Monday, September 30, 2013

Gulpy Jr. Water Dispenser for Pet, 10-Ounce(Colors may vary)


Terrific for hot days in NYC
This is a great and handy--does not leak!--little (about 6 inches or so) portable bottle/drinker for dogs who still like to walk the hot streets of Manhattan but can't find the occasional water bowl that some store owners may place outdoors. One flip of the holder and just a squeeze, water enters the drinking tray. Dogs love it and it is neat and tidy for owners. Has a loop for fastening to leash or belt. I carry mine in shoulder bag--put carefully place it upright and inside a baggie for extra protection. But I have not experienced any leakage which is important for those who have cell phones and Blackberries. Easy to clean at home and refill. Dandy purchase, fast shipment. Terrific all around.
great bottle
I purchased the 10oz gulpy for my puppy. It was great. did not leak at all and dispensing water was a snap. it did not work well when you had to set it down, such as when you're having a picnic lunch and need the dog to have its water. the bottle needs to be held while the dog is drinking or it tips over. or you can wedge between some rocks. but it worked terrific for walks/hikes when every mile or so the dog needs a drink. just dispense enough for the dog, and if it wants more it's easy to dispense more. much more convenient than pouring water in to a dish. it can hook onto your belt/pants or go in a backpack.
the only downside was that my gulpy broke after 2 months of use. the part that seals it when closed and opens when opened got twisted and snapped, thus it was leaking water when closed and would not dispense water when opened. kudos to amazon and this company, however. i sent them an email about it and they immediately authorized a return. now *that's* customer...
gulpy waterer
great item came very quickly, the only thing is you cannot request a color. I did email the seller after my purchase with a request of purple or pink, and they did send me a pink one, so I was very satisfied.
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Classic Accessories Dog About Rear Seat Protector


Great seat protector, attractive and functional.
We have a subaru outback and the seat protector does pretty well covering the width of the back bench seat. We kept the microfiber side down to make it less slippery on the seat and because the waterproof side is good for travel messes on our long-roadtrip. The zipper is great because we had one seat down in the back (trunk was very full.) The straps hook nicely around front and rear seats and all in all this is a great piece. We even had to wash it once and it came out like new, and dried in no time! I give in 4 instead of 5 stars because it does kind of slip around a lot and the dogs were able to get on the seat to the sides of it.
Good materials, but poorly designed...
While it's constructed of good materials and the construction is sound, the design is poor. The first time my dog got into the back seat, the hammock slid sideways across the seat, exposing the first 15" or so of the end of the seat. There is no way to anchor the cover to the end of the seat to stop it from sliding from side to side. Also, the buckles are very cheap and don't hold firm when tugged on. If that were the only problem, I'd probably just put a pin in them to hold them snug.

I have a Toyota Camry, and it was also a bit short across the length of the seat. They really should add about 6-10" to the length to allow it to more thoroughly cover the ends of the seat (in addition to putting straps on the end to secure it).

The bottom line is, it doesn't accomplish its primary task, i.e. protecting the seat from dirt, etc., so I'm going to return it immediately.

It's too bad, as it's an attractive design and the material itself seems durable.
Works well
2012 Camry and 92 lb German Shep. I like this product because it completely covers the back seat, it is fast and easy to throw in the car to protect my leather seats and best of all it hangs on to all the hair that she sheds. When I take it out, I just shake really hard a few times and throw it in the trunk for next time.
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Classic Accessories Dog About Vehicle Door Protector


Fantastic idea!
I recently purchased a Kia Sorento and take my beagle/rat terrier with me on car rides to the pet stores and to daycare. She loves to hang her head out the window and the sound of her nails on my doors were like nails to a chalkboard. I'm not very fond of the gray/blue color, but I have to say it protects my car doors very nicely so the color isn't a big deal. I've gotten numerous compliments on them and how they need to get them for their car. For those of you that have dogs that LOVE car rides, this is a great item to have.
Helps keep dog from Scratching the car doors
We have a German Shepherd who gets a little crazy if she sees another dog and left some pretty deep gouges in the doors of our car. This does help stop that which is why we bought these. Seems well constructed and fairly easy to install. Helped us.
As advertised
The panels themselves are well built and my dog has yet to chew through them. My only issue lies with the plastic tabs that you have to place between the glass and the rubber seal. There are three of them you have to attach in order to hold the protector in place. They are made of plastic and are about 1.5mm in width. It is an infuriating process as they just wont go in easily. Window up or window down, doesn't make a difference. I can sometimes get one tab in, but the rest will refuse. One out of three tabs is enough to hold it in place, but not for long as the dog starts leaning his head out the window and in the process sliding the loosely held tabs out of the seal. So in short, yes, the protectors work as advertised and look great with my black interior, but are just too much of a pain to constantly remove and put back in place. I am going to try and see if I can taper the edges some more to create a wedge, to help with entry, but for now they are sitting in the trunk.
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Flexi Durabelt Retractable Belt Dog Leash, Small/Medium, 16-Feet Long, Supports up to 44-Pound, Black


Very good leash but you might find a slight annoyance with the lock
This is my second Flexi leash. The first one was a slightly larger black Flexi belt leash (Medium/Large version that supports up to 72lbs). This old one started to smell quite bad after 2+ years of use (even after quite a bit of washing/cleaning), so while this leash is still working, I decided to buy a new one.

Pros:
- Durable belt and in my opinion, simply better than the retractable string leashes. On my old black leash, my nephew accidentally cut part of the belt with scissors trying to untangle it (so that he wouldn't get into trouble) but even though there's a slight slit in the belt, it's still working just fine.
- Case is durable as well - I've already dropped the leash a few times and it just has a few scratches and working very well. I once got a freebie retractable string/cord leash and it broke very quickly.
- 16 feet is plenty long for my dog who loves to sniff around. It gives him the freedom to roam but I don't have to worry about him running...
Just works perfect
No cons, it works great, very smooth retraction, grip is good. It feels very light. What more can I say...
Big improvement over the cord retractable leash
This is a much better leash than the retractable leashes with the cord. This is all leash, easier on the dog's legs if tangled.

It's a very sturdy leash. If using it on a small dog though, it would be better if the dog was in a harness rather than a collar. If your dog likes to run ahead, the mechanism has quite a strong pull and for a small dog I think it's a bit too much for a collar, especially if the dog has tracheal problems as mine does. Hopefully it will loosen up over time.

This is so well made I'm sure it will last a lifetime.
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Lucky Dog Windscreen-Shade Kit for Sides of Dog Kennel., 57-Inch Wide by 34-Feet Long


dog kennel shade kit
this product arrived as scheduled and everything was packed correctly. we had the shade cloth up on the kennel in 30 minutes or less. it fit perfectly. and the puppies have been cooler every since. i highly recommend this product!
Great for providing protection and shade
The Windscreen works great for providing shade and protection against the elements. It was easy to install using zip ties
price
I love these but I ordered the wrong one they were cheaper at a local store. I have used it on my fence around the house as well for privacy as well as windscreen.
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PoochieBells Classic Dog Potty Training Doorbell in Bad to the Bone Black and White Wording


Would be wonderful if my dog used them ...
Bought these bells several months ago while trying to potty train my Pomeranian. The bells were beautiful, just as described and were made in a very durable fashion. I hung them on my front door and for a while very faithfully had my pup ring them with his paw before he went outside. Month after month ... eventually I lost patience. Instead of ringing the bells, Bruce comes up to my and stands up on his hind legs and gives me "the stare." When I ask him if he needs to potty outside he does a double jump almost up to my chest to say yes. If he doesn't he just walks away. So instead of me training him to use the bells, he has trained me to ask the question and then he tells me yes or no. *sigh* The amazing thing is that this morning, I was ignoring the fact that he was jumping all around and clearly needed to go outside because I had to leave for work in an hour, and had taken him out about two hours earlier. I wanted to wait and take him out right before I left for work. Well he got so...
My Doberman pup abuses these!
It wasn't very hard to teach my puppy to use these bells for potty training, but he also figured out another use for these. He will ring these every time he gets bored and wants to just go out and play. On average, he rings the bells about 4 times every hour. So it becomes Russian roulette if I decide to ignore when he paws the bells.
Product works surprisingly well
I have a well-mannered French Bulldog puppy of 11 months. Up until a few months ago, he was still having the occasional accident, but it seemed pretty clear that he simply didn't know how to let me know that he needed or wanted to go outside.

I purchased these bells and hung them on the back door. At first, the bells terrified him, and he wanted nothing to do with them. However, I patiently followed the instructions, and we rang the bell together each time he went out. For awhile, he ignored the bells, but then one day, he gently nudged them... I promptly praised him and let him out. He began to ring the bells regularly and lets me know know daily when he'd like to go out by nudging the bells.

I still put him out on a schedule, too, but it sure is nice not to have to clean up anything inside.

No more accidents. None.
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