The Citronella Bark Collar
Constant barking is not only a nuisance to you as a dog owner, it is probably not very pleasant for your neighbors or guests in your home either. In some cases, if it is not controlled, the owner may be forced to give up the dog or face hefty fines.
One of the best solutions on the market today for controlling nuisance barking is the citronella bark collar. As studies have shown, it is more than twice as effective as a bark collar that uses shock as the controlling factor. Along with it’s 88.9% success rate, the citronella bark collar is a more desirable alternative for dog owners searching for the most humane way of controlling unwanted barking.
As with any training tool, the citronella bark collar works best when the directions are read and followed.
Dog Life Vest-Water Safety For Your Dog
Even though many dogs know instinctively how to swim, safety should not be overlooked. A dog life vest will serve your dog well. Along with the obvious safety aspect of a dog life vest there are other benefits.
- The added buoyancy will allow your pet to enjoy the water for longer periods of time before tiring.
- Most dog life vests are brightly colored and/or have reflective strips on them. The added visibility makes it easier to keep an eye on your dog.
- Many dog life vests are equipped with grab handles, making it easier to extract your dog from the water if necessary.
Your dog’s safety is your responsibility. Never leave a dog unattended when in or around large bodies of water.
Gentle Leader Makes Walking Your Dog More Enjoyable
In the past, many pet owners have turned to choke collars and pinch collars to keep an enthusiastic dog under control during walks. Unfortunately, these collars do not always stop a strong dog, or a dog with a high tolerance for pain from pulling on the leash. As a result of using these collars, many dogs have suffered laryngeal irritation and in some cases, permanent damage. These types of injuries can also be caused by a traditional collar when the dog repeatedly pulls on the leash.
In recent years the Gentle Leader Headcollar and the Easy Walk Harness have gained in popularity as safe and humane alternatives for training a dog to walk on a leash. Both of these training aids work on pressure points and gently discourage a dog from pulling.
These Gentle Leader training aids were designed for their fast results. Most pet owners notice the difference within two walks and you will be amazed at how much more enjoyable a walk can be with a dog that is not yanking your arm out of the socket.
A Reflective Dog Collar Does Not Have To Be Blaze Orange Anymore
As a responsible pet owner, it is your job to keep your pets safe. Unfortunately, a dog’s behavior is not always predictable. A door opens and your dog unexpectedly bolts through it and takes off. Maybe you are enjoying an evening stroll with your dog and he sees a rabbit. Before you have time to brace yourself, your dog takes off after the rabbit and jerks the leash right out of your hand.
A reflective dog collar will not only give you and your dog higher visibility on walks, it will also help protect your dog in unexpected situations when he gets loose. Some reflective dog collars also glow in the dark after minimal exposure to light. This will be an asset in the event that your dog escapes in the dark. It will make finding him much easier and if he should run out in traffic, the higher visibility could save his life. The best part of the new reflective dog collars is that they no longer have to be blaze orange. They come in many different colors.
A Cat Harness and Leash To Share The Outdoors With Your Cat
Attaching a leash to a cat collar to take your cat outside is unwise. Many cat collars are either made with elastic or are breakaway collars so a cat can escape if the collar gets caught on something. That means the chances are good that you will be dangling a leash with an empty collar if you try it.
With a cat harness and leash, you can share the great outdoors with your cat. When training your cat to walk in a harness with a leash attached, take it slow. It could take a week or more of working with your cat a few minutes a day before you are ready to go outside together. Introduce the harness to your cat slowly, praising your cat every step of the way. Never reprimand or holler at your cat during the process. This will only instill fear and you may never get your cat to wear a harness or walk on a leash with you.
Once your cat is comfortable wearing the harness, attach a leash and let him drag it around the house for a few minutes at a time. Then practice walking with him in the house while he is on the leash. When he is comfortable with that you are ready to go outside. Start with short excursions, staying close to the house. As your cat adjusts to being walked outside, you can slowly start to extend your adventures.
A Reflective Dog Harness-Keeping You and Your Dog Safe
A reflective dog harness can be an added level of protection for you and your dog if you like to walk in the evening or early morning hours. This especially holds true if you live in a suburban or rural area with no sidewalks. When you have to walk on the street you want to make sure both you and your dog can clearly be seen by drivers on the road. A reflective dog harness along with a reflective leash will give and your dog that added visibility.
An Easy Walk Reflective Dog Harness offers both added control for the dog that likes to pull and added visibility for overcast days and evening walks.
Leather Dog Collars-Classic And Trendy?
It seems like an oxymoron to call something classic and trendy all in the same sentence but the classic leather dog collar seems to fall into both categories. Way back when dogs were first becoming domesticated, leather was one of the first materials ever used to make a dog collar. It is hard to believe that a style that has been in existence for centuries is still very popular and stylish today.
Known for their durability and strength, leather collars were mainly used for large dogs. These classic but trendy dog collars are now made for all sizes of dogs.
The rolled leather dog collar is often used for long haired dogs. They are known to greatly reduce the matting of fur in the collar area. This means added comfort for the dog.
The Citronella Bark Collar To Stop Problem Barking
There are many options available when searching for the right dog bark collar. How do you know which one will work for your dog? They have all worked on some dogs but in all honesty, none of them work on all dogs. Which one is the most effective?
After doing a considerable amount of research, this is what I have found. The citronella bark collar has become the more desirable choice for many pet owners looking for humane solutions to problem barking. Not only is it humane, the citronella bark collar has the best track record. It has been found to be more than twice as effective as it’s closest competitor, the shock collar. In a study done at Cornell, it was shown that the citronella bark collar is effective 88.9% of the time while it’s counterpart, the shock collar is only effective 44.4% of the time. This study also showed that the shock collar caused stress and anxiety in some dogs, making them bark even more. Some dogs even became aggressive.
As I said earlier, no dog bark collar works on every dog, but for my money, the citronella bark collar is my choice. Being both humane and having the highest success rate is the best combination. Read and follow the instructions in the owner’s manual and you will be on your way to having a quiet, more peaceful home.
A Dog Car Harness Is Not Just For Your Dog’s Safety
A dog car harness is not just for your dog’s safety. It is for the safety of everyone who is in the car with him. Having an unrestrained dog in the car presents a couple of serious hazards.
I think just about everyone has seen a car on the road with an unrestrained dog that is jumping back and forth from the front seat to the back seat and sometimes they even jump in the drivers lap. When a distraction like this is allowed in the car, the chance of an accident increases substantially.
Even if your dog is well behaved but unrestrained and an accident occurs, you have not only put your dog at greater risk of serious injury, but everyone else in the car. Your dog will become a flying missile that will strike anything or any one in it’s path with intense force.
Protect your dog, yourself, and your passengers from potential disaster with a dog car harness.
Beautify Your Cat With A Designer Cat Collar
Cats aren’t as receptive to wearing t-shirts or bandannas as dogs are so what can you do to beautify your cat? The right cat collar can make your cat stand out in a crowd. Cat collars aren’t just a place to hang ID tags anymore. The right cat collar can display your cat’s personality.
Cat collars now come in a multitude of colors and designer patterns. You can even get a reflective cat collar to help protect your cat if he is allowed to roam outside. This is important for all cats that roam outside, especially if you have a dark cat and he is outside at night. The increased visibility it provides could easily save his life if he wanders into traffic.
Even reflective cat collars are available in many different colors. They are not just available in blaze orange anymore.