

this book.

This fish hotel

this for the puppers



u/flibbertygiblet Ā· 1 pointr/puppy101

If you're ordering from Amazon, I like these clickers. They're not better than any other really, but for just a couple more dollars you get a 3 pack. And you'll want spares, clickers have a tendency to just run away.

u/Spongi Ā· 1 pointr/videos

Install something like this.

Problem solved.

What's stopping anybody from looking in your windows, right now? Or sneaking in while you're away and installing hidden wireless cameras to spy on you?

What about installing backdoor trojans on your pc and hijacking your web cam?

u/theGUYishere24 Ā· 3 pointsr/INEEEEDIT

I'm sure the guy wouldn't mind benefiting from reddit's hug of death on his Amazon listing.

u/peanutbuddy Ā· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

I give my reactive dog an "off leash experience" by letting her run around empty ball fields or parks on a long lead, like this: http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Gear-Cotton-Training-30/dp/B000Y8YRG6

It does take some practice keeping the lead from getting tangled around you or the dog, but it works.

I also live in the city and I can't take her to dog parks (the only area she's allowed to be off leash) so the long lead works for now. Occasionally I'll take her to a partially fenced baseball field and let her off leash for a few minutes. But otherwise, she's always leashed. Don't feel too bad about it. Give your dog other ways to be a dog like making him work for his meals through puzzle toys or frozen kongs, provide him with a variety of chew toys, teach a bunch of silly tricks, do nosework at home, hide treats in boxes and let him rip them up, go for walks in different neighborhoods. A good dog is a tired dog for sure, but dogs can get tired in other ways besides running off leash.

u/fpgj Ā· 1 pointr/BDSMcommunity

I'm sorry to hear about your experience.

I for one have a hard time snapping my fingers consistently. Jangling keys or a dog clicker make an excellent tool for safe-wording when gagged.

u/-Glisseo Ā· 1 pointr/argentina

Los Blue son buenos (Blue Yeti), yo tengo un Auna que lo comprƩ por Amazon UK y estƔ copado.

u/just_some_Fred Ā· 1 pointr/WTF

probably meant something like this; nobody wants unsightly fences ruining the look of their yard

u/Nor_Wester Ā· 1 pointr/Pets

We had an extremely bad year for fleas here this year. 1st time in the 22 yrs I've lived in this house that I've had an infestation. I tried bug bombing twice and it didn't faze them and my dog being allergic to them was scratching her self bloody. My vet recommended Siphotrol and it works great! A light spray and leave for a half hour and they're gone. If you can close off rooms and do them 1 at a time you don;t even have to leave. Might want to reapply in 2 weeks. I got it from the vets office but some pet stores carry it besides Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Siphotrol-Premise-Control-Spray-16-Ounce/dp/B000KVSTC0

u/trulyunruly Ā· 2 pointsr/puppy101

My 8 month-old pup was barking a lot and it was becoming a big issue because I live in a condo. I ended up buying a bottle of [compressed air] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UCH02O/ref=twister_B017DHGBNW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) that is designed to mimic the sound of a warning hiss, similar to what a cat or snake would make. When the dog starts barking too much, you say "No" or "Quiet" and then aim it in the air (AWAY from the dog) and squeeze out just a bit. The dog will be startled by the noise, and will most likely immediately stop barking. I would wait to make sure my pup was completely silent, and then say "thank you" and give her a treat. I only had to do this a few times and now it's almost to the point where I can tell her "thank you" and she will be quiet.

I only chose to use this because I couldn't get the barking to stop otherwise, and this was a humane way to communicate with my pup that her behavior was unwanted.

u/Kr_Treefrog2 Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

A friend of mine was in a similar situation with her small yard and Maltese. She ended up buying pet fence panels that can be strung together to any length or configuration you need.

My brother has a dog that is an escape artist. She has found a multitude of ways to escape the fence and gets in fights with the neighbor's dog. They finally had to resort to a wireless containment system. Rather than have to bury a cable that shocks the dog when they cross it, this is a fence that goes off when the dog gets too far away from the base receiver. So say you set the base by the back door, the dog can go up to 90 feet away from the base before being buzzed.

u/nicedoglady Ā· 1 pointr/reactivedogs

Our Treat n Train Manners Minder arrived today! I'm so excited to try it out!!

u/overpriced_popcorn Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

I have a Treat and Train It worked through walls for me.

u/warriorsmurf Ā· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

I use Karen Pryor clickers because they're inexpensive and small. I tend to give them away.

u/tankpuss Ā· 1 pointr/funny

These are available on Amazon and are called pet peek fence windows.

u/setyte Ā· 1 pointr/funny

They make a little submarine style bubble for wood fences specifically for this reason. You should just install that. It's under 40$, called the PetPeek.

https://www.amazon.com/PetPeek-Fence-Window-for-Pets/dp/B00BHBJPHA

u/ExFiler Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

Barking is a use for it. This is what we use.

u/graffiksguru Ā· 1 pointr/aww

They make these too,https://www.amazon.com/PetPeek-Fence-Window-for-Pets/dp/B00BHBJPHA in case you don't want strangers feeding your dog mystery treats

u/Sexicorn Ā· -4 pointsr/dogs

You could try an air can. Some people don't like startling/scaring their dog but I have seen this work many times with crate-whiners. After a while you don't even need to have a full can; just seeing it is enough to remind them to keep quiet.

http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Corrector-Behavioral-Training-Aid/dp/B000UCH02O

u/Hesychazm Ā· -1 pointsr/CatAdvice

EDIT: Wrong product recommendation because I mixed up post replies.

Something like this might keep a kitten out of the bathroom.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001ZWZ8O/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/princessconsuelabh Ā· 1 pointr/photocritique

It's a type of pinch collar it looks like. I believe PetSmart sells them. Made by StarMark http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000A6BD5K. On mobile so sorry for ugly link

u/Wizard-ette Ā· 1 pointr/AustralianCattleDog

This is the newer version. We have an older model my friend gave me im not sure if this one vibrates but mine gives a loud warning tone. The tone does the trick.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001ZWZ8O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_DPC4sYT1oHfvm

u/paperseverywhere Ā· 2 pointsr/NoStupidQuestions

Get Advantage for the cats and dog. Get a flea comb and a bowl of soapy water, dip the comb in the water and comb the animals carefully to remove the fleas and eggs.

For the house, I highly recommend this stuff. It's a little pricey, but one can goes a long way (about 2,000 sq ft). Raid flea killer room spray also works very well, but the cans don't go nearly as far. The Raid you can buy in stores, though, whereas the Siphotrol you'd need to buy online or maybe from a vet's office.

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u/RugerRedhawk Ā· 2 pointsr/dogs

A little off topic, but as far as letting the dog out unsupervised, I use one of these: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-PIF-300-11-Wireless-Containment-System/dp/B0001ZWZ8O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1279054244&sr=8-2

It's wireless so no need to bury a wire. And it is very quick to teach a dog the boundaries. My dog also has a spot under the porch, in the dirt where he goes for refuge.

u/raindropsandroses Ā· 1 pointr/Assistance

Sorry that this took a bit for me to get back to you. Kitten is full of energy but looks like he has an ear infection now :(

It's going to cost $20 dollars to have the Vet see him + ??? for the antibiotics for his ear + 21 dollars for this flea spray + 65 dollars for his eventual neuter-ing. I have no idea what the cost of the shots are yet, because he won't get them till week 9 and they come in a series.

He is going to see Dr. Saunders on Thursday at 9:15 am @ For Pet's Sake in Yankton, SD and her number is 605-665-7411.

u/iOwn Ā· 1 pointr/Dogtraining

The crate shouldn't be used as a punishment.

This sounds like training issues. I caution the possibility of over rewarding the dog.

You should not be chasing the dog to get it anywhere. The dog should recall. Get a long lead if you have to. If the dog begins to run you go to the end of the lead, not to the dog. You then call the dog and gently pull the lead until the dog comes to you. Eventually you can graduate to a leash and then one day nothing. This may take days, weeks, months depending on how badly out of control the behavior is. This programs the dog to always come to you.

In reference to the attacking, unfortunately I have no guidance to offer you that falls within the guidelines of this subreddit nor do I have any experience with dogs that get this aggressive. I have always had dogs from being a puppy and never managed aggression so I can't help you there.

u/Red_Tannins Ā· 313 pointsr/funny

You could also try dog window, with your neighbor's permission of course.

Sidenote, the "Frequently bought together" option of a sausage stuffer is kind of odd.

u/AngelicNerd Ā· 2 pointsr/Dogtraining

I absolutely second the flirt pole if you can get your backyard fenced in. Hell, I use it in my house for Charlie (though he's only 8 lbs and I have a decent sized living room.) I also take him in the backyard with a flirt pole and long line attached to his harness. You might look into those too. Long line and Flirt Pole

u/tevren Ā· 1 pointr/dogs

there are cheap plastic version of choke collars that do not get tangled (and to my experience are slightly less painful (to my arm at least)).
training collar

u/sealclubber281 Ā· 6 pointsr/PeopleBeingJerks

I have the same situation with my dogs and there are a lot of shitty dog owners in my neighborhood that have aggressive dogs off-leash. I have started carrying these pet correctors. It's a little aerosol can that lets out a hissing noise that dogs do not like. If a dog is running toward us, I just bust it out and they usually stop and run back to their owners.

u/hotsy__totsy Ā· 3 pointsr/NewOrleans

We had the same problem to the T. Indoor cat, fleas coming through the floorboards in an old raised house next to a lady with a soft spot for strays. We spent a lot trying to rid them for a while too. I don't want to jinx myself but I think they're gone?? I took our cat to the vet (Ark Animal Hospital on Jeff Hwy and got her on Comfortis (it was like $25 when I was expecting like $100). I had her boarded there for three days and came home and bombed out house and cleaned all the things. I noticed a difference the first week, then a week or two later not so much and just decided to give up and start to look into moving but I'm thinking those were hopefully the last to hatch or something and now they all dead? She's had two months of the Comfortis so far and it's about $25 each pill. There aren't any more fleas jumping around and no more little red bites on my ankles and when we comb our cat she's flea/egg and dander free. I better not have cursed myself now that I talked about it though. Also, I too wasted money on diatomaceous earth. It may work but not if your house is surrounded by bushes and you can't fully spread that shit. I tried :/ However this shit ($$$) works--https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KVSTC0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/voodoobribri Ā· 10 pointsr/Pets

are they fixed? if not get them fixed.

we have a lot of electronic equipment in the living room of our house. we sprayed some of this bitter spray on the cables so the cats won't chew on them. they tried once and never again, they absolutely hate the taste. you can try spraying it on items they are likely to chew. maybe keep some of the collectible stuff in storage until they realize that chewing things isn't fun anymore.