Puppy Starter Package

So, you knew you wanted a puppy.  You did all your research to find out what kind of dog would be best for you and your household.  Then you start searching for that one special puppy to call your very own.  You finally find the one!  With those cute puppy eyes, puppy nose and ears, it is love at first sight.  So, you get the  puppy home, and now what?  Now you realize you have no idea where to start with what this puppy needs. That is where we come in.

With this blog and with the products that we carry at baddogsupplies.com we try to make your life easier when you begin your new life and training your new dog, young or old.  One of the many great items that we sell on our site is the puppy starter kit.  This kit is designed for those who are starting off with having a puppy for the first time with no idea where to start.  Now, it would be ideal to order one of these kits as you begin your search for a puppy that way you have what you need when you bring the puppy home.  But, either way, it will make your life easier.

Here is what makes the puppy starter kit so great.  The kit comes with a crate in either small, medium, or large.  Look back in my previous blog post to make sure that you get the right size crate for your puppy.  The kit also comes with the following:  2- 16 oz. bowls, shampoo, a brush, a rawhide, a puppy kong, a puppy collar in either blue or pink, a 4 foot puppy leash (again in either blue or pink), and a fleece bed.  This is everything that you are going to need to begin your new puppy ownership, aside from the dog food itself.  For those of you who don't know, a rawhide is for the dogs to chew on and the puppy kong is also a chew toy for them.  Believe me, you want something that this puppy can chew on besides your furniture or shoes.

Again, at baddogsupplies.com, we are trying to make your life easier.  Dog ownership is a wonderful thing.  I wouldn't know what to do without my two wonderful dogs.  But, as with anything, it does take some work to get the puppy trained and for you to adjust your lifestyle around the fact that you now have someone depending on you.  Check out our website for other great training products.  If there are any questions please let us know.  We are always happy to help in any way we can.

What Are Scat Mats?

Have you ever heard of such a silly thing?  Let me tell you, it may be a silly name but what a great product.  Scat mats can actually be purchased in different sizes or shapes.  What they do is deter your dog (or cat for that matter) from getting onto or into an area that you do not want them in. 

These mats are very sensitive devices that are run off from a regular 9 volt battery.  What you do is place them on areas where you do not want your pets.  For example, they have a scat mat that is long enough to fit on a sofa.  So, if you have a dog that is getting onto your sofa and you want them to stop, then this is a great option to deter that behavior.  All you do is place the scat mat on your sofa and when the pet jumps up there they will experience a mild harmless three second static pulse.  This does not harm your pet, but will surprise them and again deter them from getting onto that couch.  Since these run all the time, you can be training your dog to stop a certain behavior even when you are not around.  They also come in strips that you can place in a doorway so if you are trying to keep your pets out of a certain room then this would help with that. 

So, again, a scat mat is an item that you can use to help deter or train your dog or cats from jumping onto certain areas or items or to even keep them out of certain areas.  They are so simple to use and work so effectively.  Again, a silly name, but a very effective device to assist you with your pet training.

At baddogsupplies.com we do carry some different sizes of these wonderful training tools.  As always, if we do not have what you need or want then please send us an email at support@baddogsupplies.com.  We will try to help you find exactly what you need or happily answer any questions you may have.  Or if you just have a comment or suggestion then we appreciate those too. 

Dog Training Books/DVD's

Hello all.  As you know by now from previous blogs, we are all about dog training.  We try to provide a wide range of dog training products to assist you with your needs.  We have mentioned in the past in numerous blogs that dog training products are wonderful, when used properly.  So, when it comes to dog training, it is important to train yourself before you try to train your dog or dogs.  That is why I want to take this opportunity to let you know about the dog training books and dvd's that we have available.  There are so many dog training books and dvd's out there so we have decided to carry just a small collection to cover whatever it is that you may need help with.  Our dog training books and dvd's include assistance in training with retrieval as well as other needs for your hunting dogs as well as your basic dog training which includes your sit, lie down, walking, etc.

As we have stated in the past, dog training is not always easy.  Different dogs learn in different ways and at different paces.  Keep that in mind as you begin your dog training journey.  If you are still in need of assistance or if you are taking on this adventure for the first time then consider purchasing one of our dog training books and dvd's.  They are well worth the time and money it takes to make your dog training successful and stress-free.  As always, we aim to please so come by our website at baddogsupplies.com.  Look around, we have a lot of great products and are soon to add even more in the next week or two.  If we don't have what you are looking for then we try to help you find it.  Just let us know how we may be of assistance to you.

What is a Pet Video Cam?

Ever wonder exactly what your dog or cat is up to when you are not around?  Or maybe you would like to know where they run off too if they escape the home or yard?  That is what the Pet Video Cam is for.  The EYENIMAL by Dogtek is the first video camera in the world that is meant to be worn by your pet or pets.  This is a camera with 4 GB of flash memory and lithium-ion battery power source.  That means that you can get up to about two and a half hours worth of footage from your animals adventures.  The camera is designed so that it fits all standard dog and cat collars and is adjustable to your pets posture.  It is also very light weight at only 1.2 oz so you don't have to worry about your dog or cat being weighed down by heavy equipment.  The other great thing, the casing to the camera helps protect it from wet or humid conditions.  

So, now, you can film your animals during the times that you want or that your not at home to see what they are up to.  Myself, I just want to know which of my two trouble makers likes to get into the garbage the minute I walk out of the house, lol.  

At baddogsupplies.com we carry this wonderful new device as well as many other great training tools for your dogs.  Please stop by to check out the products we carry.  We are here for you as a dog family and if there is something you need or want that we don't carry please let us know so we can try and find it for you.  

Remote Door Opener

There is a new product out that I would like to tell you about.  It is called the EasyOut Remote Pet Door Opener.  The EasyOut is the only product of its kind currently on the market.  This device can be placed on any single or double latch crate, pen, kennel, or door that has a basic lateral motion latching mechanism that does not require you to squeeze or lift it in order to unlatch it. 

This just made your life a lot easier.  You can place the remote in any convenient location or because it is on a key chain, it can always be on hand. With a simple push of a button from several floors or up to 50 yards away, you can unlatch the pets crate allowing them to be released without you having to walk to the crate or pen to do it yourself.  Now, if you want to let them out when you first get up in the morning without running right to the crate, just push the button.  If your pets are crated outside and it is cold or raining, no more need for you to walk out in the elements, just push the button and let them come to you!

I always get excited with new products and this is one I am definitely happy with.  As always, at baddogsupplies.com, we try to stay updated on new dog products that are coming on the market and keep you up to date on training tools that are available.  If there are ever any questions or concerns we are always here to assist you.  Check us out.  We have great prices and friendly, family oriented service so you won't be disappointed.  Thanks for stopping by.

"Bear" With Us as We Proceed With Some Great Changes!

To anyone that follows us or reads our posts please be patient with us until we get the pictures straightened out on our blog.  We have recently switched our website designer/host and many of the pictures that we used from our previous site for this blog also went away.  We are going to correct the problem but it may take us a little time.  For the time being it is kind of ugly but we promise it will get better soon.  That is the reason we are asking you to "Bear" with us, lol.  By the way, stop over and check out our great new website at baddogsupplies.com.  We would love to hear what you think.  Thank you.

How To Crate Train Your Dog(s)

On our last blogs we talked about why a person may want to use a dog crate and how to select the proper one.  With this blog, I would like to follow up on the last two a bit by offering some advice on how to train your dog or dogs with a dog crate.  I have done my best here to break down some steps to use when training.  Keep in mind that some dogs may take longer than others to train and the important thing is to keep with it and be patient.  Just like people, dogs will learn at different paces.

The first thing you want to do is find the right location for the crate.  You want to place the crate in your home where you and your family spend most of your time.  Then place a blanket or towel in the crate.  Take the door off or raise it so that the dog can enter and leave at will.  Allow the dog to explore the crate.  Most dogs are curious and will begin to explore the crate on their own.  However, if they do not then you can encourage it by bringing the dog over to the crate and try to get them to enter the crate.  You can usually use small treats to coax them into the crate.  Do not force the dog to enter.  Again, just be patient and use the treats to entice them into the crate.  This sometimes can take several minutes or even days with some dogs. Please be patient with them!

After you have introduced your dog to the crate, the next step is to start feeding your dog his regular meals near the crate or in the crate if they are comfortable with entering the crate at this point.  When the dog is comfortable with entering the crate to eat his or her meal then close the door while they are eating and then re-open the door once they are done eating.  After the first time doing this with the door closed, you will start to add time to how long the door is closed for until you have left him or her in the crate for up to ten or fifteen minutes following their meal.  If your dog begins to whine then it may be too long of a period being closed in too soon and you may have to decrease the amount of time closed in for the next time.  However, you cannot let them out while they are whining.  Wait until they have stopped or they will think that they are going to be let out every time they whine.

Once your dog has become accustomed to eating his or her meals in the crate and a short stay following their meals, then you can start to lengthen the time they are in the crate.  You will start to close the dog in the crate for short periods while you are at home.  You will get the dog to the crate and give them a command such as "crate" while pointing to the crate.  Once the dog enters the crate then you will praise them and give them a small treat and close the door.  Stay close to the crate for the first several minutes and then spend the next several minutes out of the dogs sight in another room.  Once the dog become accustomed to this for at least thirty minutes at a time then you can start to leave the dog for short periods or allow them to sleep in the crate at night.  Again, be patient, this is not going to happen overnight and it can take several days to several weeks to get to this point.

After your dog has gotten to the point where you can leave them for thirty minutes at a time, then you can begin to leave them longer.  You still go through your normal crating routine by giving them the command to enter the crate, praising them when they enter  the crate, and giving them a small treat.  You can leave your dog crated from anywhere from five to twenty minutes before leaving.  You should vary this some so they do not become anxious with the routine.  Do not over excite the dog when you return either as this too can create anxiety.  At this point, you still want to crate the dog for short periods while you are at home so they do not relate the crate to being left home alone.

So, this is dog crating 101.  This is just a brief overview of dog training with a crate.  I do suggest that if you do not have the patience or are having some difficulty with crate training your dog or dogs that you contact someone that can help you professionally.  As I have stated in the past, dog crates, are a great training tool.  But, as with any great training tool, you need to work at training your dog properly in order to get the full benefit from it.

As I stated in the last blogs, at baddogsupplies.com, we do carry a wide selection of dog crates, kennels, and carriers.  So, check us out for your dog crate needs.  Let us know if there is any way we can make your selection easier.