Training
February 8, 2010
JetCare Anti-Bark Water Spray Collar
If you would like to improve your pet's behavior without using shock or citronella spray collars, this new (to the US and Canada) cold air spray anti-bark training collar should cause no pain or distress.
When your dog misbehaves, the cold air spray in the anti-bark spray collar is directed towards the neck, to surprise your dog. The goal is to interrupt the behavior, so you can then re-direct your dog's attention to another appropriate activity.
As recommended on the site WagandBark, optimally you can train your dog without fear and pain. Try to follow up with positive reinforcement and rewards such as playtime and/or small treats such as bits of kibble.
January 27, 2010
PetSafe Pawz Away Instant Pet Barrier for Inside the Home
Is your dog getting into the trash, jumping on the furniture or the beds, eating off the kitchen counter and the dining room table, or hounding your baby?
Here at Super Cool Pets we generally shy away from products that deliver shock correction to pets, no matter how mild. But we concede there are times that pet owners truly need to keep their dog away from certain areas inside the home.
The PetSafe Pawz Away Instant Pet Barrier
requires no training or installation and runs on batteries. The Zone covers an area between 2 and 12 feet in diameter.
January 15, 2010
November 12, 2009
Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Mastering Leadership DVD Series 5th Ed: Common Canine Misbehaviors
You may be familiar with Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan's Cesar Millan's Mastering Leadership - Volumes 1-4
. Here's a few helpful hints from his latest DVD Mastering Leadership DVD Series Vol. 5 Common Canine Misbehaviors:Solutions to the 5 Most Common Dog Problems:
1.) Problems on the walk - A canine pack leader leads, and so should you! Your dog should always be next to you or behind you, never out in front. Make sure you are the first one out the door and the first one to come back in.
2.) Barking at a specific stimulus - Take time to simulate the cause of the barking, and practice correcting your dog. If it's the doorbell that sets your dog off, ring it when no one is coming over, so you can stay focused on the task at hand: helping your dog overcome this unwanted behavior.
3.) Barking while the owner is away - This is most often a symptom of separation anxiety. You can help your dog to relax by communicating that being apart is no big deal. Instead of showering your dog with affection, practice no touch, no talk, and no eye contact for at least five minutes when entering or leaving your home.
4.) Overexcitement or hyperactivity - Overexcited or hyperactive dogs are not being challenged enough. Most often, they just require more exercise! Find a new activity to try with your dog - hiking, swimming, agility courses - or step up your current walk routine. Dogs require at least 30 minutes of a structured walk every day. Talk to your vet about how much exercise your dog can safely handle.
5.) Aggression towards other dogs - Watch your temper! If you are tense, frustrated, or angry, your dog will mirror that energy right back at you, so it's especially important to remain calm when dealing with an aggressive dog. But remember, always put your safety first! Seek the help of a professional to deal with this potentially dangerous issue.
Are you a fan of Cesar Millan? Check out Amazon's Dog Whisperer Store
October 14, 2009
Pet Corrector Dog Training Aid with Holster
Don't want to shout or use a shrill whistle when your pet misbehaves? Here's a quick, harmless and chemical-free training method, based on the principle of association that is so effective with dogs. This Pet Corrector
dog training aid emits a loud "hiss" instructing your dog to cease and desist.
To keep it handy, place it in a Holster
(sold separately) equipped with belt clip and ring hook attachments that hook onto your belt, pocket or another convenient place.
October 10, 2009
Dog Trainer Cesar Millan "The Dog Whisperer" Launches New Book and Magazine
Cesar Millan, a/k/a television's "Dog Whisperer", has launched a new lifestyle magazine for people and families with dogs. Cesar's Way
is based on the philosophy and teachings of this international celebrity and multimedia dog trainer.
He also has released a new book How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
that tells how to train your pup to avoid future behavior issues and how to correct the most common behavior issues for young dogs.
Whether you agree with his training methods or not, he has brought one important idea to the forefront of dog owners' consciousness---dogs need exercise!
July 29, 2009
Dog Tweeter Training Whistle
Train your pooch to walk beside you on the leash without pulling and tugging. When your dog pulls on the lead, a whistling tone (non-electric) is emitted from the Dog Tweeter
.
Dogs are sensitive to this whistling sound, so in conjunction with a command such as "heel", your dog quickly learns to walk calmly at your side. Tugging sharply on the lead also triggers the whistling sound.
via Book of Joe
July 24, 2009
Raising a New Puppy?
Yesterday, we wished our fabulous Golden Retrievers "Happy Birthday". The first night we brought them home, we must admit asking ourselves (in between the cuteness): "What on earth have we done to our lives??"
The New York Times has begun a weekly series, The Puppy Diaries, about "the challenges and satisfactions of raising a puppy through its first year of life". A snippet from author and new puppy owner Jill Abramson:
Somehow I had forgotten how much having a new puppy is like having a new baby. It's not only the made-up games, the hide-and-seek and stuffed animals. There is the special puppy smell, much like the distinctive scent, better than perfume, of a new baby's head. There is the reflexive urge to smother with kisses. There is the getting up in the middle of the night. There is the singing of lullabies to sleep, lying next to Scout's crate as if it were a cradle. There is the arrangement of play dates for socialization....There are the books written by experts (our puppy manual is by the Monks of New Skete, The Art of Raising a Puppy
). There is the feeling of total relief in seeing tired eyes close for a nap.
Have a new puppy or know someone who does? Sign up for Drs. Foster and Smith's email series: Puppy Care Today -- Everything you need to know about a new puppy through each stage.
June 4, 2009
Cat Man Doo Extra Large Bonito Flakes
Treat your cat to some high protein, low fat Cat Man Doo Extra Large Bonito Flakes
. Bonito are medium-sized, predatory fish in the mackerel family.
Our kitties tell us that when it comes to bonito flakes, more is better--the bigger the flake, the better it tastes. Cat-Man-Doo Extra Large Bonito Flakes are 2 to 3 times bigger than other brands with no additives or preservatives. Perfect for a special reward or in training.
May 26, 2009
Remote-Controlled Manners Minder Will Reward Your Dog for Good Behavior
Wouldn't you love to get your dog to stop the begging, the barking, or jumping on your houseguests? Teach your pet to mind his/her manners. Dogs, like us, repeat behaviors that are rewarded. By targeting and rewarding the good behaviors you want, you can redirect your dog's focus from unwanted behaviors.
Manners Minder Remote Reward Behavior Training System for Canines
has a remote controlled feeding tray that lets you reward your dog with a snack for good behavior without stopping what you are doing. It will supply dog treats in your absence.
A training DVD is included. Additional remotes are available for multiple rooms.
May 22, 2009
Discover the Difference -- UltraSmart In-Ground Fence System for Your Dog
Discover the ease and convenience of keeping your dog safe in your yard without the structure and expense of traditional fencing.
The UltraSmart In-ground Fence System
uses ReadyTest™ technology, so you'll always know your dog's collar is ready and working.
This sleek, waterproof, collar has a contoured, comfortable fit and has 3 correction levels, a warning tone, and a low battery back-up monitor.
The system can be expanded up to 25 acres with purchase of additional boundary wire and can be used with second dog with purchase of an additional collar.
This rechargeable collar can also be used on Pawz Away Outdoor Barrier and the Innotek Zones Indoors Pet Barrier systems. No more changing collars to transition from indoor use to outdoor use.
If you have never used an electric fence before, it's important to remember that while the fences do a great job of keeping your pets in, they don't keep other animals (and humans) out. We leave our precious dogs in a traditional backyard enclosure when we are out for short periods and the weather is good.
May 11, 2009
Control Your Dog with the "Dog Whistler" iPhone and iPod Popular Free App
Dog out of control? Want to try some new tricks and training?
With the free iPhone or iPod touch app Dog Whistler from Mobeezio, you always have a whistle at your fingertips. This app ranks among the top 10 of their free apps.
At iPhone Applications
February 11, 2009
Control-A-Cat Remote -- Who Knew It Could Be So Easy?
Does you cat obey your every command? Or, let's rephrase that, has your kitty ever obeyed any command? Okay, stop laughing. Now you can be in control with the Control-A-Cat Remote:
Instructions for use:
1. Point remote at subject.
2. Push any button on remote.
3. Hope for the best.
"No batteries required: powered by positive thinking."
At ThinkGeek and Perpetual Kid via Moderncat
February 5, 2009
Do You Click with Your Dog? Clicker Training Tools
Use this hand-held Control Ease Training Clicker
for easy, effective training sessions with your dog. How does it work?
You give your pooch a verbal command, then reward your dog's correct response immediately with a click, a small treat, and praise. Simply push the button to sound the click. Eventually, you can phase out the (fattening) treats, and a click and/or verbal command will do the trick.
The Clicker Leash combines a clicker with an comfortable, lightweight leash handle. The Clicker Leash eliminates the juggling and fumbling. You can train your puppy or work on skills with your older dog, with the clicker always ready.
Have a new puppy? This Getting Started: Clicker Training Kit for Puppys
will get you two clicking!
is like a litter box for puppies. The tray holds absorbent pads which are odor-free. Place the training tray with pad in a warm location convenient for you, and house train your pup to the tray. Gradually move the tray closer to the door until you can move it outside. Works with 
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