Secret Shopper - Pet Product Reviews

Pet Product Review - Greenies® Dental Chews

If you look-up the definition of connoisseur in the dictionary, you will not see this:

  con⋅nois⋅seur: 

  A dog of informed and discriminating taste

  a.k.a Joey (see photo left)

Joey is our lovable, 10 year old Lab, who does not have a discriminating bone in his body much less his palate. He savors the flavors of anything he can get his furry little paws on. That's why I'm always happy to discover treats that are actually good for him and don't just pack-on the pounds!

Joey delights in the taste and texture of the Greenies® Dental Chews for big dogs while he unknowingly reaps the many benefits that come from chewing them: Help in controlling plaque and tartar, fresher breath, a healthier immune system, and a dose of daily fiber. The fresher breath is literally an in-my-face benefit that aids in prolonging our "cuddle time" every night.

You can find Greenies® products at most pet supply stores or use their store locator to find a retailer in your area. You can also purchase the Greenies® Value Paks for $9.68 on the PetEdge website.

Be sure to visit the Greenies® Exclusive Offers page for some great coupons!

Pet Product Review - Zuke's Mini Naturals

So I've been on a quest for just the right training treat for Charlie.  I think I may have found it:  Zuke's Mini Naturals. These 16oz bags of treats are just the perfect size for training.  No more breaking crackers and biscuits in half, each treat is the perfect size, and only 2 calories each.

Flavors come in Salmon, Chicken and Peanut Butter:

These healthy moist dog treats contain no wheat, corn or soy and ar free of artificial colors and flavors.  They are made in the USA, always good by me.  A 16 oz bag will last a few months and is only $10.80.  Order yours directly from Zuke's at:  http://www.zukes.com/woof/mini-naturals.html

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Pet product Review - standard door strap -- 6 bells by ClassicBells.com

You may be wondering why am I writing a review on bells? While it's really quite simple, I'm training my puppy Charlie to ring bells that hang from the door each and every time he wants to relieve himself. I got the idea from  my groomer Barry.

So I looked all over the Internet for two weeks to find exactly the right bells that were affordable and had a design suited to my training goals. I found the perfect bells www.classicbells.com. and the price was wonderful only $24 including shipping.

I was so impressed I wrote a letter to the manufacturer Classic Bells Ltd.I wanted to let them know how happy I was with this style and very high quality of their product. And I wanted to let them know that my intention was to use them for dog training. Here was their response:

I am very glad you like the bells -- thank you for the feedback. We try to offer a little nicer product than the usual because our goal is to offer the best quality possible for the price. Our business has just two employees -- my husband Chuck Kelly and me. We do all of our design and manufacturing in our home workshop.

We sell a fair number of our 3 and 6 bell straps to dog owners. Some folks buy the versions with antique or new solid-brass bells; others buy the less expensive plated-steel bells like the ones you purchased.

One tip for "bell training" I have heard is to put a little peanut butter or other yummy, sticky treat on the lower bell to attract and reward the dog at first, then gradually fade to the just the reward of getting to go out.

Some folks buy bells for the outside of the door too, but I think that would only work well in warm climates. It would be tough for me to hear the outside bells here in Iowa when our heavy doors are closed tight against the winter cold.

For really small dogs or puppies, sometimes a door strap can be too short. In that case, the bells can be hung on a hook installed on the door frame or the hook can be fastened to the door itself an appropriate distance below the door knob.

If you think this type of training is right for your dog do contact www.classicbells.com.  here is the exact page I went to order my bells:

http://classicbells.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ccStd06

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Pet Product Review - Yummy Chummies Original Salmon Soft n' Chewy

Very simply. Here is a new product that I absolutely love: Yummy Chummies Original Salmon Soft n' Chewy.

Finally the goodness of salmon and its omega-3 rich nutrients are captured in a biscuit form. My dog Charlie absolutely loves these biscuits and they were great treat for use in training and obedience.

Pet product review -Buddy Belt Dog Harness

If you've been reading my blog, you will know that walking my dog and his comfort is one of the most important things to me. I think every dog needs a proper collar, a good sturdy leash and I always recommend a harness. I recommend harnesses because the league needs the stress around the neck. Well today I was introduced to probably the nicest harness I've seen.  It's called Buddy Belt.

What I like most about this harness is its design. It is so easy to put on your dog. No more wondering which lay goes into which hole and which strap snaps were.  this harness looks beautiful, and is made of highest-quality.

I went online and found that the very best prices and best selection are on a site called Dog And Collar.  You must check out their site at www.dogandcollar.com.

Here is a short video on the collar:

Really, do go to th to to their site and order yours: http://www.dogandcollar.com/buddy-belt.html

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